The miles you spend outside, only matter if you take it in and enjoy it *Originally hiked: May 8-9, 2021 Well we needed another hard backpacking trip under our belts for training for the John Muir Trail and what better than to do San Gorgonio the tallest peak in Southern California. I believe the weekendContinue reading “San Gorgonio via South Fork Trail – San Bernardino National Forest”
Category Archives: San Bernardino National Forest
Momyer Creek Trail – Falls Creek Trail Loop: San Gorgonio Wilderness
First day we ascended 1 mile vertical; make sure you train before doing this. The trail is in the San Gorgonio Wilderness; the area is a rare treasure only 75 miles away from congested Los Angeles. Location Mileage Elevation Gain Type San Gorgonio Wilderness 22.4 miles 6,530 feet Loop — What’s in this Guide —Continue reading “Momyer Creek Trail – Falls Creek Trail Loop: San Gorgonio Wilderness”
Mt. Wilson via Chantry Flats – Angeles National Forest
Where: Angeles National Forest Mileage: 15.2 Type: Out and back Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation gain: 4200 feet Recommended: lots of water, start early To get to the trailhead: From Los Angeles go East on 210. Exit on Santa Anita Rd. and head north by making a left onto Santa Anita Road. Drive north to the Chantry FlatContinue reading “Mt. Wilson via Chantry Flats – Angeles National Forest”
Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Accepted
I’ve needed to be challenged for a while and well I decided to join and do the 2016 Six-Pack Peak Challenge. I first came upon this challenge when I was looking into the possibility of doing the John Muir Trail or the High Sierra Trail before I got a full time job. Unfortunately I haveContinue reading “Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Accepted”
Seeley Creek Trail – San Bernardino National Forest
Where: San Bernardino National Forest Mileage: 1.4 miles Elevation gain: 200 feet Difficulty: Easy Directions: From the 210 freeway, take exit 76 (Waterman Ave). Drive north on Waterman Ave. After 2 miles this becomes Highway 18 (Rim of the World Highway). At about 11 miles, take the exit onto Route 138 West. Drive about 2.6Continue reading “Seeley Creek Trail – San Bernardino National Forest”
Heather Lake – Sequoia National Forest
Where: Sequoia National Forest Mileage: 8.40 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous Elevation gain: 2400 feet Recommended: swim suit, lunch, and camera To get to the trailhead: Going North on 198, make a right onto Wolverton Rd. Park in the lot next to the trailhead 1.5 miles in. After reading about Lakes Trail in Backpacker Magazine, I decidedContinue reading “Heather Lake – Sequoia National Forest”
Timber Mountain via Icehouse Canyon – San Gabriel Mountains
Where: San Gabriel Mountains Mileage: 9.00 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous Elevation gain: 3400 feet Recommended: Depending on weather, warm clothes towards summit To get to the trailhead: On the 210 Freeway, driving east, Exit on Baseline Road and turn left. After one block turn right on Padua Avenue. Continue 1.7 miles and turn right onto Mt. BaldyContinue reading “Timber Mountain via Icehouse Canyon – San Gabriel Mountains”
Gold Mountain – San Bernardino Mountains
Where: San Bernardino Mountains Mileage: 6.25 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation gain: 1000 feet Recommended: Binoculars To get to the trailhead: Take 18 across North in between Baldwin and Big Bear Lake. Make a right on the 18 until you hit Holcomb Valley Rd. Make a right here and continue up the mountain until youContinue reading “Gold Mountain – San Bernardino Mountains”
La Jolla Valley Canyon Loop – Point Mugu State Park
Where: Point Mugu State Park Mileage: 11.75 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 1250 feet Recommended: Water, food, binoculours To get to the trailhead: From Los Angeles take 10 West to PCH North. Stay on PCH for 34 miles. After passing Sycamore Canyon 1.5 miles, turn right onto La Jolla Canyon Day Use Area. There isContinue reading “La Jolla Valley Canyon Loop – Point Mugu State Park”
Seven Pines Trail – San Bernardino National Forest
Where: San Bernardino National Forest Mileage: 7.6 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous Elevation gain: 2300 feet Recommended: Water, food, binoculours To get to the trailhead: From the 243 turn onto Forest Road 4S03. Turn right (north), follow the road past Dark Canyon Campground to the trailhead. There is a small dirt parking lot in front of theContinue reading “Seven Pines Trail – San Bernardino National Forest”