Mt. Baldy Loop via Bear Canyon Trail

another great training hike, via a non-common route *Originally hiked: May 1, 2021 Followed by a great overnight training on Mt. San Jacinto, we decided to do the next tall peak as an overnighter too.  Plans changed and we only did 1 day, but we packed like we were going overnight that helped with trainingContinue reading “Mt. Baldy Loop via Bear Canyon Trail”

Eagle Rock via Santa Ynez Canyon Trail – Santa Monica Mountains

Originally hiked:  6/2/2019 This past weekend I went on a solo hike in our backyard mountains to Eagle Rock.  Haven’t been hiking The last time I went hiking was Baden-Powell about a month ago which I haven’t written a blog yet, but I did put together a youtube vlog of the hike.  Check it outContinue reading “Eagle Rock via Santa Ynez Canyon Trail – Santa Monica Mountains”

Mt. Baldy, Dawson Peak and Pine Mountain via Backbone Trail: Angeles National Forest

Most people who climb Mt. Baldy go via the Ski Hut Route and do not know that there are a few different ways up to Mt. Baldy, this one being the shorter way up, but not easier. Location Mileage Elevation Gain Type Angeles National Forest 8.2 miles 4,504 feet Out-and-back — What to Expect in this Guide —Continue reading “Mt. Baldy, Dawson Peak and Pine Mountain via Backbone Trail: Angeles National Forest”

10,000 Feet Peaks in Southern California

— New Challenge — I’ve always been trying to figure out a good challenge to take on. I have a ton of training above 10,000 feet I need to do because I have two major hikes this year including two peaks above 14,000 feet. So, I’ve been trying to think what would be cool trainingContinue reading “10,000 Feet Peaks in Southern California”

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”

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook – Culver City

  Location: Culver City, CA Elevation Gain: 315 feet Mileage: 0.4-2.5 miles Difficulty: Easy to moderate Type: Stairs, short workout Background Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a perfect place to go not to far away from home, especially if you live in Culver City. The park is located in downtown Culver City; it is oftenContinue reading “Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook – Culver City”