Inspiration Point to Guffy Campground – Pacific Crest Trail

Where: San Gabriel Mountains Mileage: 10.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Easy Elevation gain: 840 feet Recommended: lunch for day trip, lots of water   To get to the trailhead: From Wrightwood, take Hwy 2 westbound. Pass Big Pines and park at the Inspiration Point parking area; it will be on the right side. The trailhead isContinue reading “Inspiration Point to Guffy Campground – Pacific Crest Trail”

My Picks – July 2015

NO SingleNest Hammock >> >>the hammock you buy to enjoy the outdoors from a different perspective. Almost every time we go backpacking we’re usually sitting and laying on the ground. Floor = uncomfortable & dirty. Buy this hammock and avoid that. You can use it at home, camping or on the road at any time. IContinue reading “My Picks – July 2015”

Big Santa Anita Canyon – Angeles National Forest

Where: Angeles National Forest Mileage: 9.2 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation gain: 1800 feet Recommended: Forest Adventure Pass, Fire Permit   To get to the trailhead: Exit Santa Anita Avenue off the 210 Freeway and go North (towards the mountains). Go all the way to the end of the road and look for parking lot atContinue reading “Big Santa Anita Canyon – Angeles National Forest”

Meysan Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest

Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 9.2 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation gain: 3323 feet Recommended: lunch for day trip, lots of water   To get to the trailhead: From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA head west on Whitney Portal Road. Trailhead parking is about 12 miles from Lone Pine. The campground was closes, so IContinue reading “Meysan Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest”