The Hiking Guide for Southern California
Congratulations to Stephanie, who left a comment on SoCal Hiker as well as “liked” the SoCal Hiker Facebook page. Stephanie left a great comment: “This would be an awesome read! If I win this, I’m going to gift it to my boyfriend who has just recently discovered his love for hiking and backpacking.” What an [...]
Hiking the 211 mile John Muir Trail is an epic adventure. It’s also one of the great hiking trails that can be experienced without quitting your job and devoting five months of your life. The JMT is an adventure that lies within reach. I’ve thru-hiked the JMT twice. The first time was in 1980. I [...]
Usually when people think of hiking, they envision forests, mountains and open space. Hiking in a city? Isn’t that a walk? Maybe. Unless that “walk” entends 35 miles over two days, climbing 101 public stairs, covering four parks, six community gardens, paved and dirt trails passing through a dozen neighborhoods. In other words, a walk like the [...]
I love to hike. I love to swap tales from the trail with other hikers. Author Lawton “Disco” Grinter is a hiker with some great tales to tell. He’s completed the Triple Crown of long trails: the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail. In his book I Hike – Mostly [...]
Each year on the last weekend of April, a motley crew of hikers assemble in Lake Morena County Park, some 20 miles from the Mexican border in San Diego County. The event? ADZPCTKO. Some pronounce it “add-zi-pa-sit-ko.” Some just call it “The Kick Off” as if there were no other. Officially, it’s known as the Annual [...]
It’s ironic. Outdoor gear can be really expensive. It doesn’t seem right that getting in touch with nature costs an arm and a leg. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to. The good folks at The Clymb have put together a membership site with limited time deals on outdoor gear and adventures. And don’t be put off by [...]
Evie is a Junior Ranger, who recently visited Yosemite and “accidentally” brought home a couple sticks. Apparently, the guilt gnawed at her until she couldn’t bear it, so she wrote this letter to the ranger–sticks attached–and asked that they be “returned to nature.” Evie’s letter reads: Dear Park Rangers, I am a Yosemite Junior Ranger. [...]
Three years ago, SoCal Hiker was officially launched. I’ve hiked many miles since then, and I wanted to take a moment to look back at some of the highlights, and say thanks to some of the people who have shared the journey. The idea for SoCal Hiker came as I was planning to backpack the [...]
Want to hike the Grand Canyon? Curious what you’ll see? Planning a hike down Bright Angel to the Colorado River? Now you can check it out from the comfort of your home, thanks to Google Maps. They put a modified version of their Street View camera on a backpack, and hiked the trails for you. The [...]
Southern California is blessed with an abundance of wonderful trails to explore, and an equal abundance of hikers who share their experiences on a hiking blog. Not only does this make finding new trails easier, but it often gives you better insight on the trails, and sometimes with an entertaining story thrown in, to boot! [...]
The Cristianitos Fault is a major earthquake fault line located less than … more
It's ironic. Outdoor gear can be really expensive. It doesn't seem right … more
Runyon Canyon Park gets a bad rap. The park lies just beyond Hollywood … more
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