Yosemite National P ark, and in particular Yosemite Valley, is home to some of the most famous wilderness landmarks in America. But north of the Valley, and north of Highway 120 and Tuolumne Meadows, resides an area of the park known as the Yosemite Wilderness. And in the same way that the mighty Merced River cuts its way through the 3,000+ foot deep Yosemite Valley, so too … [Read More]
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Hiking Belknap Crater in the Mountain Washington Wilderness
Hiking this out-and-back route up Belknap Crater you'll traverse an other-worldly lava field on a section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Take the short spur trail up … [Read More]
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Hiking to the Simpson Reef Overlook on the Oregon Coast Trail
The Oregon Coast is rugged, beautiful and often uncrowded. This bluff-top out-and-back hike starts and ends in Sunset Bay State Park and follows a section of the … [Read More]
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Join Team SoCalHiker at the Climb for Heroes
Team SoCalHiker is climbing Mount Baldy again as part of the annual Climb for Heroes fundraiser for The Heroes Project, and we want you to join us! Every year since 2015, we've gathered at the base of the Mt Baldy Ski Resort along with hundreds of other … [Read More]
Hiking the Welch-Dickey Loop in the White Mountain National Forest
This 4.8 mile loop in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest takes you up and over both Welch and Dickey Mountain. This trail has challenging sections of granite, with some Class 2 scrambling. It's fun, challenging hike with rewarding views of the … [Read More]
Hiking Turtlehead Peak from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Turtlehead Peak is a great way to get that big picture view of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Though technically outside the park boundary, this five mile out-and-back hike begins and ends in the scenic canyon near the Sandstone Quarry trailhead. … [Read More]
Maiden Peak via the Maiden Lake Trailhead
Maiden Peak sits on the Cascade crest, straddling the Willamette and Deschutes National Forests. Many people hike up Maiden Peak from the Gold Lake trailhead on the west side, but the Maiden Lake Trail offers an alternative that starts in the east, passing … [Read More]
Hiking Black Butte from the Lower Trailhead
Black Butte is an iconic mountain that stands alone, prominent and proud. The 6,436' extinct start volcano lies 10 miles northwest of Sisters, Oregon along Highway 20. There are two ways to hike Black Butte. The shorter route from the Upper Trailhead is only … [Read More]
Hiking Monserate Mountain
A popular hike in north-inland San Diego County, Monserate Mountain provides a good workout with spectacular views from its summit. This moderate trail climbs 1,160 feet in 1.6 miles and is a memorial to honor all the fallen first responders who lost their … [Read More]
Hiking Sutton Mountain
Sutton Mountain gives you a sense of just how big Oregon is. Nestled between the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the tiny old town of Mitchell (population 142), this hike starts with a well-hidden trailhead, then follows an … [Read More]
Hiking Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park
Standing over 11,000 feet above the lowest spot in North America is Telescope Peak. From its summit, you are rewarded with spectacular views of Mount Whitney to the west and Mount Charleston to the east. This challenging trail offers some unique views of Death … [Read More]
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