Bergen Peak in the Jefferson County Open Space is a short 30 minutes from Denver. At an elevation of 9,708' it provides a good view of Mount Evans to the west, as well as a good portion of the front range. The trail is well-maintained and well-marked, yet climbs nearly to 10,000'. It's the perfect start to the Colorado Rockies Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge™, giving low-landers … [Read More]
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Book Review: Base Camp Las Vegas: 101 Hikes in the Southwest
I have a lot of hiking and backpacking guides on my bookshelf, but Deborah Wall's Base Camp Las Vegas: 101 Hikes in the Southwest is a guidebook that threw me a … [Read More]
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Hiking to Paradise Point in Glacier National Park
The hike to Paradise Point on Two Medicine Lake is a short, family-friendly hike to a viewpoint with amazing views of the jagged peaks of Glacier National Park. … [Read More]
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Hiking to Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park
The hike to Avalanche Lake might be the best "first hike" in Glacier National Park. In June, I flew in to Kalispell, Montana – the airport gateway to Glacier National Park – to run in the inaugural Glacier Half Marathon with my friend Jason. We planned a few … [Read More]
2017 Climb for Heroes Recap
On May 21st, #TeamSoCalHiker joined The Heroes Project for the annual Climb for Heroes hike up Mt Baldy. Our 117 team members raised $20,761 -- more than any other team. And we hiked, laughed, and had a great time. Many of us even summited 10,064' Mt San … [Read More]
In Memoriam: SoCal Hiker Dean Diomedes
It is with an exceptionally heavy heart that the friends and family of Dean Diomedes announce he has climbed his last mountain. He passed away last weekend while hiking with a couple of friends at San Bernardino Peak. Dean was an adventurer, an OCR racer, … [Read More]
Backpacking to the Confluence Overlook in Canyonlands National Park
The Confluence Overlook Trail in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park takes you away from the crowds and through a maze of slick-rock canyons to the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers. I hadn't planned to hike this trail. I had just … [Read More]
Be Like Sam
I've run into Sam a half dozen times on my trips up Baldy. Every time, he'd pester me with questions. Always in his Korean-accented English: "When you start?" "How many time you climb Baldy?" Every time, he'd smile and proudly exclaim, "I climb Baldy 100 time … [Read More]
Join the Climb for Heroes
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, Team SoCalHiker is joining the Climb for Heroes for the third consecutive year, and you can join us! This annual hike takes place on Mt Baldy and raises funds for The Heroes Project. This non-profit works with veterans who have lost … [Read More]
Hiking the Misery Ridge Loop
Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon is a rock climber's playground. The Crooked River carved through layers of hardened volcanic ash to create a landscape that reminded me of Utah. Hiking here is a treat, and the Misery Ridge Loop is the perfect way to … [Read More]
Hiking the Coyote Ridge Loop
Marin County is truly unique. Nestled on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay, these hills gave birth to mountain biking and were home to George Lucas' magic-makers – all just a short drive from San Francisco over the iconic Golden … [Read More]
Hiking La Tuna Canyon Trail
La Tuna Canyon Trail is a little gem on the northwest side of the Verdugo Mountains. The trailhead is officially in Sunland, and easy to reach from both the 210 and 5 freeways on – what else – La Tuna Canyon Road. The Verdugo Mountains are easily accessible … [Read More]
Hiking the Devil’s Garden Loop in Arches National Park
Arches National Park in Utah attracts over one million visitors a year with it's namesake geologic wonders. Most visitors head to the easily reached roadside arches and viewpoints. In contrast, the Devil's Garden Loop is considered the only "hiker's hike" in … [Read More]
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