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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 Little Belknap for a glimpse of the views to come and a peek at lava tubes. Finally, climb trail up Belknap Crater itself, ascending soft, loamy cinder and…
Muir Taco Adventure #8
Eight years ago, I thru-hiked the John Muir Trail (JMT) for my second time in thirty years. Anytime you are out on the trail for weeks at a time, there comes a point when you miss fresh food. It could be something as simple as a cold glass of milk, or fresh fruit, or… a taco. And…
Photo Gallery: 2016 Six-Pack of Peaks Finisher’s Party
We had a great time at the 2016 Six-Pack of Peaks Finisher’s Party. We swapped tales from the trail; worked on a different kind of “six-pack” challenge; gave away some great gear; ate copious amounts of tacos; and generally had a blast. Here are just a few of the highlights. You can click the any…
Our First Instagram Takeover
Last week, SoCal Hiker held our first Instagram takeover. Taking over the feed was my daughter, @wildwithleaves. She had a great time sharing shots from some of her own adventures, and I’ve now added a few new places to my already long list of places to adventure to! If you’re on Instagram, give @wildwithleaves (and…
2018 SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Recap
Nine years ago, Joan and I were planning a big adventure. We wanted to thru-hike the 211-mile John Muir Trail (JMT) over three weeks. We knew it would be a challenge. Not only would it require careful research and planning, but we would have to train our bodies and mind to prepare for the rigors…
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 surrounding mountains. First, you’ll want to hike this loop counter-clockwise. Trust me…
