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 […]
Trail Guides
All of our detailed hiking trail guides, with interactive maps, elevation profile, directions and tons of photos in each. These trails have all been personally hiked by the SoCal Hiker team.
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 Oregon Coast Trail south to the Simpson Reef Overlook. Along the way there are opportunities for short side trips down to hidden coves and beaches, as well as […]
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 on […]
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. This trail can be difficult to follow, with some light scrambling and navigation […]
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 through a variety of forested habitats and meadows with an optional side […]
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 four miles round trip, but requires a long drive up a […]
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 lives on 9/11. The trail markers A1-A11 represent every 10th floor of […]
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 old jeep trail most of the way before requiring a […]
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