Working on a schedule for upcoming hikes. We’ve been hiking what we call “Roller Coaster Ridge” every Wednesday night during Daylight Savings Time, but the days are quickly growing shorter, and by the end of September we’ll need to find a safer alternative (maybe Salt Creek or the beach trail). But now that vacation and […]
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Mount San Jacinto via Marion Mountain
The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth! – John Muir Who am I to argue with Muir? At 10,834′ San Jacinto Peak does indeed reward the determined hiker with wonderful views. You can see the inland empire, Palm Desert, the San Bernardino and San Gabriel […]
Backpacking
Backpacking through the wilderness requires desire, planning and preparation. If you’ve got all three, any reasonably healthy person can enjoy trekking through the backcountry for a few days, weeks or even longer! I’ve been backpacking since I was a teenager, and my favorite stomping grounds are the Sierras. When I graduated from high school, I […]
Hiking with Trekking Poles
I have hiked and backpacked for years without trekking poles. I’ve seen plenty of people using them, but always thought they would be more of a nuisance than a help. My views have changed, with this caveat: trekking poles are great when you use them correctly. Sadly, most people I see on the trails do […]
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About SoCal Hiker
I am a second generation Angeleno, and an avid hiker, backpacker and adventurer. Living in the megalopolis that is Southern California, many people have no idea how many great hikes are available right here in our backyard. One of my goals for SoCalHiker is to correct that misunderstanding. But my primary goal is selfish-service. I […]
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