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Hiking Beacon Hill Loop in Griffith Park

September 5, 2018 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hike the Beacon Hill Loop Trail in Griffith Park

Looking for a short, after-work hike in Griffith Park with fewer crowds and great city views? This 3.8 mile loop hike with a stop at the easternmost peak in the Santa Monica Mountains might be exactly what you’re looking for. The trail follows broad double-track dirt trails that are perfect for trail running, dog walking […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, easy, Griffith Park, LA County, Los Angeles, Santa Monica Mountains, vista

Hiking the Dipsea – Steep Ravine Loop in Mt Tamalpais State Park

May 18, 2018 By Jeff H 2 Comments

Hiking the Dipsea-Steep Ravine Loop in Mt Tamalpais State Park

The Dipsea-Steep Ravine Loop is a moderately easy 4.6-mile hike that makes a perfect introduction to Mount Tamalpais State Park, especially when water is flowing in Webb Creek. It offers shady forest, historical points of interest, an actual water fountain on the trail, fern-lined trails through towering redwoods, playful cascades and pools in a cool, […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, Dipsea Trail, moderate, Mt Tamalpais State Park, State Park, Steep Ravine Trail, vista, waterfall

Hiking Paulina Peak

September 29, 2017 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Paulina Peak Hike

Paulina Peak is the highest point on Newberry Crater, one of the largest shield volcanos in North America. The 7,985 feet tall summit sits on the edge of a 21 mile-long crater rim. The geology of the area is fascinating. Well east of the Cascades, Paulina Peak offers views that extend from Mount Shasta to Mount […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Newbury National Volcanic Monument, Oregon, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Tumalo Mountain

September 14, 2017 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Tumalo Mountain Hike

Tumalo Mountain is a shield volcano that lies just northeast of Mount Bachelor.  This trail begins at the Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, and climbs steadily up the west flank of the cinder cone. Tumalo gives you great views of not only Mount Bachelor, but also Broken Top and South Sister. Tumalo Mountain is also very accessible, only […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Oregon, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Black Butte

September 13, 2017 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hiking Black Butte in the Deschutes National Forest

Black Butte is an extinct stratovolcano that sits east of the Cascades, rising 3,076′ above the surrounding plain.  This symmetrical cone-shaped butte is home to an active fire lookout tower, as well as a historic cupola that you can easily imagine must have been the coolest summer digs ever, with spectacular views of Mt Washington, […]

Filed Under: Hiking News Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, out of bounds, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking to Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park

July 19, 2017 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

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 days before and after to see as much […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, easy, family-friendly, Glacier National Park, Montana, National Park

Hiking the Misery Ridge Loop

April 3, 2017 By Jeff H 6 Comments

Hiking the Misery Ridge Loop Trail in Central Oregon's Smith Rock State Park

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 tour Smith Rock. It takes you across the river […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, hiking, moderate, Oregon, out of bounds, Smith Rock State Park, State Park

Hiking the Coyote Ridge Loop

March 8, 2017 By Jeff H 2 Comments

Hiking the Coyote Ridge Loop in the Marin Headlands

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 Gate Bridge. Muir Woods and Mt Tamalpais get much of […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, Marin Headlands, moderate, out of bounds, scenic, Tennessee Valley, vista

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