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Hiking to Fish Canyon Falls

April 15, 2013 By Jeff H 15 Comments

Fish Canyon Falls panorama

Looking for an awesome, easy waterfall hike in Southern California? Check out the Fish Canyon Falls. This 80 foot tall waterfall has three tiers and a beautiful, clear pool at the the bottom. The trail itself winds along a tree-lined canyon beside a babbling creek. The payoff? An awesome waterfall, without having to climb thousands […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Canyon, dog-friendly, Duarte, easy, family-friendly, Fish Canyon, San Gabriels, waterfall, Waterfall Hikes, wilderness

Angel Island Mt. Livermore Loop

November 9, 2012 By Jeff H 12 Comments

Last year during the holidays, Joan and I visited my mom and her husband in San Francisco. While the city of San Francisco is great for walking, I was surprised how easy it is to find a wilderness experience nearby. I have not hiked much in the Bay Area, so I put out a call […]

Filed Under: State Parks, Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Angel Island, coastal, easy, San Francisco, State Park, vista

Small Peak in Robinson Ranch

November 2, 2012 By Jeff H 7 Comments

Small Peak is the name my friend John gave this knoll in the foothills of the Cleveland National Forest behind Orange County’s Robinson Ranch. This hike is a 3 mile out-and-back route that climbs up to this little peak, which in spite of its name, has some big views over much of Orange County. At […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3 Mile, 3-6 miles, hike, hills, moderate, Orange County, peak, Robinson Ranch, vista

Batiquitos Lagoon Trail

October 7, 2011 By Jeff H 4 Comments

Batiquitos Lagoon in north San Diego County is one of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the southern coast of the United States. Located between Carlsbad and Encinitas, the lagoon is managed as a wildlife preserve by the California Department of Fish and Game. This lagoon is home to several protected nesting areas and water […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Carlsbad, coastal, dog-friendly, easy, family-friendly, San Diego County, scenic

Hiking Moro Canyon, Moro Ridge and the BFI in Crystal Cove State Park

January 3, 2011 By Jeff H 11 Comments

This loop is one of my favorite hiking trails in Crystal Cove State Park. At 5.5 miles and over 800′ of net vertical gain, this hike makes for a great workout. The length is about right to make it worth the trip, but won’t take all day. And the scenery is fantastic. The hike down […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, Crystal Cove, moderate, Orange County

Tour de Trestles

December 21, 2010 By Jeff H 6 Comments

Trestles Beach is world-famous for great surfing, with a series of surf spots. Running from north to south are Cottons, Uppers, Middles, Lowers and Church. These beaches are extremely popular with surfers, and this section of coastline is one of the most unspoiled coastal areas in southern California. This 3.7 mile loop hike takes you […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, easy, Orange County, San Clemente, San Onofre State Beach, State Park

San Onofre Loop to Cristianitos Fault

December 20, 2010 By Jeff H 5 Comments

The Cristianitos Fault is a major earthquake fault line located less than one mile from the San Onofre nuclear power plant. This hike takes you on a 3.8 mile loop through San Onofre State Beach to the site of the fault line. Along the way, you’ll see the Monterey Formation, which holds most of the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, beach, coastal, moderate, Orange County, San Clemente, San Onofre State Beach, scenic, State Park, video

Exploring Doheny State Beach

December 19, 2010 By Jeff H 1 Comment

Doheny State Beach is a perfect place for a beach walk. There are towering palms, sailboats from nearby Dana Point Harbor, surfers, a wide assortment of birds, and beautiful coastal views. This is a great place to watch the sunset and unwind. This isn’t a “hike” per se, but a really great walk. It’s virtually […]

Filed Under: State Parks Tagged With: 3-6 miles, beach, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach, easy, family-friendly, flat, Orange County, scenic, State Park

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