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Essential Planning Resources for the John Muir Trail

August 28, 2013 By Jeff H 6 Comments

Planning for the John Muir Trail

Planning an epic backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail is not only essential to a successful trip; it’s also part of the fun. Learning about where and how to ship resupply packages; planning your itinerary; poring over the maps and elevation charts all add to the sense of adventure and excitement. Having the right […]

Filed Under: JMT Resources Tagged With: Essential Plan, Guide To The John Muir Trail, Hiking The John Muir Trail, JMT, JMT Resources, John Muir Trail, John Muir Trail Map, Planning Resources, The John Muir Trail, Thru-hiking, trail

Thru-Hiking the JMT: Upper Rae Lake, Glen Pass to Vidette Meadow

August 14, 2013 By Jeff H

Day 19 on the John Muir Trail… We awoke early, determined to get a jump on Glen Pass (11, 970ft.). Last night we camped at 10,600ft. just above Upper Rae Lake and were looking forward to reaching the pass early before it got too warm. I need to qualify what I mean by an “early start.” […]

Filed Under: JMT Resources, Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Backpacking, Day 19, Glen Pass, Hiking The John Muir Trail, JMT, John Muir Trail, Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon National Park, Muir Trail, National Park, Rae Lake, Sierra Nevada, The John Muir Trail, trail, wilderness

Figure 8 Loop in Schabarum Regional Park

November 10, 2012 By Jeff H 17 Comments

Southern California is blessed with an abundance of wonderful trails to explore, and an equal abundance of hikers who share their experiences on a hiking blog. Not only does this make finding new trails easier, but it often gives you better insight on the trails, and sometimes with an entertaining story thrown in, to boot! […]

Filed Under: Hiking News, Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, dog-friendly, hiking, moderate, SoCalHikingTweetup, trail, vista

Holy Jim Trail to Santiago Peak

December 22, 2010 By Jeff H 65 Comments

At 5,689 feet, Santiago Peak — often referred to locally as Saddleback Mountain — is the tallest peak in Orange County. And one of the best routes up to the summit is the Holy Jim Trail. This strenuous, 15 mile out-and-back hike climbs over 4,000 feet through beautiful mountain terrain not usually associated with Orange County. From the summit, you […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, dog-friendly, National Forest, peak, peakbagging, strenuous, trail, vista, waterfall, wilderness

Exploring South Carlsbad State Beach

December 19, 2010 By Jeff H 5 Comments

I have fond memories walking along the beach in Carlsbad. My grandparents retired to Carlsbad, and I’ve been there first with them, and later with my own kids. South Carlsbad State Beach is a great stretch of bluff-lined beach that makes a beautiful place to amble about, exploring the beach, enjoying the sunshine and the […]

Filed Under: State Parks, Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, beach, beachcombing, Carlsbad, Carlsbad State Beach, coastal, family-friendly, flat, guide, hike, San Diego County, scenic, State Park, trail, walk, walking

Hiking the Perimeter of Crystal Cove State Park

December 12, 2010 By Jeff H 9 Comments

Crystal Cove Pano East

Crystal Cove State Park is nestled in the coastal hills between Newport and Laguna Beach. This hiking trail traces the boundaries of the inland section of the park, climbing up and down ridge and valley through coastal scrub. I love this park, not only because it’s so well located for Orange County, but because you […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, coastal, Crystal Cove, hike, hiking, loop, Orange County, photography, scenic, strenuous, trail, vista, wilderness

Memorial Weekend in Yosemite

June 1, 2010 By Jeff H 1 Comment

Over the Memorial Day weekend, Joan and I met up some new outdoor friends to go camping and hiking in Yosemite National Park. Jeff A., our third partner in our upcoming John Muir Trail adventure, introduced us to a terrific group. I had never attempted to visit a national park on Memorial Day weekend, but […]

Filed Under: Hiking News Tagged With: camping, JMT Resources, trail, waterfall, Yosemite

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