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Haskell Canyon Open Space

December 3, 2013 By Jeff Turner 9 Comments

If I said I’ve hiked Haskell Canyon Open Space more than 100 times, it would not be an exaggeration. The main trailhead is about a mile walk from my front door, so this little treat of a hike is my mainstay. It is typically my Thanksgiving sunrise hike. Even after 100 times, it still entices me. […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: dog-friendly, Haskell Canyon, LA County, Santa Clarita, vista

Beaudry Loop in the Verdugo Mountains

October 24, 2013 By Jeff Hester 5 Comments

Joan and I headed out early on Saturday morning to hike the Beaudry Motorway Loop trail. Why are the trails called “Motorways?” It’s part of the charm of the Verdugo trail system, made largely of fire breaks and limited access roads for the antennae dotting the ridge line. The weather was forecast to reach the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Glendale, LA County, moderate, sunset, Verdugo Mountains, vista

Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail

September 5, 2013 By Jeff Hester 13 Comments

Hiking Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail is a rewarding experience, rich with history. First, Echo Mountain itself is the site of the ruins of the Echo Mountain House — a hotel built in the late 1800’s by Thaddeus Lowe. There were no roads to this hotel — you reached it by an incline […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Echo Mountain, LA County, moderate, peak, peakbagging, Sam Merrill Trail, San Gabriels, scenic, Southern California, sunset, Thaddeus Lowe, vista

Thru-Hiking the JMT: Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley, Plus Half Dome

July 27, 2013 By Jeff Hester 18 Comments

The night is fading as we awaken, excited to finally start hiking the John Muir Trail. I slept like a log at the backpacker’s campground, but Jeffrey and Hari heard people chasing a bear away from the car campground. We eat a quick breakfast, break camp, don our backpacks and walk along the road to […]

Filed Under: JMT Resources, Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Backpacking, Half Dome, JMT, John Muir Trail, National Park, peak, peakbagging, vista, wilderness, Yosemite

Burbank Peak, Cahuenga Peak, Mt. Lee and the Hollywood Sign

June 25, 2013 By Jeff Hester 4 Comments

Are you a peak bagger? I have a hiking friend who loves to bag peaks — or for the uninitiated, hike to the summit. His goal is to reach the summit of as many of the high and prominent peaks as he can.  He would love this trail, which takes you up three peaks in […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Famous Hollywood Sign, Griffith Park, Hiking Trails, Hollywood, Hollywood Reservoir, Hollywood Sign, LA County, moderate, peak, peakbagging, Santa Monica Mountains, The Hollywood Sign, vista

San Gorgonio via Fish Creek

June 18, 2013 By Jeff Hester 27 Comments

San Gorgonio Mountain. Old Grayback. At 11,503 feet it’s the highest mountain in Southern California. Getting to the top is no easy feat. It’s a strenuous hike, and you’ll work hard no matter which route you choose.  It’s a popular destination as part of a training regimen for Mt. Whitney or the John Muir Trail. […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Fish Creek, Fish Creek Trail, Gorgonio, peak, peakbagging, San Bernardino National Forest, San Gorgonio, Trailhead, vista

Beek’s Place via Black Star Canyon

June 4, 2013 By Jeff Hester 13 Comments

Mysterious ruins in a canyon that used to be home to grizzly bears? In Orange County? Yes, and getting there is a heckuva hike. This strenuous, 15 mile out-and-back trail up Black Star Canyon has several highlights, including a great views, a beautiful waterfall (in season), and the remains of Beek’s Place — a weekend […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Beek's Place, Black Star Canyon, Blackstar Canyon, Cleveland National Forest, IRL, Irvine Ranch Landmark, OC, Orange County, strenuous, vista, waterfall, wilderness

Hiking Runyon Canyon Park

May 15, 2013 By Jeff Hester 8 Comments

Runyon Canyon Park gets a bad rap. The park lies just beyond Hollywood Boulevard, and attracts a steady stream of dog walkers, hikers and trail runners. It’s not unusual to overhear a conversation about script development or a new pilot. It’s not a wilderness trail. You won’t find solitude here. But if you live in […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, hills, Hollywood, LA County, moderate, Runyun Canyon, vista

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