Comments on: Hiking Mugu Peak http://www.modernhiker.com/2009/01/27/hiking-mugu-peak/ A Hiking Blog for Los Angeles and Southern California Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:09:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: L.A.’s Best Post-Rain Hikes | Modern Hiker http://www.modernhiker.com/2009/01/27/hiking-mugu-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-25931 L.A.’s Best Post-Rain Hikes | Modern Hiker Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:25:11 +0000 http://www.modernhiker.com/?p=728#comment-25931 [...] great Pacific views, head to Charmlee Wilderness Park or make the short but steep scramble up to Mugu Peak. You’ll have views up and down the coast and clear views of the Channel Islands, as well as [...] [...] great Pacific views, head to Charmlee Wilderness Park or make the short but steep scramble up to Mugu Peak. You’ll have views up and down the coast and clear views of the Channel Islands, as well as [...]

]]> By: Merris http://www.modernhiker.com/2009/01/27/hiking-mugu-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-23292 Merris Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:51:10 +0000 http://www.modernhiker.com/?p=728#comment-23292 We did this hike on 11/13/09. Not sure how, but we got a little lost. We actually got to the Loop Trail Junction on the eastern end first, went down into a stream area with oak trees, and came back out just short of the water tank. We kept going and ended up at the La Jolla campground, and we knew something was wrong. Then we went back again and finally found the water tank, and did the hike as written. We did the middle portion of the hike in reverse actually. I'd like to go back and try to figure out which turn off we missed, or possibly camp at that campground. Beautiful area, and will definately return in spring, if not sooner. We did this hike on 11/13/09. Not sure how, but we got a little lost. We actually got to the Loop Trail Junction on the eastern end first, went down into a stream area with oak trees, and came back out just short of the water tank. We kept going and ended up at the La Jolla campground, and we knew something was wrong. Then we went back again and finally found the water tank, and did the hike as written. We did the middle portion of the hike in reverse actually. I’d like to go back and try to figure out which turn off we missed, or possibly camp at that campground. Beautiful area, and will definately return in spring, if not sooner.

]]> By: Multinesia http://www.modernhiker.com/2009/01/27/hiking-mugu-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-12372 Multinesia Fri, 29 May 2009 18:25:48 +0000 http://www.modernhiker.com/?p=728#comment-12372 I did this hike on May 21 and was astonished at the magnificent displays of wildflowers. Giant coreopsis was already dead but the bush monkeyflowers were in full bloom especially on the leeward side of Mugu Peak. Saw a pair of California Quail with 12 chicks and a small water snake. Superb, easily accessible hike. I did this hike on May 21 and was astonished at the magnificent displays of wildflowers. Giant coreopsis was already dead but the bush monkeyflowers were in full bloom especially on the leeward side of Mugu Peak. Saw a pair of California Quail with 12 chicks and a small water snake. Superb, easily accessible hike.

]]> By: sabin http://www.modernhiker.com/2009/01/27/hiking-mugu-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-7902 sabin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:26:47 +0000 http://www.modernhiker.com/?p=728#comment-7902 I just did this hike on Sunday and it was green and gorgeous and everything I wanted in a hike and more. You go through meadows, tall grasses, rolling hills, sycamore groves, etc, etc. This is highly recommended and very easy. We did the La Jolla Loop and got lost a bit, but it was easy to navigate our way back. We actually never made it to the peak but Im happy to save it for next time! Overall, the hike was over 3.5 hours. Currently, just a few wildflowers here and there, nothing spectacular but the scenery itself. The green meadows are amazing enough though. Now Im curious about Boney Ridge. Wheres the write up on that Modern Hiker? I just did this hike on Sunday and it was green and gorgeous and everything I wanted in a hike and more. You go through meadows, tall grasses, rolling hills, sycamore groves, etc, etc. This is highly recommended and very easy. We did the La Jolla Loop and got lost a bit, but it was easy to navigate our way back. We actually never made it to the peak but Im happy to save it for next time! Overall, the hike was over 3.5 hours. Currently, just a few wildflowers here and there, nothing spectacular but the scenery itself. The green meadows are amazing enough though. Now Im curious about Boney Ridge. Wheres the write up on that Modern Hiker?

]]> By: Pete Warden http://www.modernhiker.com/2009/01/27/hiking-mugu-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-7226 Pete Warden Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:01:14 +0000 http://www.modernhiker.com/?p=728#comment-7226 One of the hidden treasures in La Jolla is the hike-in campground. It's sadly been waterless for the last few years, but it's in a beautiful spot, is first-come first-served and very little used, so it's great for a last-minute getaway. I've written up some more details here: http://petewarden.typepad.com/searchbrowser/2007/10/la-jolla-valley.html One of the hidden treasures in La Jolla is the hike-in campground. It’s sadly been waterless for the last few years, but it’s in a beautiful spot, is first-come first-served and very little used, so it’s great for a last-minute getaway. I’ve written up some more details here:

http://petewarden.typepad.com/searchbrowser/2007/10/la-jolla-valley.html

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