Comments on: Summer Hiking In L.A.

By: Hiking Lady

Hiking Lady — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:05:14 +0000

Great blog! One of my favorite So. CA hikes is Santiago Peak! Great training for the Sierras cause of the elevation gain. Plus you get rewarded with a fantastic view up top (assuming it’s a clear day of course!)

By: Modern Hiker

Modern Hiker — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:59:51 +0000

Timing for Sandstone Peak is kind of a crap-shoot. *Most* of the time, the marine layer will thin out just near the top of the peaks, but that’s not always the case. When you luck out, though, you will get an amazing view and an unforgettable experience.

By: 100hikes.com » Hike 10 - Tokopah Falls Trail

100hikes.com » Hike 10 - Tokopah Falls Trail — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:40:35 +0000

[...] idea for everyone to review some safety tips before hitting the trail. Here are a couple of sites for you to review for more [...]

By: SP

SP — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:14 +0000

“If you time it right…”
When is the right time? early morning?

Great photos, great blog! This is my #1 reference when picking out hikes (relative beginner + new to area)

By: Sharlene

Sharlene — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:19:57 +0000

I just found your blog today and I am absolutely thrilled. It looks like a valuable resource with great pictures!

By: Raphael

Raphael — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:03:07 +0000

I’d recommend hitting up our state parks! Because this summer might be our last chance for a while….

Some good high-elevation ones to beat the heat are Palomar Mountain, Mount San Jacinto, and Cuyamaca Rancho, as well as several of the ones in the Santa Monica Mountains (like Malibu Creek).

Also, Fort Tejon Historic Park has a few trails up in the Tehachapis.

All these parks are slated for closure, and all offer cool places for a summer visit.

By: Alison

Alison — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:59:23 +0000

Just wanted to add a couple reminders.

Canyons + Summer = Bugs, lots of bugs

and

Elevation + Sun = Sunburn
(Once you get above the smog line, depending on conditions, you can burn as fast as you will at the beach. If you’re going to be hiking summits on sunny summer days, you may want to bring the sunscreen)

By: Giggleloop

Giggleloop — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:40:37 +0000

Just a quick tip about staying hydrated that I learned from my PE teacher this spring: drink BEFORE you feel thirsty. Once you’ve started to feel the physical signs of being thirsty, you’re actually already beginning to be dehydrated. So the best thing is to keep drinking small amounts the entire time, like you suggested. :)

It looks absolutely gorgeous there, I’m jealous! I can’t wait for my summer class to be over with, and for the rain to let up here (2 weeks and counting!), so I can get out and enjoy some Missouri hiking. :)