From the category archives:

Point Mugu State Park

Backpacking in La Jolla Valley

January 27, 2009

… looks like I wasn’t the only one palling around Mugu Peak recently. Reader Pete Warren wrote in to point me to a great description of an overnight at the trail camp he did last year (complete with trail martinis). He’s got some great logistical info for planning a backpack there, too — like parking [...]

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Hiking Mugu Peak

January 27, 2009

A very pleasant 5+ mile hike in the southern part of Point Mugu State Park. Low rolling mountains, sweeping meadows of native grass, spectacular coastal views, and a few sections of steep ascent make this a great way to spend a morning. Highly recommended in the spring. The Basics: – Distance: 5.2 miles, round trip [...]

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Hiking Sycamore Canyon

May 8, 2008

A pleasant loop through the low mountains and wide grasslands of northern Point Mugu State Park. This route features a seasonal waterfall, cabin ruins, and great spring wildflower blooms — and while I hiked just under 11 and a half miles, there are plenty of alternate, shorter routes. The Basics: – Distance: 11.4 miles. – [...]

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Hiking La Jolla Canyon

April 29, 2008

A beautiful hike in the coastal mountains. Phenomenal flower blooms in the spring, strong sun in the summer, and a small spring and waterfall (during wet years), the main attraction are large swaths of native California grassland — some of the last remaining unspoiled areas in the state. A well-traveled area with lots of trail [...]

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