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Climb Some Stairs This Weekend

June 10, 2010

For those who like their hiking a bit more urban … and involving more staircases, then you’ll be happy to know that the team behind the Big Parade is back again, and gearing up for a 2-day, 35 mile walk through Los Angeles, including 101 public staircases. The event kicks off Friday morning with an [...]

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Hiking with Dogs

May 4, 2010

One of the most commonly asked questions I get is “Can I take my dog on this trail?” The short answer on my FAQ page is “Generally, YES on Federal Land, NO on State Land” – but it’s not always the case … and in areas like the Santa Monica Mountains, where there’s a complicated [...]

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Sierra Club Covers L.A. Mountains

April 29, 2010

I just stumbled across this feature article on the Sierra Club’s web site and had to share it – former L.A. Times columnist Brendan Buhler has written a fantastic piece on L.A.’s relationship with the Angeles National Forest. In the article, he touches upon the area’s human and natural history, highlighting some of the unique [...]

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Summer Hiking In L.A.

May 29, 2009

So it’s just about summer in Southern California. The sun is bright, the temperature is high — is there a better time to slather on sunscreen and climb mountains, sweating through your clothes for hours on end? I’ll admit, when it gets really hot in the City of Angels, I’m more likely to hit up [...]

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Hiking Verdugo Mountains

March 24, 2009

A just-under-six mile loop on fire roads in the mountains between Glendale and Burbank. A moderate hike that can be easily overlooked, this loop is a great last-minute hiking getaway that has outstanding views of the city when the air is clear, and decent wildflower shows during the spring months. This trail should be avoided [...]

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