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Trail Write-Ups

Hiking Iron Mountain (#2)

December 4, 2007

A short, yet secluded hike to a secluded mountain deep in the western San Gabriels. A trek down a long dirt road gets you to the trailhead, where you’ll walk along unused fire roads and use-trails to the summit of Iron Mountain. While this route to the mountain is relatively short, it’s got a steep [...]

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Hiking Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) and Mount Harwood

November 22, 2007

A leg-busting ascent to the highest point in Los Angeles County, with a neighboring mountain thrown in for good measure. This is a classic hike through some incredible subalpine scenery, and is a MUST HIKE for anyone who lives in or is visiting Southern California.

The Basics:
- Distance: 10.33 miles
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Anza-Borrego State Park: Calcite Mine and The Slot

October 30, 2007

Two short hikes in some of the best Slot Canyons in Southern California. Lots of squeezing through walls, scrambling in and out of canyons, and generally feeling like you’re in an Indiana Jones movie. The Calcite Mine area is also home to a historic WWII-era mining area, with other man-made features to explore.
The [...]

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Wind Caves (Adjacent)

October 29, 2007

A short, off-trail mountain scramble and climb near the Wind Caves area of the park. We didn’t go all the way in because my Accord was probably not meant to be on the sandy dirt road leading to the caves.

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Hellhole Canyon

October 29, 2007

A short hike from the hot, dry desert flat into a narrow canyon and to a hidden waterfall oasis, full of mosses, vines, and trees. A surreal arid experience that is not to be missed if you’re in Anza-Borrego.
Since the fires and smoky air have banished me to the apartment for the next [...]

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Hiking Echo Mountain and Inspiration Point

October 2, 2007

A great hike in the lower San Gabriels to incredible vistas, forested mountain canyons, and the ruins of a turn-of-the-century mountaintop resort. Bonus enjoyment for history buffs, in the form of plaques and markers placed along the ruins and the route of an old railroad through the mountains.

The Basics:
- Distance: 10.4 [...]

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Hiking Solstice Canyon

September 5, 2007

A picturesque, shaded canyon hike. A popular, well-maintained trail with opportunities for less-traveled spurs. Highlights include a small waterfall, the oldest still-standing stone building in Malibu, and the ruins of a burned-down mansion.

The Basics:
- Distance: 6 miles. A full trek down the Deer Valley Loop would have made this [...]

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Hiking Runyon Canyon

August 16, 2007

A short, relatively easy trail loop in one of the most accessible areas of Los Angeles’ mountains. Quick access and very dog-friendly, although the crowds may leave you longing for something a bit further in the wilderness.

The Basics:

- Distance: 3 miles
– Elevation Gain: About 675 feet.
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Hiking Mount Hillyer

July 3, 2007

A short, meandering trip on the Silver Moccasin Trail into an historic horse-thief hideout. Plenty of incredible boulder formations, pine forests, and nice views of the interior San Gabriels.

The Basics:
- Distance: 5.76 miles
– Elevation Gain: About 950 feet
– Time: 2 and a half hours, with breaks.
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Backpacking Sespe Creek

June 19, 2007

A 9 mile round-trip backpack along the Sespe Creek to a shaded riverside campground. Hot valley air, cold river water, and plenty of scenes of recent wildfires keep up the variety, and the relatively level elevation makes it easy on the knees. A great weekend getaway.

The Basics:
- Distance: 9 miles
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