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Trail Write-Ups

Amazing Whitney Trail Write-Up

August 13, 2010

I missed this during my several-week hiking hiatus to take care of work business, but Derek of 100 Peaks has summited Mount Whitney! If you’re in the mood for some unbelievable pictures and fantastic writing, carve out some time, pour a cup of coffee and enjoy the vicarious experience of a 3-day, 33+ mile trek [...]

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Hiking the Devil’s Postpile

June 8, 2010

An under 6-mile trail in Devil’s Postpile National Monument. This is spectacular Sierra scenery all around, with the Wild and Scenic San Joaquin River, several waterfalls, and the Postpile itself – an exquisite example of columnnar basalt. While the Monument itself is small, it is nestled within the Inyo National Forest, with plenty of opportunities [...]

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Hiking Cathedral Lakes – Yosemite National Park

May 20, 2010

A 7 mile out-and-back on the John Muir Trail to a set of glacial lakes in the Yosemite Wilderness. This northern hike near Tuolumne Meadows offers some relatively easy hiking away from the crowds, with some fantastic scenery not usually associated with Yosemite National Park. No views of Half Dome or tourists biking along paved [...]

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Hiking Mount Lee to the Hollywood Sign

May 18, 2010

Get up close and personal with two of L.A.’s landmarks on this moderate 6.5 mile out-and-back in Griffith Park — the iconic Hollywood Sign AND the Batcave from the 60′s TV series “Batman.” This dog-friendly route is popular with local hikers, fitness buffs, and equestrians, and is a good way to tack a local workout [...]

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Hiking the Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve

April 26, 2010

A short and easy but breathtaking stroll through the Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve – a 1800 acre reserve of prime California poppy real estate. Accessible for just about everyone, this small unit of the State Park system is a must-see during bloom season, when the low hills become absolutely covered in carpets of orange. [...]

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Hiking The High Sierra Loop – Yosemite National Park

March 23, 2010

A nearly 13 mile trail that hits some of the highlights of Yosemite National Park. This route starts out with a refreshing soak from Vernal Falls on the Mist Trail, then treats you to great views of Nevada Falls and Half Dome before giving wide vistas of the Valley Floor from the Panorama Trail and [...]

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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 – Elevation Gain: 3950 [...]

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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 (extra [...]

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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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