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Deukmejian Wilderness Park Partially Re-Opens

June 24, 2010

Much of Glendale’s Deukmejian Wilderness Park was badly burned in last year’s Station Fire, and the park has remained closed since then. But this week, lower portions of the park were re-opened to public use. Most of the park remains closed to hikers, but commenters have noted the sheer amount of regrowth taking place in [...]

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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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San Bernardino Bound

March 10, 2009

I’m headed up to the San Bernardino Mountains this weekend, near Big Bear. I’m going with a group of skiing and snowboarding friends, but as I am what I like to call “Balance Challenged,” I wanted to do a bit of snowshoeing instead. I’m not quite as familiar with that range as I am with [...]

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Hiking Mount Wilson – Devore Trail Camp Loop

August 31, 2008

A 10.5 mile loop from the top of Mount Wilson to two trail camps along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, then back up to the top of the mountain. This trail is entirely along the mountain’s cooler, more forested north face, and the route follows seasonal streams and rivers that can provide [...]

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Hiking Barker Dam Loop

January 29, 2008

A short and well-trodden nature trail in the center of the park. An easy way to get a glimpse at one of the most accessible areas of the Wonderland of Rocks, as well as seeing evidence of Native American petroglyphs. There is also a small, man-made reservoir here that will provide the rare chance to [...]

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Hiking Sunset Peak

January 24, 2008

A winding fire-road hike to one of the front peaks near the Mt. Baldy Area. This is the longer but less strenuous of two routes, and offers outstanding, panoramic views of the Baldy Bowl and – on clear days – the seemingly never-ending sprawl of Rancho Cucamonga. At the peak itself are the remains of [...]

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Hiking Eagle Rock and Temescal Peak

January 13, 2008

A 7+ mile semi-loop in one of the Los Angeles area’s most accessible parks. Some classic, Sycamore-covered SoCal geography, with meadows, boulder formations and outcroppings, and rolling chaparral ridges. Excellent views of the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Monica Mountains and — if you’re lucky — the far reaching sprawl of the Los Angeles megalopolis.   [...]

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