Hike Pine Creek Pass to Lower Pine Lake
Bishop, California
10 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
The Pine Creek Pass is usable for day hiking and overnight adventures. If you'd like to spend the night, be sure to pickup a wilderness permit! If you plan to bring a four legged friend, make sure to indicate that on your wilderness permit request. There are several lakes you can stop at throughout the trail, but this adventure covers the hike out to Lower Pine Lake.
Start out at the Pine Creek...
Monrovia Falls
Monrovia, California
3.7
1.46 mi
/ 459 ft gain
Monrovia Falls is closed indefinitely due to the Bobcat Fire and mudslides. Read more on the CityofMonrovia.org website.
The Monrovia Falls are at the end of the main trail located in Monrovia Canyon Park. The park is easy to locate and has ample parking. Keep in mind you do have to pay a fee of $6 on weekends and $5 on weekdays. Additionally, all cars need to exit the parking areas at 5PM. Al...
Malibu Lake Overlook
Agoura Hills, California
5.0
4.12 mi
/ 741 ft gain
To get to the trail, use the address 27800 Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. This will take you to a dirt pull off right off the Mulholland Highway. At the southern part of the pull off, you'll see a dirt path leading up and away from the road. This is the Cistern Trail Trailhead. You'll follow this trail for around a quarter mile and descend into the valley below. Make sure you apply...
Hike to Inspiration Point in Yosemite NP
Mariposa County, California
2.4 mi
/ 900 ft gain
Inspiration Point is a granite slab located on the mountainside above Tunnel View. Hiking to this scenic point will provide you with the same views you would get from Tunnel View with less people around. Hiking this trail can also take you to different parts of Yosemite if you're so inclined (Bridalveil Falls, Dewey Point, Taft Point, etc - just remember your wilderness permit).
To get to the t...
Paradise Falls Loop
Thousand Oaks, California
4.3
2.26 mi
/ 300 ft gain
The hike to Paradise Falls is about 1.5 miles one way with around 300 feet elevation change. Take it easy starting the hike because the real challenge is the change in elevation going back to your car since you'll be going uphill. At the trailhead, follow the signs indicating the location of Paradise Falls. Once you reach the teepee, take a right and descend the trail into the valley, which req...
Remington Ridge Trail
Kern County, California
11.45 mi
/ 3927 ft gain
To get to the trailhead, take Highway 178 and turn onto Borel Road, then turn onto Kern Canyon Road and follow the road. It might be easiest to put the Hot Springs into Google Maps and use that to navigate you to the parking lot. Park in the lot and walk across the road, where you'll see a sign labeled Remington Ridge Trail. This trail can be as long or as short as you want since you'll immedia...
Sunset Peak via South Trailhead
Mount Baldy, California
4.0
7.16 mi
/ 1493 ft gain
In order to get to the Sunset Peak Trailhead, utilize Google Maps to take you to the location provided. There is very little parking (only a small pull off along Glendora Ridge Road), but this trail is rarely traveled, so there should be enough space regardless of the time you decide to hike! Just remember to bring your Forest Adventure Pass!
Once you park, follow the trail as you slowly ascen...
Hike to Turtleback Dome
Mariposa County, California
1.4 mi
/ 350 ft gain
Turtleback Dome will provide you with views of southern Yosemite and the Valley in a less crowded area. This hike on a service road is relatively easy with a slight elevation gain over the entire 0.7 miles.
To get to the Trailhead, take Wawona Road north towards the valley. Use the referenced point on the map as a guide because the entry to the service road is easy to miss. There isn't any trai...
Camp at Sunset Campground in Kings Canyon National Park
Hume, CaliforniaSunset Campground is minutes away from the King's Canyon National Park entrance. There are a total of 150 sites (2 group campsites) at this campground which can be reserved here. There are several bathroom, water faucets and even an amphitheater. Each campsite comes with a bear locker, picnic table, fire ring with grill and parking area. If necessary, there's overflow parking near the main entr...
Trail Canyon Falls
Los Angeles County, California
4.0
4.56 mi
/ 1017 ft gain
To get to the trail, take Big Tujunga Canyon Road until you see signs for Trail Canyon Road. The entry point is easy to miss, but keep an eye out for a stop sign and cars parked at the bottom of a dirt path. Drive up the dirt path for direct parking at the trailhead (4x4 is definitely recommended) or park at the bottom and walk up around three-quarters of a mile to get to the trailhead.
From t...
Hike to Vanalden Vista
Los Angeles, California
2 mi
/ 300 ft gain
To get to the trailhead take Vanalden Ave until it dead ends. Follow the trail at the end of the road as it winds up into the mountains and to the left. You can easily find the trail on Google Maps, so you can use this as a guide. The trail will fork to the left after half a mile.
The trail, Vanalden Cave Trail, will take you to the Vanalden Caves. If you are interested in exploring the caves, ...
Camp at Lower Springhill
Kernville, CaliforniaThe Lower Springhill Campground is a primitive campsite situated along the Kern River in the southern area of Sequoia National Forest. Since this is a primitive campground, there is no potable water, bathrooms or garbage service. You must pack out what you bring in.The campground is easily accessible from Mountain Highway 99, which cuts through the National Forest. There are no established camp...
Millard Falls
Altadena, California
3.0
1.27 mi
/ 289 ft gain
To get to the trail, park at the Millard Campground Trailhead parking lot, where you'll find plenty of parking. Follow the trail that leads away from the lot and past the Millard Campground. If necessary, you'll find bathrooms at the campground. Follow signs for Millard Falls as the trail veers right and follows the creek.
You'll have to traverse the creek several times as the trail winds thro...
Catch a Sunset at Fonts Point
Borrego Springs, California
4.0
4 mi
The best time to go to Fonts point is right before the sun sets. It is located in the desert, so be sure to dress warmly and bring a blanket or two.In order to get to Fonts Point, you'll have to drive through roughly 4 miles of sand and rocks. 4x4 is strongly recommended, but keep an eye on road conditions. Alternatively, you could hike out and back.To get to the scenic view from Borrego Spring...
Santa Ynez Falls
Los Angeles, California
3.5
2.25 mi
/ 243 ft gain
The Santa Ynez Canyon Trail is located 10 minutes away from the beach providing you the opportunity to do this hike early in the morning and spend the rest of the day hanging out at the beach. To get to the trailhead, take Vereda de la Montura Road until you reach the private residential area (the road ends at a gate). Parking is limited and only street parking is available, so arrive early to ...
Dispersed Camp along Salmon Creek in Sequoia NF
Kernville, CaliforniaThere are several dispersed campsites found throughout the Sequoia National Forest. The majority can be found by driving on any of the OHV accessible roads. This particular campsite can be found at coordinates 35.89759, -118.4628. In order to get to the campsite, use Google Maps to get you to the area. The OHV roads required to get to the site are visible via the Satellite view. There is no ser...
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