John MauriziExplorer
Hike the Emerald Ridge - Redwood Creek Loop
Humboldt County, California
6 mi
/ 900 ft gain
This loop begins at the Tall Trees Trailhead. To access this parking area, you must have a permit that you can obtain from the Kuchel ranger station. The gate is locked. When you get the permit, the ranger will also give you the combination to the gate. Once you drive through, close the gate and lock again.The Emerald Ridge Trail begins just from the parking lot and off the Tall Tree Trail....
Skippack Creek Loop
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
4.0
7.25 mi
/ 377 ft gain
The Skippack Creek Trail in Evansburg State Park was one of my favorites on this most recent trip. Any chance I can hike a trail alongside a river, I take advantage of it. The trail starts on the south side of Skippack Creek at a parking area on Kratz Road. It was early in the morning and the weather could not be more perfect. Cool temperatures and not a single cloud in the sky all day.
There ...
Hike Cutthroat Pass from Rainy Pass Trailhead
Winthrop, Washington
10 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
This hike begins at the parking area across from the Rainy Pass Trail Head. It is on the north side of Route 20. There is a larger parking area a little further down Route 20. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is 2600 miles long and links the borders of Canada and Mexico as it travels through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. This hike is 5 miles of the PCT up to Cutthroat Pass and b...
Photograph Sego Canyon Indian Rock Art
Thompson, Utah
0.3 mi
/ 0 ft gain
Located north of Moab, off U.S. Route 70 is Sego Canyon. There is a dirt road that travels north up into the canyon to an interesting and unique area of Indian rock art. There are three different sections covering three different time periods and Indian groups.
The petroglyph panel to the left of the other two panels is from the Ute Indians, dated between 1300 A.D. and 1800 A.D. This panel i...
Hike to Sky Top via the Undercliff Road
3197 U.S. 44, New York
7.3 mi
/ 900 ft gain
Starting from the East Trapps parking area ascend the East Trapps connector trail marked with yellow blazes. You can also park at the Mohonk Preserve visitor center where you can purchase your access pass ($15 per person) and pick up a free map of the presere trails and carriage roads. The connector ends on Undercliff Road which is a dirt carriage road that extends the length of the "Trapps" ...
Hike the Cochise Stronghold Trail
Cochise, Arizona
4.0
12 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
Take Rt. 10 east toward Benson and onto Cochise. Follow the sign to Pearce then to Sunsite. Take Ironwood Rd., Forest Rd. 84, for about 12 miles to the Stronghold Campground.
Cochise Stronghold is about 1 hour from Tucson and well worth the drive. This is an out and back hike which makes for a long day hike. Guide books have it at 4.5 miles one way but it is longer. From where I parked my car, ...
Hike the Buckskin Mountain Passage from Stateline Campground on the Arizona Trail
Marble Canyon, Utah
8 mi
/ 1400 ft gain
Depending how you approach this 800 mile trail, I did the first 4 miles or last 4 miles as an out and back from Stateline Campground on the Utah/Arizona state line and the border of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. This section of the trail does not pass through Vermilion Cliffs N.M. but offers amazing views of the mountains in the park. The trail is difficult and seldom hiked. It is...
Explore the Eureka Mine and the Cashier Mill
Inyo County, CaliforniaThe Eureka Mine was a gold mine founded by Shorty Harris and Pete Aguereberry. Pete won a legal battle and took control of the mine in 1909. It is said that the mine kept Pete making money for 40 years and earned $175,000 from the mine. That was at $20 per ounce. At current gold prices, the amount of gold pulled from Eureka would be $11,550,000! Makes you think of becoming a gold miner. But it ...
Hike to Laguna Torre
297-299 Comandante Arrua, Argentina
5.0
13 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
This is one of the more popular hikes in El Chalten. There are two trailheads with the main one being on the west side of town at the end of Avenida Charito. There is plenty of parking along the road. The trail ascends quickly from the road and once cresting the hill there are great views of the countryside ahead.
After less than one mile you arrive at Mirador Margarita, a small distant wat...
Hike the Gobbler Ridge Trail
Lake Wales, Florida
2.8 mi
I'm not sure why this trail is called Gobbler Ridge. I do understand the Gobbler part as there are wild turkeys in the park. However, I don't think there is a ridge in all of Florida! Anyway, this is a nice trail about 2.8 miles long marked with green blazes. The trailhead is from the south end of the parking lot past a playground or you can access the trail via a connecting trail from the Nort...
Explore Skidoo Road
Inyo County, CaliforniaSkidoo Road is the first dirt road on the left you encounter when driving Emigrant Canyon Road. The road is suitable for any car until you reach an old mine on the right atop a hill. Directly to the left is a prospector's wood cabin. Both are in very good condition and worthy of a stop to check out.
Beyond this point the road makes a sharp left. After this point, a high clearance vehicle is...
Hike the North Point Loop
Cornwall, New York
6.5 mi
/ 1400 ft gain
There is three different trailheads to access the North Point Loop. I chose the trailhead that would give me the longest hike. That would be the Butter Hill parking area on Route 9W north. From the parking lot, start on the connector trail designated with white markers. Follow this for about .5 miles until the trail ends on the Howell Trail.
Turn right on the Howell Trail designated with bl...
Hike Aspen Corner to Bismark Lake on the Arizona Trail
Coconino County, Arizona
5.0
7 mi
/ 500 ft gain
I started this hike at 7:00am. It was a perfect time of day. The sky was clear and the air was cool. I chose this section of the Arizona National Scenic Trail because I heard it passes through beautiful prairie and stands of Ponderosa Pine and Aspen trees. The trail did not disappoint!
I started at Aspen Corner. This trailhead is on SnowBowl road just before the ski resort. The altitude is 880...
Explore Bakong Temple
Prasat Bakong, Cambodia
4.0
Bakong Temple, also known as Prasat Bakong, is part of the Roluos Group located southeast of Siem Reap. It is the largest complex of the Roluos Group. Bakong constructed in the 9th century as can be seen by the construction material and the outer tower styles similar to Preah Ko and Lolei, also of the Roluos Group. However, the single central tower and the inner buildings is in the design and ...
Hike the Kelsey Spring/Hog Hill/Dorsey Spring Loop
Williams, Arizona
13.4 mi
/ 2200 ft gain
This hike starts at the Kelsey Spring Trailhead. Park at the end of Forest Service Road 538G. There is parking for about 6-7 cars. Just past the signage for the trail, which is also called Kelsey Winter Trail, there is a trail registration box. Be sure to sign in.
The trail descends steeply for the first half mile then eases up when you reach Kelsey Spring. The trail makes a sharp left and roll...
Find the Ta Prohm Stegosaurus
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
0.2 mi
This little carving has become quite popular in recent years. Some think it is evidence that dinosaurs existed during human times. Being that Ta Prohm was constructed around the 12 century, they hardly had the technology to determine what a Stegosaurus looked like even if they unearthed some dinosaur bones. Others believe it is a Rhinoceros with leaves behind it. There is even another suggestio...
Explore Ta Prohm Temple
Krong Siem Reap, CambodiaThis is probably my favorite of all the Angkor temples. Ta Prohm is also referred to as Temple of the Jungle. Much has been untouched by Archeologist other than to clear paths through the ruins. Ta Prohm was built in the late 12 century. It is a fairly large complex of towers and corridors linking courtyards and temples. This temple can become overrun with tourist all day. Its' unique sights ma...
Explore Phnom Bakheng Temple
Krong Siem Reap, CambodiaPhnom Bakheng Temple is refer to as a "temple mountain." The complex was constructed atop one of the highest points in Angkor in the 9th century, almost two centuries before Angkor Wat. It was built to resemble Mount Meru, a mythical mountain where Hindu gods live. This temple has a very long approach. It is all up hill and shaded for the most part. Because of this long up hill walk, Phnom Bakh...
Hike to Yungdrungling Monastery
Rikaze Shi, China
3 mi
Yungdrungling is one of the few remaining Bon Monastery's remaining in Tibet. Often referred to as the original religion of Tibet, it came about during the 11th century. The Bon teachings and terminology are very similar to that of Buddhism. From an explorers point of view, they are relatively the same in appearance. One item to note in paying respect to the religion, enter temples proceedin...
Hike the Terrace Pond North - South Loop
West Milford, New Jersey
10.7 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
From Warwick Road, parking at the northernmost road side parking area, cross the road, and the Terrace Pond North trail (marked with blue blazes) begins as a steady climb until you gain a ridge that offers some great views for several miles. Eventually, you'll reach a power line where you turn right. Keep an eye out when to re-enter the forest on the left. Once back in the forest, follow the tr...
Relax at Playa Corozalito
Playa Corozalito, Costa Rica, Costa RicaI have been to many beaches in Costa Rica. I have never experienced a beach as beautiful (yet) as this one. The approach to the water is a gradual, barely noticeable ease into the ocean. From my first time here and all the subsequent visits, the beach and ocean floor were completely void of rocks and coral. The sand in the water is silky smooth. This is a perfect beach for a beginner surfer if ...
Hike the Lava Flow Trail
St. George, Utah
5.0
1.5 mi
/ 400 ft gain
From the parking area, the trail travel west directly into the lava field. This is evident by the sharp black rocks the trail travels through. Watch for the first lava tube on the left. All lava tubes have a steep short descent down in to explore a bit but the tubes are not deep and could be dangerous because of the sharp rocks.
After a steep petrified dune view point on the left, the trail ...
Hike the Preah Khan Trail
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
1 mi
Of course the main attraction at Preah Khan is the temples and sanctuary's. There is amazing detail and numerous rooms to explore. They are beautiful and so much to see. But looking at the complex from the "outside" so to speak, gives a different perspective and great experience of this amazing temple.There is a well worn dirt path that encircles the complex from the outside of the surrounding...
Relax at Playa Barrigona
160, Costa RicaThis was the very first beach I found off the radar about 15 years ago. Every year I travel to Costa Rica, I make a point to return to Barrigona. While there are a few people, mostly locals, that go to this beach, many times I have been the only person here. On several occasions I've found turtle track out of the water during the nesting season.The beach is crescent shaped with volcanic rock...
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