
Ben LertsakdadetExplorer
Currently a graduate student at University of California, Irvine, who enjoys exploring and photographing the great outdoors in my spare time.
Hike to the Bridge to Nowhere
4.4
10 mi
/ 900 ft gain
The trail on this 10-mile hike is predominately slow and steady, but can be a little rocky, so be prepared to scramble. When you’re fording the river, the water level can range from knee to chest high, especially in the wet months. A good pair of ...
Colter Bay Lakeshore Trail Day Hike
4.0
Within the first 100 feet on the trail, you are greeted with the stunning view of the peaks of Grand Teton reflecting off of Jackson Lake. Here you can enjoy lunch or a small snack at one of the picnic tables before or after the short hike.Continu...
Hiking the Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve
4.3
Getting There: The easiest way to get to Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve is by following Crenshaw Boulevard up Rancho Palos Verdes to the very end of the street. You can park on either side of the street near Del Cerro Park, which also happens to b...
Exploring Pearl Street Beach's Arch Rock
4.0
Pearl Street Beach is a great spot to just chill and watch (and photograph) the sunset with friends and family. Parking for the beach can be found on S. Coast Hwy (the 1) and is meter parking. There is also free, but limited parking available alon...
Take in the Sunset at Pelican Cove
Getting There Coming from San Pedro, make a U-turn at the Hawthorne Boulevard stoplight onto Palos Verdes Drive South. From here, you can access the parking lot for Pelican Cove, where you'll get a 120° view of the ocean. It might be tempting to t...
Hike to Eagle Rock in Topanga State Park
4.4
6 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
Eagle Rock is located in Topanga State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, and it is a unique formation that provides an amazing panoramic view of Santa Monica. On a clear day, the Catalina Islands and Palos Verdes Peninsula are visible. You can p...
Hike the Hellman Park Trail
3.0
4 mi
/ 850 ft gain
This trail is great if you're looking for a quick, but intense workout. The hike itself is only 4 miles out- and-back and can be easily completed within a couple of hours. However, be prepared for a steep and steady incline for the first 1.5 miles...
Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook via Trippet Ranch
6.8 mi
/ 1800 ft gain
This is a 6.8 mile round-trip hike that starts at Trippet Ranch in Topanga Canyon. Even though the range in elevation is 400 feet from peak to trough, the up and down trail totals to approximately 1800 feet elevation gain making this a beginner to...
Spend a Day at the Huntington Beach Pier
4.7
The Huntington Beach Pier is a great spot for a multitude of activities. If you're looking to bodysurf, surf, swim, jog, or just chill, this is the spot for you. There's plenty of a restaurants nearby, making it the perfect weekday/weekend getaway...
Storm Point Trail Hike
2.3 mi
This short 2.3 mile out-and-back hike on the Storm Point Trail begins right in front of Indian Pond on the East Entrance Road of Yellowstone National Park. You can park your car at the pull-out area, and you will see a sign identifying the trailhe...
Downhill Mountain Bike the Verde and Viking Trails at Aspen Snowmass
3.8 mi
/ 1900 ft gain
The Verde and Viking trails at Aspen Snowmass resort are long winding trails perfect for beginners and intermediates. The trails are a combination of open and forest-lined paths varying from 1 to 6 feet wide. They both do a nice job of combining l...
Catch a Sunset at Bluff Cove
4.4
Parking for Bluff Cove is located along the sides of the street of Paseo Del Mar, and the trailhead is located right next to the street. Bluff Cove is one of those unique locations in that there are a variety of activities you can do here.It is a ...
Sunrise Hike to Mt. Washburn
4.6
6.4 mi
/ 1400 ft gain
The parking lot for the Mt. Washburn Hike from Dunraven Pass trailhead is located about 5 miles north of Canyon Village along the Grand Loop Road. Since we wanted to reach the top of Mt. Washburn before sunrise, we began our hike 2 hours earlier. ...
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