Michael Kovalsky
Natureboy, East Coast raised and now based in sunny Southern California. Always out exploring and I love to share tips and tricks to all of my trips. It's always great to meet like minded folks who are nature nuts and adventurers. I'm always sharing on instagram (exploremorenature), so feel free to hit me up to share your latest and greatest and I'll do the same. Outside of exploring, I manage grants for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for programs that benefit the homeless and low-income persons. Volunteering/helping others is my rent for living on this beautiful planet.
Sacred Cove View Trail
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
4.5
2.08 mi
/ 292 ft gain
This area is spectacular - the views of the cliffs, the channels of water entering the caves, and the marine life (sea lions, whales, dolphins, sea urchin and sea anemone) are huge draws. Bring anyone here that has a sense of adventure and be ready to get wet. Only attempt swimming across the channels of the sea caves if your level of experience and confidence in this environment are up to par....
Deep Creek Hot Springs via Bradford Ridge
San Bernardino County, California
4.0
4.75 mi
/ 1335 ft gain
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest and part of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Deep Creek Hot Springs are a relaxing site for those of us without access to a Jacuzzi. There are at least 4 pools of hot (not just warm) water that you can soak in with your fellow neighbor (who may or may not be wearing clothing). In case you didn't catch that, this is a clothing optional site. It should al...
Backpack to Franklin Lakes & Franklin Pass
Three Rivers, California
11.4 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
Franklin Lakes is part of the Sequoia National Park and can be reached from the trailhead starting near the Mineral King Ranger Station. Bear containers are required and can be rented at the Ranger Station. The hike to Franklin Lakes campground will take 6 hours or less (depending on your speed/how much weight you're carrying) to cover 5.7 miles and will gain 2,500 ft in elevation.Ideally, it ...
Stoddard Canyon Falls (Baldy Slide Waterfall)
Claremont, California
0.74 mi
/ 174 ft gain
Located near the Angeles National Forest, it's a short hike, approx. 0.75 miles roundtrip and just about anybody can go. To get there, input the intersection of Mt. Baldy Rd. and Barrett Stoddard Truck Trail into your GPS. This will bring you to a small dirt parking lot. The trailhead starts at the rocks blocking an old road that's now falling apart (you'll see it in the dirt parking lot). ...
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