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Alyssa
May 5, 20213 min read
Trail Review: Theodore Payne Trail
Trailhead: 9253-9254 Wildwood Ave, Sun Valley CA 91352 Parking: free street parking in the neighborhood. Distance: 4 miles out & back....
Alyssa
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Trail Review: Deervale/Stone Canyon Trail
Trailhead: 4141-4149 Crisp Canyon Rd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Parking: Free street parking around trailhead. Distance: 2 miles Out & Back....
Alyssa
Apr 5, 20213 min read
Trail Review: Mount Lukens from Deukmejian Wilderness Park
Trailhead: Deukmejian Wilderness Park Open Field, Glendale, CA 91214 Parking: Free parking in the lots at Deukmejian Wilderness Park....
Alyssa
Mar 26, 20212 min read
Trail Review: Shadow Glen and Uncle Remi Trail Loop
Trailhead: Nadeau Mtwy & Placerita Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Parking: Free parking in a small dirt lot at the trailhead....
Alyssa
Mar 20, 20213 min read
Trail Review: East Walker Loop
Trailhead: East Walker Ranch, 16723 Placerita Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Parking: Free parking in dirt lot just off the road at...
Alyssa
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Trail Review: Hoyt Mountain
Trailhead: Hoyt Mountain Road at CA-2, Tujunga, CA 91042 Parking: Free parking at the turnout on CA-2 at Hoyt Mountain Road Distance: 4.5...
Alyssa
Mar 3, 20214 min read
Trail Review: Barker Dam & Wall Street Mill, Joshua Tree
Trailhead: Barker Dam Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Parking: Parking lot at Barker Dam Trailhead or nearby street parking. Joshua...
Alyssa
Feb 24, 20212 min read
Trail Review: Lost Horse Mine Trail, Joshua Tree
Trailhead: Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA Parking: Parking lot at Lost Horse Mine Trailhead or nearby street parking....
Alyssa
Feb 18, 20213 min read
Trail Review: Ryan Mountain, Joshua Tree
Trailhead: Ryan Mountain Trail. Park Blvd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Parking: Parking lot at Ryan Mountain Trailhead. Joshua Tree does...
Alyssa
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Gear for Short Hikes
Even on short hikes, it's a good idea to bring along certain gear. While it can be dependent on the particular trail you are doing (i.e....
Alyssa
Feb 4, 20212 min read
Trail Review: Lewis Falls
Trailhead: Lewis Falls Trailhead, State Rte 39, Azusa, CA 91702 Parking: Free street parking on Rt. 39 next to trailhead Distance: 1 mile...
Alyssa
Jan 27, 20213 min read
Trail Review: Texas Canyon
Trailhead: Vasquez Truck Trail, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 Parking: Free parking along the dirt road at Vasquez Truck Trail and Rush Canyon...
Alyssa
Jan 18, 20213 min read
Trail Review: Dawn Mine
Trailhead: Mt. Lowe Trailhead, Altadena, CA Parking: Depends on gate access but the closest parking is a tiny lot right in front of the...
Alyssa
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Trail Review: Earl Canyon Mountainway
Trailhead: 5267-5265 Jessen Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Parking: Free street parking on Solliden Lane Distance: 7.2 miles out &...
Alyssa
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Trail Review: Whiting Woods Motorway
Trailhead: 286-330 Whiting Woods Rd, Glendale, CA 91208 Parking: Free street parking by trailhead on Whiting Woods Road Distance: 5.2...
Alyssa
Dec 28, 20203 min read
My Top Trails of 2020
With the end of the year comes the lists, the recaps, the look back. It's part of our society's tradition. Well, let's not make this year...
Alyssa
Dec 21, 20202 min read
Trail Review: Descanso Motorway to the Ultimate Destination
Trailhead: 1482-1474 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Parking: Free Street Parking on Descanso Drive Distance: Approximately 4...
Alyssa
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers
'Tis the season for gift giving! And if you've got a hiker on your list but don't know what they might want or need, I've compiled a...
Alyssa
Dec 11, 20202 min read
Trail Review: Wildwood Canyon Trail/Vital Link Trail
Trailhead: Wildwood Canyon Park, Burbank, CA Parking: Free parking lot on Harvard Road at Wildwood Canyon Road Distance: 3.6 miles out &...
Alyssa
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Trail Review: Crosstown Trail to La Canada Teepee
Trailhead: North end of Harter Lane, La Cañada Flintridge, CA Parking: Free, opening street parking on Harter Lane Distance: 3.2 miles...
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