Arroyo Seco
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Intermediate
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Apr 22, 2023 |
Arroyo Seco
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Intermediate
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Apr 22, 2023 |
Notes:
5.7 mi
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More water than usual. Take your time on water crossings. some fallen trees.
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Natural Bridges Trail
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Intermediate
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Angels Camp, CA
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Aug 2, 2022 |
Natural Bridges Trail
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Angels Camp, CA
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Intermediate
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Aug 2, 2022 |
Notes:
2.1 mi — 55m
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I thought the trail was pretty easy, even on a warm day. The water was nice and cold. I just wish I brought an inflatable swan for a nice float.
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Mt. Wilson Trail #11W22
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Sierra Madre, CA
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May 7, 2022 |
Mt. Wilson Trail #11W22
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Sierra Madre, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 7, 2022 |
Notes:
Stopped at Orchard Camp
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Balconies Cave Loop
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Intermediate
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Soledad, CA
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Apr 23, 2022 |
Balconies Cave Loop
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Soledad, CA
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Intermediate
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Apr 23, 2022 |
Notes:
2.6 mi — 1h 2m
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Moses Spring Trail
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Intermediate
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Soledad, CA
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Apr 23, 2022 |
Moses Spring Trail
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Soledad, CA
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Intermediate
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Apr 23, 2022 |
Notes:
2.2 mi — 51m
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Hiked Moses Spring Trail to Bear Gulch Caves and the reservoir. Beautiful day!
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Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
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Easy
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Yosemite Valley, CA
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Mar 26, 2022 |
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
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Yosemite Valley, CA
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Easy
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Mar 26, 2022 |
Notes:
2.5 mi
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We did the Lower Falls Loop and hiked back to the Village. Dogs are allowed on the trail, so we took Owen and he was quite pup-ular.
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Lower Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.1
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Intermediate
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Altadena, CA
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Feb 26, 2022 |
Lower Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.1
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Altadena, CA
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Intermediate
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Feb 26, 2022 |
Notes:
6 mi — 2h 22m
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Nice sunset hike with the kid.
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San Clemente Beach Trail
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Easy
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San Clemente, CA
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Feb 19, 2022 |
San Clemente Beach Trail
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San Clemente, CA
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Easy
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Feb 19, 2022 |
Notes:
2.5 mi — 55m
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Lower Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.1
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Intermediate
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Altadena, CA
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Jan 16, 2022 |
Lower Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.1
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Altadena, CA
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Intermediate
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Jan 16, 2022 |
Notes:
5.6 mi — 2h 4m
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San Clemente Beach Trail
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Easy
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San Clemente, CA
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Dec 26, 2021 |
San Clemente Beach Trail
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San Clemente, CA
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Easy
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Dec 26, 2021 |
Notes:
3.1 mi — 1h 12m
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Fell in the mud, washed off in the ocean, and watched a piper get harassed by a mean seagull.
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San Clemente Beach Trail
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Easy
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San Clemente, CA
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Dec 24, 2021 |
San Clemente Beach Trail
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San Clemente, CA
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Easy
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Dec 24, 2021 |
Notes:
2.6 mi — 54m
:
Hiked with the doggo.
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Arroyo Seco
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Intermediate
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Dec 21, 2021 |
Arroyo Seco
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Intermediate
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Dec 21, 2021 |
Notes:
3.1 mi
:
Stopped to relax by the stream.
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Arroyo Seco
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Intermediate
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Nov 11, 2021 |
Arroyo Seco
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Intermediate
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Nov 11, 2021 |
Notes:
5.8 mi
:
Hiked from Angeles Crest to Gould Mesa to Brown Dam with the doggo. We had a great time.
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Arroyo Seco
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Intermediate
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Oct 23, 2021 |
Arroyo Seco
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Intermediate
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Oct 23, 2021 |
Notes:
2.3 mi
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Altadena Crest to Gould Mesa. Owen played in the stream.
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Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
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Easy
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Yosemite Valley, CA
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Aug 5, 2021 |
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
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Yosemite Valley, CA
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Easy
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Aug 5, 2021 |
Notes:
2.3 mi
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We did the Lower Falls Loop and hiked back to the Village.
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Castle Canyon Trail #12W28
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Altadena, CA
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Jul 31, 2021 |
Castle Canyon Trail #12W28
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Altadena, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 31, 2021 |
Notes:
10.6 mi — 4h 44m
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Inspiration Point via Echo Mountain and Castle Canyon. Tricky trail, but pretty through the canyon. Gorgeous views at the point!
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Mt. Baden-Powell from Vincent Gap
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Difficult
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Wrightwood, CA
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Jul 10, 2021 |
Mt. Baden-Powell from Vincent Gap
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Wrightwood, CA
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Difficult
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Jul 10, 2021 |
Notes:
8.7 mi — 3h 55m
:
This was the first time of many that this hike actually felt easier than difficult. Clear day, perfect weather, and amazing views of the valleys below
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Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Canyon
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Difficult
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San Antonio Heights, CA
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Jun 26, 2021 |
Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Canyon
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San Antonio Heights, CA
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Difficult
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Jun 26, 2021 |
Notes:
13.5 mi — 6h 52m
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Not as painful as last year, but I ate it coming down the mountain which scared me for a hot second. Still awesome hike!
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Devil's Backbone Trail #7W05
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Difficult
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Wrightwood, CA
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Jun 12, 2021 |
Devil's Backbone Trail #7W05
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Wrightwood, CA
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Difficult
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Jun 12, 2021 |
Notes:
6.7 mi — 3h 13m
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Devil's Backbone itself did not feel too difficult; the scramble to the peak was what did it for me. I was glad to stop for drinks at Top of the Notch
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Solstice Canyon Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Malibu Beach, CA
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Jan 17, 2021 |
Solstice Canyon Trail
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Malibu Beach, CA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jan 17, 2021 |
Notes:
2.6 mi — 56m
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Took the dog and the kids to see the ruins. The youngest liked playing among them. The pup loved meeting people.
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