Vital Link Trail ‘Death March’ —
This Burbank, 5 mi. out and back hike ascends a steep ridge on the south side of the Verdugo Mountains with satisfying views.
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Wawona —
Wawona Meadow Loop Begin at the Wawona Hotel. Walk on the paved road across the Wawona Golf Course. Once across the golf course, take a left at the sign-posted trailhead. The trail is an unpaved fire road which loops around the meadow and returns to the Wawona Road. A relaxing and scenic stroll, […]
Chilnualna Falls Trail —
Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km) round tripTrailhead Elevation: 4,200 feet (1,280 meters)Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet (700 meters)Hiking Time: 4 – 6 hours Why hike to Chilnualna Falls? While Yosemite Valley’s Mist Trail is world famous for its two waterfalls, the Chilnualna Falls trail has three, plus some lively bonus cascades near the beginning […]
Lembert Dome —
Lembert Dome offers excellent views looking west across Tuolumne Meadows. Distance: 2.8 miles (4.5 km) round tripElevation at trailhead: 8,500 feet (2,550 meters)Elevation gain: 900 feet (275 meters)Hiking Time: 1.5 – 3 hoursDifficulty: It’s a short hike, but you are climbing a mountain, and you need to pick a safe route. Best Time to Visit: […]
Hike to Glacier Point —
Hike to Glacier Point via Panorama Trail 8.3 miles (13.4 km) one way. 6–8 hours; 4,000 ft (1,200 m) total elevation change Begin at Yosemite Vally on the High Sierra Loop Trail to intersection with the John Muir Trail above the top of Nevada Fall. A left turn follows the John Muir Trail for 3.3 […]
Yosemite National Park —
Yosemite Valley This is the place people are usually thinking of when they think about Yosemite. Many of the things Yosemite is famous for are here: El Capitan and Half Dome, Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls, the Mist Trail, the tunnel view. There is a very good reason to come and see it… there’s simply no […]
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias —
Distance: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) round trip for the lower grove; 5 – 6 miles (8 – 10 km) round trip for both the lower and upper grovesElevation at trailhead: 5,600 feet (1,700 meters; 28 Grizzly Giants)Elevation Gain: as much as 1,200 feet (360 meters), depending on which parts of the upper grove you reachHiking […]
Greek Theater to Mt Hollywood —
GREEK THEATER to Mt. Hollywood Distance: 3 miles round tripElevation Gain: 650 ftHike Time: 2 – 2 1/2 hoursTrail Condition: Well maintained trailDog are welcome A wonderful hike starting at the parking lot of the Greek Theater and heading uphill to the top of Mount Hollywood. Enjoy awesome views of the Hollywood sign on Mt. […]
Beaudry Motorway —
Verdugo Mountains, BEAUDRY MOTORWAY Hike. Known also as the South End Loop, very conveniently located to Pasadena, Glendale and the Valley. On a clear day, expect views of the San Gabriel Mountains, L.A. basin, the ocean, Catalina, San Jacinto, San Gorgonio and Old Saddleback, plus more. The route is entirely on fire roads, making navigation […]
San Pedro-Point Fermin Sunken City —
Cabrillo Beach to the Point Fermin Sunken City and White Point Preserve Distance: 4.88 miles round-trip Elevation Gain: 165 feet Route Type: Loop Trail Type: Sand, rocks, bluffs, sidewalk Difficulty: Moderate Parking: Free street parking, $1/hour (cash) in parking lot Nearest City: San Pedro, California Kid-Friendly: Yes, Kid-friendly for older kids that can scamper up […]
Griffith Park-Hollywood Sign —
Griffith Park is full of Los Angeles landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, the Griffith Observatory, and the Greek Theater. The park includes other less-known prizes like an abandoned zoo, Amir’s Garden, and Bronson Cave (aka the batcave). For those who want to hike up to the Hollywood Sign, there are three obvious routes to choose […]
Mt. Bliss —
Mt. Bliss: Van Tassel Trail is a 8 mile out and back trail located near Duarte, California.
Santa Barbra-Cold Spring Trail —
The hike begins at the main Cold Spring Trail After a gentle uphill for 1/4 of a mile you reach a bench by the creek where you can sit and clear your mind with the gentle sounds of small waterfalls. This bench is at the junction to the West Fork of Cold Spring Trail. Cross […]
Ghost Town, Calico Hills —
Distance 2-6 miles; Average time: 1.5 – 3.5 hrs; Difficulty: MODERATE This trail runs along the base of the Calico Rocks from Calico Basin to Sandstone Quarry. Distance is variable since the trail can be accessed at either end or from either of the two Calico parking areas. A side trail runs from the fee booth […]
Deukmejian Wilderness Park —
Download the Deukmejian Wilderness Park brochure for more information. The Wilderness Park occupies a rugged 709-acre site in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at the northernmost extremity of the City of Glendale. The park is predominantly chaparral and sage scrub, but includes secluded streamside woodlands and scattered remnants of big-cone spruce woodland in […]
Big Sur McWay Falls —
Although a short trail, McWay Falls should be (and likely is) seen by every traveller along Highway 1. The trail is located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and provides both southern and northern Coastal views. If there is a single most popular image of Big Sur, it is probably of the 80 foot falls […]
Piuma To Saddle Peak —
Piuma To Saddle Peak to Malibu Seafood High above central Malibu is Saddle Peak, just east of Malibu Canyon, one of the highest points in the Santa Monica Mountains at 2,805 feet. Up here you are literally in the sky, often above the clouds over Malibu. On a clear day, facing south, you can […]
Oahu’s Diamond Head —
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Oahu’s Diamond Head Summit Trail Peak offers panoramic views of Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii Difficulty: ModerateLength: 1.6 miles / 2.6 kmDuration: 1-3 hours Overview: The Diamond Head Summit trail hike is likely the most popular hike in Oahu, and for good reason. While fairly steep, this moderate 1.5-mile round-trip hike starts from […]
Lone Tree Trail —
Lone Tree Trail to West Fuji Rubio Canyon Lone Tree Trail to West Fuji 5 miles RT – 2500′ gain Intermediate + hike While a shorter distance, this is a pretty steep trail up the ridge on the east side of Rubio Canyon. East Fuji – a point with views we head to from […]
Hollywoodland Reservoir —
Hollywoodland Stairways, Reservoir and Griffith Park #1: The six historic stairways of Hollywoodland. We’ll see lots of glam older homes and stunning, contemporary newer ones, with beautiful views of downtown and the Hollywood sign along the way. This will be about two miles and take a little more than an hour, with ~500+ steps up […]
Deukmejian Creek —
Deukmejian Creek Trail Deukmejian is truly one of the treasures of Glendale, this trail remained closed for a couple of years due to the Station Fire. Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, they’re slowly but surely re-opening and new trees are being planted, watered and cared for. This is a short, but spectacularly-fun and […]