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11 Unforgettable Hikes For Kids In Los Angeles: Fun & Safe!
Get your kids to fall in love with the outdoors by tackling one of the easy hikes listed below. After digging through my website for the most kid-friendly hikes in Los Angeles, I came up with eleven trails that are primarily safe, but also easy and fun, so that you...
9 Best Los Angeles Hikes For Dogs: Not Your Typical Trails
I remember the first time I hiked with my dogs, Macy, a Pitbull and German Shepherd mix shown in this post's featured image, and Mina, an enormous full-breed German Shepherd. I felt like I was walking in the mountains with two bodyguards, but I also seemed more...
11 Must-See Waterfalls In & Near LA 2023 (Local’s Choice)
Contrary to popular belief LA is not only a dry concrete jungle. Every spring I see dozens of waterfalls come back to life and incentivize thousands of Los Angelinos to trade the usual screen time for their hiking boots and some fresh air. I grew up in the...
10 Spooky SoCal Hikes Plus Bonus Haunted Places
Just because summer is over doesn't mean you have to stop hiking. Simply hit the trails that fit in with the season, such as the following ten spooky hikes. These trails include various abandoned ruins, many of which hold very dark secrets, while others gave me eerie...
17 Best SoCal Hikes For Kids: Safe, Easy, & Fun Trails
Not all trails are steep, sun exposed, backpack-lugging adventures. In fact, a huge portion of them are the complete opposite, and therefore, suitable for small children. I browsed through my entire website to put together a list of the most kid-friendly hikes in...
11 Must-Do Waterfalls in Southern California: 2023 Update
Looking for breathtaking waterfalls in Southern California? After 14 years of exploring our local mountains, I'd be more than happy to share with you what I think are the11 most awe inspiring cascades, many of which are also the largest in Socal. Here are a few things...
25 Best Hikes in Southern California: Falls, Ruins, Peaks
Looking for abandoned creepy places, breathtaking views, and stunning waterfalls? Say no more. I browsed through my entire site and chose the trails which I believe are the most breathtaking, jaw-dropping, hikes that'll leave you thinking, "How is this located in...
11 Best Hikes In LA: Abandoned Mines, Scenic Falls & Views
Los Angelinos have been in love with hiking since the late 1800s. With the never-ending list of trails growing each year since the hiking boom at the turn of the 20th century, finding the best hiking trails in Los Angeles can be daunting. But not to worry, I'm here to...
Top 4 Big Bear Hikes: Forested Trails, Grand Views, & More
Big Bear, CA is a beautiful mountain town located in the San Bernardino National Forest. It’s home to ancient Western Juniper trees, Big Bear Lake, two winter resorts, and of course, multiple forest hikes. Today I’d like to share with you the four best Big Bear...
7 Best San Diego Hikes: Slot Canyons, Beaches, & Views
San Diego is one of the most beautiful counties in SoCal. Not only does it have amazing coastal beaches, but there are tons of amazing hikes both by the ocean and in the mountains of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. You can wait to experience the snow in the winter months...
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3 Best Hikes in Laguna Beach [Prior OC Resident]
As a current resident of Huntington Beach, I can assure you that some of the best hikes in Orange County can be found at Laguna Beach, more specifically Aliso and Woods Canyon Wilderness Park. Due to the stunning views of the ocean and downtown Laguna Beach, the 4500...
9 Best Pasadena Hiking Trails 2023: Peaks, Falls, & Mines
Pasadena is a beautiful city nestled in the foothills of the Angeles Forest boasting a hiking history that goes as far back as the 1800’s. I grew up near the City of Roses, as it’s commonly referred to, and actually attended Pasadena City College. Therefore, I’m very...
