Total Miles: 4.02 Time: 2.5 Hrs Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 449 Ft Max Elevation: 1370 Ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Dogs: Allowed On A leash Restrooms: Available At The Parking Lot Trail Popularity: Extremely High I've hiked Eaton Canyon...
Rubio Canyon Trail: Altadena’s Forgotten Waterfalls
Miles: 1.29 Roundtrip Time: 1.5 Hours Roundtrip Difficulty: Difficult Season: Late Spring Elevation Gain: 254 ft Max Elevation: 2082 ft Trail Type: Out & Back Parking Lot: Neighborhood Parking Restrooms? Not Available Dogs Allowed? Yes, on a leash Rubio Canyon is...
San Gabriel Peak Hiking Trail Via Eaton Saddle
Distance 2.8 MilesTime~1-1.5 HrsDifficulty ModerateSeasonAll YearElevation Gain971+ FtExperience breathtaking birds-eye views of various local sites of interest, such as Mount Wilson and Mount Lowe Peak, atop San Gabriel Peak. San Gabriel Peak is a moderate-level,...
Trail Canyon Falls: Plus Seasonal Waterfall
Total Miles: 4.54 Time: 2.5 Hrs Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 1067 Ft Max Elevation: 2481 Ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 20 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: High Pics Taken On:...
1-Mile Hike to Forgotten Heaton Mine and Ruins
Distance 1 MileTime45 minDifficulty EasySeasonAll YearElevation Gain---You might not know this, but there is a fun and forgotten short hike to an accessible mine, right by some of the most toughest and popular hiking trails. The East Fork is rich in history and secret...
Lewis Falls In Azusa Canyon & 2nd Bonus Falls
Total Miles: 0.73 Time: 35 min Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: Spring - Fall Elevation Gain: 328 ft Max Elevation: 4197 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 5 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: High Pics Taken...
Escondido Falls: Best Malibu Waterfall 150 Ft High
Total Miles: 3.49 Time: 1.5 Hrs Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 507 ft Max Elevation: 328 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 15 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: 1 Porta Potty At The Parking Lot Trail Popularity: Extremely...
Echo Mountain Hiking Guide: The 8th Wonder Of The World
Total Miles: 6 (includes 0.2 mile to falls viewpoint & observatory ruins) Time: 3 Hrs Difficulty: Moderate – Hard Best Season: All Year Elevation Gain: 1566 ft Max Elevation: 3324 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Street Parking Dogs: Allowed On A...
11 Best 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...
Rose Bowl Loop: Hiking Around Pasadena’s Iconic Stadium
Total Miles: 3.08 Time: 1.5 Hrs Difficulty: Easy Best Season: All Year Elevation Gain: 129 ft Max Elevation: 905 ft Type of Trail: Loop Stroller Friendly: Yes Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 100+ cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Available On The Lawn Trail...
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...
12 Best Waterfalls I’ve Hiked In Los Angeles: 2024 Update
Contrary to popular belief LA is not only a dry concrete jungle. Every spring I see dozens of waterfalls come back to life, incentivizing thousands of Los Angelinos to trade the usual screen time for their hiking boots and some fresh air. I grew up and still live very...
Henninger Flats: Hike to a Scenic Forest Nursery
Total Miles: 5.04 Time: 3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: All year Elevation Gain: 1531 ft Max Elevation: 2543 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Dogs: Allowed on a leash Restrooms: Available at the flats Feel like learning a bit of local mountain history on your...
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve: Avoid The Summer Heat
Distance 5.2 MilesTime2 HrsDifficulty EasySeasonAll YearElevation Gain226 ftNot a fan of Socal's brutal heat? Visit Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve to enjoy a beautiful coastal hike surrounded by white cliffs and amazing sunsets. The scenic preserve is a 5.2-mile...
11 Best Waterfall Hikes in Southern California: 2024 Update
Looking for breathtaking waterfalls in Southern California? After 15 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. All of the following...
Peck Road Water Conservation Park: Riparian Sanctuary
Many parks have lost their touch with their wild side, resembling a larger version of your lawn. Peck Park retains its unkept and natural beauty, boasting two lakes, stunning views of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains, and offering a wide variety of...
26 Best Hikes in Southern California: Caves & 500 Ft Falls
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 Los Angeles: Not Found Anywhere Else
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...
Mill Creek Falls: Big Tujunga’s Secret Gem
Distance 1 MileTime 1 HrDifficulty Easy - ModerateSeasonFall, Winter, SpringElevation Gain~200 FtMill Creek Falls truly is one of the hidden gems of the San Gabriels. The hike is rugged, filled with poison oak, and has an element of danger to it….which is why I love...
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area: A Little Known SGV Gem
Distance 3.7 MilesTime2 HrsDifficulty EasySeasonAll YearElevation Gain75 FtSanta Fe Dam holds a very special place in my memories because my parents would bring me here every year in the summer to swim at the lake. It's the perfect place for a day out with the family,...