Hiked to the Peak in Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Started off hiking up the Santiago Oaks Creek Trail, and through a series of many different trails, on up to the ridge. I took Oak Trail, Yucca, and then Bumblebee. The trails here are hard packed with dirt and at least 4 feet wide for most of the way. There are lots of mountain bikers… Continue reading Hiked to the Peak in Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Oso and Juaneno Loop in Caspars Wilderness Park

This is a 15 mile loop hike bordering the Cleveland National Forest, in Caspars Wilderness Park along Ortega Highway. It has a historic point of interest, the site of the historic San Juan Hot Springs. Parts of the trail are very overgrown. Follow along on the journey as I hike the Oso and Juaneno Loop.

Hiking through Historic Daley Ranch To Stanley Peak on the Sage Trail Loop (6.4 miles)

Stanley Peak Loop This hike climbs to a peak, at just 1985 feet. It has just over 1000 feet of gain. The hike is 6.3 miles long, and is an advanced beginner level hike. The trail is wide and well maintained.

Death Valley National Parks Borax Works

Harmony Borax Works is a short 1/2 miles hike through the site of some old machinery used in the manufacture, and mining of borate. You can learn all about the 20 Mule Team, and the mining of this mineral, we find in products throughout our homes today.