How to hike Mt Baldy? What's the best season? What gear do I need? Can I hike it solo?
Mount Baldy in Photos: A Trail Diary and Guide
Category: Getting Outside
Why Hike to Mount Baldy in the Angeles Forest?
Adventure Awaits This challenging hike to Mount Baldy (aka Mount San Antonio) up the Devil’s Backbone, and down Ski Hut Trail, is one of the most strenuous, steep trails I have experienced in Southern California. It’s also one of the most popular peaks to bag, among experienced socal hikers. Alpine Dreams and High Peaks Hiking… Continue reading Why Hike to Mount Baldy in the Angeles Forest?
Hole in the Wall and the Mojave National Preserve
It was early March, when I drove out to the Mojave Desert. It's a place I don't really hear about much, unless someone is referencing a place that is brutally hot. You have no doubt heard, "at least we are not in the Mojave," once of twice in your lifetime. So what exactly would I find in a place that is hot, dry, and empty. That's about all I knew about it, and that there were things called Gila Monsters.
Road Trip on Highway 78: Snow in San Diego, and Desert Sculptures
It’s early March as I drive down Highway 78 toward the town of Julian. California is cool right now at sea level, and at about 4000 feet in elevation, there is snow. I would visit Inspiration Point, Galletta Meadows, and Hellhole Canyon, in Anza Borrego.
A Short Scenic Hike in Orange County: Dana Point Headlands Trail
Follow me as I hike along the Dana Point Headlands trail.
Serafina Hikes 