A Thanksgiving Hike: Bell Peak

Let's give thanks for hiking trails! I love my local trails and there are some I don't hike as often as I would like. This one is about 30 minutes from home, and takes just 2 hours to complete. This was my third time hiking to Bell Peak (Elev 2526). The last time I made… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Hike: Bell Peak

Los Pinos Peak

It was a beautiful day for a 6 mile hike to Los Pinos Peak. I decided to head off into the Santa Ana Mountains. Heading north on Main Divide Road from Ortega Highway, there were two water crossings we had to make, which was not expected.

Hiking Casino Ridge to San Juan Hill

The hike to San Juan Hill from the Casino Ridge Staging area is a shorter, and steeper way to the peak. The trailhead is located on the southern side of Chico Hills near Water Canyon. It's a beautiful trail to explore, and the parking is free.

Turtle Rock Ridge

The hike to Turtle Ridge begins at Bommer Vista Point Trailhead in Irvine. There are parking spots, and restrooms. It is a 3.5 mile advanced beginner hike to a ridge, with beautiful scenic views of the mountains, and Catalina Island.

Hiking to Sierra Peak

Sierra Peak hovers right above the 91 freeway corridor at 3042 feet. It is sandwiched  between Corona, CA and Yorba Linda, CA, as the northernmost peak, in the Santa Ana Mountains.  We would be hiking from the Orange County side, up Coal Canyon past Fremont Canyon and the Cypress Reserve. The most popular route to Sierra… Continue reading Hiking to Sierra Peak