Category: Peaks

Hiking to San Mateo Peak Elevation 3591 ft

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A 10 mile Loop Hike Via Morgan Trail Quick Facts Located within the Cleveland National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland/ Town/State Lake Elsinore, CACounty RiversideRegion  Southern CaliforniaAddress South Main Divide, Decker Canyon Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530GPS Coordinates 33.633599, -117.382071Google Maps - Morgan Trailhead Parking / Trailhead Parking lot at trailhead visible from roadCost Free Pass Required NoRestrooms NoMileage 4.7… Continue reading Hiking to San Mateo Peak Elevation 3591 ft

Bell View Peak

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I wanted to check out a new trail, close to home, with great views. Bell Peak seemed to fit the bill, just 20 minutes drive from home. Bell View Trail to Bell Peak, is about 4 miles long, with about 1167 feet of gain, and is an advanced beginner to moderate rated hike.

Mount Baldy in Photos: A Trail Diary and Guide

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Mount Baldy Summit

How to hike Mt Baldy? What's the best season? What gear do I need? Can I hike it solo?

Why Hike to Mount Baldy in the Angeles Forest?

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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?

Whitney Portal to Trail Camp

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I managed to score a permit in the Mount Whitney lottery for August 1st, back in spring. I had never even been to the Whitney Portal where the hike begins, but I had been to Lone Pine, the small town close by to it. This is a hike people dream about their whole lives. I was somewhat unprepared for it, but not afraid to try. I would be returning from a month-long trip visiting my Mom, just a day prior to my permit date.