Painted and Ladder Canyon

Ladder and Painted Canyons are one of the most interesting desert hikes through the backcountry in the Mecca Wilderness in the Coachella Valley. Light paints the desert canyon walls along this hike in many shades of red, purple, green, and gold, depending on the time of day. The tall sheer walls of painted canyon will make you feel so small, in comparison. 

Weir Canyon Hike

Are you ready for a perfect 3.5 mile hike through wildflowers, oaks, interesting rock formations, with amazing mountain views? Then check out my hiking guide to Weir Canyon, in Orange County, California. It's one of the Best Hikes in OC.

Bernardo Mountain and Piedra Pintadas Trail at Lake Hodges

The trailhead for Bernardo Mountain is in San Dieguito River Park, by Lake Hodges. It's a 3-4 hour hike, and about 6 miles.

Hiking to San Mateo Peak Elevation 3591 ft

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

Hiking Deer Canyon in Orange County

2-25-22 It was a frosty morning in Orange County, and I was ready to go hiking, to make the most. of the perfect hiking weather. A Late Frost Rarely do we get frost here, and I thought it was pretty neat at first. My seedlings in my veggie garden had different ideas. It simply meant,… Continue reading Hiking Deer Canyon in Orange County