Desert Blooms and Maidenhair Falls

I took a trip to Anza Borrego last week to see the wildflowers before they faded away. There was plenty of desert beauty to see. But first I had to stop to check out the rock garden, heading down Montezuma Valley Rd to the desert floor from Ranchita My first stop on my trip to… Continue reading Desert Blooms and Maidenhair Falls

Villager: An Illusive Desert Peak

It reminded me of my hike up Mount Whitney somehow, this toe-crushing, and somewhat soul crushing peak. I had truly met my match with this one. The first thing people mention is that there is no water, the second thing, is about how much water they brought, and the third is about running out of… Continue reading Villager: An Illusive Desert Peak

Around Crystal Cove

It was early December, and I met up with a friend to hike one of our favorite local hikes Crystal Cove has so many great trails, and one of my favorite routes is the Red Route. It circles the park, traveling up No Dogs starting at the Ranger Station.  One of the drawbacks of a… Continue reading Around Crystal Cove

Mount San Jacinto from the Tramway

I would hike 11 miles roundtrip to Mount San Jacinto from the tramway. It was not the first time I had climbed Mount San Jacinto. In fact I had climbed this mountain from Idyllwild once, a year ago, as a birthday present to myself. I love challenging myself, and with the temperatures down in Palm Springs into the triple digits, it was a perfect time to escape the desert heat, on a tram ride.

Bane Canyon in Chino Hills

Quick Facts Trail NameBane Canyon, Bane Ridge, Corral Trail, East Fenceline, and Pomona Trails Peak or High Point1017 feetTrail Length8.5 milesGain1853ParkingFree on street or $15 for Day UseRestroomsYesDogsYesCell ServiceYesLocationChino Hills, CADirectionsSapphire Rd. and Bane Canyon Dr.MapAlltrailsI began the hike into Chino Hills from the east side of the park. I took the Central Avenue exit… Continue reading Bane Canyon in Chino Hills