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
Mount San Gorgonio
Mount San Gorgonio sits within the San Bernardino National Forest. This wilderness area is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Southern California. It’s a beautiful scenic area for enjoying the outdoors. The area is also popular for camping, fishing, rock climbing, off-roading, and winter sports. Old Greyback Mount San Gorgonio, also known as… Continue reading Mount San Gorgonio
Hiking the Four Hawkins
I set out to hike the Mount Hawkins Loop on a beautiful fall day. October is by far the best month of the year for hiking to peaks above 7000 feet, since the weather is just about perfect. High Mountain Gooseberries A Fall Hike October is a small window for hiking to peaks close to… Continue reading Hiking the Four Hawkins
Hiking to Stoddard Peak
I hiked to Stoddard Peak, located in the San Gabriel Mountains of the Cucamonga Wilderness. Several mountain peaks surround this one, such as Sunset Peak, Sugarloaf Peak, Potato Mountain, and of course Ontario Peak. There is another prominence called Turtle’s Beak, which I have heard of people hiking to. That one sounds like a mostly… Continue reading Hiking to Stoddard Peak
Is It Possible to Actually Eat Healthy While Backpacking on Long Trails?
Well the short answer is yes. But it all depends on you, and your choices. Hiking, thru-hiking and backpacking are a way to be healthier, since we are on the move. When you free yourself from a sedentary lifestyle, there are amazing health benefits. We cannot reap the benefits, without proper nutrition to fuel the… Continue reading Is It Possible to Actually Eat Healthy While Backpacking on Long Trails?




