Mount Baldy in Photos: A Trail Diary and Guide

Mount Baldy Summit

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

Hiking Guide to Sitton Peak Elevation 3225

Have you wanted to bag your first peak, but are not sure where to begin? Follow my guide to hiking Sitton Peak. It was the first peak I ever hiked to in the Orange County area, and was quite an adventure.

2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods

4-11-21 Orange County has redwood trees? This is not the Pacific Northwest after all. But I had heard a rumor there are redwoods here, and thought to myself, that I guess anything is possible. With some quick research, it was confirmed. Th1 124 acre Carbon Canyon Park has redwoods growing. It is located in Yorba… Continue reading 2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods

Cucamonga Peak Elevation

I would be hiking to Cucamonga Peak in the Angeles Forest. This is a scenic and beautiful 12 mile hike, with about 4000 feet of gain, past Icehouse Saddle. There is a creek running through Icehouse Canyon. There were lots of beautiful cascading waterfalls here.

Iron Mountain in Poway, CA Elevation 2681

I set out on the 6 mile trail to Iron Mountain (Elevation 2684), leaving from the trailhead around 9am. This is "Little" Iron Mountain, not Big Iron, the one with 7000 feet of gain in the Angeles Forest. This hike has far less gain, but is definitely challenging.