It was a beautiful spring morning in early March. I headed to Chino Hills State Park to enjoy an early spring hike amongst the freshly greening hills.
Chino Hills in Spring
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A Bunny Hop Around Crystal Cove on the Perimeter Loop Trail
I decided to do a bit of hiking and trail running around the Crystal Cover Perimeter loop. This is a trail I have come back to again and again, regularly for years. I love Crystal Cover since there are so many different routes to choose from. Today I was feeling like starting at El Moro… Continue reading A Bunny Hop Around Crystal Cove on the Perimeter Loop Trail
Rain or Shine: 62 Paved Trails in Orange County
Connect with Nature Connecting with nature and the sound of the rain can provide a huge boost in your mood, and reduce your overall stress. When rains hit Orange County, most people will say hallelujah, since we need it. For hikers, and mountain bikers, that's another story. The rain can put an end to outdoor… Continue reading Rain or Shine: 62 Paved Trails in Orange County
Pleasants Peak and Bedford Peak: 17 Miles in the Santa Ana Mountains
I feel the best time to hike to a place like Pleasants Peak (Elevation 4007 ft), or anywhere in these mountains is between late fall, and early spring, which is from Mid November to Early February. As soon as snow begins to dust the peaks of Mount Baldy, anywhere from Late November to December, is my cue to switch to hiking in the foothills. The weather is always milder in the foothills below 5000 feet, versus up at high altitude.
A Thanksgiving Hike: Bell Peak
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
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