2 Peaks in a Day: Mount Lewis and Mount Williamson

I knew this trip to SR-2, may very well be my last this season, and the road past Mt Baden Powell, may very well be closed again. I was headed for Mt Williamson, and potentially was going to extend the hike along Pleasant View Ridge on to Pallet Mountain. That would make it a 10 mile day. But another option lingered in my mind, to check out some of the shorter hikes along SR-2 I had skipped over, such as Mount Lewis. It was my second time driving past Wrightwood, along SR-2 since the fires a year ago. I had been up this way in July, to hike to Mount Baden Powell. At that time, the road was still closed beyond Vincent Gap, but no longer. I could now drive the entire length of SR-2 if I so desired, well past Mount Islip, and onward further.

Peters Canyon

Peters Canyon Regional Park is a popular hiking area between the cities of Irvine, Tustin, and Orange, within Orange County. It is consistently rated as one of The Best Trails in Orange County. The park is open from 7am to sunset daily. What To Expect The hikes range from a short less than one mile… Continue reading Peters Canyon

Turtle Rock Ridge

The hike to Turtle Ridge begins at Bommer Vista Point Trailhead in Irvine. There are parking spots, and restrooms. It is a 3.5 mile advanced beginner hike to a ridge, with beautiful scenic views of the mountains, and Catalina Island.

Mt San Gorgonio: Journey to the Summit and back An 18 Mile Day Part 3

I hiked up the South Fork Trail to Mount San Gorgonio. Come follow me on my backpacking journey in the wilderness, and learn what it takes to make it to the peak. It's one of the most beautiful trails in the San Bernardino National Forest. Find some peace and solitude here in the wilderness.

Backpacking Mount San Gorgonio Via Dry Lake Part 2

This was the second day of my hike up to the summit of Mount San Gorgonio, and I got a chance to see so many different varieties of pines, along the way.