● portfotolio ● albums of Nick the Hiker

January 1, 2025: Chantry Flat to Sturtevant Falls, a Loop Hike

December 30, 2024: Altadena Crest Trailhead to Brown Canyon Debris Dam via Gabrielino Trail

December 25, 2024: Christmas Day outing at Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beach

December 23, 2024: Cloudburst Summit down to Cooper Canyon Falls and more

December 20, 2024: Holiday Luncheon at Shakey's

Remembering Ginny Heringer (June 20, 1945 - December 15, 2024)

December 18, 2024: Descanso Trail (Cherry Canyon) to Cerro Negro Lookout Tower

December 16, 2024: PCT South from Cajon Pass to Summit OHV Staging Area (on Cleghorn Road, off Hwy 138)

December 14, 2024: 32nd Annual Festival of Lights at Mission Inn, Riverside, CA

December 13, 2024: Christmas Lights at Eagle Hills in Brea, CA

December 11, 2024: El Prieto Canyon Trail to Owen Brown Grave Site

December 9, 2024: Chantry Flat to Sturtevant Camp

December 07, 2024: Scouting Trail conditions at Wrightwood after the Bridge Fire

December 04, 2024: Evey Canyon to Potato Mountain; Return to CHWP

November 29, 2024: Sunset from Huntington Beach

November 27, 2028: Fall Colors Outing at Yucaipa

November 26, 2024: Family Outing at Mission San Juan Capistrano

November 25, 2024: 23rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Grove

November 20, 2024: PCT North from Mill Creek Summit

November 18, 2024: Strawberry Potrero Traverse

November 13, 2024: Mill Creek Summit to Granite Mountain

November 11, 2024: West Fork San Gabriel River to Glenn CG

November 09, 2024: Black Star Canyon, Santa Ana Mountains

November 06, 2024: Gabrielino Trail: Red Box down to Switzer Picnic Area

November 04, 2024: Beaudry Trail Loop Hike to Tongva Peak (2,662') and Mt. Thom (2,438'), Verdugo Mountains

October 30, 2024: Josephine Peak (5,558')

October 28, 2024: Eaton Saddle to Muir Peak (4,684') via Inspiration Point

October 26, 2024: 42nd Annual (Village Venture) Arts and Crafts Festival at Claremont, CA

October 23, 2024: Stoddard Canyon

October 21, 2024: Rim Trail (Mt. Wilson) down to Newcomb Pass

October 19, 2024: Mission San Juan Capistrano

October 16, 2024: Rosenita Saddle to Mount Hillyer (6,203'); Return to Chilao Picnic Area for Oktoberfest

October 14, 2024: Potato Mountain (3,422') down to Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

October 12, 2024: Oktoberfest at Old World Huntington Beach

October 09, 2024: Chantry Flat_Lower Winter Creek, Hoegee's Loop

October 07, 2024: Charlton Flats to Mt. Mooney (5,840') and Devil Peak (5,870') with a stop at Stony Ridge Observatory (Closed)

October 05, 2024: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

October 02, 2024: Antonovich Trail and Bonelli Trail, San Dimas, CA

September 30, 2024: Manker Flats (6,160') to Thunder Mountain (8,587')

September 28, 2024: Excursion on Amtrak Surfliner to Ventura

September 25, 2024: Vetter Mountain Lookout Tower (5,911')

September 23, 2024: Dark Canyon Trail to Angeles Crest Fire Station via Bee Flat Teepee

September 21, 2024: Chino Hills State Park: Discovery Center to Gilman Peak Trailhead

September 18, 2024: Pinecrest Drive to Henninger Flats and Fuji Camp

September 16, 2024: Verdugo Peak (3126') and Tree of Life via La Tuna Canyon Road Trailhead

September 14, 2024: Strands Beach to Maritime Festival (formerly known as Tall Ships Festival) in Dana Point

September 11, 2024: Red Box to Mt. Disappointment (5,960')

September 09, 2024: Crystal Cove State Park Beach

September 07, 2024: Trolley Excursion from Dana Point to San Clemente

September 04, 2024: Carbon Canyon Regional Park

September 02, 2024, Labor Day: Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain (3,207')

August 31, 2024: Nix Nature Center: Little Sycamore Canyon and Serrano Ridge Loop Trail, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

August 28, 2024: Laguna Beach Trolley Excursion

August 26, 2024: Barely Flats (5,600'+)

August 24, 2024: Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

August 17, 2024: Red Rock Canyon at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park (Trabuco Canyon)

August 13, 2024: Bommer Canyon Meadow Loop, Irvine, CA

August 09, 2024: Family Outing: Gabrielino Trail from JPL to Gould Mesa CG

July 27, 2024: Bluff Lake Reserve (The Wildlands Conservancy)

July 20, 2024: Walk at Monarch Bay, Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

July 16, 2024: Big Dalton Wilderness Area

July 15, 2024: Potluck at Memorial Park, Claremont, CA

July 13, 2024: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

May 20, 2024: Dillon Divide (off Little Tujunga Canyon Road) to Mendenhall Saddle

May 18, 2024: Wildflowers at San Jacinto Mountains along Hwy 74 and Hwy 243

May 15, 2024: Waterman (8,038')

May 12, 2024: Critical Rare Plants at Pebble Plains and Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve (Big Bear) and Dogwoods at Heaps Peak Arboretum

May 10, 2024: Exploring Big Dalton Wilderness Area, Glendora, CA

May 08, 2024: Wildflowers at Stoddard Canyon

May 06, 2024: Three Points to Incense Cedar Meadow, past Tiki Rock on West Waterman Trail

May 01, 2024: Rock Roses and other Wildflowers on Grizzly Flat Trail

April 29, 2024: Manker Flats to Baldy Notch and more

April 27, 2024: California Botanic Garden, Claremont, CA

April 22, 2024: Wildflowers on Fossil Hill Loop Trail (Foothills of MT. Diablo)

April 20, 2024: Holi Celebration at Palo Alto (rescheduled from last month)

April 10, 2024: Sunset Peak (EL 5,796') Traverse

April 08, 2024 (Total Solar Eclipse Day): Henninger Flats to Helipad and back

April 06, 2024: La Vida Trail (Chino Hills State Park, Brea-Olinda) and more

April 03, 2024: Exploring snow on Angeles Crest Hwy above 7000'

April 01, 2024: Snow hike to Vetter Mountain LO Tower (5,911')

March 27, 2024: Lake Ave to Echo Mountain (3,207'), ......Return to Sunset Ridge Trailhead off Chaney Trail

March 25, 2024: La Tuna Trailhead to Verdugo Peak (3126') and Tree Of Life

March 20, 2024: Towsley Canyon

March 18, 2024: Placerita Canyon Nature Center to Wilson Saddle and beyond

March 16, 2024: Wildflower Hike at Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

March 13, 2024: Wildflower hike at Golden Valley Ranch Open Space and East Walker Ranch (for California peonies)

March 11, 2024: PCT South from Silverwood Lake (Hwy 138)

March 09, 2024: Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon, Mecca Hills Wilderness

March 06, 2024: Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Loop

March 04, 2024: Snow Hike to Mt. Akawie (7,283')

March 01, 2024: Scouting for poppies and other Wildflowers at Chino Hills State Park

February 28, 2024: Open Door Trail to Azusa Cross Trailhead at Glendora Mountain Road

February 26, 2024: Red Box to Mt. Disappointment (5,960')

February 24, 2024: Palm Canyon Trail to Stone Pools to Indian Potrero Loop

February 21, 2024: Angeles Crest Fire Station to Teepee at Bee Flat

February 17, 2024, Afternoon Outing: JTNP_Split Rock Outer Loop (includes Tulip Rock and Face Rock)

February 17, 2024, Morning Outing: Joshua Tree NP_Ryan Mountain (5,457')

February 14, 2024: PCT South from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Railroad Crossing

February 12, 2024: Westridge Trailhead to Nike Missile Site

February 10, 2024: Mission Creek Preserve to Gorgonio Overlook, ...then to Jacinto Overlook

February 07, 2024: Incredible Snow Hike to Josephine Peak (5,558')

February 03, 2024: West Fork San Gabriel River to Glenn CG

January 31, 2024: Shoemaker Canyon Road, aka Road To Nowhere

January 29, 2024: PCT south, Camp Cajon to Summit OHV Staging Area

January 26, 2024: Morton Peak (4,624') Fire Lookout, San Bernardino National Forest

January 24, 2024: Barley Flats (5,600'+)

January 19, 2024: Open Door Trail to Azusa Peak

January 17, 2024: Manker Flats (6,160') to Baldy Notch (7,800')

January 15, 2024 (MLK DAY): Mt. Gleason (6,520'+), Messenger Flats, Lightning Point, and Rocky Point (6,207')

January 13, 2024: Buck Gully Reserve

January 08, 2024: El Prieto Trail to Owen Brown Grave Site

January 06, 2024: Bolsa Chica State Beach

January 03, 2024: Evey Canyon to Potato Mountain (3,422')

January 01, 2024: Cow Canyon Saddle to Sunset Peak (5,796')

December 28, 2023: Family Outing at Antonovich Trail, San Dimas, CA

December 27, 2023: Fern Dell to Griffith Observatory

December 25, 2023: Christmas Day Family Outing at Laguna Beach

December 24, 2023: Christmas Eve Family Outing at Big Dalton Canyon Wilderness, Glendora, CA

December 22, 2023: Family Outings: Discovery Center (Chino Hills State Park), BAPS, and Eagle Hills (Brea) Christmas Lights

December 18, 2023: Grizzly Flat Trailhead to Angeles Crest Fire Station

December 15, 2023: Holiday Luncheon at Shakey's

December 13, 2023: Descanso Trail to Cerro Negro Lookout Tower

December 11, 2023: Big Dalton Canyon and Birthdays Celebration

December 06, 2023: Cloudburst Summit to Winston Ridge (7003')

December 04, 2023: San Gabriel Peak (6,164') and Potluck at Red Box

December 02, 2023: Antonovich Trail, San Dimas

November 29, 2023: Rubel Castle, Glendora, CA

November 29, 2023: Big Dalton Canyon Wilderness Area, Angeles National Forest, Glendora, CA

November 27, 2023: Chilao to Vetter via Silver Moccasin Trail and Vetter Mountain Road; Return to Charlton Flat on road

November 25, 2023: Pacific Ridge Trailhead to Crystal Cove Ranger Station

November 22, 2023: Red Box (4,600'+/-) down to Valley Forge Trail Camp (3,500'+/-)

November 20, 2023: Pinecrest Drive Trailhead to Idlehour Trail Camp via Henninger Flats

November 16, 2023: Mt. Disappointment (5,960'+)

November 13, 2023: Alder Saddle (5561’) to Pacifico Mountain (7124’)

November 11, 2023: Deer Springs Trailhead (5,620') to Suicide Rock (7,530')

November 08, 2023: Verdugo Peak (3126’) and Tree of Life

November 06, 2023: Waterman (8,038') Loop

November 04, 2023: Oak Glen Preserve, The Wildlands Conservancy

November 01, 2023: Azusa Cross Trailhead to Azusa Peak, Glendora Ridge Mtwy, Azusa, CA

October 30, 2023: Jackson Lake Trail to Jackson Flat Observation Tower (Wrightwood)

October 27, 2023: Scouting Angeles Crest Hwy

October 25, 2023: Metro Rail Excursion to Griffith Observatory and Mt. Hollywood via Fern Dell

October 23, 2023: Down The Arroyo Seco (Switzer to JPL), Gabrielino Trail

October 21, 2023: Crystal Cove State Park

October 18, 2023: Windy Gap Trail to Middle Hawkins and Mt. Islip

October 16, 2023: Hike and Oktoberfest Celebration

October 14, 2023: West Fork San Gabriel River to Cogswell Dam

October 11, 2023: Stoddard Peak (4,624')

October 09, 2023: Eaton Saddle to Muir Peak (4,684')

October 07, 2023: South Fork Trailhead (6,880') to Dry Lake (9,101') with a stop at Horse Meadows and Poopout Hill

October 04, 2023: Sunset Peak (5,796’) Traverse

October 02, 2023: Icehouse Canyon Trailhead to Cedar Glen Trail Camp and beyond

September 25, 2023: Great Basin Redwoods State Park

September 23, 2023 (Fall Equinox): Family Outing at Mori Point, Pacifica, CA

September 22, 2023: Fall Creek at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

September 13, 2023: Potato Mountain (3,422’) via Evey Canyon/San Antonio Canyon, .....followed with lunch at Memorial Park, Claremont.

September 11, 2023: Blue Ridge Trail Loop and more, Wrightwood

Sept 09, 2023: Baldy Notch (7,800') to Telegraph Peak (8,985') and Thunder Mountain (8,587')

September 06, 2023: Strawberry Potrero Traverse

September 04, 2023: Meandering around Mt. Wilson Observatory Grounds

September 02, 2023: Trolley Excursion to Monarch Bay and San Clemente

August 30, 2023: Stroll along the bluffs and coves of Rancho Palos Verdes

August 28, 2023: Beach Walk from Santa Monica to Venice Beach and more

August 26, 2023: Baldy Notch (7,800') to Mount Baldy (10,064')

August 23, 2023: Grizzly Flat Trailhead to Angeles Crest Fire Station via Bee Flat (Mt. Lukens Truck Trail)

August 21, 2023: Clear Creek to Josephine Peak (5,558')

August 19, 2023: Metro Rail Outing to Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook and Kenneth Hahn SRA

August 16, 2023: Red Box to Switzer Picnic Area

August 14, 2023: PM Outing: PCT from Inspiration Point to Vincent Gap with stop for lunch at Grassy Hollow Visitor Center

August 14, 2023: AM Outing: Vincent Gap (6,565') to Big Horn Mine (6,840')

August 12, 2023: Metro Rail Excursion to Long Beach Harbor (Queen Mary, Shoreline Village, Rainbow Harbor, The Pike, and more)

August 09, 2023: Red Box down to Valley Forge, a Loop Hike

August 07, 2023: Metro Rail Excursion at Bluffs of Santa Monica Pier and to 3rd Street Promenade

August 05, 2023: Table Rock Beach (in Laguna Beach), and Dana Point Harbor

August 02, 2023: Eaton Saddle to Mt. Lowe Trail Camp Loop Hike

July 31, 2023: PCT (Section D) Hike from Inspiration Point (7,381’) to Guffy CG (8,300’), Wrightwood

July 29, 2023: Afternoon Stroll at Huntington Beach (US OPEN of Surfing)

July 26, 2023: Trolley excursions in Laguna Beach with stops at:

July 24, 2023: Windy Gap Trailhead (5,840’) to South Mt. Hawkins (7,783’)

July 21, 2023: Wildflower Outing at Big Bear (Bluff Lake, Siberia Creek Trail, Bluff Mesa, and Champion Lodgepole)

July 19, 2023: Arroyo Seco: JPL to Brown Canyon Debris Dam/Waterfall

July 17, 2023: Vincent Gap (6,565') to Mt. Baden-Powell (9,407')

July 12, 2023: San Antonio Ski Hut (8300')

July 10, 2023: Windy Gap Trailhead (Crystal Lake) to Windy Gap (part-way)

July 07, 2023: Family Outing at Crystal Cove State Beach

July 05, 2023: Family Outing at San Antonio Falls and San Antonio Creek

July 03, 2023: Fireworks Spectacular at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base

July 02, 2023: Family outing at Monument Point in Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, CA

June 28, 2023: Clear Creek to Josephine Peak (5,558')

June 26, 2023: Mt. Pinos (EL 8,848’) and Sawmill Mountain (EL 8,818’), Los Padres National Forest

June 24, 2023: Wildflower Hike at Mishe Mokwa Trail, Santa Monica Mountains

June 21, 2023 (First Day of Summer): Shoemaker Canyon Road, aka “Road To Nowhere” off East Fork Road, Hwy 39

June 19, 2023 (Juneteenth National Independence Day): Switzer to Bear Canyon

June 18, 2023 (Father's Day): Baldy Notch (7800') to Thunder Mountain (8587')

June 15, 2023: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

June 12, 2023: Mission Point (Peak EL 2,730'), Granada Hills

June 10, 2023: Wildflower hike/outing at Wrightwood

June 08, 2023: A Stroll along Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

June 07, 2023: Another Wildflower Bonanza Hike: Sunset Peak Traverse

June 05, 2023: Wildflower Hike at Black Star Canyon, Cleveland National Forest

June 03, 2023: Wildflower Hike at Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

May 31, 2023: Wildflowers on Glendora Ridge Mtwy, Azusa, CA

May 29, 2023: Fish Canyon Narrows, Angeles National Forest (Templin Hwy off I-5)

May 28, 2023: Wildflowers at Glendora Ridge Mtwy and Dalton Creek

May 25, 2023: Fullerton Arboretum

May 21, 2023: Drive to Baldy area and Hwy 39

May 17, 2023: Wildflower Hike from Mill Creek Summit (~ 4900') to Granite Mountain (6600'+), Angeles National Forest

May 15, 2023: San Antonio Falls Trailhead (6,160’) to Baldy Notch (7,800’)

May 10, 2023: Wildflower Hike at Mendalhall Ridge Road, Angeles National Forest

May 08, 2023: Rock Roses and more at Grizzly Flat Trail

May 06, 2023: PCT Wildflower Hike at Whitewater Preserve

new April 29, 2023: Capitola Beach, CA

Saturday, April 29, 2023: The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

April 28, 2023: Wildflower Hike at Castle Rock State Park, Los Gatos, CA

April 23, 2023: Wildflower Hike at Henry W. Cole SP, Morgan Hill, CA

April 19, 2023: Smith Mountain Saddle and Crystal Lake, Hwy 39

April 17, 2023: Eaton Saddle to Muir Peak (4,668)

April 15, 2023: Wildflowers on Bane Ridge Trail, Chino Hills State Park

April 12, 2023: Hike to Wilson Saddle on a firebreak from Placerita Canyon Nature Center

April 10, 2023: Stoddard Peak (4,624') off Mt. Baldy Road

April 03, 2023: Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Hike and Potluck at Memorial Park

March 31, 2023: Cactus Loop Trail, Tamarisk Grove, Anza-Borrego

March 31, 2023: Morning Spring Wildflower Bloom Outing at Anza Borrego

March 27, 2023: PCT Hike at Silverwood Lake

March 25, 2023: Super Bloom at Diamond Valley Lake, .....followed by a hike to Elsinore Peak on drive back

March 23, 2023: California Botanic Garden (formerly known as Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden), Claremont, CA

March 20, 2023 (FIRST DAY of SPRING): Exploring Towsley Canyon after Epic Winter Storms

March 18, 2023: Afternoon Outing at Point Dume for Giant Coreopsis

March 18, 2023: Morning hike at Mishe Mokwa Trail, Santa Monica Mountains

March 13, 2023: PCT HIKE: CAJON PASS south to SUMMIT OHV STAGING AREA

March 08, 2023: Wildflower Hike at Golden Valley Ranch Open Space, Santa Clarita, CA

March 06, 2023: Pinecrest Trailhead to Henninger Flats, Helipad and Fuji Camp

March 04, 2023: Ladder Canyon/Slot Canyon/Painted Canyon Hike in Mecca Hills

March 01, 2023: Potato Mountain (3422') and more (snow outing)

February 28, 2023: La Tuna Trailhead to Verdugo Peak (3126’) and Tree of Life

February 26, 2023: Fortynine Palms Oasis and more_JTNP

February 22, 2023: Angeles Crest Fire Station to Teepee at Bee Flat

February 20, 2023 (Presidents' Day): Paradise Falls and more in Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks, CA

February 18, 2023: Palm Canyon Trail to Stone Pools in Indian Canyons, Palm Springs

February 15, 2023: Westridge Trailhead to Nike Missile Site (San Vicente Mountain)

February 13, 2023: Trail Canyon Falls off Big Tujunga Canyon Road (Mile Marker 2.05)

February 11, 2023: Mission Creek Preserve PCT Hike

February 08, 2023: Switzer Falls

February 06, 2023: Buckhorn CG Snow Hike to the Grotto on Burkhart Trail

February 04, 2023: Metro Rail and DASH Shuttle Excursion to Griffith Observatory and Mt. Hollywood

February 01, 2023: PCT Snow Hike from Glenwood Camp towards Cloudburst Summit

January 30, 2023: Powder Canyon (Puente Hills Preserve), La Habra Heights

January 28, 2023: Chino Hills State Park to Redwood Grove and more

January 27, 2023: Upper Newport Bay

January 25, 2023: PCT South from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Cajon Pass (Wrightwood)

January 23, 2023: George's Gap to Grizzly Flat Trailhead

January 18, 2023: Afternoon Snow Excursion (Driving) on Angeles Crest Hwy past Mile Marker 54.22

January 18, 2023: Morning Outing_Snow Hike on PCT across Glenwood Camp (Outhouse at EL 6000')

January 16, 2023 (MLK DAY): Snow at Crystal Lake and more, Hwy 39

January 13, 2023: Etiwanda Falls and a loop around North Etiwanda Preserve

January 11, 2023: Barley Flats (5,600'+) and beyond

January 06, 2023: Family Outing to Switzer Falls after recent winter storms, .....incredible flow at the streams and the waterfalls!

January 04, 2023: California Science Center

January 03, 2023: Festival of Lights at Mission Inn, Riverside

January 02, 2023: Pirate Tower of Victoria Beach (Laguna Beach) and Salt Creek Beach (Dana Point)

January 01, 2023: New Year's Day Family Outing at Malibu Creek State Park

December 28, 2022: San Gabriel Peak (6161') and Mt. Disappointment (5960'+)

December 26, 2022: Loop Hike to Mt. Hillyer (6200’+)

December 25, 2022: Christmas Day morning Outing at Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach

December 21, 2022 (First Day of Winter): Mt. Mooney (5840'), Devil Peak (5870'), and Memorial Peak (5400')

December 19, 2022: Mt. Wilson Trail to Historic Orchard Camp (2960’)

December 17, 2022: Fun Day at the Beach

December 16, 2022: Holiday Luncheon at Shakey's San Gabriel, CA

December 14, 2022: Grizzly Flat Trailhead to Angeles Crest Fire Station via Bee Flat (Mt. Lukens Truck Trail)

December 10, 2022: Iran's Freedom Rally for Human Rights at Laguna Beach,.... and more

December 07, 2022: Lake Ave to Echo Mountain and Cape of Good Hope

December 05, 2022: Buckhorn to Waterman Peak (8038'), a Loop Hike

November 30, 2022: Cedar Glen CG and more

November 28, 2022: Eaton Saddle to Muir Peak

November 24, 2022: Thanksgiving Day outing at Huntington Beach

November 23, 2022 (Thanksgiving Eve): Vetter Mountain Lookout (5911’)

November 21, 2022: Chilao down to Devil's Canyon Trail Camp

November 19, 2022: Fall Colors Hike at Oak Glen Preserve (The Wildlands Conservancy): Outer Loop

November 16, 2022: Windsor Ave Trailhead to Owen Brown Grave site

November 14, 2022: Whiting Woods Trailhead to Verdugo Peak (3126') and Tree of Life

November 12, 2022: Wisdom Tree (Burbank Peak), Cahuenga Peak, and Mt. Lee Summit, Griffith Park

November 09, 2022: Henninger Flats TH at Pinecrest to Helipad

November 07, 2022: Angeles Crest Fire Station to Bee Flat Teepee

November 02, 2022: Descanso Trail to Cerro Negro Lookout Tower

October 31, 2022 (Halloween): Josephine Peak (5538')

October 29, 2022: Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), Grand Park, Grand Central Market, Angeles Flight, ....DTLA

October 26, 2022: Cloudburst Summit to Buckhorn CG via Cooper Canyon Falls

October 24, 2022: Down The Arroyo Seco

October 19, 2022: Stoddard Peak (4624')

October 17, 2022: Bridge To Nowhere, East Fork San Gabriel River, Angeles National Forest

October 12, 2022: Sunset Peak (5796') Traverse

October 10, 2022: Hike and Oktoberfest Celebration at Chilao

October 08, 2022: Crystal Cove State Park

October 05, 2022: George's Gap Trailhead to grizzly Flat Trailhead on Angeles Crest Hwy

October 03, 2022: Fall Color Hike to Icehouse Saddle and more

Sept 30, 2022 Pacific Airshow, Huntington Beach

September 28, 2022: East Ridge of Waterman_ Loop Hike (about 5 miles, 1000' total gain)

September 26, 2022: Mt. Hawkins (8850’) and Throop Peak (9138’)

September 21, 2022: Verdugo Mountains: “Beaudry Trail Loop” Hike

September 19, 2022: Strawberry Potrero Traverse

September 14, 2022: Multiple Beach Outings in Laguna Beach

September 12, 2022: Windy Gap Trailhead (Crystal Lake) to Mt. Islip - a Loop Hike

September 07, 2022: Cloudburst Summit to Winston Ridge (7003')

September 05, 2022: Point Vicente Interpretive Center and more

September, 03, 2022: Baldy Notch (7,800’) to 2T’s (Thunder Mountain summit at 8587’, and Telegraph Peak at 8985’)

August, 31, 2022: Waterman Trail Traverse (Buckhorn to Three Points)

August 29, 2022: Potato Mountain (3422’) via Evey Canyon/ San Antonio Canyon

August 27, 2022: Baldy Notch to Mt. Harwood (9,552') and Mt. San Antonio (10,066')

August 24, 2022: Mt. Gleason and more

August 22, 2022: Mt. Baden-Powell Traverse

August 20, 2022: Thousand Steps Beach, Laguna Beach

August 17, 2022: Eaton Saddle (5100’) to Mt. Lowe (5603’), San Gabriel Peak (6161’), and Mt. Disappointment (5960’)

August 15, 2022: Islip Saddle to Mt. Williamson (all 3 bumps)

August 13, 2022: An Evening Trolley Excursion in North Laguna Beach

August 10, 2022: Winston Peak (7502’) and Mt. Akawie (7283’)

August 08, 2022: Waterman Mountain Summit (8,038’)

August 06, 2022: An Evening in Laguna Beach

August 03, 2022: Clear Creek to Red Box

August 01, 2022: Mill Creek Summit to Granite Mountain (6600’+)

July 27, 2022: Chilao to Vetter via Silver Moccasin Trail and Vetter Mountain Road; return to Charlton Flat

July 25, 2022 PM: PCT Hike from Grassy Hollow to Vincent Gap

July 25, 2022 AM: Vincent Gap (6593') to Big Horn Mine (6840')

July 23, 2022: Trolley Excursion to San Clemente with a stop in Dana Point

July 20, 2022: PCT Hike from Three Points down to Sulphur Springs via Cedar Lake

July 18, 2022: Middle Hawkins (EL 8505’)

July 16, 2022: Wildflower Hike at Bluff Lake Reserve (7600’), Big Bear

July 04, 2022: Fireworks Finale at Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA

July 04, 2022: Gamble Garden, Palo Alto, CA

July 02, 2022: Family Outing at Muir Woods National Monument

June 29, 2022: Crystal Lake to South Mt. Hawkins (7783’)

June 27, 2022: Wildflower (Lemon Lily, Stream Orchid and more) Hike on Burkhart Trailhead to Cloudburst Summit via Cooper Canyon

June 22, 2022: PCT Hike from Cloudburst Summit to Three Points via Glenwood Camp

June 20, 2022: Mt. Pinos (EL 8831’) and Sawmill Mountain (EL 8818’), Los Padres National Forest

June 18, 2022: Exploring Laguna Beach Farmers Mkt and Dana Point Harbor

June 15, 2022: Manker Flat (6160’) to San Antonio Ski Hut (8300’)

June 13, 2022: Meadow at West Ridge of Waterman (7,500’+)

June 11, 2022: Trolley Excursion from Laguna Beach to San Clemente

June 08, 2022: Little Jimmy Road to Mt. Islip (8250') Loop Hike

June 06, 2022: Mt. Akawie (7283’+) and Kratka Ridge (7515’)

June 04, 2022: Maple Springs Trailhead to Silverado Canyon

June 01, 2022: Dawson Saddle to Mt. Hawkins (8850’) and Throop Peak (9138’)

May 30, 2022: Barley Flats (5600’+)

May 28, 2022: Wildflowers on Mishe Mokwa Trail Loop, Santa Monica Mountains

May 25, 2022: Alder Creek Trail

May 23, 2022: Wildflower Hike from Alder Saddle (5561’) to Pacifico Mountain (7124’)

May 21, 2022: Wildflower Hike on Glendora Ridge Mtwy

May 20, 2022: Fullerton Arboretum

May 18, 2022: Wildflower Hike to Sunset Peak (5796’)

May 16, 2022: Wildflower Hike on West Waterman Trail

May 14, 2022: Trestles Bridge Beach and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

May 11, 2022: Hike to Mission Point (Granada Hills) on a very windy and cold day.

May 09, 2022: Wildflower Hike at Fish Canyon Narrows (Templin Hwy, off Interstate I-5)

May 07, 2022: Wildflowers at Malibu Creek State Park with a visit to M*A*S*H* site and Century Lake Dam

May 04, 2022: Hike to Mt. Hillyer (6200’+), followed with Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Chilao

May 02, 2022: Wildflowers on Grizzly Flat Trail

April 30, 2022: Wildflower Hike at Black Star Canyon, Cleveland National Forest

April 27, 2022: Wildflower Hike On Mendenhall Ridge Road

April 25, 2022: Wildflower Hike to Winston Ridge (7003’)

April 23, 2022: California Botanic Garden, Claremont, CA

April 20, 2022: Shortcut Saddle to Vetter Loop Hike

April 18, 2022: Eaton Saddle to Mt. Lowe Trail Camp Loop Hike

April 15, 2022: Family Outing at Brea Central Park and Crystal Cove

April 13, 2022: Family Outing at Pirate Tower in Victoria Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

April 12, 2022: Family Outing at BAPS Hindu Temple, Chino Hills, CA

April 11, 2022: Family outing at Santa Margarita River Trail, Fallbrook, CA

April 10, 2022: Family Outing at Huntington Beach + Bolsa Chica + Great Park

April 06, 2022: Buckhorn to Waterman (8038'), a Loop Hike

April 04, 2022: Wildflower Hike along West Fork of San Gabriel River (Hwy 39)

April 02, 2022: Wildflowers on Canyon View Loop Hike, Whitewater Preserve

March 30, 2022:Verdugo Mountains: Beaudry Trail Loop Wildflower Hike

March 26, 2022: Telegraph Canyon Trail at Chino Hills State Park

March 14, 2022: Chino Hills State Park to Redwood Grove in Carbon Canyon Park

March 12, 2022: Rimcrest Trailhead to part way to Gilman Peak

March 10, 2022: Powder Canyon, La Habra Heights

February 26, 2022: Lake Balboa, Baldwin Hills, & Kenneth Hahn Park

February 23, 2022: Wildflower Hike at Golden Valley Ranch Open Space, Santa Clarita

February 21, 2022: Paradise Falls and More in Wildwood Park

February 16, 2022: PCT HIKE: From Cajon Pass south to Summit OHV Staging Area

February 14, 2022: Trail Canyon Falls

February 12, 2022: Crystal Cove State Park

February 09, 2022: Buckhorn Snow Hike

February 07, 2022: Shoemaker Canyon Road and Lewis Falls

February 05, 2022: Parker Mesa Overlook, Santa Monica Mountains

February 02, 2022: Grizzly Flat Trailhead (EL~ 2985’) to Hoyt Mountain Summit (EL 4,404’)

January 31, 2022: Placerita Canyon Nature Center to Wilson Saddle

January 26, 2022: Stoddard Peak, followed by birthdays celebration at Memorial Park

January 24, 2022: Cloudburst Summit to Little Rock Creek Via Cooper Canyon Trail Camp

January 23, 2022: Incredible Stroll on Huntington Beach Pier

January 19. 2022: Westridge Trailhead to Nike Missile Site on top of San Vicente Mountain Park (EL 1960’)

January 17, 2022: PCT North from Cajon Pass to Lone Pine Canyon Road

January 15, 2022: Chaparrosa Peak (5,541') Loop Hike

January 12, 2022: Hummingbird Trail to Rocky Peak Trail Junction

January 10, 2022: Switzer Falls and Bear Canyon

January 08, 2022: Crystal Cove State Park

January 05, 2022: Vetter Mountain Lookout Tower (5,911’)

January 03, 2022: Red Box to San Gabriel (part way)

December 31, 2021: Mission Creek Preserve to San Gorgonio Overlook and more

December 28, 2021: Descanso Trail to Cerro Negro Lookout Tower

December 26, 2021: Etiwanda Falls and Preserve Loop

December 21, 2021: Family Outings on the First Day of Winter:

December 20, 2021: Family Outing at Joshua Tree (Skull Rock, Split Rock Loop, and Keys View Point)

December 19, 2021: Family Workout at Tri-City Park

December 18, 2021: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

December 17, 2021: Family Outing at Crystal Cove State Beach

December 16, 2021: Brea Eagle Hills Christmas Lights

December 13, 2021: Harter Ln (Cross Town Trail) to Teepee (Bee Flat)

December 09, 2021: Holiday Luncheon at Shakey's in San Gabriel

December 08, 2021: Meandering around Mt. Wilson Observatory Grounds

December 06, 2021: Mt. Baden-Powell Traverse

December 04, 2021: Buck Gully Reserve and Crystal Cove State Beach

December 01, 2021: Islip Saddle (6660’) to Mt. Williamson (8244’)

November 29, 2021: Upper Bear Creek Trailhead (3290’) on Hwy 39 to Smith Mountain Saddle (4290’)

November 26, 2021: Niguel Botanical Preserve, Laguna Niguel

November 24, 2021: Potato Mountain (3422')

November 22, 2021: Waterman Trail Traverse (Buckhorn to Three Points via Tiki Rock)

November 17, 2021: Mt. Hillyer (6200') and potluck celebration at Chilao

November 15, 2021: Buckhorn Ski Club to Waterman

November 10, 2021: Icehouse Canyon Trailhead (4960’) to Cedar Glen CG (6400’) via Chapman Trail, ....continue 0.5 mile to Cucamonga Wilderness Boundary

November 08, 2021: Mt. Wilson/Pinecrest Gate to Idlehour Trail Camp

November 06, 2021: San Juan Hill, Chino Hills SP

November 03, 2021: Grizzly Flat Trailhead (Mile Marker 30.60) to Mt. Lukens Truck Trail Junction

November 01, 2021: Granite (6600'+), Round Top (6316'), Oktoberfest at Pacifico (7124')

October 30, 2021: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

October 27, 2021: Fall Color Hike Down The Arroyo Seco

October 17, 2021: Family Outing at Mori Point, Pacifica, CA

October 16, 2021: Family Outing at Henry Cowell Redwoods SP, Felton, CA

October 06, 2021: Strawberry Potrero Traverse

October 04, 2021: PCT Hike: Mill Creek Summit to Big Buck CG Junction

October 02, 2021: Baldy Notch (7,800') to Mt. San Antonio, aka Baldy (10,064')

September 29, 2021: Walk along Upper Newport Bay

September 27, 2021: Cloudburst Summit (7018') to Waterman Summit (8038') ....return to Buckhorn Day Use Area (6740')

September 25, 2021: Exploring Dana Point Coastal Area

September 22, 2021: Trolley Excursion from Crescent Bay Beach (Laguna Beach) to Salt Creek Beach (Dana Point)

September 20, 2021: Mishe Mokwa Loop Trail to Sandstone Peak

September 17, 2021: Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

September 15, 2021: Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (CHWP)

September 13, 2021: Multiple outings in Rancho Palos Verdes peninsula

September 11, 2021: Trolley(s) Excursion from Laguna Beach to San Clemente Pier and Dana Point Maritime Festival (formerly known as Tall Ships Festival) on return

September 08, 2021: Walk on Crystal Cove Beach

September 06, 2021 (Labor Day): Solstice Canyon

September 04, 2021: An Evening at 1000 Steps Beach in Laguna Beach

September 01, 2021: La Tuna Trailhead to Verdugo Peak (3126') and ‘Tree of Life’

August 30, 2021: Eagles Roost (6660') to Kratka Ridge (7515')

August 28, 2021: Heisler Park, Laguna Beach

August 25, 2021: Winston Peak (7502') and Mount Akawie, formerly known as Buckhorn Peak (7283')

August 23, 2021: Three T's

August 21, 2021: An evening in Laguna Beach

August 18, 2021: Hidden Valley to Sulphur Springs Campground via Cedar Lake and Singing Pines Camp

August 16, 2021: Mt. Islip (8250')

August 14, 2021: Laguna Beach Trolley to Salt Creek Beach at Monarch Bay, Laguna Niguel

August 11, 2021: Jackson Lake Trail to Inspiration Point via Jackson Lake CG and Grassy Hollow Picnic Area, Wrightwood

August 09, 2021: Cloudburst Summit to Winston Ridge (EL 7003’)

August 04, 2021: East Ridge of Waterman (Loop Hike), and Birthdays Celebration

August 02, 2021: Icehouse Saddle (EL 7580')

July 29, 2021: Scouting Mt. Gleason

July 27, 2021: Mt. Pinos (8831’), Sawmill (8818’), and Grouse Mountain (8650’+)

July 21, 2021: Cloudburst Summit to Cooper Canyon Falls and back

July 18, 2021: Welcoming Ceremony for Tanvi to The Shah Family

July 17, 2021: Ankit and Tanvi's Wedding: Cocktail Hour and Reception

July 17, 2021: Ankit and Tanvi's Wedding and Lunch

July 17, 2021: Ankit and Tanvi's Wedding in Chicago: Breakfast and Baraat

July 16, 2021: Ankit and Tanvi's Wedding in Chicago: Puja, Pithi, and Mehndi

July 14, 2021: Red Box to Switzer Hike, followed by Joe Douglass 102nd Birthday Celebration at Sara Martin's Home

July 12, 2021: Blue Ridge Trail Loop Hike in Wrightwood

July 07,:2021: Lemon Lily Hike and Chilao Reunion

July 05, 2021: Windy Gap Trailhead, EL 5840' (Crystal Lake) to South Mount Hawkins (EL 7783')

July 03, 2021: Fireworks at Los Nietos Park in Santa Fe Springs, CA

June 30, 2021: Georges Gap to Grizzly Flat Trailhead on Angeles Crest Hwy

June 28, 2021: San Antonio (Sierra Club) Ski Hut (EL 8300')

June 21, 2021: Mt. Hawkins (8850’) and Throop Peak (9138’), two of the finest peaks in the high country of San Gabriel Mountains

June 17, 2021: Family Outing at Crystal Cove and Laguna Beach

June 14, 2021: Middle Hawkins (EL 8,505')

June 06, 2021: Stevens Creek Dam and Reservoir

June 5, 2021: Owl Trail from Muir Beach Overlook to South Beach

May 31, 2021: Hike to Potato Mountain....followed by Birthdays Celebration at Memorial Park, Claremont

May 26, 2021: Clear Creek to Josephine Peak (5558’)

May 24, 2021: Wildflower bonanza on hike to Sunset Peak (5796’)

May 22, 2021: Chino Hills State Park

May 19, 2021: Wildflower Hike to Stoddard peak (4624’) off Mt. Baldy Road

May 17, 2021: Wildflowers Hike on West Waterman Trail to Tiki Rock

May 15, 2021: Crystal Cove State Park

May 12, 2021: Rock Roses, Lupines, and other Wildflowers Hike at Grizzly Flat Trail

May 10, 2021: Meadow (7500’+) at West Ridge of Waterman

May 08, 2021: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

May 05, 2021: Rosenita Saddle to Chilao via Mt. Hillyer (6200'+)

May 03, 2021: Fish Canyon Narrows off Templin Hwy, Angeles National Forest

May 01, 2021: Wildflower Hike at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, Escondido (San Diego County)

April 28, 2021: Verdugo Mountains: Beaudry Trail Loop Hike

April 26, 2021: Wildflower Hike on Mendenhal Ridge Road, Angeles National Forest

April 24, 2021: Wildflower Hike at Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve (The Wildlands Conservancy)

April 21, 2021: Harter Ln ( Cross Town Trail) to Teepee (Bee Flat) Loop hike

April 19, 2021: Eaton Saddle (5110') to Mt. Lowe Trail Camp (4400') via Tom Sloan Saddle (4070') .....return on Mt. Lowe East Trail

April 17, 2021: Wildflowers hike at Diamond Valley Lake, then a drive to Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve (closed)

April 12, 2021: Family Outing, Wildflowers at Mt. Diablo State Park

April 11, 2021: Foothills Park, Palo Alto

April 10, 2021: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

March 31, 2021 (Cesar Chavez Day): Wildflower Hike at Towsley Canyon

March 29, 2021: Wildflower Hike at Golden Valley Ranch Open Space and East Walker Ranch for California Peonies in Santa Clarita

March 27, 2021: Ladder Canyon - Painted Canyon Hike in Mecca Hills

March 24, 2021: Treasure Island Park to “Pirate Tower of Victoria Beach” in Laguna Beach, return via Aliso Beach