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Trail Review: Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail, Idyllwild, CA
Trailhead: Humber Park, 24559 Fern Valley Rd, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549 Parking: Parking lot at Humber Park which requires an adventure pass (can be purchased in town), or you can do this hike from the opposite end which has free street parking. Distance: 5.2 miles out & back Difficulty: Moderate Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains and part of the San Bernardino National Forest, Idyllwild is a beautiful, little town to visit. With lots of trail options nearby, we chose

Alyssa
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Trail Review: Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park
Trailhead: Old Rag Parking, 2577 Nethers Rd, Etlan, VA 22719 Parking: There is a free parking lot at the trailhead. The trail does...

Alyssa
Jul 3, 20235 min read


Trail Review: Scorpion Canyon Loop and Cavern Point, Channel Islands National Park
Trail Head: Scorpion Anchorage, Ventura, CA 93001 Parking: To get to the Channel Islands, you need to purchase a ferry ticket from Island...

Alyssa
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Trail Review: Rocky Peak
Trailhead: Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Parking: Free parking either in the very small lot at the trailhead or on the other side...

Alyssa
Sep 22, 20223 min read


Trail Review: Sandstone Peak
Trailhead: 12869 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA 90265 Parking: Free parking in lot at the trailhead. Distance: 6.25 miles loop I had decided...

Alyssa
Jan 24, 20224 min read


Trail Review: Fall Canyon, Death Valley National Park
Trailhead: Titus Canyon Parking Lot, End of Red Pass, Titus Canyon Road, Death Valley, CA Parking: Free parking in gravel parking lot....

Alyssa
Dec 3, 20212 min read


Trail Review: Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail
Trailhead: 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Parking: free street parking on Lake Avenue. Distance: 5.4 miles out & back. The Sam Merrill...

Alyssa
Sep 3, 20213 min read


Trail Review: Mist Falls, Kings Canyon National Park
Trailhead: Mist Falls Trailhead, CA-180, Cedar Grove, CA 93633 Parking: Free parking spaces at Road's End. Kings Canyon National Park...

Alyssa
Jun 11, 20213 min read


Trail Review: Heather Lake, Sequoia National Park
Trailhead: Lakes Trailhead, 62260 Wolverton Rd, California 93262 Parking: Free parking spaces at Wolverton Picnic Area. Sequoia National...

Alyssa
Jun 4, 20214 min read


Trail Review: Strawberry Peak
Trailhead: Strawberry Peak Trailhead, CA-1, Palmdale, CA 93550 Parking: Red Box Picnic Area, Forest Rte 2N24, Palmdale, CA 93550....

Alyssa
May 20, 20213 min read


Trail Review: Lost Horse Mine Trail, Joshua Tree
Trailhead: Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA Parking: Parking lot at Lost Horse Mine Trailhead or nearby street parking....

Alyssa
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Trail Review: Dawn Mine
Trailhead: Mt. Lowe Trailhead, Altadena, CA Parking: Depends on gate access but the closest parking is a tiny lot right in front of the...

Alyssa
Jan 18, 20213 min read


Trail Review: Earl Canyon Mountainway
Trailhead: 5267-5265 Jessen Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Parking: Free street parking on Solliden Lane Distance: 7.2 miles out &...

Alyssa
Jan 12, 20213 min read


Trail Review: Whiting Woods Motorway
Trailhead: 286-330 Whiting Woods Rd, Glendale, CA 91208 Parking: Free street parking by trailhead on Whiting Woods Road Distance: 5.2...

Alyssa
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Trail Review: Josephine Peak
Trailhead: Josephine Peak Road; Across the street from the US Forest Service Clear Creek Fire Station Parking: Free parking along the...

Alyssa
Nov 30, 20202 min read
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