Tucked away on the northern side of the San Gabriel mountains, the Devil’s Punchbowl is one of LA’s best kept secrets. The juxtaposition of mountain scenery with desert geology gives it the type of rich diversity that defines California’s landscape.
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The Devil’s Chair Trail
Categories: Trail Guide
Tags: California, Devils Chair, Devils Punchbowl, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Photography, San Gabriel Mountains
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Three Points to (almost) Twin Peaks
The Three Points trail is a grim reminder of the devastation of the Station Fire. Looking at the burned landscape, it’s hard to believe that is has been nearly five years since the fire took place.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Angeles National Forest, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Photograpy
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Icehouse Canyon to Cucamonga Peak in Snow
Under the right conditions, the Cucamonga Peak trail transcends what one expects from a local Los Angeles hike. Two years ago on a beautiful winter day, a ten month old Callie and I shared an amazing experience on the trail. I was blown away by the prospect that a hike with scenery and solitude that matched the Sierra was within such close proximity of my doorstep. That hike was a huge inspiration for the creation of this website, and I have been looking forward to returning to it ever since.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Nature, Photography, Snow, Winter
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Dry Winter on the Mount Waterman Loop
The Mount Waterman loop is two different experiences wrapped into one. A typically serene stroll through the high elevation forests of the San Gabriels is combined with a tour of a defunct ski resort slowly decaying as global warming redefines expectations for Southern California’s winters.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles, Mount Waterman, Nature, San Gabriel Mountains, Skiing
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Mount San Gorgonio via the Vivian Creek Trail
Mount San Gorgonio’s Vivian Creek trail is one of the most epic day hikes that you can do with your dog in California, so it has been on our list for awhile. The opportunity finally arose last weekend and we had a blast checking out a new part of California.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Califorina, Dogs, Hiking, Nature, Photography, San Gorgonio Wilderness, Travel
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Convict Lake Fall Color
Callie and I finished our fall color trip at another classic eastern Sierra spot. Convict Lake never disappoints.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Convict Lake, Dogs, Fall, Hiking, Mountains, Outdoors, Photography, Sierra Nevada, Travel
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Lundy Canyon Fall Color
Lundy Canyon is yet another spectacular fall hike in the eastern Sierra. Callie and I were fortunate to hit the trail on a beautiful day when the foliage was peaking.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Travel
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North Backbone trail to Pine Mountain, Dawson Peak, and Mount Baldy
The North Backbone trail hits the 3 highest peaks in the Angeles National Forest, stays above 8,000 feet for its entire length, offers great views of the most remote part of the San Gabriel Mountains, and manages to remain almost completely devoid of hikers. What’s the catch?
Categories: Trail Guide
Tags: Angeles National Forest, California, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Mount Baldy, Nature, Photography
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Monrovia Falls
Want to escape the hustle of Los Angeles but don’t have the time for a big hike? Try this short, easy stroll down a shaded trail that ends with a picturesque waterfall.
The Failed 2013 Sierra Expedition
Our grand adventure for the year came to a sudden halt as July monsoons wreaked havoc in the Sierra.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Backpacking, California, Dogs, Fire, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Nature, Sierra Nevada, Smoke, Wildfire
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