The Crystal Crag trail in Mammoth is one of the best compromises between breathtaking scenery and ease of access that you’ll find in California.
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Hiking Mammoth’s Crystal Lake
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Hiking, Kids, Landscape Photography, Mammoth Lakes, Nature, Outdoors, Sierra Nevada
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Hiking the High Desert Loop
This 23 mile hike connects three different trails together into an epic loop that showcases the variety of ecosystems the San Gabriel Mountains have to offer.
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Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Dogs, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles, Nature, San Gabriel Mountains
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Burkhart Trail to Will Thrall Peak: Hiking the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness
The Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness doesn’t seem to get much attention. Despite living nearby, I have been ignoring it for years as well. Callie and I hit the trail to rectify that mistake and got in a great training hike in the process. Continue reading
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dog Hikes, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles, Pleasant View Wilderness
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Hiking Crystal Lake to Mount Hawkins and South Mount Hawkins
A day of solitude surrounded by miles of untouched wilderness and snow capped peaks, all contained in a Sunday hike in LA’s backyard. Even I didn’t think that was possible.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Angeles National Forest, California, Dog, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles
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Hiking South Lake to Treasure Lakes
We concluded our family weekend in the Sierra with a day hike to the Treasure Lakes near Bishop. This is another short trail that gives hikers a great taste of the High Sierra without too much effort.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Inyo National Forest, Landscape Photography, Nature, Sierra Nevada
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Hiking the North Fork of Big Pine
This trip was the two year anniversary of Callie’s first backpacking trip and the launch of CaliTrails. We celebrated the occasion by taking our first backpacking trip of the year on one of the Sierra’s best dog friendly trails.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Backpacking, California, Dog, Hiking, John Muir, Landscape Photography, Sierra Nevada
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Mount Baldy via the Ski Hut Trail – Devil’s Backbone Loop
We returned to one of our favorite romping grounds to tackle one of Southern California’s classic day hikes. The Baldy Bowl to Devi’s Backbone loop provides easy access to LA’s highest peak while offering incredible views and some intimidating exposure along the way.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Angeles National Forest, Dog Hiking, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles, Mount Baldy, San Gabriel Mountains
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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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Mono Lake South Tufa State Reserve
It’s not much of a hike, but wow, Mono Lake sure is gorgeous. The limestone tufas that jettison out of the water are a surreal sight unlike anything else. It’s a perfect place for serious landscape photography, or a relaxing sunset stroll after a day in the mountains.
Categories: Trail Guide
Tags: California, Landscape Photography, Mono Lake, Photography, Sierra Nevada
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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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CaliTrails 