HGwD Blog
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Whatever Wednesday: Beach Bum
We took a break from hiking in August. With multiple heat waves, it was just too hot for us. Instead we made a few trips to the beach to beat the heat. I hope everyone had a great summer! Xo~ Read more
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Mt Williamson via Islip Saddle
One of my adventure goals for this summer was a sunset hike in the Angeles National Forest. I picked Mt Williamson (8,214′). The total length of the hike is only 5 miles and since it doesn’t get dark instantly after the sun sets, we would need to hike back in the dark less than 2.5… Read more
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Gear Review: Flowfold Trailmate Leash
I’ve tried a few different rope leashes so far from different makers and I haven’t found one I like enough to recommend to others. Mainly because I don’t find them sturdy. When a company asks for an honest review, that shows they are confident about their product. I decided to give Flowfold Trailmate rope leash a… Read more
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Escondido Falls
Here is another waterfall hike. This time in Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains. Waterfall hikes are popular. I recommend doing this very early in the morning. A small parking lot is on Winding Way at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Winding Way. This parking lot gets full quickly and there is… Read more
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Switzer Falls
This short moderate hike is one of the most popular hikes in L.A. I highly recommend doing it super early in the morning or on a weekday if that’s feasible. The trailhead is located at the main parking lot at the bottom of the paved Switzer Truck Trail. If you park at one of the… Read more
Hiking Girl with Dog 