HGwD Blog
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Change of Plans
I thought the 11-mile Hopalong Cassidy trail was dog-friendly. But it turned out only part of it is. I may have confused myself by reading too many different trail reviews that morning. Winter Hike #6: Palm Desert, CA I headed out to hike the Hopalong Cassidy to the Bump and Grind. But, when I got… Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Introduction to Running
Xena was about 4 1/2 months old when I took her out for the first time on a trail for a short run. At first, she was confused. Then she thought we were playing a game. I jogged and she chased after me. During the entire first mile, she chased and tried to pounce on me.… Read more
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Popular Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail
Do you like switchbacks? This one is for you! Winter Hike #5: Altadena, CA It was such a clear day! I’ve hiked this many times before but never seen downtown LA from here until then. I was hiking with my friends and their dog. I was happy for them that they can experience Echo Mountain… Read more
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Short But Sweet and Memorable
Winter Hike #4: La Quinta, CA When I woke up around 7 am, the temperature was in the 30’s and it was still very windy. Gusty at times. The day before, there was a winter storm warning in the high desert area. Winter storm? Where am I? This was the exact reason why I moved… Read more
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Griffith Park – Mt Hollywood
This one is a must when you visit Los Angeles! You get great views of downtown LA and the Hollywood sign from multiple locations during the hike. You will hike by Griffith Observatory so you can take a break and visit Griffith Observatory if you have time. I especially like this one because it ends with an… Read more
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Lake Poway to Potato Chip Rock
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, we explored the next trail on my winter hike wish list. Location: Poway, CA I packed plenty of water for both of us as I knew there would be no shade on this hike. When I arrived at Lake Poway Park just a little before 7:30 a.m., there were plenty of… Read more
Hiking Girl with Dog 