It usually takes about a week for my body to get used to Daylight Savings and it takes about the same time when we change back in November. Instead of doing my usual routine – lay low and take easy – this year, I woke up at 5:20 am and met up with friends at
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Winter Hike #9: Universal City, CA Located near Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park, Cahuenga Peak is a fun urban hike. There was no sign enforcing the leash rule so I assume off-leash is allowed there. However, if you are approaching a crowd, for everyone’s safety including your pup’s, I recommend you to put your dog
For my first hike in Ventura County, I chose Rocky Peak and I was not disappointed. Winter Hike #8: Chatsworth, CA As you already know from my last post, this hike was (and always will be) a memorable one. Now, I get to share with you the beauty of the trail. The distance to the
I was surprised to see so many hikers near the trailhead because it looked like it would rain at any moment. Winter Hike #7: Palos Verdes Nature Reserve I am not a fan of hiking in the rain. Well, to be correct, I am not a fan of mud. I hoped it doesn’t rain until
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
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
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






