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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

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Gear Review: Flowfold Trailmate Leash

Flowfold Trailmate

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

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Escondido Falls

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

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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

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Mt Baden-Powell via PCT

Best dog-friendly hikes in Southern California

This hike has been on my list since last year and with my sister’s wedding and all, I didn’t get to hit the trail much in May. The night before the hike, I kept waking up. I was too excited. At 9,406 feet, Mt Baden-Powell was going to be Xena and my highest peak to conquer

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