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Locked. No further comments permitted.Bullshit aside, best hike spots in California
Feb 17 2018 07:08AM more by TheAlterEgo
Tags: Orange County, Random (All tags)

From the North tip of the state to the most southern tip, but preferably
LAC, OC and SGV what are the best hikes around here.

Put a difficulty rating on it, easy/medium/hard.
Even if it’s not a “Hike” nice jog trails would work. (Something like the
Jeffery Open space Trail)
      
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Feb 17 2018 09:01AM     link to this

Only when I drink a fifth. My fifth Foty.
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Now that you're out of school, you can use the internets to do your own damn homework!
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Feb 17 2018 09:26AM     link to this

hiking up Alessia's legs is good.
TheAlterEgo
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Feb 17 2018 11:21AM     link to this

Lmfao I love getting shitted on.
It’s like getting food thrown at you during a cafeteria food fight.

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Feb 17 2018 11:34AM     link to this

@ Alessia Banks
Cowles Mountain is a prominent mountain located in the San Carlos neighborhood, within the City of San Diego, San Diego County, California. The 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego
jammerman
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Feb 17 2018 12:47PM     link to this

The best hikes by far are in the Sierra. In SoCal you need to get out of the city and go to the mountains. Above Idylwild there are nice hiking trails. You can take the aerial tram from Palm Springs and hike back down if a Strenuous hike uphill is too much.
1ronvas
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Feb 17 2018 03:09PM     link to this

My. Baden Powell , Off Angeles crest Hwy. mod 3 mile hike up to summit.
Harpooner
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Feb 17 2018 04:24PM     link to this

Painted Canyon, just north of Salton Sea. Relatively easy hike, but very cool scenery. Somebody even put up ladders to make addional canyons accessible.
TheAlterEgo
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Feb 17 2018 04:59PM     link to this

I just came back from the Claremont loop, best experience ever in my life.
mjcjmjcj
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Feb 17 2018 05:13PM     link to this

Even better than that time you drove to Palmdale?
lamar
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Feb 17 2018 05:20PM     link to this

Marble Falls Sequoia. Take lots of water it's a steep hike.
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TheAlterEgo
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Feb 17 2018 06:02PM     link to this

That Palmdale drive was dope af man.
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Feb 17 2018 10:39PM     link to this

LA Tuna Canyon before the fire.
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Feb 17 2018 10:52PM     link to this

this can be a subjective subject. i get a lot of trail time in the OC area. my fav right now is Harding Truck Trail. if you know the are obviously it is one of a handful of trailheads on that said of CNF. within about a mile from the trailhead the views really open up. check it out if you have time.
Carly_japan2580
San Fernando, SFV, LA, CA
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Feb 17 2018 11:42PM     link to this

There's an awesome trails around chino hills
Carly_japan2580
San Fernando, SFV, LA, CA
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Feb 17 2018 11:42PM     link to this

Also by malibu
Firkins
SGV, LA, CA
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Feb 18 2018 12:04AM     link to this

Icehouse Canyon Mt. Baldy (Mt. San Antonio) you can go straight up or take the Chapman Trail at the 2 mile mark. Beautiful in the winter and spring.
heyduke
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Feb 18 2018 08:09AM     link to this

LA County? Peter F. Schbarum Park in Roland Heights. It's basically a corridor of hiking trails that connect LA County to N OC...La Habra action.
gilbert33
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Feb 18 2018 11:49AM     link to this

One the best hikes you could ever take. Very few people take this and you should try it. Park by Harriett Wieder Park along Seapoint St. in H.B, walk down along Seapoint then cross Pacific Coast Highway. After crossing P.C.H. continuing walking west until you get tired then come back the same way. Try it.
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May 29 2018 10:01PM     link to this

hiking around the wall of nancy and diannes neighborhood in the bay area
lamar
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May 29 2018 10:50PM     link to this

Last hike I did was the Marble Falls trail by the Sequoia National Park near Fresno. Lots of up hill heading to the falls.
Reaper_1
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May 29 2018 11:04PM     link to this

Pacific Crest Trail
TheAlterEgo
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May 30 2018 03:10AM     link to this

^nice story, teared up a bit reading that
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May 30 2018 08:52AM     link to this

If you have never hiked in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, its a must do! Many differnt options. Breathtaking views, waterfalls,and of course the giant Redwoods. My favorite place ever, full of more favorite places. Check it out! Plenty of trails for everyone!
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May 30 2018 08:59AM     link to this

Try the AllTrails app! Sounds like exactly what you need. All the hikes are rated easy/med/hard and users can leave reviews and pics of the trail so you know what you're signing up for beforehand. It's like Yelp for hiking.
jck1824
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May 30 2018 09:03AM     link to this

AllTrails is great! Used it last weekend to find the Solstice Canyon hike
sirsquirt
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May 30 2018 09:41AM     link to this

Lundy canyon in the Hoover wilderness. You enter Yosemite Nat. Park at Saddlebag lake. Sissies or whimps need not apply. Or try the lottery at Lone Pine RS to do Mt. Whitney. Apply by Jan. or Feb. Remember to acclimate 3 days in advance. Trek on.
whiterabbit
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May 30 2018 09:44AM     link to this

The Skyline Trail is great, hike up the OC side or take Tram up from Palm Springs.
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Locally in so cal, nothing is better than all the trails around Ice House Canyon near Mt Baldy. If you get the chance to to Kennedy Meadows (easy trails) or for harder go up to McKinley Meadows and hike all the trails around and on the PCT. Both of these are within 3-4 hours of L.A and are good for a weekend.
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May 30 2018 11:33AM     link to this

This is a great idea for a blog topic. There really is no information on hiking in CA anywhere.

You'd think there' would be websites and books that would focus on southern CA hikes and which ones were the best for various fitness levels.

You'd think that maybe there'd be forums of like-minded, outdoorsy types that would share info. Or for that matter, you'd think there would be a site that was a social network for athletes...I dunno you'd think they'd call it strava or something.
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May 30 2018 02:03PM     link to this

Got all wet ^^^^
MUNK
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May 30 2018 02:06PM     link to this

Bottle it for me
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May 30 2018 02:11PM     link to this

Sure thing sexy Let print it up ASAP
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