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Looking for winter hikes near Los Angeles that don’t require a trip into the snow? The coast and lower foothills offer plenty of year-round hiking options. You can hike to an ocean overlook, see the Hollywood Sign, or explore a canyon without heading up into the higher, snow-covered mountains. When I first started hiking in
Winter Hikes Near Los Angeles (Without the Snow) Read More »
Hike the Innsdale Trail for the best views of the Hollywood Sign. This hike is short and east with close views in less than one mile.
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There are many hikes along the coast in Malibu that offer beautiful ocean views & some gems deeper in the Santa Monica Mountains
10 Malibu Hikes You Need to Do (Ocean View Hikes, Easy Hikes, Best Hikes) Read More »
Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains offers an easy escape to nature to hike, rock climb, fish, or camp! Plan a day trip or weekend adventure with this guide
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Cowles Mountain is the tallest point in SD with 360 views of the city, beach, and mountains. This short but steep hike is a worthy quick workout
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LA has some of the best views for sunset hikes, ranging from city to ocean to mountain views. See my guide to the best (and my favorites) sunset hike views.
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The shortest hike to the Hollywood Sign that’s open to the public is from the Wisdom Tree – it’s also one of the hardest and best trails.
Hollywood Sign Hike: The Best & Shortest Trail to Get to the Top Read More »
Josephine Peak is one of my favorite moderate-level hikes in Angeles National Forest with stunning mountain and valley views at only 8 miles out and back with 1800 ft of elevation gain.
Josephine Peak: The Best Underrated Hike in Angeles National Forest (By a Local) Read More »
Short hike with a variety of wildflowers in the Spring and beautiful views of Mount Baldy and the ocean from Orange County, CA
Weir Canyon: Best Wildflower Hike in Orange County 2023 Read More »
San Gorgonio Mountain has many hiking trails to the summit and a North Face chute for mountaineering. Spring is a great time to climb this chute to the tallest mountain in Southern California if you’re experienced.
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