Trail reports for hikes in California, Colorado, and more!
SoCal waterfalls typically flow until Spring depending on the rainfall. Here are the best waterfall hikes near LA including current closures.
13 Best Waterfall Hikes in LA to Visit Now (By a Local) Read More »
A permit is required all year to day hike and backpack Mount Whitney, but summertime uses a lotto system which is open for the month of February. Quota season is from May 1 – Nov 1. Read for tips from a hiker who’s won a few permits.
How to Get Mt. Whitney Permits 2026 and Tips Read More »
Looking for where to hike in San Diego? Annie’s Canyon is an unexpected local gem for a CA beach city. Slot canyons and mushroom caves near San Diego? Let’s go!
Annie’s Canyon Trail, Best Easy Hike Near San Diego Read More »
Lawson Peak is a short, moderate-level hike near San Diego that’s fun for the whole family. It starts off on a wide dirt road and finishes scrambling on rocks.
Hike and Scramble Lawson Peak Trail in San Diego Read More »
If you’ve been to Lake Haiyaha before summer 2022… you need to go back now! The color of the lake is completely different and no one knows how long it will remain the magical turquoise green color.
Visit Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountain National Park Now Read More »
Red Mountain 3 in the Colorado Rocky Mountains is a short hike, doable for all levels. Explore the colorful San Juan Mountains which resemble Rainbow Mountain in Peru.
Hike Red Mountain 3 in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado Read More »
The classic Four Pass Loop is a beautiful must-hike backpacking trip in Colorado that goes over four 12k ft mountain passes. Combine this with the Maroon Bells Traverse, one of the four Colorado’s great traverses, and climb two 14ers. Start at the East Fork trailhead for an epic 38 miles adventure.
Four Pass Loop Colorado (Maroon Bells): Ultimate Hiking Guide & Itinerary Read More »
The ultimate guide to your Eastern Sierra roadtrip. Must-stop eats, sights, cheap gas, and free camping along the 395 hwy in California
Highway 395 Road trip Must-Stops from LA to Mammoth Lakes Read More »
Mount Evans is one of the two 14ers in Colorado you can drive up to – so why hike it? The hike from Summit Lake offers beautiful views of valleys you don’t see from the summit of Mt. Evans and you get to bag a 13er, Mt. Spalding, along the way
Mount Blue Sky from Summit Lake: an Easy 14er Read More »
List of California 14ers ranked by difficulty. A fourteener is a mountain with a summit elevation of at least 14,000 ft. There are 15 peaks in California that rise above 14k ft, but only 12 of them are considered true 14ers due to the peak prominence.
Quick Guide to Hiking and Climbing California’s 14ers Read More »