Best Hiking Leggings for 2026
Best leggings for women hiking, climbing and scrambling, and winter hikes. Key features include stretch, breathability, odor resistance, mobility, durability, and pockets!
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Hike Guides
Trail reports for hikes in California, Colorado, and more!
Portuguese Bend Reserve: Hike South Bay
The Portuguese Bend Reserve took me by surprise – this beautiful coastal hike in the South Bay is a great option this time of year because the rain makes everything green and the wildflowers already started to bloom. The Portuguese Bend Reserve has a system of many interconnected trails with one main fire road (Burma
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Convict Lake Loop: Easy Day Hike Near Mammoth Lakes
Convict Lake is a short and easy hiking loop located 15 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes, CA. It can be hiked year-round, even when no one is present. Just be prepared with the proper winter gear. HIKE TO: Convict Lake TRAIL: Convict Lake Trail MILES: 2.57 miles TIME: 1.25 hrs DATE I WENT: 2/01/20 DIFFICULTY:
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South Mt Hawkins Hike in San Gabriel Mountains
HIKE TO: South Mount Hawkins TRAIL: Windy Gap Trail > South Mt Hawkins Trail > Hawkins Ridge Trail MILES: 9.33 miles TIME: 3:40 hrs DATE I WENT: 11/10/19 DIFFICULTY: easy – moderate ELEVATION: 7760 ft ELEVATION GAIN/ LOSS: 1943 ft HIKE PERMIT: no PARKING PERMIT: yes, LOCATION: Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles/ Southern California Day
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Bryce Canyon National Park in the Winter
Bryce Canyon in the snow is the best time to visit – the contrast of the snow on sandstone is incredible! Read for the top 4 hiking trails & viewpoints to see when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park in the Winter.
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Hidden Pinyon Overlook in Snow Canyon State Park
HIKE TO: Hidden Pinyon TRAIL: Hidden Pinyon Trail MILES: 1.69 mi TIME: 1 hr DATE I WENT: 12/15/19 DIFFICULTY: easy ELEVATION GAIN/ LOSS: 146 ft HIKE PERMIT: no ENTRANCE FEE/ PARKING: yes PET FRIENDLY: no LOCATION: Snow Canyon State Park, St. George, Utah If you’re short on time but want to get a hike in
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Snow Hiking Basic Safety Guidelines and Must Have Gear
Pack list for beginner snow hikers (day hikes only) + basic safety tips If you’re new to snow hiking and not sure where to start… we’ve all been there. The two questions I got the most from snow hikes are: wasn’t it cold & did you have microspikes… so I’ve prepared a winter day hike
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Best of 2019 Hikes
2019 has been a year filled with lots of new adventures along with some old favorite trails. I’ve put together a list of my top 9 hikes from 2019 according to the Top 9 posts you guys liked the most this past year. Blanca Lake, Washington Henry M Jackson Wilderness Area in the Cascade MountainsThe
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Snow Hike to Smith Mountain Saddle
HIKE TO: Smith Saddle (the saddle before Smith Mountain) TRAIL: Upper Bear Creek Trail MILES: 5.98 mi TIME: 4:05 hr total time, 3:18 hr moving time DATE I WENT: 11/30/19 DIFFICULTY: easy ELEVATION: 4291 ft ELEVATION GAIN/ LOSS: 982 ft HIKE PERMIT: no LOCATION: San Gabriel Mountains in Angeles National Forest, California This past Thanksgiving
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Skyline to the Sea Trail in Castle Rock and Big Basin Redwoods State Park
HIKE TO: Big Basin Redwoods, Waddell Beach, Santa Cruz TRAIL: Skyline to the Sea Trail MILES: 32.1 mi TIME: 3 days/ 2 nights DATE I WENT: 10/31/18 – 11/2/18 DIFFICULTY: easy ELEVATION: 3074 ft (at Castle Rock State Park trailhead) HIKE PERMIT: yes LOCATION: 2 California State Parks = Castle Rock State Park & Big
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