Ladder Canyon

A Slot-Canyon hike in the Mecca Hills.
Part of the Chuckwalla National Monument.
This 5 mile loop through Ladder Canyon, a slot canyon cut by wind and water with varying levels accessed by ladders.
Starting in Painted Canyon, weaving through a slot canyon labyrinth and finally topping out in the Mecca Hills.

New Year’s Hike

A hike to start off the new year for everyone (including doggos). We travel on wide, dirt fire roads all the way up Mt. Lee to the Hollywood Sign.
6 miles out n back. Usually done in about 3-4 hours, depending on pace.

Family-friendly

Dog-friendly

Griffith HIke

Meet ‘n Greet ‘n Hike.
Meet for coffee and perhaps a breakfast muffin, before we set out on a 40 minute hike up to the Observatory.
And perhaps… Beyond…. ?

Family-friendly

Dog-friendly

Beaudry Loop Hike

A hike in the Verdugo Mountains, beginning at the Beaudry Trailhead in Glendale to Tongva Peak and loop back (10k loop)

Winter Solstice Sunset Hike

On the winter Solstice, a sunset hike to the observatory to see the sun set at the southern-most point on the horizon.

Mt. Lowe Day Hike

An out-n-back hike to one of the most photographed peaks in the San Gabriel front range.

Joshua Tree Camping

An overnight camping in the Mojave Desert, hiking, climbing and exploring Joshua Tree National Park.

Mt. Baldy Trail Run

Mount San Antonio is the third tallest peak in southern California. With a summit elevation of 3066m (10,060′) this trail run sure is a challenge for any level of trail runner with over 900m (3900′) of elevation gain in a true sub-alpine, rugged southern Californian mountain wilderness.

Cahuenga Peak at Sunset

A quick, but steep evening hike up to a prominent urban peak with excellent easterly and westerly views.

Mt. Baden-Powell Thru-Hike

An 8mi/13km thru-hike from Dawson Saddle to Vincent Gap, bagging three peaks along the way, Throop Peak, Mt. Burnham, and Mount Baden-Powell at 9,407ft (2,867m) in elevation.