Local Treks
Local Treks
Local Treks are guided type one adventures around Southern California.
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New Year’s Hike
A hike to start off the new year for everyone

Beaudry Loop at Sunset
An evening hike in the Verdugo Mountains, beginning at the

Mt. Baldy
Mount San Antonio is the third tallest peak in southern

Fern Dell to the Observatory
An easy hike on wide, dirt fire roads.
Usually

Mt. Baldy Trail Run
Mount San Antonio is the third tallest peak in southern

7-Peak Traverse
An intermediate-level, 5-mile, thru-hike that traverses 7 peaks on the

Summer Solstice Sunset Hike
On the Summer Solstice, a sunset hike to the observatory

El Prieto
A frequently trafficked, intermediate level hike in a lush arroyo

Quick Hike to the Observatory
An easy, quick hike on wide, dirt fire roads. <br

Hike-+-Yoga
Meet for a quick coffee to get caffeinated and perhaps

Joshua Tree Camping
An overnight camping in the Mojave Desert, hiking, climbing and

Mt. Lowe Sunset Hike
An out-n-back sunset hike to one of the most photographed

Coffee ‘n Trails
Meet ‘n Greet ‘n Hike.
Meet for coffee

Beaudry Loop Hike
A hike in the Verdugo Mountains, beginning at the Beaudry

San Gabriel Peak
An out-n-back to one of the tallest peaks in the

Mt. Baden-Powell Thru-Hike
An 8mi/13km thru-hike from Dawson Saddle to Vincent Gap, bagging

Rocky Peak
A hike in the Santa Susana Mountains, beginning at the

Winter Solstice Sunset Hike
On the winter Solstice, a sunset hike to the observatory

Coffee ‘n Hike
Meet ‘n Greet ‘n Hike.
Meet for coffee

Trippet Ranch to Parker Mesa
An out-n-back, canyon-to-coast ridge-hike from Trippet Ranch in Topanga Canyon

Thru-Hike Griffith Trails
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Wisdom Tree at Sunset
A quick, but steep evening hike up to a prominent

Snowshoeing at Buckhorn
Want to get in a snowshoe trek before the season

Los Liones Trail
To escape the basin and valley heat in the summertime,

San Gorgonio
San Gorgonio Mountain or “Old Greyback”, is the highest peak

Tongva Peak
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Mt. Hollywood
A Griffith Park Classic! Smooth, wide trails past iconic vistas

Griffith HIke
Meet ‘n Greet ‘n Hike.
Meet for coffee

Fern Dell to Mt. Hollywood
Meeting at The Trails Cafe, This easy/moderate hike on wide

Xmas Eve “morning hike” to the Wisdom Tree
What are you doing Xmas Eve Morning?

Cahuenga Peak at Sunset
A quick, but steep evening hike up to a prominent

Muir Peak
An out-n-back to one of the lower peaks of the

Mt. Wilson Hike
A 12 mile round trip.
A steep, rugged trail.<br

Mt. Lowe Day Hike
An out-n-back hike to one of the most photographed peaks

San Bernardino
San Bernardino Peak, together with its twin peak, San Gorgonio

Easy-Breezy Trails
An easy, beginner hike on wide, dirt fire roads. <br

Ladder Canyon
A Slot-Canyon hike in the Mecca Hills.
Part of

Mt. Baden-Powell
At 9,407 feet (2,867 m) in elevation, Mount Baden-Powell is

Cucamonga Peak
A Southern California Classic at 8,862 feet (2,701 m)Cucamonga Peak
What's a "Local Trek"?
Meet Your Guide
Hi! I'm Paul.
I’m the founder of Type One Outdoors, and have been living with T1D for 37 years.
I’ve been hiking the mountains of Southern California for a number of years now, and have extensive knowledge of the trails throughout the San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, Santa Monica Mountains, the Angeles National Forest, Mojave Desert and the Eastern Sierras.
I’ve endured all that diabetes can throw at a diabetic in the backcountry, and I’m on a mission to share all my tips and tricks to all type ones who want to know how to be a type one in the outdoors!
I am certified with the American Mountain Guides Association and a NOLS certified Wilderness First Responder.