The abandoned ruin of Bighorn Mine sits just shy of 7000ft on the east facing slope of Mt. Baden Powell. Big Horn Mine has miles of tunnels spanning six levels, and was capitalized for $2,000,000 in 1895. In this guide, you’ll find all the information you need to hike to Bighorn Mine.
Devil’s Punchbowl is a geological marvel located just off of the Pearlblossom Highway. Devil’s Punchbowl covers 1310 acres of sandstone strata jutting dramatically up from …
Read moreHiking Devil’s Punchbowl Loop And Devil’s Chair Trail
Tehachapi Mountain Trail is located within Tehachapi Mountain Park. This is a popular trail, but nowhere near as crowded as the trails in Southern California. On …
Directions: The trailhead for Sunset Peak is on Glendora Ridge Road, just outside of Mt. Baldy Village. Click here for directions From the 210, exit …
This weekend I took a drive up to Monterey for a work conference. The nice thing about business trips in California is that I can …
I’m lucky to live in Southern California where there really is no “off season” for hiking. Here in SoCal, we’re blessed to have access to the beach, desert, and ocean within a very short driving distance. If you’re a SoCal resident, don’t let this incredible playground go unexplored! Below you’ll find 11 great hikes in SoCal to help you achieve your fitness goals in 2016.
It felt good to hit the trail this weekend after taking a few weeks off. For 2015, I completed the 52 Hike Challenge and covered more …
After spending Thanksgiving week in Utah to visit the Mighty 5 National Parks, Julia and I made our way up to her parents’ ranch in …
Read moreHiking In The Tehachapi Mountains From Stallion Springs
For months I’ve been hearing about a “Super El-Nino” that’s supposed to bring unprecedented rain to Southern California. Our weather has certainly been unusual, but …
Read moreHiking To The Summit of Cucamonga Peak Through The First Snow Of Fall
After work this Friday, I hopped in the car with Isla and drove us up to Manker Flats for a Friday night microadventure. As the nights …
Read moreCamping At The Summit Of Mt. Baldy For A Magical Friday Sunset