Hiking in Southern California

This park is truly a  hidden gem within the greater Los Angeles area. Monrovia Canyon Park  is a great place to enjoy a small slice of nature so grab the kids or dog and enjoy this relaxing and beautiful hike… just don’t expect to find much solitude. The park is located at 1201 North Canyon [...]

If you’re looking for a nice little work out in the Los Angeles area with a great payoff at the end, here’s a hike for you. The Trail Canyon Trail hike is about a 4 mile out and back trip. It is a fairly modest uphill hike  most of the way out with some short [...]

“The Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58 acre natural park nestled in the Ananheim Hills. A year round stream meanders through the park. Consisting of three adjoining canyons, four miles of hiking trails traverse one of the few remaining areas of oak woodland and coastal sage scrub in the area. Native wildlife makes the [...]

Shady Canyon Trail- Irvine CA http://www.irlandmarks.org/assets/pdfs/COI-OSPS.pdf This hike of the week led me to Shady Canyon Trail located in Irvine, about ten minutes away from John Wayne airport. It was an easy beginner hike that is great for families, hiking, biking, running and even bringing your pets for a stroll. There is the option of [...]

Hellman Wilderness Park, Sycamore Canyon is Located in Whittier, CA http://www.cityofwhittier.org/depts/prcs/parks/locationsmap.asp  The Hellman Wilderness Park has a few different trails but our map led us to the Sycamore Canyon Trail. At first I was a little sketchy; we started out on a paved road and even passed a work truck. However, after about 10 minutes on [...]

This easy 2.8 mile out and back family friendly hike, is a refreshing escape from the heat and the hustle and bustle of Southern California. Directions:  From Interstate 5 , exit at El Toro Road. Head north on El Toro Road until the road forks at the juncture of Santiago Canyon and Live Oak Canyon [...]