Two years ago I dropped everything and went on a road trip that would change my life... One year ago I started this blog as a way to share that experience with the world... The lust to wander and live the life that I've chosen has only increased since then as I've traveled up, down … Continue reading My Favorite “Trails to Trudge”… so far
After Tyler and I conquered Ladder Canyon (see last post), our plan was to head to Salton Sea and Bombay beach as a nice reprieve after the tough hike. Ladder Canyon is on the Northern end of the Salton Sea and Bombay Beach is less than an hour away (about 30 miles) right in the … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: From Salton Sea to Salvation Mountain to Tyrannosaurus Teeth
Fox Canyon Trail Length: 2.8 miles Terrain: hard packed dirt trail with a steady incline; moderate difficulty Payoff: beautiful views of the city of Ojai Fox Canyon Trail is a very straightforward, moderately difficult trail to trudge. I was visiting one of my best friends in the city of Ojai and he mentioned hiking in the Valley View … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Fox Canyon Trail, Ojai
It was early March in Southern California when my hiking buddy Tyler and I decided to explore the Wrightwood/Big Horn Mine area again (tap the link to see my original post on Big Horn Mine). We had heard there was more to explore in the area and Tyler wanted to check out … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Jackson Lake/Mine Gulch
Bridge to Nowhere length: 9 miles, out and back terrain: well-maintained trail, multiple river crossings and a rocky landscape. payoff: fun, challenging trail that ends with a unique bridge in the middle of nowhere Bridge to Nowhere is one of the more interesting hikes you can do in Southern California. It offers multiple types of terrain as … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Bridge to Nowhere
If you have kept up with my my blog posts in the past year, you may have noticed my love for El Capitan State Beach. Nestled on the beach in Goleta slightly north of Santa Barbara; El Capitan is quite simply one of the most gorgeous and serene places I've ever visited. … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: El Capitan pt. III
Morro Bay State Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in an area that is filled with them. Out of all the times I'd passed through this area, I had never been to Morro Bay State Park. I immediately realized this was a mistake upon entering the park. Nestled right on … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Morro Bay State Park
Bluff Trail: length: 4.6 miles terrain: very easy, wide open trail; well maintained, easy to walk on and level footing payoff: unbelievable ocean views and lush flora all over the trail The Bluff trail is one of the easiest and most beautiful trails I've ever been on. It's a smooth walk along a mixture of … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Montana De Oro State Park, the Sequel
Disclaimer: less of a "traditional Trails to Trudge, this post is more about the experience at Morro Strand as a campsite and a beach. Morro Strand State Beach terrain: sand dunes as far as the eye can see leading up to the ocean payoff: campsites right on the beach, calm ocean vibes "After a quick … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Morro Strand State Beach
author's note: the pull of Big Sur is like a feeling deep within your conscience that cannot be ignored. After visiting for the first time in 2017 (check out my posts here and here), I could not wait to return and be back in the natural phenomenon that is Big Sur. As with Big Basin, returning to … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Big Sur, The Sequel
