Hike Buck Gully Reserve in Newport Beach for coastal canyon views, spring wildflowers, California poppies, and a peaceful 4-mile Orange County trail.

Hike Bertha Peak near Big Bear Lake for peaceful forests, Pacific Crest Trail scenery, and panoramic mountain views. Learn what to expect on this rewarding Southern California hike.

Mount Baden-Powell is one of Southern California's classic summit hikes. Nearly 3,000 feet of elevation gain, towering limber pines, and panoramic views make every switchback worth the effort.

Hike the Willow Canyon, Bommer Ridge, and Big Bend Trail loop in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This scenic 5-mile Orange County hike features rocky canyons, ocean views, and wide-open ridgelines.

Hike Deer Springs Trail to Suicide Rock near Idyllwild, with pine forests, shifting clouds, Tahquitz Peak views, permit information, and current trail details.

After months close to home caring for our cat Zoe, we returned to the trails with a hike to Los Pinos Peak in Cleveland National Forest. Despite an October heat wave and plenty of bugs, the summit views made it worthwhile.