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Hiking

In this section of the blog, I will review different hikes I have gone on. I will include rates (easy, moderate, and hard), features unique to that particular hike, challenges encountered and suggestions on how to increase the likelihood of a smoother experience, weather, and even review some equipment when relevant. If you would like a more in depth analysis of equipment used during hikes or camping trips, please visit the Equipment Review section of this blog. When hiking, detours lead to great adventures and sometimes even moments that help us make sense of nonsensical events. Join me and let's take a detour!

Hiking
Iron Mountain: 9.6.20
Iron Mountain: 9.6.20
11/13/2020

Iron Mountain is in Poway, California. It is a 5.3 mile round trip hike. This hike was a synthesis of moments: 1) trying to escape the pandemic for a few hours, 2) continuing the quest to explore when...

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Humphrey's Peak: 7.5.19
Humphrey's Peak: 7.5.19
11/13/2020

Humphrey's Peak is a 12,633 foot ascent, 11 mile hike in Flagstaff, Arizona. We completed this hike in just under 7 hours. Realistically, we probably would have completed this in 6 hours, but, on...

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Heart Rock: 12.22.18
Heart Rock: 12.22.18
11/13/2020

Heart Rock is a 1.67 mile hike in Cedarpines in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is very picturesque and was nice and crisp when we went in the early morning. Admittedly, although we were planni...

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Graffiti Waterfall: 2.4.17
Graffiti Waterfall: 2.4.17
11/13/2020

This hike isn't even a mile and is more of a slow, leisurely "hey look there's stuff" sort of hike. The allure is that this interface between natural and urban art is: 1) It is on private pr...

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Dunham Loop Trail: 9.13.20
Dunham Loop Trail: 9.13.20
11/13/2020

Dunham Loop Trail is a 3 mile hike. Incredibly easy. It is more of a continuous stroll, actually. Anyway, this stroll was completed about a week after California's peak fire season. Surprisingly,...

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Packsaddle Cave Trail: 7.3.19
Packsaddle Cave Trail: 7.3.19
11/13/2020

This hike is 5 miles round trip. It is near Kernville, CA. Traditionally, I will spend precious moments discussing the intricacies of the trail, things seen, and felt. However, this is going to be one...

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Caspers National Forest: 1.9.16
Caspers National Forest: 1.9.16
11/13/2020

I only hiked a small portion of this loop due to heat as well as time restraints. That notwithstanding, the hike was beautiful. There was ample shade due to large tree covered groves. The trunks of th...

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Cahuilla Mountain Trail: 5.27.18
Cahuilla Mountain Trail: 5.27.18
11/13/2020

Cahuilla Mountain Trail is a 5.7 miles out and back trail. It is near Anza, CA. It is labeled as a moderate hike. There is some elevation gain, maybe a few hundred feet over the span on the entire tri...

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Bryce Canyon: 7.4.20
Bryce Canyon: 7.4.20
11/13/2020

A lot of ground was covered while at Bryce Canyon.The first stint of our camping/hiking misadventure started the first day that we got to the campsite. Once salutations were exchanged, inquiries about...

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Bonita Falls: 5.23.20
Bonita Falls: 5.23.20
11/13/2020

Needing to get out of the house for a bit and reunite with nature, during the holiday weekend shrouded by pandemic, I headed to Bonita Falls. I found it on the All Trails app, which noted it was 1.49 ...

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