by Mark | Feb 4, 2018 | Hikes & Trails!
02/03/2018 DISTANCE: 5 MILES ROUND TRIP STEPS: 12K ELEVATION GAIN: 800 ‘ HIKEABILITY: scale 0-10, (0 being Batiquitos Lagoon Carlsbad, 10 being Mt Woodson, Poway.) 3.5 WATER: took 2 liters used 1.25 SNACKS: energy bar, orange. CONDITIONS: temperature...
by Mark | Jan 20, 2018 | Hikes & Trails!
Distance: 7.45 mi Time: 03:56:13 mins Steps: 15,151 Elevation Gain: 710ft Water: 1.5 L Snacks: Orange, Pro bar, hard boiled egg For a hike that covers a lot of diverse trail, assorted vegetation, gorgeous views and beautiful scenery then the Pyles Peak...
by Mark | Oct 22, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
Hike Distance: 3 Miles Steps: 7,600 Elevation: 1590′ Elevation Gain: 950′ Time: 1 Hour 43 Minutes Hikeability: Strenuous Water: 1.5 liters Snacks: Probar and and Orange For an alternative route to summit the most popular hiking trail and the highest...
by Mark | Jul 29, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
DISTANCE: 4.61 miles STEPS: 9877 Elevation GAIN: 690ft. TIME: 2:21 WATER: 2 L SNACKS: Orange, Hard-Boiled egg TEMP: 80 Trailhead Start: I entered the preserve at the Sky Haven West Trail head, which is actually in Oceanside on the northern edge of the...
by Mark | Jun 30, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
HIKER THERAPY FIREWORKS HIKE: See 6 different Tri-City and County wide Fireworks Shows MEET: 7pm Discovery Lake Park Gazebo, Upper Parking Area 650 Foxhall Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078 GROUP INTRO: 7-7:15 pm HIKE START TIME: 7:15 pm SIGN-UP: On welcome page use...
by Mark | Jun 24, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
DISTANCE: 5.36 mi STEPS: 11,495 TIME: 3:10min, 1 hour break WATER: 2L FOOD: lunch and snacks TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS (google map) Torrey Pines State Beach parking lot, $15.00 to park or park along coast, walk to Beach steps head south. RESTROOMS: Yes this is a...
by Mark | Jun 10, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
Garnet Peak via The Pacific Crest Trail at Penny Pines Distance/Difficulty: 4.7 mi./easy/moderate Time: 3:11 min including 45 minute break at peak. Steps: 12,119 Temp: 80 degrees Water: 1.5L consumed, brought 3L Snacks: always bring something for...
by Mark | Apr 16, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
Once in Hollywood, here’s route to trail: To get to the trailhead, 3200 Canyon Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068: From Franklin Avenue, north of the 101 Freeway and Hollywood Boulevard, turn north on Canyon Drive (between Bronson Avenue and Van Ness Avenue) and drive...
by Mark | Apr 4, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
STEPS: 13,670 DISTANCE: 6.13 miles TIME: 3 hours 15 minutes HIKEABILITY: Moderate strenuous WATER/FOOD: I always take 3 liters, I used 1.5 on this 74 degree day. I always take a hard-boiled egg and probar. DIRECTIONS: Poway Rd and HWY 67 map...
by Mark | Mar 11, 2017 | Hikes & Trails!
STEPS: 13, 073 DISTANCE: 6.54 miles ELEVATION GAIN: 990 ′ HIKE TIME: 2:53 minutes including 30 minute stop at Eagle Rock PARKING/RESTROOMS; No facilities, park on road across from fire station. WATER: 1.5 liters used, brought 3L SNACKS: Sandwich, Pro...
