In the Angeles National Forest, we took the beautiful hike up to Mt. Islip and Windy Gap starting from Crystal Lake.
Tag: Essential California
Hiking the Angeles: A Day at Mt. Baden-Powell with my Sami
Starting from Vincent Gap off California Highway 2, up forty unforgiving switchbacks, Sami and I made it to the peak of Mt. Baden-Powell in the Angeles National Forest-with the help of a Subway sandwich and Cheetos bribe.
Hiking the Angeles: Echo Mountain
Echo Mountain is a popular front range hike with easy access from Altadena. At 5.5 miles round trip with about a 1400 foot elevation gain, it is considered moderate. There are some cool ruins at the top, harkening back to the 'Golden Age of Hiking."
From Pasadena, California: The 131st Tournament of Roses
We break from our Great British Adventure series to bring you coverage from Pasadena's 131's Tournament of Roses Parade. Happy New Decade!
Lower Arroyo Seco Trails
An iconic Southern California landmark is the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, running alongside California Route 134 and Interstate 210, spanning what is known as the Arroyo Seco. The Arroyo Seco is a stream and watershed in Los Angeles County, beginning in the San Gabriel Mountains and meandering through Pasadena to the Los Angeles River in northeastern Los Angeles. There are many great hikes along the Arroyo Seco's 22 miles; this post covers some of the lower trails.
The Cranky Camper 