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Bailey Canyon Falls

On this June hike, I revisited the Bailey Canyon Nature Trail. This short hike terminates with the ephemeral Bailey Canyon Falls. In 2024, the falls are flowing thanks to the atmospheric rivers of the past two winters.

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A Six Pack of Peaks

The Cranky Camper takes on the 2022 So Cal Six Packs of Peaks challenge- starting with a familiar hike: Mt. Baden-Powell.

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Bailey Canyon Nature Trails

Owen Parker had fun exploring Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre, California.

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Jones Peak via Bailey Canyon

On a cloudy May gray day, I hiked up the trail from Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre to Jones Peak, a low peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.

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Claremont Wilderness Loop

Owen the pup loved his hiking adventure on a popular, local five-mile trail loop in Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.