The Cactus to Clouds Trail (C2C) is a hiking route in California. It begins in Palm Springs, California, and ascends to San Jacinto Peak. With a net elevation gain of roughly 10,300 feet, it has one of the greatest elevation increases among day-hike routes in the United States. The elevation gain happens in only 16 miles, also making it one of the steeper trails of its length in the world. Its ranked […]
Hiking Mt San Gorgonio (11,503 feet)
San Gorgonio mountain is the tallest peak in Southern California with an altitude of 11,503 feet. Its situated 27 miles east of the city of San Bernardino. The hike to San Gorgonio is every hiker rite of passage, and I highly recommend it. There are different trailheads to start this hike, but the most famous one is via Vivian creek trailhead. I hiked this mountain […]
Rocky Mountain National Park – Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park, established in 1915, is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Located outside of Estes Park, Colorado, Rocky Mountain is a great family vacation destination, offering outdoor experiences for all, from easy nature hikes around crystal clear mountain lakes to high peaks (Fourteener – Peaks that are taller than 14,000 feet). It is home to 72 peaks higher […]
Hiking Mount Whitney – 14,508 Feet
The MT WHITNEY hike is on every hiker’s bucket list. At 14,508 feet, this is the highest point in the contiguous united states and is one of those high peaks that you hike to without mountaineering skills. But before attempting this hike, I would suggest to do some training hikes above 10,000 feet. As a southern Californians, we hiked the famous “Six Pack of Peaks“, Mt Wilson, Cucamonga Peak, Mt […]
Hiking Half Dome – 8,839 Feet
Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape. One side is a sheer face while the other three sides are smooth and round, making it appear like a dome cut in half. The granite crest rises more than 4,737 ft above […]