by Mark | Feb 6, 2014 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
Just the thought of hiking a place called Hell Hole Canyon conjures up an image of a rigorous, treacherous, hot landscape with snakes and hazards all around. For the most part that pretty much describes this hike that’s a hidden find and tucked into the mountains...
by Mark | Nov 19, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
There are hikes and their are hikes! Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, just outside of Julian, CA is one of those hikes. Volcan offers raw beauty as well as a very strenuous physical challenge. On this day it also offered 43-degree temperatures and 45 mph...
by Mark | Nov 6, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
photo 3 copy photo 4 photo 3 photo 1 copy photo 1 photo 5 copy photo 4 copy 2 photo 5 copy 2 photo 3 copy photo 2 copy photo 3 copy 2 photo 2 copy 2 photo 1 copy 2 What you need: 33oz water, orange or a small snack, good hiking shoes (no running shoes or sneakers,...
by Mark | Oct 19, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
Distance: 7.4 miles without the loops, 10 miles with the loops ; West Loop is 1.3 Miles, & Kanaka Loop is 2.3 miles Elevation Gain: 1200 feet. Time to complete: 4 hours Directions To The Preserve: East – Farmer Staging: Take Highway 78/79 into Julian,...
by Mark | Aug 13, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
Time to Hike: 12-3pm Distance: 3.5 miles out an back Hikeability: moderate to difficult in spots Snacks/Water: Orange, snack bar, 2L water and bottle of Gatorade at the end Temp: 70’s I’m always so impressed with the amount of quality...
