Comments for Nobody Hikes in L.A.

Comment on Stevenson Canyon and Sylvan Meadows in the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve by Kim

Kim — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:47:41 +0000

Wonderful recap – and agree the reserve is well worth visiting. If you get a chance tp update your post, add “dog-friendly” to your tag. Mine loved it out there. (The Sylvan Meadows portion of the reserve is the only dog-friendly portion.)

Happy trails,

Kim

Comment on Bailey Canyon Falls by dlockeretz

dlockeretz — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:05:19 +0000

Nice photos! There definitely was more water when you visited, but even though it’s just a trickle it’s still a nice little hike.

Comment on Bailey Canyon Falls by Skyhiker

Skyhiker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:25:58 +0000

Hey, see you made it out my way! ;D I'm actually surprised there was any water when you hiked it, unless it was right after that last rain. The first time I visited Bailey Falls, it was just a moist crack on the wall. Last year, however, was a wet winter and the waterfall was wonderful.

Comment on Marshall Peak via Cloudland Truck Trail by Skyhiker

Skyhiker — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:41:12 +0000

Hiked this trail on Sunday. The paragliders at the top were a pleasant surprise.

Comment on Peters Canyon/East Ridge Loop by Kim

Kim — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:18:59 +0000

Agree – The Creek Trail is the most pleasant of all the trails! While there are no “stellar views” on this one, I am grateful that it’s just a 5 minute drive from my house. When it’s nice outside, I prefer strolling through here with my dog than doing the treadmill at the gym.

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Comment on About by Tiny Minda

Tiny Minda — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:49:34 +0000

Ooh, notating trail head bathrooms is a good idea (for the ladies).

Comment on Sunset Peak by trailingfridayim

trailingfridayim — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:19:24 +0000

I just hiked this peak last week – thought it was incredibly scenic. I’m a little wimpy and took the Forest Service Road the whole way up, but next time, plan to take a shortcut or two. Going back anytime soon?!

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Comment on Marshall Peak via Cloudland Truck Trail by Elena

Elena — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:34:58 +0000

I hike )

Comment on Canyon Acres Trail (Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park) by Alysia Rachel Dahir

Alysia Rachel Dahir — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:43:04 +0000

I wanna do the Canyon Acres Trail (Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park) hike at some point, it is teasing me lol.

Comment on Whitewater Canyon Preserve: Canyon Ridge Loop by dlockeretz

dlockeretz — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:18:58 +0000

That would be N 33 59.358 and W 116 39.371 (as listed for the Ranger Station in “Afoot and Afield.” Have a good trip!

Comment on Whitewater Canyon Preserve: Canyon Ridge Loop by Earl Finn

Earl Finn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:19:45 +0000

Please send me the GPS coordinates for the Whitewater Canyon Preserve as we plan to visit the area on Thursday 2/9/12. Thank you.

Comment on Mt. Lee via Cahuenga and Burbank Peaks by Karo Gyonjyan

Karo Gyonjyan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:59:27 +0000

Hello friend great to see Mt. Lee via Cahuenga and Burbank Peaks which is near to Wonder View Drive and Lake Hollywood Drive in Hollywood. This places are really great all time.

Comment on About by dlockeretz

dlockeretz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:56:53 +0000

Hi Robinlyn, thanks for reading and for your suggestion. I’ll start adding that info to future posts.

Comment on About by Robinlyn Holmes

Robinlyn Holmes — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:02:59 +0000

Hey there! I just started hiking in LA and came across this site, LOVE IT! There is only one thing that would make my experience even better….. noting on the website if there is a restroom at the beginning of the trail (random, I know) but I usually drive over an hour to the trails. =)

Thanks for all the great info! Keep posting em and I’ll keep hiking ‘em!

Comment on Escondido Falls by Rose

Rose — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:37:03 +0000

Susan, was the last waterfall active?

Comment on Potrero John Trail by dlockeretz

dlockeretz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:43:09 +0000

Cool, I’ll have to check it out next time I’m in the area. Thanks for reading.

Comment on Potrero John Trail by Jeremy Scarlett

Jeremy Scarlett — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:43:25 +0000

The real payoff is 1.1 miles past this camp up the trail/canyon. Potrero John Falls is a beautiful 40′ falls. Truly amazing

Comment on Mt. Wilson Loop (via Sturtevant and Winter Creek Trails) by dlockeretz

dlockeretz — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:36:42 +0000

Yeah, it’s a tough one! Congratulations on having completed it. Thanks for reading.

Comment on Mt. Wilson Loop (via Sturtevant and Winter Creek Trails) by t

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:41:47 +0000

I just did this exact hike on Sunday. Wow, I didn’t realize it was 14 miles and 3900 elevation gain. It did feel like it was never going to end tho.

Comment on Claremont Hills Wilderness Park by mjvande

mjvande — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:59:41 +0000

Bicycles should not be allowed in any natural area. They are inanimate objects and have no rights. There is also no right to mountain bike. That was settled in federal court in 1994: http://mjvande.nfshost.com/mtb10.htm . It’s dishonest of mountain bikers to say that they don’t have access to trails closed to bikes. They have EXACTLY the same access as everyone else — ON FOOT! Why isn’t that good enough for mountain bikers? They are all capable of walking….

A favorite myth of mountain bikers is that mountain biking is no more harmful to wildlife, people, and the environment than hiking, and that science supports that view. Of course, it’s not true. To settle the matter once and for all, I read all of the research they cited, and wrote a review of the research on mountain biking impacts (see http://mjvande.nfshost.com/scb7.htm ). I found that of the seven studies they cited, (1) all were written by mountain bikers, and (2) in every case, the authors misinterpreted their own data, in order to come to the conclusion that they favored. They also studiously avoided mentioning another scientific study (Wisdom et al) which did not favor mountain biking, and came to the opposite conclusions.

Those were all experimental studies. Two other studies (by White et al and by Jeff Marion) used a survey design, which is inherently incapable of answering that question (comparing hiking with mountain biking). I only mention them because mountain bikers often cite them, but scientifically, they are worthless.

Mountain biking accelerates erosion, creates V-shaped ruts, kills small animals and plants on and next to the trail, drives wildlife and other trail users out of the area, and, worst of all, teaches kids that the rough treatment of nature is okay (it’s NOT!). What’s good about THAT?

For more information: http://mjvande.nfshost.com/mtbfaq.htm .