Location: South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. From I-10, take the exit for highway 111 (which happens to be exit #111) and head southeast for
Category: Difficulty PG13
Challenging hikes that usually involve more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain, up to 10 miles, with steep stretches. Recommended for experienced hikers.
Viejas Mountain
Location: North of Alpine in San Diego County. From I-8, take the Tavern Road exit (30). Head left on Tavern Road for 0.2 mile to
Deal Trail: Highway 33 to wilderness boundary (Los Padres National Forest)
Location: Los Padres National Forest, northern Ventura County. The trail head is on Highway 33, one mile south of Lockwood Valley Road and 47.5 miles
Pyles Peak from Barker Way (Mission Trails Regional Park)
Location: Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego. From the 125 Freeway, take the Navajo Rd. exit (20A) and head west (turn left if you are
Fish Canyon Narrows
Location: North of Castaic. From I-5, take the Templin Highway exit (183) and head northeast for 4.1 miles. Park on the side of the road
Jackson Lake Trail (Angeles National Forest)
Location: Jackson Lake picnic area, Angeles National Forest. From Big Pines on Highway 2 (9 miles west of Highway 138 and 56 miles northeast of