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  • Elfin Forest Trail Los Osos California
    Central Coast

    Hiking Elfin Forest Trail In Los Osos, California

    February 15, 2021 /

    Elfin Forest is a stunning nature preserve in Los Osos, California that offers incredible opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife watching. Located next to the Morro Bay Estuary, Elfin Forest Natural Area consists of 90 acres of wilderness and hiking trails. Los Osos Elfin Forest is a wonderful place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon walk, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and take in panoramic views of the bay. It offers plenty of nature to explore including hundreds of different plant species and various animals. A designated 1-mile-long trail loops through the Elfin Forest and stops at two scenic viewpoints along the way. In this post, we’ll cover details on…

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  • Best Airbnb Lake Isabella
    Central Valley

    8 Incredible Vacation Rentals In Lake Isabella, California

    December 21, 2020 /

    Some of the links used in this blog may be affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I earn a small commission when you book through these links which helps me run this blog. Thank you! Lake Isabella is a secluded, picturesque lake in the southern part of the Sierra National Forest. This lake is a popular outdoor destination for its scenic location and activities like camping, hiking, river rafting, boating, and fishing. Here visitors can find charming little towns with cozy mom and pop shops, restaurants, breweries, cabins, and intimate vacation rentals scattered all around the lake. For the ultimate trip planning, be sure to check out these…

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  • Cass Hill Cayucos Hiking Trails
    Central Coast

    Cayucos Hiking Trails: Cass Hill

    September 1, 2020 /

    Cass Hill trail is a local hike in the small town of Cayucos along the Central Coast in California. Cass Hill trail is not very popular but it is a beautiful hike especially if you’re looking for a coastal trail that’s not very crowded. In this post, we cover where Cayucos Cass Hill trail is located, where to park, hike difficulty, and what to expect. About Cass Hill I came across Cass Hill trail after searching for dog-friendly coastal hikes to do on the AllTrails hiking app. Even on this app Cass Hill trail only had a handful of reviews so we drove out to Cayucos knowing that it would…

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    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

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  • Toro Canyon Park Santa Barbara
    Central Coast

    Hiking Toro Canyon Park In Santa Barbara

    August 21, 2020 /

    Toro Canyon Park is a beautiful park in the foothills of Santa Barbara that covers 74 acres of lush landscape. Located between the small towns of Carpinteria and Summerland, this park offers a couple of secluded wilderness trails that are short in distance and are rarely crowded. If you’re planning to visit Toro Canyon Park, in this post we cover a couple of the best Toro Canyon Park trails to day-hike. About Toro Canyon Park Toro Canyon Park is located near the coast and has two main trails for hiking. The most popular trail is called Toro Canyon Park Trail and it passes by a charming gazebo perched on top…

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  • Carpinteria Bluffs Tar Pits Park
    Central Coast

    Carpinteria Bluffs Trail & Tar Pits Park

    August 17, 2020 /

    Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Tar Pits Park are beautiful beachside green spaces that are located in the small town of Carpinteria along the Central Coast. There is an easy 2 mile-long out and back trail that leads between these two parks and connects them so you can easily visit and hike Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Tar Pits Park on the same day. Location & Parking To hike the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, you can either start at Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve or on the other end at Tar Pits Park. I suggest parking at the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve because it’s free. There is a designated dirt parking lot…

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  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    Central Coast

    Hiking Fiscalini Ranch Preserve In Cambria

    August 5, 2020 /

    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is one of my favorite hiking places along the central California coast. It’s easily accessible from Cambria and within minutes you can experience a variety of terrain from serene forest paths to jaw-dropping coastal trails. Picturesque scenery, charming boardwalks, rugged ocean views, and diverse eco-systems make the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve a great place to enjoy nature and observe wildlife. Visitors can often spot whales, seals, otters, and a variety of birds from one of the trails that travel next to the ocean bluffs. With 17 hiking trails to choose from, there is plenty to explore at the beautiful Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Location & Parking Fiscalini Ranch Preserve…

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    Black Hill Trail Morro Bay

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    Elfin Forest Trail Los Osos California

    Hiking Elfin Forest Trail In Los Osos, California

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  • Mt Pinos Hike Los Padres National Forest
    Central Valley

    Mt Pinos Hike In Los Padres National Forest

    August 1, 2020 /

    Mount Pinos is a beautiful mountain range in Los Padres National Forest that’s known for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and 4×4 off-roading. Located halfway between Bakersfield and Los Angeles, Mount Pinos is a great place to come enjoy star gazing in the summer and snow activities in the winter. With expansive mountain views, fresh air, miles of hiking trails, and lush pine forests, Mt Pinos is one of the best hiking regions for those in search of nature that’s relatively close to major Southern California cities. The most popular trail here is the 3.5-mile-long Mt Pinos hike that leads to scenic viewpoints of Central Valley and Los Angeles in both…

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  • Black Hill Trail Morro Bay
    Central Coast

    Hiking Black Hill Trail In Morro Bay

    July 24, 2020 /

    Morro Bay is a small coastal town in Central California. The main attraction of Morro Bay is Morro Rock, a large volcanic plug that stands tall in the midst of the shoreline.   Most people that visit Morro Bay hang out in the town or by the beach, but if you have the time, we recommend checking out Black Hill Trail that leads to an incredible viewpoint of Morro Rock, the coast, and the surrounding landscape. In this blog post, we cover details on where the Black Hill Trailhead is located, where to park, difficulty, and what to expect. Black Hill Trail Location & Parking Black Hill Trail is located…

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  • Crystal Lake Trail Mammoth California
    Sierras

    Crystal Lake Trail In Inyo National Forest

    July 7, 2020 /

    Crystal Lake Trail is one of the best wilderness day hikes within Inyo National Forest that offers incredible views for somewhat little work. Crystal Lake Trail is 3 miles long round trip and overlooks Lake George and Lake Mary along the way. This hike ends at Crystal Lake, an alpine lake in Mammoth that’s known for its pristine water and clear reflections. In this post, we cover tips for hiking Crystal Lake Trail in Mammoth including trail location, difficulty, the time needed, and what to expect. Crystal Lake Trailhead Location Crystal Lake Trailhead starts by Lake George in Inyo National Forest. There is parking near the Crystal Lake Trailhead but…

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  • Convict Lake Hike
    Sierras

    Convict Lake Hike In Inyo National Forest

    July 5, 2020 /

    Convict Lake is a picturesque lake in Inyo National Forest that features turquoise water, mountains, hiking trails, and secluded beaches. This area is also popular for fishing, swimming, boating, and backpacking. Despite a strange name, Convict Lake is one of the most scenic lakes near Mammoth and a must visit for anyone traveling in the Central California region. The most popular day hike at Convict Lake is a 3-mile loop that goes around the entire lake. Location & Parking Convict Lake is a drive-up lake and can be easily accessible from Highway 395. We usually take Highway 395 when driving up to Mammoth and we’ve passed this area numerous times…

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