Hike, Scramble, and Rock These Views
Ready to rock your world this weekend? Hike, climb, scramble among rock formations that offer bold new heights, huge points of view, and some gem moments to savor.
Week: 06.24.2020
Regions: Southern CA
Rock Star Hike
Hike Vasquez Rocks in Los Angeles County
The sandstone giants of Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park might be the coolest damn formations in SoCal. Explore the craggy slabs on a 2.5-mile hike.
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Road Trip to the Oregon Outback: Hot Springs, Hiking, Camping, and Antelope!
Remote open spaces, camping under true Dark Skies, hiking and biking trails galore, wildlife refuges, and hot springs! Plan your road trip to the Oregon Outback this summer.
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Hike to Skull Rock in Temescal Gateway Park
Climb to new heights and huge views on an adventure hike to a quirky quarry overlooking the ocean in Pacific Palisades. It’s a 4.75-mile loop hike with an 1,100-foot ascent to Skull Rock in Temescal Gateway Park.
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Explore the campus of Caltech for geological secrets
Relaxing walks can be filled with wonders, and this one on a college campus should not be taken for granite. Follow the pun by wandering the campus of one of the world’s top scientific institutions, Caltech—home to a best-kept geological secret.
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