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Who says there’s no fall in SoCal? Ours lasts right on through November! We have leafy trees (yes, they change color!), we have perfect weather ... and we have three hikes that are fall-out gorgeous.
Planet of the Oaks
Fall Color Hike in Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve in San Diego
Let us count the number of oak tree species in the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve near Julian: coast, scrub, canyon, black, and Engelmann. Five! The preserve’s Five Oaks Trail is a 3.2-mile hike that boasts all five.
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Fall Color Hike on Sawmill Road Loop Trail Near Lake Arrowhead
Deciduous black oaks and Fremont cottonwoods line the Sawmill Road Loop Trail near Lake Arrowhead, making it one of the best places in SoCal for a seasonal kaleidoscope of changing leaves.
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Fall Getaway to Yosemite's Tenaya Lodge
Fall colors and fewer people are just a couple of reasons autumn is one of Yosemite’s most beautiful seasons.
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Fall Color Hike to Suicide Rock in Mount San Jacinto State Park
Suicide Rock near Idyllwild is a SoCal hot spot for changing colors in the fall, and a great workout as well. The 6.3-mile out-and-back hike rewards with autumn yellows and sweeping views.
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