Hiking Equipment San Diego CA

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
Length: Round Trip: 4 miles
Trail type: Loop
Minimum Elevation: 4680 feet
Maximum Elevation: 5278 feet
Elevation Change: 500 feet
Best Season: Spring, Fall
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Moderate

Description: The Lost Horse Mine and Mountain Trail in Death Valley National Park is accessed from Quail Springs Road via Keys View Road. The trail heads southeast from the end of the road to the site of an abandoned mining village. People Hiking this trail can explore the abandoned Ten-stamp Mill and several cabin ruins. The Lost Horse Mine and Mountain Trail is a great hike offering something for every Hiking enthusiast. A moderate out-and-back to a large mining complex with side trips to several high panoramic points. There is also a longer more strenuous loop for those wishing to add a bit of adventurous route-finding into the trip. An unmaintained trail leads in a loop back to the trailhead. The loop climbs past the mining village along the western flanks of Lost Horse Mountain then descends into a drainage which heads back to the access road. The total distance for the loop is about seven miles but the hike to reach the mining village is only two miles each way.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Morgan Territory
Length: 7 miles
Trail type: Loop
Trail Surface: Fire Roads
Best Season: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy

Description: The terms remote and lonely are often uttered by hikers after a walk on the trails at Morgan Territory. With several trail connections to Round Valley, Los Vaqueros, and Mount Diablo, Morgan Territory is a hub of the rugged eastern Contra Costa County greenbelt. Hikers, equestrians, and cyclists make the pilgrimage to this preserve for serious outdoor excursions. And flower enthusiasts flock to Morgan Territory in March, April, and May, when many plants unfurl and bloom. As spring fades into summer, temperatures soar at Morgan Territory. If you visit in warm months, carry plenty of water and consider shorter treks. High temps often persist into autumn, which has its own charms. The temperature in the park is usually lower than the surrounding areas, and winds drop the temperature even lower. There are dozens of trails to explore in the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. Be sure not to ride on any of the singletrack that is closed to bikers.

Activities: Road Cycling

Info:
State: California
Location: Mount Diablo
Length: One-Way: 28 miles
Ride Type: Out and Back
Elevation Change: 3300 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: 4

Description: The Mount Diablo Summit via South Gate ride is one of the Bay Area’s classic hill climbs. This challenging but rewarding ride to the top of Mt. Diablo is a true test of climbing ability as you climb over 3100 feet in less than 12 miles. South Gate Road is the easier of the two climbs to the summit because of several spots where it flattens to give relief. However, the climb gets harder when you turn onto Summit Road and continues to get harder all the way to the top. The last 1/8th of a mile is a killer at 18%.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Mount Diablo State Park
Length: Round Trip: 1.2 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Moderate

Description: The Fossil Ridge Trail takes hikers up an initial climb providing imposing vistas of the massive main peak of the mountain, as well as of San Ramon Valley in the opposite direction. The road parallels the crest of Fossil Ridge the adventurous may wish to scramble up to the rocky ridge, a sharp hogback (tilted sandstone layer with adjacent layers eroded away) with interesting exposed fossils, rock-garden-like appearance. Dramatic view of Black Hawk Ridge strata across Sycamore Canyon from small path beyond end of road.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Yosemite National Park
Length: One-Way: 1.5 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 8600 feet
Maximum Elevation: 9250 feet
Elevation Change: 650 feet
Best Season: July to October
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Heavy

Description: Begin your hike to Dog Lake from the eastern side of the Lembert Dome parking area. The Dog Lake Trail begins behind the restrooms and is signed for Lembert Dome and Dog Lake. The two trails begin together then fork within a quarter mile. The hike begins by gently ascending. After crossing a section of granite the trail splits with the left side leading to Dog Lake. Follow this trail as it ascends to a saddle north of Lembert Dome. You’ll see the sheer western aspect of the dome to your right. To the left of the trail will be a small stream or stream bed, depending on the season in which you are Hiking. This is the Dog Lake outlet. The trail ascends approximately 500 feet before reaching a saddle and crossing the stream. The lake is less than 200 vertical feet from the saddle. You will see a trail leading eastward at this point. This route leads to the base of Lembert Dome, which you may consider climbing on the way back from Dog Lake. Continue walking northward, from the saddle you’ll ascend slightly to another fork in the trail. The left side of the fork leads to Young Lakes. Follow the right side of the trail to Dog Lake, about a quarter mile from the junction.