Dripping Springs

Cappie’s Scoop: This is a really fun hike and even in the rain! There is even some shade along the way and that’s the cool part. Hiking under the trees as we climb up and up until we have a view of the mountains in…

San Gorgonio Peak via South Fork Trail

Cappie’s Scoop: This is one of the highest mountain’s I’ve climbed! I was so proud of myself that I made it to the top! It’s a long hike if you want to do it in one day. Mom and I started very early. On…

Ramona Trail to Thomas Mountain

Cappie’s Scoop: I finally made it to Thomas Mountain! The last time we did this hike, we had our backpacks and tent with us and we only went to Toolbox Springs Campground. I’m glad we made it to the top of the mountain this…

Lusardi Creek Loop Trail

Cappie’s Scoop: Lots of hills to zoom down! Mom was trying to keep up with me but I was faster than her on the uphill. She had to get off her bike and walk. It was a lot of fun but go before it…

West Baldy Trail #94

Cappie’s Scoop: We drove for a while and then we arrived on a dirt road with lots of trees and grass. Mom said we’re going to car camp and then wake up to do a fun hike in the morning. It was a very cool…

Lewis Lake and Mine

Cappie’s Scoop: Wow, all I can say is wow! I told mom we need to move here so I can hike this trail all the time. There are waterfalls, alpine lakes and big swimming holes to jump in! After I hiked for a bit up…

Mount Sopris

Cappie’s Scoop: I didn’t make it to the top – it was rock central! But that’s okay because the rest of the trail was a lot of fun and there were lots of alpine lakes along the way! That was the best part for me,…

El Cajon Mountain

Cappie’s Scoop: Some hoomans say this is the hardest hike in San Diego. Mom says it’s a rollercoaster hike. I’ve never been on a rollercoaster so I don’t know what that means but there’s a lot of climbing up a hill and then running down…

Oak Grove Trail to High Point Lookout

Cappie’s Scoop: Mom and I have been waiting a long time to do this hike! It’s always been too hot to go and it’s really looooong. We finally made it and there was SNOW at the top! Usually the snow melts quickly but I…

Engineer Mountain

Cappie’s Scoop: This trail had lots of crunchy leaves because mom said it was fall! It smelled so good and I tried to crunch a few (ok a bunch) as we hiked up the mountain. We didn’t make it to the top because mom…