Switzer Falls
Cappie’s Scoop: The early bird gets to swim in the falls with very few people there! Mom made me wake up very early so we could start hiking to the waterfall. I’m glad she drove so I could sleep in the car. But she…
Sweet Views on Strawberry Peak
Kina’s Scoop: Last month on Valentine’s Day, I went hiking with my pawrents up Strawberry Peak via Redbox Canyon, rounding out our 10th hike of the year! This trail is a moderate-difficult out and back through the San Gabriel mountains toward a beautiful peak…
Sunset Peak – Winter
Cappie’s Scoop: Zoooming in the snow is so much fun! It’s even better when it starts snowing while I’m hiking. Mom was on her snowshoes and I was jumping like a deer through the snow. This was a really fun trail and there wasn’t many…
Cucamonga Peak
Cappie’s Scoop: It has to be said that this is THE rockiest trail I’ve ever hiked, period. But I keep coming back for the pine cones and the cold Icehouse Creek that runs through the canyon. It feels so good to soak my paws in…
Mt. San Antonio aka Mt. Baldy
Cappie’s Scoop: The first time I climbed this beast, I threw up my treats. So furiends, make sure you don’t eat too much on the way up to the peak! The second time, I did much better and made sure to have my victory treats…
Mt. Wilson Peak Loop w/Sturtevant Falls [ROAD TO TRAILHEAD STILL CLOSED AS OF MAY 2023]
Cappie’s Scoop: This is a long hike furiends so get here early! Plus if you do, you may have some uncrowded fun time at the waterfall! This is our first stop on our big loop hike. Over a bridge, through the woods, and a few…
Mt. Williamson via Islip Saddle [CLOSED UNTIL 12/31/2023 DUE TO ENDANGERED MTN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG]
Cappie’s Scoop: Sunset hikes are a lot of fun especially when mom brings watermelon as a treat! Last time we came to this trailhead, we parked, crossed the street and backpacked to Little Jimmy Camp. Now, we’re exploring the other trail near the parking…
Mt. Islip via Islip Saddle
Cappie’s Scoop: Mom planned this at the last minute and now it’s one of our favorite backpacking spots! Originally, we wanted to backpack San Bernardino Peak but it was closed due to a terrible fire. I told mom I still wanted to camp so…