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…
Monument Peak via Big Laguna Trail
Cappie’s Scoop: When I go camping in Mount Laguna, there are two hikes I like to do, Monument Peak and Garnet Peak! It’s a tradition now to hike Monument Peak to see the sunrise. We start early and I get to use my lighted…
Rim Trail
Cappie’s Scoop: On the Rim Trail, you’re supposed to be able to see all 5 Mission Trail Peaks but I always forget to bring a map. So furiends, have a map handy if you want to try and pick them out. This is a…
Oakoasis Preserve
Cappie’s Scoop: Do you need a short hike with a great water view, check this out! It’s an easy hike to get out and stretch your paws. There is a nice view of the San Vicente Reservoir and some really good sticks along the…
Dictionary Hill Open Space Preserve
Cappie’s Scoop: This might be a short hike and there are some hills to climb but once we got to the top, we had some really good views of the area! I saw LOTS of water. The Sweetwater Reservoir to the south, the Silver Strand,…
San Clemente Canyon via Marian Bear Memorial Park
Cappie’s Scoop: The name of this place is very long. So Mom had to tell me the story. In 1971, San Clemente Canyon became San Diego’s first officially dedicated natural park. It was rededicated as Marian R. Bear Memorial Park in 1979 for her role…
Kitchen Creek Falls via Kitchen Creek Rd
Cappie’s Scoop: I really like hiking to a waterfall! Especially when I can dip my paws in the water for a bit and then have breakfast. You know what’s cool about this hike (besides the falls of course) is that it’s on the PCT….
Mt. Calavera and Lake Loop
Cappie’s Scoop: Lake Calavera Open Space Preserve has many trails but we took the route up to Mount Calavera and then did a loop around the lake. When we got to the mountain, I looked at mom and she knew what I was thinking…
Canyon Oak to Desert View Trail Loop
Cappie’s Scoop: It was a really sunny day when I visited this county park. The trail starts near the campground and I was hoping we might stay the night too. But we were only there to hike for the day. We started in Canyon Oak…