Hike of the week: Try Nighthawk Trail on Black Mountain for some exercise before the workday
When I lived in New Mexico, my favorite local hike was to Sun Mountain, a quick and challenging climb up a 7,900-foot peak overlooking Santa Fe. It was — for practical purposes — an efficient way to ...
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These 28 hiking trails burned in the Palisades fire
The Palisades fire has burned almost 24,000 acres through the Pacific Palisades and into the Santa Monica Mountains. The burn area covers several popular hiking spots, including Temescal Canyon ...
Sacramento Bee25d
What’s the safest city in California? This mountain town made the list, new study says
A Southern California city known for scenic hiking trails and reality show ... an urban trail system and the nearby Santa Ana Mountains. According to MoneyGeek, Rancho Santa Margarita had the ...
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Hike of the week: Try Nighthawk Trail on Black Mountain for some exercise before the workday
Now, this route up to Black Mountain via the Nighthawk Trail ... with few breaks from the incline. Strong Santa Ana winds on the day of my hike made it more challenging. But once at the peak ...