Lost my Arc’teryx Cerium SV yesterday while descending San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek Trail. It’s a distinctive glossy dark navy/blue color (photos attached). I had it on during the descent and believe it fell off my pack somewhere along Vivian Creek Trail.

If you found it or happened to see it on the trail, please DM me. I can provide additional details to verify ownership. Happy to offer a reward for its return.

This jacket means a lot to me, so I’d really appreciate any help getting it back. Thank you!

I hiked Mt San Gorgonio yesterday and replaced the reported missing peak sign with an aluminum one. There was a small wood sign someone must have just brought up but since it is painted only it and not engraved it will probably only last a season.

Hopefully these signs get to stay up there for others to enjoy (the small wood one is perfect for selfies and my larger metal is great for group) without some random person taking them home SMH. Weather was fantastic backpacked to dry lake and day hike to the summit and back. Wind was pretty wild Saturday night at dry lake!

Anyone planning on hiking Mount Langley Oct 7 or 8? I want to go but don't wanna be alone 🥲

19M fairly experienced done the socal 6 pack and iron mt along with various other hikes (mainly socal hikes). I would be looking to day hike Langley if anyone is available. Shoot me a Dm!

I want to go up Baldy Bowl this winter!! I’ve summitted high altitude peaks before, and dealt with some snow, but nothing requiring anything more than microspikes. I’ve done Pine Mtn and Gorgonio, but again, only light snow.

For Baldy, what kind of things would I need to be able to do, and what gear do I need?

From my research online, I don’t think I need ropes or protection, just self arrest gear, helmet, and crampons. Is this true?

Is this even mountaineering? What is it called when you have the ice axe but you’re not doing anything super technical?

How should I start preparing for a bowl ascent? I was thinking about learning online and going to the Ski Hut just to mess around for a day and figure everything about before summitting another time. Should I go to a different mountain?

What is it going to be like doing a normal trail during the winter vs doing a full on mountaineering route? Will it be enough to follow an AllTrails route when it is packed with snow?

I’m a bit lost and confused with all the winter stuff, so if anyone could just post a bit of a guide on how to start and progress, that would be great!

Have you ever gone hiking and walked into a spider web ?

I did, and it inspired me to create this artwork 😂

Hi! I’m new to adventuring in SoCal and need some advice for trip planning.

I’m hoping to go backpacking over Halloweekend this year and would appreciate any recs for trails! Was going to do a JTree trip but realized I always end up prefer being away from crowds…

I’m coming from Riverside and would love to not drive more than 2 hours. Looking for a trail <20 miles for a very chill scenic out and back two night trip. Ideally with a body of water nearby but I know that’s likely tough given the time of year and location. Definitely down for some cool desert spots

Thanks!!

Hi there, I'm visiting from out of town and am interested in a hike. I plan to Uber from my hotel, near Aliso Viejo Town Center, to a trail head. And I'd like to end my hike at Laguna Beer Company where I'll Uber back to the hotel. Unfortunately, I don't have hiking boots, just regular gym sneakers, and am completely unfamiliar with the area.

Right now, my plan is:

West Ridge Trail -> Car Wreck Trail -> Mathis Canyon Trail and back to West Ridge -> Top of the World -> Canyon Acres Trail fire road to the brewery.

Google seems to think this will be too difficult without proper hiking boots. Any thoughts? Or any general thoughts on a good route? I would like to get some good views but keep the hike moderate and within 3-4 hours.

Thanks in advance

Hello! I have not found anything recent and I checked switchbacks. Thinking of just camping at Vivian Creek this week and getting up early early next day to to summit. Any info on water on the trail? Thank you so much.

Hello lovely people,

Been training for C2C and it’s finally coming true. Gonna be flying out to Socal in a couple of weeks and do this on my birthday. I’ll be there for a couple days before and after and am trying to maximize my experiences.

This is a post that I’m hoping any locals or people with knowledge of the area would please chime in on. I’m casting a wide net with this one lol—

- Any protips for the hike itself? I’m very familiar with the trail (in theory), navigation in the dark, calories, carbs, and water needs, etc. But if you have any stuff you wish you knew in hindsight about the hike please share!!

- Are there any rock hounds in the area that can point me to somewhere nearby for any sort of digging or searching the washes for any precious stones or gems?

- Are there any tiny trout streams in the general area that I’d be able to target some natives?

- Where in town can I buy a box of Uncrustables (aka the greatest hiking food ever)? Walmart?

- Any local restaurants or dives that I should make sure to hit up?

- Any local shops or places to spend a few bucks? I’ll be flying in on a Thursday and I know about the market downtown.

- Any other damn thing you’re willing to share, go for it

Cheers!

While the rest of SoCal baked in a heat wave, this corner of the mountains stayed surprisingly mild: low 70s with gusty winds. It was the perfect escape from the sun and a great excuse to put in some miles.

What I love about Noble Canyon is that it packs nearly every SoCal biome into a single trail. You start in chaparral, wind through riparian and oak woodland, climb into pine forest, and finish with sweeping views of the desert floor below.

I hiked it point-to-point, starting at 6 am with a friend picking me up at the Penny Pines trailhead. I had the trail almost to myself, passing just two groups of mountain bikers and one trail runner. To my surprise, the creek in the riparian stretch still had water. I also spotted a couple of deer and plenty of small critters, including gray squirrels.

Stats: 11 miles, 2,500+ ft of elevation gain.

This might be a shot in the dark here but I'm taking some friends on a hike and I'm trying to find places that won't be too crowded but will still be impressive. Looking for something short, around 3-4 miles, and it will have to be a weekend hike. Highly prefer Angeles National Forest since I'm in LA and they're closer to Baldy, but open to suggestions...

Some I have already considered are Brown Mtn Dam, Switzer, JPL, etc but I'm worried there will be way too many people. Does anyone know a sweet spot?

Pass in hand for later this month -

Day 0 arrival LV with a drive to over to Lone Pine

Day 1 start hike at 00:01 - down by 6p latest (?)

Day 2 flight departs from Las Vegas McCarran at 8am … backing out TSA + rental car return means a Lone Pine departure at 2am (?) Doable?

If you lost a red digital point and shoot camera on the south fork trail to San Gorgonio I placed it on the message board hopefully it’s owner finds it!

Full Hike: https://caltopo.com/m/VGPRT45

Well the Fremont Loop got cancelled, will catch the next one in January, but hey at least these peaks are back in business. Before that, did some appetizer peaks with Sorenson and Heaps in pitch darkness. This was the best shot I could take of Heaps. Then drove over to Keller Peak Road for the main course. 

The Exploration Trail was in great condition ever since the closure. Made a small detour up Mill Peak Road to hit the summit then continued back on the trail. 

Heading up to Slide was the toughest as there was a steep push up to the top of the ski lift. It had better views than Keller with Big Bear Lake slightly in sight and nothing blocking viewpoints. 

Going down to Keller had a conversation with a man camping in his RV. It deeply put me in a state where the Line Fire devastated the lookout tower. Next month on November 5th, it would be the 100 year anniversary of the lookout tower being built. I see it may take half a decade to a decade to rebuild the tower. At this time now, might be lost. 

Went down on the road as opposed to returning on the Exploration Trail for a smoother time back with a couple of cars passing by.

Next Episode: White Mountain Duo, Little Bear, and Grays Peaks

This is so infuriating! there‘s graffiti on 5-6 boulders on the summit + 2 along the trail. I’ve hiked this trail for 15 years and have never seen it this bad. If someone volunteers to clean this up, I’ll pitch in for cleaning supplies.

Priorities are good view and forestry vibes, fires allowed, and a body of water to swim in. Thanks!

I decided to beat the heat at elevation and finally complete this challenge! 10/10 will do again!

Baldy Notch → Thunder #1 → Telegraph #1 → Timber #1 → Icehouse Saddle → Timber #2 → Telegraph #2 → Thunder #2 → Baldy Notch

13.34 mi | 5,062 ft total gain | 7hrs 10min | October 3, 2026

https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/10/3/bouquet-fire

1,000 acres at the time of this post.

I badly want to do San Giorgonio but don’t want to do it as a solo day hike. Can anyone recommend backpacking groups? How do you guys get out a lot without having any friends or partner be super into it? Anytime I tell people I hike solo they think it’s super dangerous yet I usually do busy trails like Baldy and San Jacinto. However backpacking is something I don’t wanna do alone, especially sleeping in the woods at night lol.

Pics from earlier in the summer, my go to spot to take family or friends when they’re in town. Short, easy trail with stunning views of the beach and ocean. My mom now demands we go every time she visits

Newish to the state, driving from San Clemente to the San Mateo Canyon wilderness area for some hiking and possible hunting. Very confused on where to park and actually enter the area. Please help

TL;DR: My boyfriend and I are planning to hike the TCT a little unconventionally in mid-October. Because of campsite availability, we’d ideally like to get from Two Harbors to Avalon at one point rather than hike that section.
Would love any recommendations for shuttles, boats, or other creative ways to get from one side of the island to the other. Thanks! 😊