LA Arboretum

Halloween Hikes!

It's a boo-tiful time of year. This weekend, head out on any of these hikes in gardens and forests and hidden trails infused with the Halloween spirit, including tricks and treats and ... who ghosts there?!

Week: 10.27.2020
Regions: Southern CA

Ghoulish Gardens!

Explore the Ghoulish Gardens at the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Ghoulish Gardens at the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Ghoulish Gardens at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia.
This Halloween, find the "root" of all evils in the botanical world on a 2.5-mile self-guided tour through the Ghoulish Garden at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia.
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Be-Witching Forest

Hiking in Escondido's Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve in San Diego County

Hike Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve in Escondido
Though the name is very Lord of the Rings, you won’t find Legolas in Escondido’s Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, but you might see a ghostly spirit on this 3.5-mile (round-trip) hike.
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Get Outdoors In Sonoma County This Fall

Hidden Beaches, Redwoods, and Zipline Treehouse Stay in Sonoma County

Sonoma Canopy Tours
Sonoma County's great outdoors includes hike-in beaches, hidden redwoods, and a new zipline-to-treehouse stay. Here are 5 of the best ways to explore outdoors in Sonoma County.
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Do It for a Donut!

A Trek on Colby Trail and a Treat at Donut Man

Hike to an epic vista in the San Gabriels via the Colby Trail in Glendora
Why bust your legs on this 2.25-mile hike in the San Gabriels? Two words: Donuts. Donuts. Okay, you’ll also get great views and a fine workout, but we guarantee that the treat alone merits the trek.
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