Henninger Flats hike Castro Peak Lookout

Feast on These Adventures

Who's hungry? Not for food, but for an adventure! Get outdoors and trek to a lookout, step up to an urban hike, visit a historic suspension bridge, and find your way through a garden labyrinth. Not your standard turkey trot!

Week: 11.23.2021
Regions: Southern CA

Flat Out Interesting

Hiking to this Lookout in Henninger Flats

Castro Peak Lookout is accessed via a 5.6-mile hike that delivers panoramic vistas of the San Gabriel Valley
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Adventure Plan Portland

Portland Adventures within the City and Just Beyond

Multnomah Falls near Portland
Portland Farmers Market
Portland Beer and dog
Portland Biketown
With the Willamette River running through it and Mt. Hood rising crisply on the horizon, Portland is well-known for its exceptional food, coffee, culture, and beer scene. But it’s also an ideal basecamp for branching out into nature and a bevy of outdoor adventures within city limits and just beyond.
Portland's Marquee Must-Dos

Suspension Bridge Surprise

Urban Hike to Spruce Street Suspension Bridge in San Diego

Urban Hike in San Diego to Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
This urban hike in San Diego connects two gardens by way of two spectacular bridges, including the awesome Spruce Street Suspension Bridge built in 1912.
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Hidden Stairway in Silver Lake

Hidden Stairway Hike in Silver Lake Los Angeles

Life in Los Angeles can be vibrant in so many ways, including stairways! This hidden stairway hike in Silver Lake features colorfully artistic and historic steps via 1.5 miles, four unique staircases, and countless local food options for a bite to eat.
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Oso Lovely

Hiking Orange County's Oso Creek Trail

Murals, mosaics, and a charming maze meet fall colors on a 2-mile loop hike in Orange County’s Oso Viejo Community Park.
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Mighty Among Giants

Hike to Stoddard Peak near Mount Baldy in Los Angeles County

It’s not the tallest summit, but at 4,624 feet Stoddard Peak near Los Angeles is still mighty among nearby giants like Mount Baldy and the popular Potato Mountain. And the reward? Huge views!
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