Trek and Treat!

You don’t have to don Justin and Hailey costumes or go full-on Abba this Halloween season to earn a treat. (In fact, we’d prefer you didn’t.) Our suggestion: Burn a few kilocals on these treks, then indulge in a treat at a legendary dessert parlor. Win-win!

Week: 10.25.2018
Regions: Southern CA

Shore Hike for Shave Ice

Long Beach Waterfront Trek With Snowopolis Treat

Since the days of the long-gone Pike amusement park, the Long Beach waterfront has buzzed with beauty, boats, and buoyant fun, all of which you can enjoy on a 3.5-mile trek, followed by a surprise treat. Park at The Pike Outlets (validation at stores) or in a metered spot and cro
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Tahoe to Yourself

Fall Adventures in North Lake Tahoe

For a mellow leaf-peeping hike, Sugar Pine Point State Park has you wandering among tall, fragrant pines and along the shoreline of glistening Lake Tahoe. Tackle Mount Rose Summit, a 10-mile out-and-back peak hike with one of the grandest views in all of Lake Tahoe. Take your adv
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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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The Narrows of LA

Trek Around Whittier Narrows, Treat at Garcias Fruits

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is one of those LA gems where there’s everything to do—pedal a bike, pedal a boat, paddle a kayak, hike, jog, fish, dog-walk, bird-watch, or just plain enjoy 1,492 acres of lovely public space. The “Narrows” appellation refers to a water gap betwe
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    This easygoing bike escape is proof that you don't have to drive for hours to feel the vast benefits of nature. The Ballona Creek Bike Path is part of the “Park to Playa Regional Trail,” a 13-mile network connecting parks and open spaces from Baldwin Hills to the Pacific Ocean.

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