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How Hiking This Trail May Change Your Life
Within an hour's drive of downtown Los Angeles and its suburbs, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) traverses the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests and is a way for many hikers to work out large issues in their lives.

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6 Hikes to Help You Up Your Pacific Crest Trail Game
You don’t have to be a thru-hiker to enjoy the scenery of the Pacific Crest Trail. Spanning over 200 miles along the northern edge the San Bernardino and Angeles National Forests, the Pacific Crest Trail has a number of day hikes for every level of recreation.

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Six Thrilling Wet Hikes to Try Now (and Two to Save for Later)
Be prepared to get your feet wet! Here are eight SoCal hikes featuring waterfalls, streams and other bodies of water for refreshing summer hikes.

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Escape the Summer Heat in the Mountains
While everyone else is heading for the beach, why not seek refuge from the heat in our crisp mountain wonderlands?

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Five Dunes That Will Make You Forget You’re in Southern California
A little taste of the Sahara right here in southern California.

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Where to Find Fire Lookouts With the Best Views of Southern California
Here are five of the best remaining “firelooks” in Southern California that you can visit, the last vestiges of a dying breed that are in various stages of restoration and disrepair. If nothing else, you’ll get a spectacular view from up there.

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Beat the L.A. Heat With These Night Hikes
Here are five great sundown hikes in L.A. to beat the heat and catch a glimpse of the city's wildlife and nature.

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A Guide to Hiking the San Gabriel Valley
Here are five great places to explore on foot in the San Gabriel Valley that aren’t too far afield, yet have plenty of fodder for your sense of adventure.