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For the SoCal Girlies Who Hike 🥾🌼

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WE’RE OUTSIDE… in nature mamis! These are my top trail recommendations, organized by mileage, for anyone looking to swap the gym for a rejuvinating outdoor experience and some much-needed fresh air. Most of these gems are throughout Southern Californ...
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Under 3 mile trails🌿

Under 3 Miles: Because you definitely have time for these.

 
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1.4 miles and it’s basically a stairmaster with a great view! I grew up climbing this trail, and highly recommend to anyone who wants ocean views in the city.
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
 
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1.5 miles with beautiful coastal views! A relaxing, bright walk where you get ocean views and sometimes spot marine animals!
Point Dume Dove Trail
 
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3 miles out & back with a little elevation, but the city + ocean views are so worth it! 🌿🌊 Best enjoyed in spring or summer when everything is extra green
Los Leones Trail
 
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2.7 miles of steady inclines, enough to get your steps in and feel like you actually went hiking without leaving the city. HOWEVER, there's no shade, but it’s still a great walk.
Stocker Corridor Trail
 
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0.5 miles | The most mystical little walk. Such a beautiful way to escape the city, slow down, and soak up some nature.
Ferndell Nature Trail
 
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1-2 miles depending on your route with creeks and lots of cool rocks!
Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area and Nature Center

Under 9 mile trails😮‍💨

Under 9 Miles: Enough to get you sweating!

 
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3.7 miles in the San Gabriel mountains. You'll get at as high as 700 ft in elevation, with beautiful mountain views! There's also a river and waterfall.
Switzer Falls via Gabrielino Trail
 
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5-6 mile hike depending on the path you take that gets you super close to the Hollywood Sign. A stample for anyone in CA!
Hollywood Sign Hike
 
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3.7 miles with a beautiful mix of desert landscape and trees. A few gentle inclines, but overall a great walk and there’s even a little waterfall at the end for the perfect pictures!
Escondido Falls Trail
 
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4.5 miles and great for those who like to take a swim during their hikes! Such a beautiful place, and you can sometimes spot rock climbers.
Malibu Creek Rock Pools
 
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3.7 miles of mountain views and natural hot springs! Best enjoyed in the cooler fall and winter months. Please note parking is $10 per person CASH ONLY!
Deep Creek Hot Springs Trailhead
 
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4 miles and features a waterfall + small pools of icy water. The rocks are also beautiful and you'll have to cross a creek too.
Canyoneering the Seven Teacups

Under 15 mile trails🥵

Under 15 Miles: Apenas llegamos, pero LLEGAMOS!

 
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Up to 7 miles with the most gorgeous sunset views and small water bodies
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
 
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11 miles with refreshing water bodies! Highly recommend getting there early since it does get crowded.
Santa Paula Punch Bowls
 
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10 miles of greenery and water bodies! Lots of bugs, and getting wet is unavoidable so beware.
Bridge to Nowhere via East Fork Trail, California
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11 miles that are definitely challenging. However, there's a river which is always nice. As long as you go early, you'll enjoy it without worrying too much about the heat.
Icehouse Canyon to Cucamonga Peak Trail