Trans-Catalina Trail Day 3: Ridge Walking, Two Harbors aka Isthmus, Silver Peak Loop to Parsons Landing

September 18, 2026

Friday, September 18Start: Shark Harbor (Little Harbor)Via: Two Harbors (Isthmus)Stop: Parsons LandingUnceded land of the Tongva peoples17.1 miles4634′ ascent4686′ descent I have my watch alarm set for 5:30 but wake up before it goes off. I snooze it and then slowly rustle to life. I start hiking at the edge of day just before 6:30 … More Trans-Catalina Trail Day 3: Ridge Walking, Two Harbors aka Isthmus, Silver Peak Loop to Parsons Landing

Trans-Catalina Trail Day 2: Airport In The Sky, Yee-Haw Spur Jangle And Shark Harbor Sunset

September 17, 2026

Thursday, September 17Start: Black Jack CampgroundVia: Airport In The SkyStop: Little Harbor (Shark Harbor)Unceded land of the Tongva peoples9.16 miles1246’ ascent2716’ descent I awake about 5:30 am. My body can’t lie on the ground anymore so I’m ready to get up even though I’m totally exhausted from the night-long drone activity. I crawl out of … More Trans-Catalina Trail Day 2: Airport In The Sky, Yee-Haw Spur Jangle And Shark Harbor Sunset

Trans-Catalina Trail Day 1: Avalon, Black Jack Campground, Drones, Gunfire And Deer Killing

September 16, 2026

Wednesday, September 16Start: AvalonStop: Black Jack CampgroundUnceded land of the Tongva peoples11.49 miles3159’ ascent1732’ descent The alarm goes off at 5 am and I snooze it for 10 minutes while I slowly wake up. We depart at 6 am and arrive at the San Pedro Ferry Building about 7:30 am. Boarding starts about 8:35 am … More Trans-Catalina Trail Day 1: Avalon, Black Jack Campground, Drones, Gunfire And Deer Killing

Dolason Prairie Trail, Emerald Ridge Trail, Redwood Creek, Tall Trees Trail Loop

July 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 7Start/Stop: Dolason Prairie TrailheadRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe16.51 miles3,205′ ascent3,209′ descent Dolason Prairie Loop Overview Video As usual, I depart in the dark with the plan of getting to the trailhead about sunrise. The thick fog is hanging high in the valley with only mountain tops and a … More Dolason Prairie Trail, Emerald Ridge Trail, Redwood Creek, Tall Trees Trail Loop

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Stout Grove, Mill Creek Trail, Grove Of Titans, Boy Scout Tree Trail, Howland Hill Road Loop

June 30, 2026

Tuesday, June 30Start/Stop: Stout Memorial GroveJedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksDaa-naa~-yash K’vsh-chuu-dvnUnceeded land of the Tolowa Dee-ni’14.10 miles1485′ ascent1556′ descent Jedediah Smith Day 2 Overview Video Getting an early start is always rewarded. Up by 5:30 am and break camp just after 6. It’s so early that the trail runner approaching me … More Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Stout Grove, Mill Creek Trail, Grove Of Titans, Boy Scout Tree Trail, Howland Hill Road Loop

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Little Bald Hills Trail

June 29, 2026

Monday, June 29Start/Stop: Little Bald Hills TrailheadJedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksDaa-naa~-yash K’vsh-chuu-dvnUnceeded land of the Tolowa Dee-ni’13.53 miles2,223′ ascent2,233′ descent IF YOU PLAN TO HIKE THIS TRAIL ANYTIME JUNE THROUGH NOVEMBER, BE SURE TO KNOW WATER CONDITIONS AT THE LITTLE BALD HILLS BACKCOUNTRY CAMP. I start driving north in the dark, … More Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Little Bald Hills Trail

Sequoia Park: Sequoia Creek Trail, Rhododendron Glen, Windstorm Meadow, Duck Pond, Melos Meadow

May 3, 2026

Sunday, May 3Start/Stop: Sequoia Creek Trail on Hodgson St.Sequoia Park – City of Eureka, CAUnceeded land of the Wiyot TribeThe region of Eureka in Wiyot language is known as Jaroujiji2.67 miles415′ ascent 363′ descentmax elevation 268′ I had seen the Sequoia Creek Trail sign several times when I was driving by on Hodgson St. When … More Sequoia Park: Sequoia Creek Trail, Rhododendron Glen, Windstorm Meadow, Duck Pond, Melos Meadow

Sharp Point – Humboldt Lagoons State Park

April 25, 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026Start/Stop: Humboldt Lagoons State Park, Dry LagoonCalifornia Coastal Trail Humboldt Section 3Cho’ch-kwee (Dry Lagoon)Chah-Pekw O’Ket’-toh (Stone Lagoon)Unceeded land of the Yurok 3.4 miles409′ ascent411′ descentmax elevation 299′ The fog is starting to burn off so I’m happy to drive into the sun. I think a hike to Sharp Point requires a beautiful, … More Sharp Point – Humboldt Lagoons State Park