This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "Mike On The Trail". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!
No, this isn't the larger Mt Nebo found in Utah. This Mount Nebo hike is very short and mostly off trail. However, since the destination is obvious, the high point operates as your guide. After reaching the ridge on an old dirt road track, it was a cross-country scramble over volcanic rocks to the summit. To get to the top, I had to use my best judgement, which proved to be a fun ascent. The small peak had nice views and a nice summit windbreak. On the descent, I formed a loop by dropping down a gully while going in a straight line back to the parking area.
Cross-country scrambling.
Although this is a fun hike, it is not worth going out of your way just to hike it, It is best to pair this with another local hike in order to maximize the experience. In my case, I finished this one after completing Copper Mountain earlier in the day. If you have all day, you can even add a few more local hikes to get a more satisfying desert day hiking experience.
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