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!
Sunday, March 21, 2021
#20 Buzzard Peak (via Garvey Ave)
Leaving the noisy freeway behind and finding serenity.
From the end of Garvey Avenue in Covina Hills, The Schabarum Skyline Trail gets picked up.The trail passes through a nearby neighborhood via green belt easements before it climbs into the hills. Along the way, the trail overlooks the Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mount San Antonio College. Once in the hills it rides the crest of a ridge and goes toward Buzzard Peak. A summit use trail quickly climbs to the top from the ridge. On my visit there was a folding chair and an American Flag marking the summit.
Early view of Buzzard Peak
On the way back on the same route, views make the hike quite enjoyable. Nice urban and canyon views punctuates the scenery. Rushing freeway activity offers a different viewing perspective than it does while driving it. The world seems in harmony when on the trail. While the trail returns to the side of the freeway, the rushing cars makes that stressful feeling return. Welcome back to the real world!
On the summit.
Summit benchmark. Marking the San Jose Hills high point.
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