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!
Saturday, April 24, 2021
#28 Parker Mountain
Parker Mountain early into the hike.
Southern California Map
Driving Map
**Trailhead parking is 5 miles from the 14 Freeway.
From Hubbard Road, the hike starts by walking up Hughes Canyon Road. In about a half-mile, there is a road split. The left fork goes toward Parker Mountain. The road rises along a ridge with good views toward Parker Mountain. With the destination in view for most of the hike, it is just a matter of getting to the end. The ridge hits a few high points along the way, before a summit trail breaks off from the road and climbs directly to the summit. On top is a building foundation for the former fire lookout, a summit sign, and a benchmark.
Approaching Parker Mountain
On the way back, I followed the same route along the ridge. When back at the first junction, I made a left and then quickly picked up a trail climbing to the right. This quickly leads to Ravenna Benchmark. The relatively short hike is good for two summits, making it an ideal peak bagging outing while the weather is still cool.
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