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!
Gavilan Peak is a small but prominent peak in the Lake Matthews area. From a rural community at the intersection of Via Lago and Alto Lago Drive, the hike begins. At the end of Alto Lago, a dirt road continues along the base of the peak. In about a quarter mile, a four wheel drive road breaks off to the left. I continued up this road toward the peak.
Approaching the summit.
The road eventually devolves into a use trail the rest of the way. It becomes academic from there by simply staying on the pathway all the way to the summit. Great views from the top. This is an example of a short hike with a big payoff, thus making a visit worth the effort!
No comments:
Post a Comment