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!
Terrebone Avenue in San Dimas is where I began the hike. I have done this hike three times, and I realized that this was the shortest starting point. The hike starts as an extension of the end of the cul de sac and passing around the locked vehicle gate. Once reaching Sycamore Flats Motorway just a few steps later, I made a right turn right as the motorway begins climbing. Gradual switchbacks leads to higher ground, with good views toward Johnstone Peak and the surrounding range.
Flowers were in bloom.
Many lower bumps along the ridge get passed, some have buildings and transmission towers. With about a mile left to go to the peak, a sign appears on the side of the road which causes many to turn around. It mentions that the San Dimas Experimental Forest requires permission to enter. Being that this is a road, clearly this is intended for vehicles to stay out. As a hiker, I proceeded forward to the peak. On the summit sits more buildings and transmission towers. Also, there is a plaque that marks the summit of Johnstone Peak.
Approaching Johnstone Peak.
On the way down, I veered off the road to visit Peak 2990. This is a slightly lower peak, but is a prominent point along the ridge. No trail leads to the summit, so I more or less made my own trail to the top. Fortunately, it was a short climb. Panoramic views were a little better from this peak, since the summit is not tree covered, like Johnstone Peak. After the second summit, it was downhill all the way back to Terrebone Avenue, with ample city views.
Summit plaque.
Peak 2900, as viewed when coming down Johnstone Peak.
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