Fly Tying Patterns San Diego CA

Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking

Info:
State: California
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
Length: One-Way: 35 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 2120 feet
Maximum Elevation: 4000 feet
Elevation Change: 2880 feet
Best Season: Spring, Fall, Winter
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Light

Description: The California Riding and Hiking Trail accessible to hikers and horseback riders stretches for 35 miles between Black Rock Canyon Campground, in the west and the north entrance, in the east. The trail is in the western portion of Joshua Tree National Park. There are several access points for this trail throughout the park, they include: Covington Flats, Keys View and Squaw Tank Roads; Ryan Campground, Belle Campground; and the north entrance of the park. Two to three days are required to hike the entire Length of the trail but shorter hikes of 4, 6.7 and 11 miles are possible by starting at one of these other points. The trail will give you a feeling for the higher elevations of Joshua Tree.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Yosemite National Park
Length: Round Trip: 8.2 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 4200 feet
Elevation Change: 2200 feet
Best Season: March to November
Difficulty: Difficult
Usage: Moderate

Description: The Chilnualna Falls Trail begins as a single track along the stream. It ascends from the beginning winding along the creeks northern bank for the first half mile. The trail reaches a rushing cascade before leaving the stream for open forest and a series of switchbacks. The next three miles to the top of the falls is a steady ascent. Approaching the crest, vistas of the Wawona Valley are seen, as well as the wooded ridges beyond. Hikers are also rewarded with refreshing views of Chilnualna Falls. Return to parking area by the same route.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
Length: One-Way: 9.9 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 6200 feet
Elevation Change: 1950 feet
Best Season: June to October
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Moderate

Description: This hike leads you past billowing falls at the East Fork bridge and through the East Fork Grove of giant sequoias to beautiful Hockett Meadows at the northern end of the Hockett Plateau. The Atwell-Hockett Trail heads south from Mineral King Road to Hockett Meadows Ranger Station. It heads through the East Fork Kaweah River drainage following an easy path. The trail gains only 1,900 feet in elevation and is popular with groups using horses. The Atwell-Hockett Trail begins on Mineral King Road at the Atwell Campground. From this trailhead, at 6,650 feet, the trail heads south, descending into the East Fork Kaweah River valley. The path crosses the river then begins ascending out of the valley. After about 1.5 miles, the Atwell-Hockett Trail crosses Deer Creek (el. 6,200 feet). The trail continues to slowly ascend and eventually joins Tar Gap Trail, a short distance after crossing Clover Creek. This is the first campsite along the trail, six miles from the trailhead. The trails combine and lead into Hockett Meadows. Within a mile of joining Tar Gap Trail, Atwell-Hockett crosses Horse Creek. The trail then becomes very flat. There are several trails that lead south from Hockett Meadow and can be used to form a loop through the area with Tar Gap Trail.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
Length: Round Trip: 10.4 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 4000 feet
Maximum Elevation: 5516 feet

Description: The climb to Eureka Peak takes you past some of the lushes vegetation in the monument and to a great view of Palm Springs and the Morongo Basin. The Eureka Peak Trail starts at from the Black Canyon Trailhead. You will begin this hike by following the California Riding and Hiking Trail southeast from the trailhead. Follow this well-defined path for approximately two miles. At this point the trail will enter a large wash. The wash forks as the trail enters it. This is where the Eureka Peak Trail splits from the California Riding and Hiking Trail.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: California
Location: Mount Diablo State Park
Length: One-Way: 5.8 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Elevation Change: 1170 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Heavy

Description: The trails up to the twin Chase Ponds are well marked at intersections. The first section down Curry Canyon Road passes through a beautiful, shaded strip of riparian vegetation. A turn onto Frog Pond Road opens up rolling grasslands with some of the finest display of massed wildflowers in the spring. Just beyond Chase Pond, the road turns uphill and becomes quite faint follow it until it meets Mountain Springs Creek, where and old cow-crossing facilitates the climb up the opposite bank. Now turn back and walk cross-country in the general direction of Hidden Pond. Easily spotted among the grassy knolls, Hidden Pond is one of the mountain’s beauty spots a peaceful, lonesome pond, the quiet waters reflecting overhanging branches, the great mountain looming up behind. A short cross country jaunt brings you to Frog Pond Road for the trip back.