LA Hikes

Here’s a list of some of the most unique hikes within two hours of LA:

1. Vasquez Rocks: Famous for its iconic, jagged rock formations, it has been a popular location for many TV shows and movies. The park offers multiple trails with varying difficulty.
2. Mormon Rocks: Located in the San Gabriel Mountains, these sandstone formations are impressive and have trails that provide panoramic views of the area.
3. Bridge to Nowhere: An intriguing 10-mile round trip hike that leads to an abandoned bridge in the San Gabriel Mountains. There’s even bungee jumping off the bridge for the adventurous.
4. Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve: Best during the spring, this area bursts into color with California poppies and other wildflowers.
5. The Lava Tube in Mojave National Preserve: This unique hike leads you to a lava tube where light beams shine down into the dark cave, creating a magical atmosphere.
6. Devil’s Punchbowl: A unique formation of uplifted layers of sedimentary rocks, offering a variety of trails with views of the unique geology.
7. El Matador Beach: Not just a beach visit, but a hike among sea stacks, hidden caves, and tide pools.
8. Skelton Canyon: A less-frequented trail that leads to hidden ruins amidst the Santa Monica Mountains.
9. Rainbow Mountain in Palmdale: Known for its multicolored soils and rock formations, it’s a photographer’s dream.
10. Slot Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Although a bit further out depending on where you’re starting from in LA, this hike takes you through narrow, winding canyons reminiscent of the famous slot canyons in Utah.