It was a crisp Sunday morning in the golden hills surrounding San Diego. Wispy white clouds hung low, cooling the earth. Soon, the scorching summer sun would burn it all away, and the hills would …
August 8, 2024
Articles by Ryan Brothers
A Rude Encounter
The Kettlebell and the Mountain
Video:The Kettlebell and the MountainLocated in Mission Trails Regional Park, the backside of North Fortuna is a moderately strenuous hike. With a length of around 6 miles and an elevation gain of around 1,400 feet, …
May 10, 2024
Corte Madera Mountain
Located in Mountain Empire, Corte Madera is a moderately strenuous hike. With a length of around 7 miles and an elevation gain of around 1,500 feet, the hike will take most people 2 to 4 …
February 9, 2024
Potato Chip Rock from Poway
Located in Poway, Potato Chip Rock (or Mt. Woodson) is a moderately strenuous hike. With a length of around 7 miles and an elevation gain of around 2,050 feet, the hike will take most people …
Manitou Incline
Located in Manitou Springs, CO, this trail is a strenuous hike that takes trekkers up more than 2,700 steps. With a length of .8 miles and an elevation gain of just over 2,000 feet, the …
Cowles from Barker Way
Located in San Carlos, this trail is an easy to moderate hike. With a length of 3 miles up and back, and an elevation gain of just under 900 feet, the hike will take most …
November 15, 2023
El Monte Park to Valley View Community Trail
Located in Blossom Valley, this trail is a moderate hike. With a length of 4 miles out and back, and an elevation gain of just under 1,200 feet, the hike will take most people 2 …
November 1, 2023
Enchanted by a ring of mountains
Located in Jamul, Sycuan Peak is a moderate hike. Given its length of around 2 miles and an elevation gain of 800 feet, the hike will take most people a little over an hour.Distance from …
Seven bridges hike – nature, history, adventure, views
Some call it a hike, others a walk. Nevertheless, this easy urban outing stands out as one of the best outdoor experiences in San Diego. Nestled in the heart of the city, this five-to-six-mile trail …
October 4, 2023