Big Pine Lakes is a famous area near Big Pine, CA about 1 hour south of Bishop - and for good reason! The trail brings you to multiple jaw-dropping alpine lakes and because it's a there-and-back trail, you can turn around whenever you feel like it.
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Trail Distance: ~5 miles
Elevation Gain: ~1,300'
Terrain Rating: Moderate (with rain)
Hike Time: 2.5-3 hours
Trailhead: Little Si parking lot, about 1 hour from Seattle. Discover Pass required.
Joshua Tree National Park is a quick 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. It's famous for climbing but also for it's unique landscape. We were really excited to go but quickly became disappointed when we found out that it is one of the least dog friendly national parks. We did a lot of searching to find the best spots so you can enjoy a weekend with your pup!
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of the most dog friendly cities in the U.S. The town sits about 2 hours south of SF, on your way down to Big Sur along the Pacific Coast Highway. I've been coming here since I was 5 years old, running down the cobblestone sidewalks and playing at the beach. It's one of the my favorite weekend activities. Here are some of my favorite things to do (with or without a pup!)
Trail Distance: ~6 miles
Elevation Gain: ~1,500'
Terrain Rating: Moderate
Hike Time: 3 hours
Los Liones Trail is one of the more beautiful coastal trails in the Santa Monica Mountains, right off the Pacific Coast Highway. With easy access from West LA, it's a good morning or late-afternoon hike. The dust and sun can get brutal in the summer, so I wouldn't recommend doing this hike in the middle of the day.
Maroon Bells is one of the most famous and photographed peaks in the US. Located in Aspen, CO, getting to the popular photo spot is quite easy - it's only a few minutes down from the parking lot. The hardest part is knowing how to get there, when to go, and what to do afterwards.
For those living in Boston, day trips to the White Mountains can be exhausting. If you had a gathering with friends late Friday night and want to do a Saturday hike, it means getting up at 5AM on only a couple hours of sleep. I've started to do fewer day hikes and have turned them into longer weekend adventures.
Trail Distance: 3.8 miles
Elevation Gain: ~1100 ft
Terrain Rating: Easy
Hike In: 10AM
Hike Out: 11:23AM
Trail Distance: 5 miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Terrain Rating: Very Moderate
Hike In: 10:00AM
Hike Out: 12:21PM
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