Really cool hike. I would say to come earlier in the day as there aren't many shady areas to rest…read moreunder on a hot day. Stay to the right and it'll lead you to the cave in the mountain. You'll need to climb up using a steel rope and then switching over to a standard rope to climb into the cave.

Ever since I started hiking, I've had an affinity for this particular park because you can do an…read moreeasier hike or get into the elevation and exploration offered by the local mountains and hills. In the summertime, it can be super hot so it's best to get started earlier in the morning. Recently, though we had a little rain and there was a whole lot more greenery than I ever remember seeing or expected. This was my first trip out in probably over a decade, so I decided to go in from a different direction to change it up a little bit, and I started from Bell Canyon and what a different beautiful trail that was with a creek running next to it, but before you go, I didn't notice until on my return back to my truck that this particular trail is actually private to those who live in the neighborhood; the few people I passed were pleasant and never asked if I was local or anything, so I think if you park and are just respectful and keep it quiet there won't be a big deal, but this trail is taking you around the mtn, so you're gonna add mileage to get to a place that you could actually park closer. The main trails are all well kept and in good condition and it's not until you get into the lesser used further out trails that you might encounter some slight bushwhacking, but the castle peak Summit is beautiful and fun as is the cave of the munits and other holes. Parking can be a pain, but it can be found, but may require a short walk.

Soooooo many flowers. I loved it! There are not too many shaded areas on this hike so bring lots of…read morewater :).

M. DeCampos trail is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running. This trail is…read morelocated within the O'Melveny Park. This trail has an elevation gain of 1,227 ft has a length of 4.3 miles leading to Mission Point. Throughout the trail has no shades going toward the Mission Point. But you'll get to see birds, lizards and vole. I hiked on a weekday so there were very few hikers that I came across on the trailhead. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Once you've reached Mission Point which is considered the highest point in the SF valley you'll have a majestic view of the hills, the park and mountains. Overall, despite its steep trails I enjoyed my time hiking this trail.

This is where I did my first hike in LA back in the day (yep, it was). It is on the right side of a…read moreregular neighborhood, a place you don't expect to find in a picture perfect suburbia. I revisited the place lately. The cave is still there, fascinating place. Unfortunately there's more trash and graffiti. Some trails are steep, some more even. Street parking on Vanalden. No restrooms. Not the longest hike, about half an hour or less.

Such a beautiful place to visit. Finding it is a little tough tho, but worth it. If your looking…read morefor a place to remember this is one of them

Yevi and Nick were great hosts! We went camping to bridge to Nowhere and these men were so prepared…read moreand entertaining! I 100% recommended you take your next guided trip by these dudes. They will have everything from backpacking gear, water to food prepared for you. You will be taken care of really well!

I wanted to try overnight backpacking and decided to go with Adventure Mavericks. The guides were…read morevery knowledgeable and fun. It was a very unique experience and I'm really glad I gave it a shot. Looking forward to going on another trip with them.

I love the beginning of this trail especially during the spring as there are plenty of Lupine's at…read morethe beginning of the trail. This trail has pretty good incline at the beginning if you are trying to get your sweat on. I would say this is a moderate trail that will connect you in a bout 2 miles to the main fire road. Due to the fires I was informed by a gentleman that they wouldn't be opening the main fire road till July. Parking: Plenty of Street parking. Trail Views: Beautiful views of San Fernando Valley once you get to the top. I love the trails in Los Angeles! If you are running or hiking them it gives you a sense of peace.

I could hike here all day long. One of my favorite places in the world. Nice friendly people just…read morewalking their dogs. Beautiful views, clean trails. Park Rangers and Park Recreation are super nice, always letting you know what's closed ahead, or when things will open. Always stops to offer hikers cold water. Bikers can be kind of overwhelming at times. Flies are also no joke lol back spray!!

You can have results or excuses. Not both. Let's begin this hiking review…read more Nature Trail is one of many copious trails within O'Melveny Park in Granada Hills, CA. Today, I decided to do a birthday hike. It's my first time hiking in this area. Yeepeee! The Nature trail intersects with and becomes Grotto trail which leads to the Top of O'Melveny, the park's highest point. This trail has multiple moderate to extremely steep elevations; it's considered a moderate hike route but I think not. Moreover, there was very little to no tree shade along this trail but it has its reward - a majestic view of the mountains/the valley. If you continue further on this trail, it will lead to the Mission Point. Generally, this experience is roughly 4.2-mile, takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete but took me 3 h 17 min (parking lot to MP; 8.85 km) with multiple rest stops along the way. My heart was beating 165 bpm. Overall, this hike challenged my stamina, legs and cardiovascular endurance.

Wow! This trail was a Pleasant surprise!…read more I am a fan of O'Melveny Park & all the trails within this park. I usually always hike the Loop Trail & the Lockout Trail. But lately I've been exploring the smaller Trails (some of them don't have names) but just follow them...they are amazing! So Sunday I was actually gonna hike the Grotto, but I decided to do "The Nature" first...but instead of walking down towards the trail that takes me to "The Grotto" I kept hiking up hill...& what a great surprise! This trail is actually amazing...& not easy at all. It's narrow & all you do is go up hill...so parts can get slippery...so just be careful :) The view at the top is amazing! I'm happy I decided to follow the small trail...I discovered a whole new part of "The Nature" trail.

Another peaceful hike through Corbin Canyon. This time of year is gorgeous with the wildflowers…read more Bonus if you can find the crashed car in the creek!

I love this hike. It is located on the top of Corbin. The location is beautiful and does allow for…read moresome beautiful views. The hike from a workout perspective is easy and does not have too many steep areas. It is perfect for a beginner if they are starting to hike. The trail also allows the kids and fur babies to enjoy and have a fun workout as well. The trail does have some over grown aspects to it.

The Santa Susana pass was once known as the Simi pass that connects San Fernando Valley to Simi…read moreValley. This pass has historical and cultural significance as once as Indigenous corridor. Now this park provides beautiful views of natural landscapes and overlooks multiple counties. A great place to catch a sunset or sunrise. The park offers various length and difficulties of hikes. The park can be accessed on the Simi Valley side off the 118 freeway at the rocky peak exit. Along the mountain there is a small parking lot. Be careful pulling in and out of lot as traffic whips around the corner fast. Happy trails!

Talk about history! The Santa Susana Pass area was a crossroads for the Tongva, Chumash and…read moreTataviam cultures for about 8,000 years prior to the Europeans' arrival and subsequent land grab. The Old Santa Susana Stage Road can still be seen here, wagon wheel ruts and all. There's a memorial plaque at the top of Devil's Slide and the Stage Road is also on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Santa_Susana_Stage_Road#:~:text=The%20precipitous%20portion%20of%20the,Passengers%20debarked%20and%20walked. If you want to see the memorial plaque, it's a pretty steep hike. Wear hiking boots and if you have any issues with balance whatsoever, a walking stick is highly recommended. Entrance is free. Street parking, also free. There are four different trailheads marked on this map: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/611/files/SantaSusanaPassSHPWeb2016.pdf Be advised that the trail signs don't always match the map. Take water and your camera/phone and your sense of adventure. A perfect pandemic outing!