Medium HikesHikes where a decent fitness level helps, beginner to intermediate levels.
Hard HikesHikes that will challenge people with decent fitness levels, intermediate to advanced levels.
Severe HikesHikes that you will feel for days afterwards, even if you are fit. Definitely for advanced hikers.
Hikes Outside of San Diego: Most of these hikes are longer distances and or greater elevation gains. You may need to train before attempting these hikes to build up your endurance.
Orange County Hikes Only 1 so far, The Holly Jim Trail to Santiago Peak
San Gabriels Only 1 so far, Chantry Flats to Mt Wilson
Yosemite Many Different Levels. From easy to Severe depending on your fitness levels.
Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Park Very Hard, multiple days on the trail.
Mammoth Lakes Area Medium to Hard depending on fitness levels.
Mount Baldy Hard to Severe depending on your fitness level.
San Bernardino Mountains Only 1 so far, Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak
San Jacinto Hikes Hard to Severe depending on your fitness level.
San Gorgonio Area Hikes Hard to Severe depending on your fitness level.
Mt Whitney You need to plan and train for this hike !
Mt Langley via New Army Pass Another California “14 er”.