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NamNori went for a hike
April 4, 2026
Scodie Mountain
Led a group of 12 for this HPS peak via "Route 3" as defined by HPS. The ascent and descent parts were very challenging due to both the steepness and loose soil.
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NamNori went for a hike
April 3, 2026
Red Mountain
Another HPS peak to check off the list. This is a rocky hike, but nice views of the surrounding desert environment.
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NamNori went for a hike
December 30, 2025
2025 - Smith Mountain
Smith Mountain can be checked off the list. We hiked that one this morning. Took 4 hours, and was 6.8 miles round trip, 1700' vertical gain, topping out at a summit altitude of 5,111'. The first mile was a descent and steady incline gaining altitude fairly quick. The second and…
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NamNori went for a hike
October 26, 2025
Tahquitz Falls
Tahquitz Canyon is one of the more culturally sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. Tahquitz Canyon is home to a spectacular seasonal 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife and plants.
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NamNori went for a hike
July 20, 2025
Sleeping Giant State Park
Tons of trails in this park to choose from for a short (or long) day hike..
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NamNori went for a hike
July 13, 2025
Thunder and Telegraph Peaks
A decent day-hike to knock out a couple of local Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section peaks: Thunder Mountain 8,857' and Telegraph Peak 8,985'. Took the Baldy Ski Lift up to the Notch and did the hike from there.
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NamNori went for a hike
July 4, 2025
Kern Volcanic Field Backpack Trip
This was a multi-day backpack trip, led by the Sierra Club, and what a fantastic trip. Thursday night we car-camped at Horseshoe Meadows campground, and the next morning, which was the 4th of July, we hit the trail. As we crossed Trail Pass, we dropped our packs and made the…
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October 28, 2025
Wow, Tahquitz Falls! That trail has such a calm yet powerful vibe I can almost hear the water from your post. I love places like this where nature feels sacred and raw.
I usually explore on a bike, but hikes like this remind me how grounding it is to slow down and take each step.
Did you get close enough