Author Archives: Chrisw
Turtle Bay Trails
This trail was next to the Airbnb where we were staying and it turned out to be a nice quiet walk. I would definitely consider staying in this resort because it had one of the few places you could snorkel on the north shore in December, and we found a perfect little beach at the … Continue reading
Kaʻena Point Trail
I brought my hiking boots to Hawaii so I could do some hiking and we really only had time to get this quick hike in. The views were spectacular and I was excited to sea the seal sleeping on the mini beach. We didn’t realize that there was going to be a nature preserve at … Continue reading
Chimney Gulch Trail / Lookout Mountain Trail / Buffalo Bill Trail
This trail started out at a shitty spot along the road, but it shortly turned into a very enjoyable hike. The elevation gain is constant, but very manageable. Here are the stats: Distance = 8.59 mi Elevation Gain = 1,893 ft Time = 3:06:58 Avg Speed = 2.8 mph Min elevation = 5,758.5 ft Here … Continue reading
Walker Ranch Trail Loop
This was supposed to be one of the easier trails I still have to do from the hike from 60 Hikes within 60 miles. According to my notes, this was supposed to be a a 7.66 mile hike with around 400ft of elevation gain.. which should be no big deal for me right now. I … Continue reading
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Mountain Lion Trail
This was another hike from60 Hikes within 60 miles. It was a nice pleasant hike I’d do again. I’d like to explore some of the off trails in the future because the scenery is exactly what you’d expect from a mountain trail. Seldom visited, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just outside Golden and 25 … Continue reading