There are so many beautiful hikes in Southern California, I have only 2 local trails that I have hiked more than once, and only because they both are within 10 minutes from where I currently live. Some parks have so many trails that you don't even remember which ones you hiked.
Apparently, this happened with Daley Ranch. It is my fourth time hiking there on different trails, and I figured it out only after I saw the sign for Stanley Peak. The first time I visited Daley Ranch was in mid-December where my friend and I hiked 13.5 miles from northern side of the park reaching Stanley Peak. The weather was pretty dreary that day... The second time I was there after a volunteer shift at the local animal shelter. I remember it was a sunny day and I could not just go back home, so I did a shorter afternoon hike along Boulder Loop Trail. I loved it so much that I had to come back, this time planning to do an easy hike around Jack Creek meadow, but that was not meant to be as I quickly discovered, "I've been there!"
The hike I ended up completing was primarily along Sage Trail with a few detours.
I went up to Stanley Peak again, this time observing beautiful views on this perfect day.
And the flowers are finally blooming!
I love this park! You can get some isolation in spots and also hike with other people. And there are coyotes howling right in the middle of the day! Amazing!
And finally, on a different day, I completed Burnt Mountain Loop. Well, almost completed, as I skipped the last loop cutting about 0.8 miles from the total distance. This was probably one of the most isolated hikes in Daley Ranch, so it's certainly worth it if you need solitude.
Apparently, this happened with Daley Ranch. It is my fourth time hiking there on different trails, and I figured it out only after I saw the sign for Stanley Peak. The first time I visited Daley Ranch was in mid-December where my friend and I hiked 13.5 miles from northern side of the park reaching Stanley Peak. The weather was pretty dreary that day... The second time I was there after a volunteer shift at the local animal shelter. I remember it was a sunny day and I could not just go back home, so I did a shorter afternoon hike along Boulder Loop Trail. I loved it so much that I had to come back, this time planning to do an easy hike around Jack Creek meadow, but that was not meant to be as I quickly discovered, "I've been there!"
The hike I ended up completing was primarily along Sage Trail with a few detours.
I went up to Stanley Peak again, this time observing beautiful views on this perfect day.
And the flowers are finally blooming!
I love this park! You can get some isolation in spots and also hike with other people. And there are coyotes howling right in the middle of the day! Amazing!
And finally, on a different day, I completed Burnt Mountain Loop. Well, almost completed, as I skipped the last loop cutting about 0.8 miles from the total distance. This was probably one of the most isolated hikes in Daley Ranch, so it's certainly worth it if you need solitude.
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