These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Julian, Poway, Santee and other East County communities.

After decades of guiding along Europe’s longest glacier, Aletsch, Swiss guide Dominique Balmer has seen all sorts of hiking ...

After crossing the highway, we entered Day Mountain Trail on a wide, unobstructed path in a mixed conifer and hardwood forest ...

There’s something uniquely satisfying about lacing up a pair of walking boots, shouldering a pack and hiking up solo from the valley floor to the summit of a mountain and back down again, all under ...

The roughly 2-mile hike can be complemented with a slice of Julian pie on the way back to. Enjoy the scenic drive to the ...

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KERO) — Ready to hike through county lines in one day? The mountain communities encourage locals and visitors to take a hike and explore nature. During the winter, many people ...

Slide Mountain is the tallest peak in the Catskills, topping out at 4,184 feet. While it’s a true must-hike for any hiker exploring the region, there’s more than one way to get to the top. Whether you ...

Outside Magazine says this Arizona mountain town is one of the best in the U.S. Here's what makes it special, from hiking to ...

I was fortunate enough to join my family this year for the holidays in Tennessee. Destination: the Great Smoky Mountains! We stayed in a beautiful cabin near the national park entrance. Of course, ...

With its distinctive twin peaks (resembling the head and back of a camel), Camelback Mountain is a Phoenix landmark and a mainstay for local and visiting hikers. The popular hike offers stunning ...