Los Angeles: Rancho Nuevo Trail-Deal Trail
Squeezed into the extremely rugged landscape of Dick Smith Wilderness, this 5-mile out-and-back features great streamside camping and plenty of solitude.
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Los Angeles, CA: Kenyon Devore Trail Loop to Mount Wilson
Climb over the picturesque north face of Mount Wilson, the site of a historic observatory, on this 11-mile loop in L.A.'s San Gabriel Mountains.
Survival Skills: How to Safely Cross a River
Whether you're solo or with a group, the BACKPACKER editors show you how to safely cross a raging river–no bridge necessary.