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The best views in Malibu from Mugu Peak
Regarded as offering the best views around Malibu (on a clear day), a steep trail climbs up to Mugu Peak from the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Stunning views from Mount Lee and the Hollywood sign
One of the more challenging and scenic routes to Mount Lee and the famous Hollywood sign. The Burbank Peak Trail and Aileen Getty Ridge Trail pass The Wisdom Tree and Cahuenga Peak.
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Ice House Canyon to Baldy Notch via Telegraph Peak
A strenuous hike in the San Gabriel Mountains east of Los Angeles. It ascends up through Ice House Canyon to Ice House Saddle, then onto Telegraph Peak via the Three Ts Trail. The one-way hike finishes at Baldy Notch, with a scenic chairlift ride down to Manker Flat.
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Spectacular views on the Tramway to San Jacinto Peak hike
A strenuous but not overly challenging hike from the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to the San Jacinto Peak. It offers spectacular views all the way from from the Wellman Divide up to the summit.
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A Cloudy View from Thorndyke Top on the Big Sur Coast
Between the ocean and Mount Mars in the Silver Peak Wilderness is Thorndyke Top, which offers sweeping views of the ocean – on a clear day. Some off-track walking required.
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A steep hike to a stunning Glacier Point sunrise
An early morning start to tackle the steep hike up the Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point in Yosemite. A spectacular sunrise and views of Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley from the top.
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A strenuous Yosemite hike along the Chilnualna Falls Trail
A great walk to avoid the crowds of Yosemite Valley, the Chilnualna Falls Trail climbs steeply up past multiple cascades. Nice swimming holes and views at the top.
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Big views from the short but steep climb up Moro Rock
A short but steep climb to the top of Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park, a 6,725 feet (2,050m) granite dome. The summit offers spectacular, 360-degree views.
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Majestic views from Big Baldy in Kings Canyon National Park
A relatively short and easy walk in the Grant Grove area of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Big Baldy offers some stunning views over the Sierra Mountains and out towards Fresno. Continue along the ridge beyond the summit for the best views.
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A short and varied loop to Barker Dam in Joshua Tree
The Barker Dam trail is a relatively short and easy loop hike that goes to the Barker Dam (Big Horn Dam), which was built in 1900 to provide water for cattle.