5-10-miles | United States | Hikeforfunandfitness

Moderate Hikes(5 - 10 Miles)

Matilija Falls Hike, Los Padres National Forest:

Matilija falls hike takes you to one of the best waterfalls within a couple hours drive from Los Angeles. This 9.6 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,000 ft takes you to 2,500 ft. Click here to read more.

Mission Peak Hike, Bay Area-California:

Mission peak is one of the most popular hikes in Bay Area, California. This 7 mile hike with an elevation gain of 2,100 ft takes you to 2,500 ft. Click here to read more.

Mt.Lukens Trail, Angeles National Forest:

This 8.6 mile round-trip hike with 2,800 ft of elevation gain takes you to Mt.Lukens with a great history. It is a strenuous hike with no tree cover. Click here to read more about this hike.

Mt.Islip hike, Angeles National Forest:

Mt.Islip is a 5.5 mile roundtrip hike with picturesque views of lakes, valleys and an observatory in addition to the usual beauty of a typical Angeles National Forest hike going
up to the timber line. This hike takes you from 6,900 ft to 8,250 ft. Click here to read more.

Zuma Ridge Trail Hike, Santa Monica Mountains:

This 5.8 mile round-trip hike offers beautiful unobstructed views of the blue ocean. Even though the proximity to ocean means a nice breeze the absence of any tree cover warrants the use of sunscreen. Click here to read more about this hike.

Mt.Waterman hike, Angeles National Forest:

This 5.8 mile roundtrip hike has fairly decent views with a thick tree cover offering shade for the most part. With an elevation gain of 1,500 ft and going up to 8,000 ft this is a very straightforward hike. Click here to read more about this hike.

Verdugo mountains - Radio Towers, Tree of life:

Are you looking for a moderate hike with decent views around Burbank? Then look no more, this is a 7 mile roundtrip hike that is not crowded. Don't let the 7 mile distance scare you, as it is almost flat except for the first quarter mile. Click here for more about this hike.

Sandstone Peak 6 mile loop:

Looking for a hike in Santa Monica mountains and up for a challenge? Look no further. This is the highest point in Santa Monica mountains at 3,111 ft with a net elevation gain of 1,400 ft and a total gain of more than that. On a clear day you can see Anacapa island and other Channel islands. Click here for more.

Parker Mesa Overlook via Paseo Miramar trail:

If you live in or around Pacific Palisades, CA and are looking for a moderate hike with excellent ocean views look no further. Click here for more. This is your online SoCal hiking guide, subscribe or follow us on Instagram,Youtube for more updates.

Oat mountains, Santa Susana:

This hike offers a unique experience. You get to see the sites of abandoned missile launchpads that were used during the cold war. Click here for more. This is your online SoCal hiking guide, subscribe or follow us on Instagram,Youtube for more updates.

Echo Mountain, Angeles National Forest:

Looking for a picnic spot with some interesting history, combined with a moderate hike? Click here to read about this 5.5 mile hike. This is your online SoCal hiking guide, subscribe or follow us on Instagram,Youtube for more updates.

Inspiration point, Angeles National Forest:

Looking for a picnic spot with some interesting history, combined with a challenging hike and good views? Click here to read about this 10 mile hike. This is your online SoCal hiking guide, subscribe or follow us on Instagram,Youtube for more updates.