Three Sisters Falls

Three Sister's Falls was one of my first major hikes. It is a short and steep hike that goes into the valley and up the falls. The temperatures are scorching here and hot sand burns dogs feet and dehydrates them causing more canine deaths per year than any other hike. There are also a handful of helicopter medivacs that take place here every year. Take caution on this hike. Bring lots of fluids and if you take your pet, be mindful that they are barefoot on the hot sand.

Top of the falls

There is a nice water slide that can be used with caution; making sure to avoid rocks or other debris in the pool below. Also you can jump off the side of the cliff next to the top sister, but you should swim out and make sure the water is deep enough. Southern California has expereinced droughts over the past few decades, so be aware of the water and use common sense. 

A bunch of PB bros

I am not responsible for injury, death or delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) caused by this hike. This is an advanced level hike, so maybe work your way up to this one with some smaller hikes such as the ones in the next few blog posts. 

Hiking in Solitude

Hi,

My name is Ray Powell and I've been hiking alone for five years. I started hiking when I read a post on Reddit about geocaching. My first hike in South Orange County was where I found beauty in solitude nature exploring.

About me:

US Marine
SDSU Alumni; Aztec
Budding Entrepreneur
3D Artist

In this blog I will share photographs and stories about some of the best hiking spots in the world. The first few posts are about the places I have lived prior to February 2017. The map below is bedazzled with locations of good hiking trails as well as monuments, parks and other places of interest; but mostly hiking trails

Looking at the star clusters, you can see that I have spent a great deal of time in Southern California, Louisiana, Tennessee and Maryland. There is also a considerable about of beauty in the mid-West from White Sands, New Mexico all the way up to Yellowstone National Park.

Enjoy the trails and tales as you vicariously hit the trail with me. Savor the smells of sage and lilac as we voyage up mountains and through valleys. Observe the wildlife and leave no trace except for your comments!