The Straight Dope on Hiking and Backpacking the Orestimba Wilderness of Henry W. Coe State Park
The Orestimba Wilderness is one of the most remote public spaces of the Diablo Range—here's my take on conditions as of April 2026
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An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...
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The Orestimba Wilderness is one of the most remote public spaces of the Diablo Range—here's my take on conditions as of April 2026
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Robison Mountain is a difficult and far flung hike deep in the heart of the Orestimba Wilderness of Henry Coe State Park
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Koerber Benchmark is the highest point in Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park. Both the park and summit are somewhat obscure
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Cucamonga Peak and Etiwanda Peak are two high summits near the Baldy Bowl of the San Gabriel Mountains. Tackle them both on this long hike.
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Nopah Peak is a far flung wilderness high point in the high desert of Southern California. It's a long, overland hike and scramble.
Continue reading ...Adventure is out there! The Pursuit of Life is an outdoor adventure blog that’s dedicated towards providing guides on a variety of outdoor activities and wild places in the United States and Canada. This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport. Activities that are covered in this blog include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, caving, trail running, trekking, canoeing, ice climbing and general exploring.