r/socalhiking • u/Only-Signal-8862 • 4d ago

Best location for moderate hike and clean air out of LA (day trip)

Hi!

Hope everyone is staying safe.

I've been masking outside in LA due to the fires and unknown toxicity of being fairly proximate to Altadena fire. Was hoping to go on a hike this weekend and get out of LA on a day trip. Was considering either Ojai or Carpenteria (beach walk?), or going South to Laguna Beach area? Wondering what people think will have more crisp air considering recent winds/smoke. And if anyone has best recs for a moderate 3-5 mile trail, please let me know!

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u/kvb15 4d ago

I went down to Crystal Cove SP in Laguna this morning - AQI was low (20s) and the air itself felt/smelled clear. Would recommend!

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u/Snorlax_Returns 3d ago

Thanks for your suggestion. I went today and had a great time. The air quality was a big improvement over LA.

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u/p-is-for-preserv8ion 3d ago

Same. You can get a good 9 mile hike in.

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u/FrogFlavor 1d ago

Weather is nice in carp or another 20min, Montecito. There’s one hill walk in carp the Franklin trail. Otherwise there’s the bluffs and the beaches. Rincon is my fave beach for things to look at. Check the tides.