Woman standing at the top of Josephine Peak hike

Lookout for Panoramas!

Lookout hikes are popular because looking out from them looks really good! And these three viewtiful lookouts are no exception. Summit them before summer and enjoy the panoramas.

Week: 05.12.2021
Regions: Southern CA

Josephine Journey

Hike to the lookout at Josephine Peak in the San Gabriels

Woman standing in front of the old fire lookout at the summit of Josephine Peak in the San Gabriels
Woman looking out to the saddle of the hike to Josephine Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains
vantage of Josephine Peak and a rock formation of a smiling face
Woman looking out to the San Gabriels from Josephine Peak
Standing at 5,558 feet, Josephine Peak is no ordinary summit hike. The 8.5-mile (round-trip) trek goes to an old lookout with tremendous views of the San Gabriels, including Strawberry Peak.
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Strawberry Sunday

Hike to Strawberry Peak Lookout Near Lake Arrowhead

Strawberry Peak Lookout Hike
The 2.5-mile (round-trip) lollipop loop climb to the Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout near the town of Lake Arrowhead dishes up some delicious views.
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Peak on Climbing!

Hike to the Tahquitz Peak Lookout in the San Jacinto Wilderness

Hike to Tahquitz Peak Lookout via the Devil's Slide Trail in
Hike to the Tahquitz Peak Lookout via the Devil’s Slide Trail in the San Jacinto Wilderness for amazing views of the surrounding mountains and the Salton Sea.
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