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THE SIGNAL HILL HIKE

AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE

f you’re “staycationing” right here in
Long Beach, you might want to add a
I Signal Hill hike to your itinerary. The
whole trail is slightly over two miles long
and consists of a variety of surfaces.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
While residents of the area might not
think about visiting the Signal Hill trail as
a vacation, consider seeing it again through
the eyes of a tourist. When the weather’s
good, you can see Orange County, the
San Gabriel Mountains, Catalina Island,
and downtown L.A. The sunset views are
incredible. At night, you can look out over
the twinkling city lights from on high.
ALLISON VAN WIG It’s the kind of place you’d take someone
visiting the area, so it makes perfect sense
CA BRE #00985700 to spend a bit of your staycation there. and get the chance to check out some • Some parts of the trail are not clearly
562-882-1581 nature trail, but that’s part of the appeal. pieces of local history. marked, and it’s easy to get a bit mixed
Signal Hill is not exactly a rugged monuments commemorating important
up and take a different route than you
WWW.SUPERBROKER.COM Much of it is accessible to wheelchairs, SIGNAL HILL LOOP: intended. That’s why it’s advisable
elderly people, or anyone else for whom
to bring a map or use the navigation
ALLISON@SUPERBROKER.COM a rigorous hike would be difficult or WHAT TO KNOW feature on your smartphone. Even if
impossible. The loop consists of a variety • Dogs are welcome on the trail, so your you do veer off course, though, it’s
of terrains and settings, covering paved furry friend can come along - just don’t hard to go wrong. You’ll be treated
roads, granite flats, sidewalks, and dirt forget a leash. There are even dog waste to a nice walk and stunning views no
trails. Along the way, you’ll see scenic cleanup stations in case you forget your matter what part of the trail you end
overlooks, experience elevation changes, own supplies. up on.

• Parts of the trail are equipped with exercise • It’s family friendly. Since this is not a
stations if you want to get a workout in. rigorous hike, you can bring the kids—
or the parents—to enjoy the views with
• On Saturdays, most of the trail can get you. A good idea to add to the checklist
pretty packed. If you’re looking to meet if you’re doing a family staycation.
new people, you’ll find plenty of locals
and tourists exploring signal hill on the • Shade is limited along the trail, so
weekend. If that doesn’t sound appealing, bring sunscreen, a hat, and water with
try to hit the trail during the week. you. n

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