Anyone have any suggestions for short backpacks in Southern California? I'm finding myself in the LAX area a couple times a year lately and other than heading up into the Lake Arrowhead area for a conference, I've never really done much exploring out there. On one of my next trips out, I'd like to take my UL pack with me and see if I can't head some where for a couple days.
Open to suggestions and the best time of year to go. I don't want 100 degree days but I also don't want to be hiking in deep snow. Waking up to a light dusting of snow wouldn't be bad though.
