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Rabbit Ridge to Simi Peak and China Flats

An HWD classic discovered in 2008, its been copied by many other Meetup groups, and even mountain bikers, making a once overgrown trail easily followed in most places

Rivas Ridge Loop

A hike along a little-known trail on Rivas Ridge serves as an alternate route to Goat Peak and provides a new link to the Backbone Trail and Will Rogers Park

Wildwood Classic

A Wildwood Park hike to Lizard Rock and Paradise Falls. Trails traveled include Moonridge, Stagecoach Bluff, Wildwood Canyon and Indian Creek

Full Corn Moon Hike Report
🌕 Full Corn Moon Hike and Party 🍺🍹 Time: September 1, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – September 1, 2020 @ 9:30 pm A loopy hike starting on the El Escorpion Trail and to a peak in Upper Las Virgenes Open Space near Ahmanson Ranch

Wet and Wild(wood)

A cool hike on hot day along the Arroyo Conejo with Margaritas and a picnic lunch

Santa Maria Canyon

Santa Maria Canyon – Summerhill Ranch Loop
Easy Full Moon Hike – Santa Maria Canyon – Summer Hill Ranch Loop Time: August 15, 2019 @ 6:45 pm – August 15, 2019 @ 9:45 pm We enjoyed a great “lollipop” outing in the northeastern corner of Topanga State Park starting at the Viewridge Trailhead for Santa Maria Canyon. We connected up with The [...]

Secret Staircases of Rustic Canyon
Secret Staircases of Rustic Canyon + Murphy Ranch Time: August 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am – August 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm A hidden staircase, the longest public staircase in Los Angeles, drops 24 stories into the middle of lush Rustic Canyon.   There are actually two staircases with over 500 steps -- each! We'll [...]

Journey to the Center of the City – Franklin Canyon
Journey to the Center of the City – Franklin Canyon This HDW original is a classic. On this 6-7 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the “planar” center of Los Angeles. It will make a great photo opp. There will be about 1200 ft of total [...]
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