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7:00 am
Hawkins Ridge Trail tree removal
Meeting location: Gateway Center on Hwy. 39 in Azusa. North of town where the road narrows to 2 lanes. Look for the large turnout on the right side. Please join the San Gabriel Mountain Trail Builders as we work on trails in the Crystal Lake area. Our main focus of this trip is to clear […]
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Say “Hi” to The Ojai Valley – 2nd of 3 – Matilija Canyon
Details to follow...
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Franklin Trail – Carpinteria
At over 100 years old, the Franklin Trail is one of the oldest trails in Carpinteria. It closed back in the 1970s because ranchers worried people could carry avocado root rot to their crops. Through much work among government agencies, the Santa Barbara Land Trust and volunteers, most of the trail has recently re-opened Our […]
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Sandstone Peak (Mexican Food Afterwards)
Let's go on one of the best moderate hikes of LA: Sandstone Peak. At 3,111 feet, Sandstone Peak is the tallest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. The trail is a 6.25-mile loop with 1,075 feet elevation gain, so it's a moderate hike. Although not very high, the views from Sandstone Peak are among the […]
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Switzer Falls, and Bear Canyon waterfalls and slides exploration
6 miles, medium level of difficultyElevation drop is 500 feet. WE WILL GO FURTHER DOWN THE CREEK THAN ON MY AUGUST 4TH HIKE TO SWITZERS we will do a lot of walking in water to stay cool. Bring hiking poles and shoes you can get wet. OTHER DETAILS:Bring one bottle of water per hour, so […]
Find out more »Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.
Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.
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