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Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks

We will start (early to beat the heat) our hike near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the mountains, and continue to the usual Rosewood trail. Rosewood trail presents a clear view over the 101 Freeway carving up […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Willow Staging Area

Willow Staging Area 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]

Lower Sycamore Canyon on a Hot Day

Sycamore Canyon Campground 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

While the heat is once again with us, we will stay fairly close to the coast and keep our elevation gain to a minimum. Temps are forecast to reach 89 at the furthest interior point of the hike, which we should get to by 9:30-10:00 a.m., before the heat of the day. We will start […]

Potrero – All paved – Easy Intermediate

4161 Potrero Rd 4161 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks

5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero else risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. This hike is a great […]

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