• SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #6 – Latigo Canyon to Encinal Canyon

    Encinal Canyon Trailhead Encinal Canyon Road & Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    Our sixth Backbone Trail hike will be 7 miles with 700’ gain on the BBT through Newton, Zuma, and Trancas Canyons. We will start at the Latigo Canyon Trailhead taking the Backbone Trail across Kanan Road then taking the Zuma Canyon Trail over to Encinal Canyon. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, […]

  • Urban Hike Steepest Streets & Painted Stairs of LA

    Lot 662: Lemoyne & Sunset 1152 Lemoyne St, Los Angeles, CA, US

    We have done variations of this event before. Each time filled to limit . Do not miss out. Let's break it down We will Meet and Start at the Time Travel Mart https://timetravelmart.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOkLEpxqMhw From there we will proceed toward The Music Box Stairs at Laurel & Hardy Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoMjiTrx9I8 and here is the full […]

  • WTC Book Club is back!

    4th Street Market 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA, US

    Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild. In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, under-challenged lives actually be the leading cause of many of our most urgent physical and mental health issues? Easter’s […]

  • SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #7 – Encinal Canyon to Mishe Mokwa

    Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Yerba Buena & Backbone Trail, Calabassas, CA, US

    Our seventh Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 10 miles with 1400’ elevation gain on the BBT. We will take the Etz Meloy Trail, the newest addition to the BBT, starting at the Encinal Canyon trailhead. We will cross the Mulholland Highway and then take the Etz Moloy Trail, with views of […]

  • SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #8 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla Canyon

    Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon, malibu, CA, US

    Our eighth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails before finishing the La Jolla Campground. This is a Sierra Club hike, so participants must sign in, carry their medical form, and hike between the […]

  • Keller Ski Hut – Open Weekend

    Sierra Club Keller Peak Ski Hut 35150 California 18, running springs, CA, US

    Hiking, shopping, dining, exploring. Avoid the traffic, stay at Keller for the weekend. Keller Ski Hut is open this weekend. It is a a hostel style lodge located immediately across the street from Snow Valley Mountain Resort. Walking distance to skiing! Day and overnight guests are welcome. We are open Friday to Sunday this weekend. […]

  • Bridge to Nowhere Hike. w/ waterfall AND abandoned mine & a Trash Pickup Hike”””

    Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead Camp Bonita Rd, La Verne, CA, US

    The Bridge To Nowhere hike is a bucket list hike for many. While the destination is a draw . . . so is the terrain to get there. River crossings abound. Great hike to beat the heat. Along with the main hike to the bridge . . . we will ALSO visit to the hidden […]

  • Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #5 – Santa Ynez Eagle Rock

    Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead - Topanga State Park Santa Ynez Canyon Trail, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #5 in the 2024 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is to Eagle Rock (1957'), a moderate 9-miles, 1800' gain outing up Santa Ynez Canyon and the Musch Trail to brunch at Eagle Rock before returning to our start. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #6 – Topanga Lookout Saddle Peak

    Calabasas Peak Trailhead 1698 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    Hike #6 in the 2024 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2300’ gain loop hike, taking the Mountaineer’s Route to the 360 panoramic view at Topanga Lookout (2469’) from Stunt Road. with a stop at Saddle Peak (2805’) with ocean views and lunch with return via the Stunt High […]

 

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