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  • SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #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, […]

  • 2025 Saturday Peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains #5 – Calabasas Peak

    Oak Ridge Trail - Calabasas Peak Mountain Access Calabasas, CA, US

    Hike #5 in the 205 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a moderate 10-mile, 2000’ gain out and bqck hike along the Secret Trail to Calabasas Peak before heading into Red Rock Canyon and Zuniga Pond. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Oak Ridge Trail - Calabasas Peak Mountain Access (used to be […]

  • Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #5 – Calabasas Peak Red Rock

    Oak Ridge Trailhead Calabasas Peak Mulholland Drive 24301, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Hike #5 in the 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a strenuous hike of about 11 miles with 2500 gain to Red Rock Canyon with a side trip to Calabasas Peak on the way and lunch at Zuniga Pond, one of the more beautiful settings in the Santa Monica Mountains. Bring water, […]

  • FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH

    Sports Basement Long Beach North Bellflower Boulevard 2100, Long Beach, CA, United States

    FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815 Let's talk trails in the LA Area! Reconnect with Nature & Feel the Joy of Hiking Curious about where to hike around Los Angeles right now-especially after the fires? Wondering how to get started or rediscover your trail legs? Whether you're […]

  • The Best Things in Life are Free! Affordable Ways to Have Fun

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Wondering how to have fun with friends and family this summer without breaking the budget? We got you. Come learn about things to see and do, like: Hidden beaches Easy day hikes Public Gardens Cooking and gardening classes Museums and historic tours Free summer concerts Free summer movies Cultural festivals Art Walks Craft fairs Cars […]

  • SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #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 start at the Encinal Canyon trailhead and take the Etz Meloy Trail with views of Triunfo Pass and the Boney Mountains to end at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and […]

  • SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #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 […]

  • Backpacking Essentials

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Join us at Sports Basement OC for a fun opportunity to see and test lots of gear demos, take advantage of special offers and attend clinics. One of the clinics will cover the essentials of backpacking. If you're just getting started or thinking about it, or if you have some questions about building your kit, […]

  • Tuesday Moderate Hikers Backbone Trail Sycamore Canyon to Ray Miller

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

    Moderately paced 10-mile, 1800 foot gain hike on the Sycamore Canyon, Wood Canyon, Overlook, and Ray Miller trails finishing at the La Jolla Campground. The outing will be a one-way shuttle hike (shuttle less than two miles). Meet 8:30 am in the Ray Miller Trailhead parking lot (fee, or free with an appropriate California State […]

 

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