**3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner** Note the time change. This park closes at sunset, so we try to get out by then. For this reason, on weekdays, I only schedule this in the summer when sunset is late. Free parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. As of June 10 2021, the first part of the […]

**Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain** The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just […]

**Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain** The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just […]

**Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain** **Easy Option: 2.8 mi, 700' gain.** Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. This is not a conditioning hike, it's a social hike. We'll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to make sure they make any turns. We'll […]

**Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain** This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. There are a lot of different interesting plants on this hike. From the trail head, we walk along the fire road next to the golf […]

**(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** **Easy Option: 1/2 mi, flat** We've formed a lot of strong bonds since this group was started and it has served its purpose well. Let's get together to celebrate this. This is the famous (http://www.rsrpd.org/simi_valley/trails/cooriganville_movie_ghost_town.php), previously the Corriganville Movie Ranch. This is not only a great place for hiking, but there are picnic tables, […]

**3.5 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner** A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This […]

**4 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate** Easy option: 2.5 miles, 500' gain. Parking on the south side of the CA-118 at the Rocky Peak exit. We'll walk west along the Santa Susana Pass Rd. for about 500 feet, and directly across from Lilac Ln, we'll enter a trail. We'll move along a relatively flat section for […]

Please come and say goodbye to Shannon as she moves out of California. We will hike around Coyote Park and will have a picnic afterwards at Nora and Scott's home. Everybody goes onto the waitlist initially. The people who know Shannon can attend. Potluck and BYOB. Please bring a dish and drink to share. Those […]

**5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate.** **Easier Option: 3.2 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner.** The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. **See you Soon Shannon Event** After the event, there is a going-away party for Shannon as she moves out […]

**3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner** **Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner** Those that prefer the **Easy Option**, should head UP from the trail head, waiting when they get to the bench at the top. For **the rest of us**: Starting from the Long Canyon trailhead parking lot, we head west on the […]

**Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 1100' gain.** Intermediate hikers will love this hike. It is not well suited for beginners. It has some of the most variations of terrain of any hike in the area and is one of my personal favorites. This is an interesting gem and one of the famous formations that every hiker in […]

**Bowling is back!** Since this adventure started, we have set ourselves apart. It's the people and the format of our events. Hiking is fun. Hiking-Plus is fun-Plus! **This is Bowling with a Social Event!** Please be aware there are two Harley's bowling alleys in Simi Valley. This is the one on Cochran at Stearns. You […]

Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. The band playing (Hindsite) puts on a fantastic show. This is one of the best venues I've experienced on LA's west side, and this is one of the best bands I've seen at this venue. Come see a Hollywood quality show […]

Come join us for a fun and food filled festival day, with all the Greek food, music, and culture you can handle! Oh, and lots of Ouzo and beer, maybe even some dancing. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is hosting their annual Greek Festival, and HP will be there to take in the sights and […]

**(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** **Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain** Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends at Potrero Rd. Heading out, we cross a creek, turn right at the split, then Turn right at the dead end. We regroup at the visitor center, where there will […]

**(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through a really cool canyon, and you will find no difficult or extended elevation climbs. This is one of my favorite trails for people new to hiking. It is an […]