3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner (5:30, not 6p) 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 2. 2022, the first […]

3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate Note that we start from the Andora trailhead. This hike will include an extended stay at the top, where we'll have a snack share social event for 30-60 minutes. Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the moon at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate. That said, there is […]

2.5 mi, 370' gain, fit beginner. Easier Option, 2 mi, 225' 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. The waterfall is […]

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 […]

Let's get together and enjoy potluck, music and dance in the summer evening in Westlake Village! Concerts start at 7:00 pm. Concert is free. Parking on-site is free. Please bring snacks and drink to enjoy and share. Food is also available for purchase. Bring a low-back chair and perhaps a blanket. Berniece Bennett Park 31800 […]

4 miles, 1100' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.5 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous hikes in Simi Valley, and for good […]

4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]

Many of us from this group will attend this event. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. **Concert starts at 6:30p.** Free parking available on-site. Overflow parking is on the softball fields, off Thompson. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the perimeters but not in the […]

4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have had occasions where there were no utensils, so it […]

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 […]

3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause you to drive past the trailhead if navigating by GPS. Route From the trailhead parking lot, up for 0.7 mile on Long Canyon Trail to […]

Surf City All Stars "Dance the night away to your favorite surf music. We're closing out the summer with the greatest hits of the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean!" Let's enjoy potluck picnic. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Located at the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt […]

This is a birthday party for the Hiking Plus organizer, Jim. No gift needed or expected. This event is being held at the private residence of one of our members, so to attend this event, you must have hiked at least 5 times with the group in the past 6 months, or attended one of […]

Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Easier route: 3.9 miles, 500' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a lot of references use the other. We'll meet in front of the facilities building at the center of the park. This is a lollipop hike. […]

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. We'll be stopping at various points to regroup and this is not a conditioning hike. It is a social […]

7 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate Join us at the Ray Miller Trail in Pt Mugu to escape the heat. Expect the temp to be about 75° at 6:00 p.m today. This is a 7-mile loop, with a picnic table at the halfway point. We will be taking the Ray Miller Trail up, and the Scenic […]

Come to the hike only (3:00p), picnic only (5:00p), or both. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. 3.5 miles, 500' gain, or if you choose to continue, 5.2 miles, 1140' gain. The Hike 3:00 pm at the parking lot entrance. The […]