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 […]

Let's enjoy potluck picnic and the great concert! Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Fan Halen Known as “the world’s most authentic tribute to Van Halen”, Fan Halen sets the stage for a night with Dave, Eddie, Alex, and Michael with a true-to-life tribute to not […]

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 […]

Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. This will be a chance for our weekday hikers to do the hike that is usually just done on weekends, and you'll also get a chance to see Paradise Falls. We start at the Las Flores trailhead […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the biggest full moon of the year, Harvest 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 […]

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 […]

This hike is on Saturday starting at 4:30pm. Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain Easy Option: 2 miles, 300' gain. This is a social hike and an out-and-back event. There is a potluck at the M.A.S.H. site before we turn around for the return. If your item requires paper plates, utensils, etc. please bring […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate 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 […]

3 miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate. The entire first half is an incline. Nothing super steep, but beginners may find this climb exhausting. Fit beginners can still complete this hike, as we'll be stopping at junctions to let everybody catch up. This is not a conditioning hike, it is a social hike. There are several routes […]

LET'S TAKE THE TRAIN --- FROM SIMI TO CARP! Saturday - October 1, 2022 TRAIN SCHEDULES AND PRICES ARE NOT SET/VERIFIED YET... I WILL UPDATE THEM HERE SOON! Depart the Simi Valley station at 10:07 AM and arrive in Carpinteria at 11:20. We can meet near the tracks starting around 9:20 AM. The AVOCADO FESTIVAL […]

Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain. Option not to hike: If for some reason you don't want to hike but still want to come, the social event can be driven to, and we should get there about an hour after we begin: 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290. It costs $5 to park there, […]