5.2 miles, 1140' gain, Intermediate Beginner Option: 3.5 miles, 500' gain, Fit Beginner Come to the hike only (3:30p), 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. The Hike 3:30 pm at the parking lot entrance. We take […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. Easier Option: 4 miles, 230' gain. We walk a mostly flat section for 1.1 mi. to the 2nd junction. Easier option: Continue straight for 3/4 mi., left at the split, right after another 500', arriving at some picnic tables on the right after another 750'. Regular route: Left, heading […]

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 […]

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 trailhead parking lot, we head west on the Woodridge Connector […]

6.5 miles, 1300' gain, intermediate Let's enjoy hiking to the Danielson Monument in the Boney Mountain Wilderness and potluck lunch! This is a great way to be thankful for the beautiful nature, our health and friendships. We'll hike up to Danielson monument and enjoy potluck and "Peace, Love and Joy." Please bring food and drinks […]

3.5 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do when visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely do this fun hike. There are several paths one can take. This route is the easy way to Paradise Falls and suitable […]

5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner 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 […]

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 the main group of hikers should get there about an hour after we begin: 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290. It costs […]

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. Free parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. As of Agust. 2022, the first part of the clockwise loop was closed, but we found a new route with a perfect place […]

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 […]

Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain (route link) Easy Option - 2 miles, 300' gain (route link) 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 them. Pot Luck […]

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 […]

3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. This hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally […]

Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain Easier Option - Fit Beginner, 1.4 miles, 525' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline for 1 mile with about 700' of gain. Even though we'll be taking this trail at the pace of a social hike, beginners may find […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic 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 […]