• Angel Vista – Easy Intermediate

    Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous […]

  • Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

    3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

    5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. […]

  • Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

    Limekiln Canyon Trail 19569 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA, US

    4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape […]

  • Los Padres Potluck Hike – Mother’s Day celebration

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Happy Mother's Day to all beings who have a motherly heart! Let's celebrate this special day with the beautiful Mother nature and great friends 🥂♥️ 3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy […]

  • Cave of Munitz – Intermediate

    Cave of Munitz 24501 Woodglade Ln., West Hills, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Whitehorse Lollipop – Intermediate / Easier option

    Triunfo Community Park 1869 Tamarack St., Westlake Village, ca, US

    Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain Easy option: 2.8 mi, 700' gain. Even easier option: 2.2 mi, 600' gain. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their […]

  • Mash Site – Malibu Creek State Park Potluck Hike

    27000 Mulholland Hwy 27000 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Happy Camp 2 – Intermediate

    Happy Camp Rustic Canyon 13650 Broadway Road, Moorpark, US

    5.7 Miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate The starting point is NOT at the golf course entrance. It is at a dirt lot that can hold at least 50 cars. There is […]

 

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