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  • Angel Vista – Full Moon Potluck hike

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

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 5:27 pm, Sunset 5:25pm Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to bring […]

  • 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. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated "Easy Intermediate." There are also several small […]

  • Rocky Peak Modified – Intermediate or Fit Beginner

    Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner Last year (2025), we celebrated here for our 1000th meetup event since the group started. We have such a great bunch of people that attend these hikes! This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, […]

  • Danielson Monument – potluck hike

    4128 Potrero Rd 4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    6.5 miles, 1300' gain, intermediate This hike is longer and harder than our regular hikes. We start at 3:00PM to make the most of the sunlight time. Beautiful spring is here! Let's enjoy hiking to the Danielson Monument in the Boney Mountain Wilderness, potluck, and "Peace, Love and Joy"! Please bring food and drinks to […]

  • Coyote Park – Intermediate

    COYOTE HILLS PARK 275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner can do this hike. They would be challenged and slow during a few of these climbs. That's OK, because this is not a conditioning hike, […]

  • Corriganville the Back Way Double Loop Lollipop

    Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Wildwood Park Potluck Hike – Las Flores

    604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Plan B for rain: Junkyard Cafe in Simi.

    Junkyard Cafe 2585 Cochran St. , Simi Valley CA 93065, Simi Valley, CA, US

    The weather hasn't been cooperating for our night hikes lately, and it looks like we are going to be rained out again this Tuesday. In the past, we have hidden from the rain in a fun, favorite spot, The Junkyard Cafe. Time to return for a night enjoying some food and friends indoors for a […]

  • Potrero – All paved – Easy Intermediate, post-rain hike

    4161 Potrero Rd 4161 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero else risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. Side streets such as Pinehill or Greenwood are good to park. This hike is a great trail when it might be muddy because almost the entire hike is on an […]

 

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