
Angel Vista – Full Moon Potluck hike
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! […]

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! […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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