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Hill Canyon – Hawk Lollipop – Easy Intermediate, beginner option

Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

5.3 miles, 600' gain, Easy-Intermediate 2.5 miles, 100' gain, Beginner We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we'll come to a junction. For those that want the full hike, we'll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop […]

Almost-Full-Moon hike 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 the almost 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 […]

Long Canyon – Hidden Lollipop – Intermediate

Long Canyon Trail Simi Valley, CA, US

Intermediate, 5 mi, 1200' gain The address is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the trailhead. It is not the address of the hike. This variation is called Hidden Lollipop. Hidden because it includes a hike down the Hidden Canyon trail, Lollipop because of the shape of the route. From […]

Mt. McCoy

Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc - Madera 1424 Madera Road, Simi Valley, US

Easy Intermediate, 3 miles, 700' gain Easier Option: 2.4 mi, 530' gain. (1343 Los Amigos Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065, or 89 La Paz Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93065 to save another 500' distance). We'll meet in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Madera and Royal, just south of the Donut Delite, on […]

TWISTED GYPSY (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) – Potluck Picnic & Concert

23400 Park Sorrento 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA, US

Join us as TWISTED GYPSY celebrates and reinvents the timeless music of the legendary FLEETWOOD MAC. “More than just a tribute”, Twisted Gypsy transports you back in time and captures the band’s passion, stellar all-live harmonies and performances! Let's enjoy potluck picnic. Please bring food, drinks to share and your own cup and plate to […]

Angel Vista – Easy Intermediate

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

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. 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 rated intermediate. That said, there is no reason a fit beginner cannot complete this hike. If needed, just stop […]

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 of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […]

Hollywood U2 – Potluck Picnic & Concert

Berniece Bennett Park 31800 Village Center Rd, Westlake Village, CA, US

Let's enjoy potluck picnic! The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Food Trucks open or service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Field seating on grass - bring lawn chairs & blankets. No glass bottles, please pour your drink in a different container. Friendly […]

Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

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 […]

 

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