• Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

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

    3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner We enter the Los Padres trail through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until […]

  • Wendy Trailhead to Olympia Vista – Potluck Hike

    4128 Potrero Rd Hidden Valley, CA, United States

    5.0 miles, 640' gain, Easy Intermediate Starting at the Wendy trailhead we hike about 1/4 mile and take the left fork up the Windmill Trail, a steep, but short climb […]

  • Paradise Falls – Moonridge – Easy Intermediate

    Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people […]

  • 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 […]

  • Chesebro Canyon MTB trail potluck hike

    5402 Chesebro Rd 5402 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Talopop – Suitable for fit beginners

    Talopop at Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas, CA, US

    Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Easier route: 3.9 miles, 500' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a […]

  • Oakbrook Vista – Intermediate

    Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.2 miles, 900' gain, 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 […]

  • 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! […]

  • 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. […]

 

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