• Angel Vista – Potluck hike

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

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset 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 your own cup, plate, and utensils in […]

  • Happy Camp – Suitable for beginners

    Happy Camp 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA, US

    Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain. Bug spray recommended. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. There are a lot of different interesting plants on this hike. From the trail head, we walk along the fire road next […]

  • Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate

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

    3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy 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 get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. This hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally […]

  • 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 potluck at the M.A.S.H. site before we turn around for the return. If your item requires paper plates, utensils, etc. please bring them. You may […]

  • Las Llajas – Suitable for beginners

    Las Llajas Canyon Trail trailhead 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley, CA, US

    5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through a really cool canyon, and you will find no difficult or extended elevation climbs. This is one of my favorite trails for people new to […]

  • Chivo Tar Pits lollipop – Easy Intermediate with beginner option

    5079 Westwood St 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]

  • Avocado Festival – Carpinteria

    5050 E Los Angeles Ave 5050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Let's take the train --- From Simi to Carp! 38th Annual Californa Avocado Festival Saturday - October 5, 2024 FESTIVAL ENTRANCE IS FREE! Prior events to the festival: October 2021 October 2022 Train Schedule, $20 each way: Simi Valley 10:11a Carpenteria 11:32a Return Train Options Capenteriea 2:03p Simi Valley 3:37p Carpenteria 4:57p Simi Valley 6:19p […]

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Potluck 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. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils […]

  • Cooler Location – Sycamore Canyon Scenic Vista – Amazing Sunset Views!

    Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

    3 miles, 600' gain, easy intermediate. Easy option: 2.5 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. The route is similar to the Beach Party hikes. From the parking lot, we return to the main entrance road and walk about a quarter mile to the trailhead. From the trailhead, we will hike 0.1 miles up the Sycamore Canyon […]

 

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