3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate The Potluck After the hike, we'll enjoy a potluck at another location a few miles away. The location will be announced at the trailhead. Please bring some food and drink to share. If your item requires it, bring plates and utensils to share. Please leave your potluck items in […]
4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends at Potrero Rd. Heading out, we cross a creek, turn right at the split, then Turn right at the dead end. We regroup at the […]
Intermediate, 5 mi, 1200' gain Easier Option, 4mi 900' gain. The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the trailhead. This variation is called Hidden Lollipop. Hidden because it includes a hike down the Hidden Canyon trail, Lollipop because of […]
Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. The band playing (Hindsite) puts on a fantastic show, playing dance, pop, r&b/funk, and hip hop music from the 70's up to the latest hits. We love this venue and this band. Hindsite will have you dancing all night! We'll be […]
Come join us for a fun and food filled festival day, with all the Greek food, music, and culture you can handle! Oh, and lots of Ouzo and beer, and definitely some dancing. This year, the location has changed from the Camarillo Airport to nearby the church, so church tours will be available, as well. […]
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 […]
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 […]
3.25 miles out and back, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. Many people will be viewing the fireworks from this location, and enjoying a picnic at the top. Easier Option (unhosted): 2.4mi, […]
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 […]
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