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Hike with Beach Party and Fire – SUMMER!

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

2.7 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Note: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. Please post in the comments if you will bring a fire wood bundle […]

Yachtley Crew – Oak Park

5600 Hollytree Dr 5600 Hollytree Dr, Oak Park, CA, US

The Titans of Soft Rock Many of us from this group will attend this event. Concerts start at 6:30 pm. Concert is free. Parking on-site is free. Please bring snacks and drink to enjoy and share. Alcohol is permitted. Food is also available for purchase. Bring a low-back chair and perhaps a blanket. Link to […]

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 […]

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 lot of references use the other. We'll meet in front of the facilities building at the center of the park. This is a lollipop hike. […]

Lizard Rock Loop

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

Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners […]

GOLD RUSH COUNTRY (Country Hits) – Potluck Picnic & Concert at Calabasas Lake

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

GOLD RUSH COUNTRY is Southern California’s premier hi-energy contemporary country band playing hits from Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Cowboy Troy, and more! Join us at 5:00pm to learn a few line dancing moves with Tina Michelle & the Rhinestone Cowgirls! Let's enjoy potluck picnic. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item […]

Dos Vientos – Easy Intermediate

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, US

5.2 miles, 1140' gain, easy-intermediate. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. The hike starts completely flat along a gravel track that moves around the Dos Vientos Community park. It then gently rises into the surrounding hills, continuing onto the Powerline trail. […]

Wendy Lollipop

4128 Potrero Rd 4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

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 […]

Wildwood Park – Las Flores potluck hike – Fit Beginner

604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

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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