• Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

    3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

    **(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated "Easy Intermediate." There are also several small hills of 100 steps or […]

  • Stage Coach – Andora Trailhead – Easy Intermediate

    9861 Andora Ave 9861 Andora Ave, Chatsworth, CA, US

    **(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** Note that we start from the Andora trailhead. This hike will include an extended stay at the top, where we'll have a ((https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 30-60 minutes. Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections, but […]

  • Lizard Rock Loop

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

    **(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** 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 will still have no problem completing this hike, but they may […]

  • Cheseboro Canyon MTB trail potluck hike – fit beginner

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

    **Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain.** There is an out-and-back option that lowers the gain to 230'. This is a pot luck picnic. Please bring something to eat and drink, and a little extra to share. If your item requires it, bring plates and utensils to share. Pot Luck guidelines: (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) We'll (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 60-90 […]

  • Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

    Limekiln Canyon Trail 19569 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA, US

    4 miles, gain: 500', beginner This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. The hike starts at the trail head near the Tampa exit on I-118, just 3 miles east of the Topanga Canyon exit. This hike is a slight lollipop (from the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however […]

  • 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. We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left and take a relatively flat section and hike […]

  • Red Rock Canyon Potluck Hike

    1699 Stunt Rd 1699 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    Let's enjoy the beautiful nature and fun potluck! Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain **Option not to hike:** If for some reason you don't want to hike but still want to come, the social event can be driven to, and we should get there about an hour after we begin: 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Palo Comado Lollipop – Easy Intermediate

    Doubletree/Sunnycrest Trailhead Oak Springs Drive & Doubletree Road, Oak Park, CA, US

    **4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate** This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772). We'll start at the Palo Comado Canyon - Doubletree […]

 

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