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 […]
Band will be inside. We will try to arrange a private tent like we had for Hindsite. RSVP early so we can get a head count. Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. The band playing (80's Invasion) puts on a fantastic show. Come on out and dance […]
Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. Sagebrush Cantina has changed the band from Hindsite, to Little Alice & the Cats. I don't know the circumstance surrounding the change but I'm going to keep the event up for those that still want to have a fun time at […]
Let's sing and hike after the rains and enjoy potluck picnic 🥂♥️ 3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and climb […]
3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause you to drive past the trailhead if navigating by GPS. Route From the trailhead parking lot, up for 0.7 mile on Long Canyon Trail to […]
PIER TO PEAK WALKABOUT IN THE DOWNTOWN VENTURA AREA! JOIN THE GROUP WHEN/WHEREEVER YOU CAN/WANT... Times given are my best guesstimate for movement between the stated destinations, including loitering time. This timing is delayed 30 minutes from last time and should work well, especially for those not paying for the Wine Walk. Someone in the […]
Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time! I don't recommend buying tickets. Instead, buy what you want to eat and/or drink as needed at various businesses, or bring your own (fastest and least expensive). For those that still want […]
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3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and "Pink Moon", the April full moon, at the beautiful Angel Vista! 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 hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate. […]
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