• Happy Camp – Suitable for beginners

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

    Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain 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 to the golf […]

  • Los Padres Potluck Hike

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Let's enjoy the summer cool evening hike and potluck! 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 up to another […]

  • Rocky Peak Modified – Easy Intermediate or Fit Beginner

    Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4 miles, 950' gain, Easy Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner We've been getting some rain. This one should be less muddy because the trail is hard, gravelly, and rocky. This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, a chance to climb one of the […]

  • Not an event, it’s a call for music!

    Sycamore Canyon Campground 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

    This is not an event. It's a call for music! There's often a lot of different ideas about what songs should be played. Play 80's, play new stuff, play Dance stuff, play Latin, play Blues, play MY list! To accommodate, we have a Hiking Plus playlist. It's the 3 favorite songs from each of those […]

  • Almost-Blue-Moon potluck hike Angel Vista

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

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the almost Blue moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share, your own cup, plate and utensils. Snacks and/or beverages to share This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is […]

  • SUPER SOUL GROOVE (Disco, Funk, Soul, Motown & R&B) – Potluck Picnic & Concert

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

    SUPER SOUL GROOVE (Disco, Funk, Soul, Motown & R&B) SUPER SOUL GROOVE is one of Southern California’s veteran, high-energy party bands that will have your feet dancing all night! Enjoy songs from Earth Wind and Fire, The Temptations, Al Green, and more. Let's enjoy potluck picnic. Please bring food, drinks to share and your own […]

  • Potrero – All paved – Easy Intermediate

    4161 Potrero Rd 4161 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero else risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. This hike is a great trail when it might be muddy because almost the entire hike is on an asphalt path through a huge state park (> 20 sq miles). […]

  • Corriganville the Back Way Double Loop Lollipop

    Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Easy option: 2.5 miles, 500' gain Parking on the south side of the CA-118 at the Rocky Peak exit. We'll walk west along the Santa Susana Pass Rd. for about 500 feet, and directly across from Lilac Ln, we'll enter a trail. We'll move along a relatively flat section for […]

  • Dos Vientos – Labor Day Picnic

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

    5.2 miles, 1140' gain, Intermediate Beginner Option: 3.5 miles, 500' gain, Fit Beginner Come to the hike only (2:30p), picnic only (4:00p), or both. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. The Hike 2:30 pm at the parking lot entrance. If it's […]

 

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