• Stage Coach – Andora Trailhead – Easy Intermediate

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

    3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate.Note that we are going to start from the Andora trailhead instead of our usual starting place. This hike will include an extended stay at […]

  • Angel Vista Full Moon potluck hike

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

    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 […]

  • Lizard Rock Loop

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

    Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 900' 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 […]

  • Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate

    Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will […]

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

    1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd 1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. This hike has a fit-beginner option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, described at the end of this description. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping […]

  • Rocky Peak – Intermediate

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

    5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate This hike is one of the most well known in Simi Valley. It contains beautiful sandstone formations throughout the hike and there are fantastic views […]

  • Long Canyon – Easy CC Loop – Suitable for Fit Beginners

    Long Canyon Trailhead Parking Lot 597 Shadow Ln,, Simi Valley, CA, US

    3 miles, 650' gain, fit beginner. There is one extended climb in the middle of the hike that is relatively mild (it is fire road) but continues for about a […]

  • AVOCADO FESTIVAL (FREE) IN CARPINTERIA – VIA AMTRAK

    5050 E Los Angeles Ave 5050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA, US

    LET'S TAKE THE TRAIN --- FROM SIMI TO CARP!Saturday - October 2, 2021 Depart the Simi Valley station at 10:07 AM and arrive in Carpinteria at 11:20.We can meet near […]

  • House Party!

    Moorpark Moorpark, CA, US

    Hosted by Dennis and Glenna.Their personal friends will also be coming. Location: Moorpark. The address will be sent to those that have been confirmed, a day or so before the […]

 

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