• 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 […]

  • China Flats – Intermediate

    China Flat Trailhead 34.193558, -118.775137, Oak Park, ca, US

    3 miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate. The entire first half is an incline. Nothing super steep, but beginners may find this climb exhausting. Fit beginners can still complete this hike, as we'll be stopping at junctions to let everybody catch up. This is not a conditioning hike, it is a social hike. There are several routes […]

  • DAY TRIP IN AND AROUND CARPINTERIA AND AN AVOCADO FESTIVAL EVENT- 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 1, 2022 TRAIN SCHEDULES AND PRICES ARE NOT SET/VERIFIED YET... I WILL UPDATE THEM HERE SOON! Depart the Simi Valley station at 10:07 AM and arrive in Carpinteria at 11:20. We can meet near the tracks starting around 9:20 AM. The AVOCADO FESTIVAL […]

  • Red Rock Canyon Potluck Hike

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

    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, CA 90290. It costs $5 to park there, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

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

    5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate 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 […]

  • OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS TOUR – OCT 8, 9, & 10 – FREE!

    Ojai Ojai, CA, US

    MEET THE ARTISTS IN THEIR HOME STUDIOS! October 8, 9, & 10. 10AM to 5PM. --- October 8 & 9, 11AM to 4PM is best! TICKETS ARE FREE! Go to: OjaiStudioArtists.org Click on the link wherein you will find a link to "Tickets" that will take you to the EventBrite website. It's quick and easy! […]

  • Angel Vista – Full moon potluck hike – Easy Intermediate

    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 full moon, "Full Harvest 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. […]

  • Coyote Park – Intermediate

    COYOTE HILLS PARK 275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner can do this hike. They would be challenged and slow during a few of these climbs. That's OK, because this is not a conditioning hike, […]

 

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