• 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 […]

  • Candy Cane Lane – Christmas Lights and Cheer!

    19949 Calvert St 19949 Calvert Street, Los Angeles, US

    Beginner, 2.5 miles There are many "Candy Cane Lanes" in the Los Angeles area, and this is a good one. Come for a walk that even a beginner can do, […]

  • Los Padres -🎄 Christmas Day Hike 🥂 with Potluck Picnic stop

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

    3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. Happy Holidays!! Let's share the joy in So. Cal style... potluck picnic 🎄🥂♥️ We'll start by […]

  • Long Canyon – Lower Loop

    572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Angel Vista – New Year potluck hike – Easy Intermediate

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

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Happy new year 2023! Let's start a new year with almost full moon at Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a […]

  • New Years Eve party – 2022/2023 photos

    Online event

    There was a New Years Eve party! It was all Hiking Plus friends. If you attend our events, you would have heard about it. The host chose to not post […]

  • Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

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

    4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape […]

 

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