• Palo Comado Lollipop – Easy Intermediate

    Doubletree/Sunnycrest Trailhead Oak Springs Drive & Doubletree Road, Oak Park, CA, US

    4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate. This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772). We'll start at the Palo […]

  • Angel Vista Full Moon potluck hike

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

    Happy Full Moon! Let’s enjoy hike and potluck! 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 (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781). That said, there is no reason a fit beginner cannot complete this hike. […]

  • Las Llajas – Suitable for beginners

    Las Llajas Canyon Trail trailhead 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley, CA, US

    5 miles, 700' 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 […]

  • Guns and Roses tribute, Potluck Picnic

    1765 Royal Ave 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Many of us from this group may attend this event. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Concert starts at 6:00p. Free parking available on-site. Overflow parking is on the softball fields, off Thompson. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the perimeters but not in the […]

  • Wendell’s Halloween Party

    19523 Strathern St 19523 Strathern St, Reseda, CA, US

    This event is not affiliated with Hiking Plus, however there may be members that will attend. These house parties have been very good in the past. Outdoor event. Here's an old article to get an idea of what to expect: https://patch.com/california/northhollywood/longtime-reseda-ranch-resident-wendell-baker-throws-polynesian-tiki-party-sat-sept-26-8pm-19528 Night of the Tiki / "Pirates' Island/Polynesia" party.Revenge of the Pumpkin Patch. Live band […]

  • Greek Festival in Camarillo! Opa!!

    Freedom Park 480 Skyway Dr, Camarillo, CA, US

    Come join us for a fun and food filled festival day, with all the Greek food, music, and culture you can handle! Oh, and lots of Ouzo and beer, maybe even some dancing. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is hosting their annual Greek Festival, and HP will be there to take in the sights and […]

  • Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

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

    4 miles, gain: 500', beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. The hike starts at the trail head near the Tampa exit on I-118, just 3 miles east of the Topanga Canyon exit. This hike is a slight lollipop (from the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however […]

  • Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

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

    3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. A fit beginner can handle this. Because there are a couple extended inclines, I've rated this at the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. That's OK, because this is a social hike, not a conditioning hike. We'll stop at various points to let people catch up. We'll start by […]

  • Hike with Beach Party and Fire

    Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

    Note: GPS in the past has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. 2.7 miles, 650' gain. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Please post in the comments if you will bring a fire […]

 

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