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 mile. Being a fire road, steepness is limited to that which a vehicle can climb. Starting from the Long Canyon trailhead parking lot, we head […]
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 the tracks starting around 9:20 AM. Trip around the Avocado Festival, Islands Brewery, Rincon Brewery, Carpinteria Bluffs & Beach (tide pools & tar pits), great […]
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 […]
Fit Beginner, 4.3 miles, 480' gain. If it's too hot, we'll change the return and make this an out-and-back instead of a loop, which lowers the gain to 230'. This is a pot luck picnic. Please also bring something to eat and drink, and a little extra to share. If your item requires it, bring […]
Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a lot of references use the other. […]
Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. This is not a conditioning hike, it's a social hike. We'll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to make sure they make any turns. We'll start by climbing the Triunfo Canyon […]
Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain This is a social hike and an out-and-back event. There is a potluck at the M.A.S.H. site before we turn around for the return. If your item requires paper plates, utensils, etc. please bring them. Pot Luck guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772 We will meet at the Grasslands trail head off […]
4.5 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate. There are several extended inclines and a couple short but steep climbs. Starting from the Long Canyon trailhead parking lot, we head up Long Canyon Trail to a bench. We'll regroup and let others catch up, then head down about 1000' to the 5-points junction. We'll make the first […]
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, it […]
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