A special hike to Rocky Peak that only HWD can deliver. Rocky Peak, located in Rocky Peak Park, is the fourth-highest point in the Santa Susana Mountains, and overlooks the San Fernando Valley and Chatsworth, the Simi Hills, and the Simi Valley in Southern California. The peak, which is 2,715 feet in elevation, sits on […]
Details We'll start our loop at Dos Vientos Community Park exploring some of the neighborhood trails in the Dos Vientos area of the southwestern Conejo Valley. It provides a great overview of the nearby Dos Vientos residential area, as well as distant vistas including Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, surrounding mountains and open space, a secluded pond, […]
Scroll down to RSVP I have secret trail in Wildwood Park reserved for VIPs only. This hike will require a few a stream crossings so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet, and shorts (or long pants you don’t mind getting wet). We’ll explore some cool artifacts along the way too! 🍴🥂 We’ll have a potluck picnic lunch under an […]
Another spectacular section of the Backbone Trail...this hike includes staggering views of pink colored sedimentary rock formations known as the Sespe Formation, Hondo canyon's pink "V" gourge, beautifully shaded live oak, streams and a sloping green meadow. Its perhaps one of the shadiest sections of the Backbone Trail. At the top we will see many […]
The Rock Pool is one of the most popular landmarks in Malibu Creek State Park. It has been the site of many movies and TV shows including Planet of the Apes, Swiss Family Robinson series, Tarzan movies and Dr Quinn Medicine Woman. 🧺 🤽Bring a sack lunch -- we'll have an extended break by the […]
The shady hike down Sullivan Canyon parallels a seasonal creek. Alive with the singing of birds, this hike sounds and feels like an aviary housed within huge stands of sycamore, oak, and willow trees. We’ll be hiking on both the Sullivan side and the Mandeville Canyon side of the ridge dividing the two canyons creating […]
THIS HIKE REPLACES THE SULLIVAN CANYON HIKE Our route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad views over Santa Ynez Canyon and the surrounding mountains. But like nature and vacuums, we abhor fire roads. Thus, shortly after the hike begins we will leave the fireroad and take a small, slightly overgrown use trail that […]
⌚EARLY START TIME🕰️ My Bell Canyon Loop starts and ends at the mouth of Bell Canyon. Its a little-known loop and I haven't seen any other meetup group do it -- so you are in luck today! I've redesigned the hike so if you have done this with me in the past you can look […]
Another shorter hike for a hot day (See Saturday's hike also) We'll enjoy a great “lollipop” outing in the northeastern corner of Topanga State Park starting at the Viewridge Trailhead for Santa Maria Canyon. We'll connect up with The Summer Hill Ranch Trail -- a short and easy loop that curves around a low-rising hill […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.
Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.
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