⌚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 […]
This is a loop hike. From the Sycamore Campground parking lot we’ll hike up Big Sycamore Canyon for about a mile and then head east on the Serrano Canyon trail into a densely wooded narrow canyon, with a lovely seasonal stream crisscrossing the trail numerous times, and abundant wildlife. As we begin to gain elevation […]
No white lights, bring red or green -- red being the best. Amazon has some inexpensive ones that have worked well for me and other members: **https://amzn.to/3OAAu3S**. If you don't have one you can piggy back off the others'. If you need a white light, then you should not be attending. You don't need to […]
Announcing a new VIP hike. For more info go to the HWD website log in with your VIP account and RSVP Hang out after the hike for some light fare and adult refreshments. If you are not yet a member of the HWD VIP Club you can sign up here
Details On this one we'll hike on some secret trails converting a classic out and back hike into a loop. We'll start in La Jolla Canyon and hike on my secret trail to the to the Overlook Trail dividing La Jolla and Sycamore Canyons. From there we'll descend into Sycamore Canyon via the Fireline Trail […]
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Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.
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