• 📅First Hike of 2026: Fryman – Franklin Foray

    Fryman Canyon Back Door Laurel Terrace Dr and Viewcrest Road, Studio City, CA, US

    Beginning the hike at the U-Vanu Trail on Viewcrest Drive immediately gives the outing a quieter, more residential feel than the main Fryman Canyon entrances. The trail slips gently away […]

  • Fryman – Franklin Foray

    Wilacre Park Main Entrance 3493 Laurel Canyon Blvd,, Los Angeles, CA, US

    NEW DATE Beginning the hike at the U-Vanu Trail on Viewcrest Drive immediately gives the outing a quieter, more residential feel than the main Fryman Canyon entrances. The trail slips […]

  • eBike Ride in Simi Valley

    Wilacre Park Main Entrance 3493 Laurel Canyon Blvd,, Los Angeles, CA, US

    The SoCal eBike Riders has scheduled a Simi Valley bike tour. Check it out and RSVP there

  • Towsley Canyon

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    This outing follows a counterclockwise lollipop loop that blends wide canyon roads, singletrack, and ridgeline views for a well-rounded, moderate hike. We’ll start from the Rivendale Ranch trailhead and head […]

  • Hail To The Trail: Presidents’ Day Hike at the Old Reagan Ranch

    The Old Reagan Ranch 28830 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    An HWD Classic! This hike is sponsored by Amazon - https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a During the 1950s, when Ronald Reagan hosted TV's "Death Valley Days," he wanted a more rural retreat than his […]

  • Belated Presidents’ Day Hike at the Old Reagan Ranch

    The Old Reagan Ranch 28830 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    An HWD Classic! This hike is sponsored by Amazon https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a During the 1950s, when Ronald Reagan hosted TV's "Death Valley Days," he wanted a more rural retreat than his home […]

  • API Test

    Museum of Ventura County 100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA, US

    ignore this. Attend at your own risk 🙃

  • Test Post

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    ignore

 

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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