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  • Day Hike to Fisherman’s Camp in the San Mateo Wilderness

    Tenaja Trail Head Parking Cleveland Forest Rd. and Forest Route 7501, Wildomar, Wildomar, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This will be a Day Hike to Fisherman's Camp via the Tenaja Trail to explore the trail condition and camp area prior to my Beginner Backpacking Trip on April 20-21. If you are already on that trip feel free to join me for a Pre-hike, Try out carrying your gear, Day hike with Pack […]

  • Total Eclipse! Eagle Rock Loop Arkansas

    Winding Stairs Trailhead Umpire, AR, US

    April 8th 2024 is the last total eclipse in the lower 48 until 2044. What better way to experience it than on a backpacking trip? The Eagle Rock Loop is very close to the center and will experience 4 minutes of total eclipse. Eagle Rock Loop 27 miles 4100 feet USFS Guide Alltrails FarOut Good […]

  • PCT Sec – Scissors Crossing to Barrel Springs

    Calabasas Bark Park 4232 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    PCT - WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP Days: 2 days, 1 nights Milage: 23 Elevation Gain: 3,642 ft Max Elevation: 4400′ Min Elevation: 2300 Type of Trip: Backpacking Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous Location: ANZA BORREGO DESERT Starting Point: SCISSOR CROSSING Ending: BARREL SPRINGS Day 1: Distance 13.3 mi Ascent: 4,691 ft Descent: 3,424 ft Scissors Crossing (Hwy 78) to […]

  • SB backcountry-Los Padres Manzana Schoolhouse

    Backbone Trail Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    Come explore the Santa Barbara backcountry in the San Rafael Wilderness. 4/20 Meet at 8:30am at Manzana Schoolhouse trailhead. Hike about 8 miles with 365’ gain to the old schoolhouse and setup camp. Hang out 4/21 Pack up and hike out the same way. Optional lunch stop in Santa Barbara The trail requires several creek […]

  • Beginner Backpack to Fishermans Camp in the San Mateo Wilderness

    Tenaja Trail Head Parking Cleveland Forest Rd. and Forest Route 7501, Wildomar, Wildomar, CA, US

    DEPARTURE TIME: 10:00AM. As with all San Diego Backpacker Events, this hike will start at the designated time. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow for parking and introductions. ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner level. These are merely descriptions of the hike, not a recommendation nor any assurance that it is suitable for your skill level. DISTANCE/DURATION […]

  • SB backcountry- Los Padres Manzana Narrows

    Backbone Trail Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    Come explore the Santa Barbara backcountry in the San Rafael Wilderness. 
4/27 Meet at 8:30am at Nira campground . Hike about 6.5 miles with 1,500’ gain to Manzana Narrows and setup camp. Hang out. There is a creek by camp. The weather should be warm enough to take a dip. 
4/28 Pack up and hike […]

  • ARIZONA: Little Colorado via Hopi Salt Trail (19 Miles RT)

    Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls) Santa Paula, CA, US

    RSVP waitlist will be managed one month in advance: April 9th, 2024 at 7:00AM. 🌞 Bucket list trip! This is not a beginner trip - you MUST have extensive backpacking experience, preferably with this group. You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance involving anything off-trail. It may […]

  • ARIZONA: Kayak Camping Horseshoe Bend (15 paddle miles)

    Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls) Santa Paula, CA, US

    RSVP waitlist will be managed April 9th, 2024 at 7:00AM. 🌞 Bucket list trip! This is not a hiking or backpacking trip. This is an overnight via kayak on the Colorado River. You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by […]

  • UTAH: Explore Cedar Mesa

    Cedar Mesa Utah, UT, US

    This trip will be archaeology focused to spend extra time finding and appreciating culturally significant ruins. You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance off-trail. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by communicating with other attendees. The trip leader will not be traveling back to California after […]

 

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