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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

This is a gear swap and sale with no trip leader. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk […]

A16: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney Presentation

8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

This is a casual presentation courtesy of the A16 Foundation, there is no trip leader. A great opportunity to hang out, meet other backpackers, and get ready for Whitney! Enjoy! […]

VC backcountry-Los Padres Fishbowls loop

Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Calle 0 0"N, Empalme, MX

Come explore the Los Padres backcountry out near Frazier Park/Lockwood Valley off Interstate 5/Grapevine. 6/1 Meet at 9am at the gate off Lockwood Valley/Grade Valley Road. Cars may be able […]

Cucamonga Wilderness Peak- Cedar Glen Camp

Ice House Canyon Trail Ice House Canyon Trail, California, CA, US

Weekend Backpacking Trip Cucamonga Peak is one of the highest peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains, with a summit elevation of 8,862 feet. It is within the Cucamonga Wilderness of […]

Hilton Creek Lakes

Blvd 3200 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA, US

RSVPs WILL OPEN MARCH 1 (6 permits) Hilton Creek Trail to Hilton Lakes via the Rock Creek approach, Inyo National Forest AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hilton-lakes-trail?sh=fzrxlq Trail stats: Mileage: ~ 11.5 - 17 […]

San Gorgonio Peak/Dry Lake via South Fork

Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Calle 0 0"N, Empalme, MX

WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP San Gorgonio Mountain is the tallest peak in Southern California (11,502 feet) We will be taking the South Fork Trail to Dry Lake. We will be camping […]

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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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