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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 […]

Meysan Lake via Whitney Portal [ADVANCED]

Whitney Portal Whitney Portal, CA, US

***RSVPs will open APRIL 1, 2024. Add yourself to the waitlist and I will manually add at that time.*** Meysan Lake Trail starting from Whitney Portal https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=20804&actid=50 WARNING: This is […]

Treasure Lakes

Turtle Rock Community Pool Irvine, CA, United States

More details to come soon Low key overnight fishing trip. There will likely still be some snow. Hopefully the mosquitoes aren’t too bad but bring a bug net. Saturday meet […]

Treasure Lakes

Turtle Rock Community Park 2 Turtle Rock Drive, Irvine, CA, United States

It’s summertime which means it’s time for the Sierras. This is a low key overnight fishing trip. Suitable for beginners who are able to hike with all your gear in […]

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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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