July 1, 2023 - Shorter or Longer Local Conditioning Hike: East Canyon to its end or go on a bit longer to Mission Peak (both are Out and Back) DISTANCE/ GAIN: Both hikes are Out and Back (O/B) style; length depends on whether you do the second part (an extra ~3 miles round trip). NOTE: […]

Saturday, July 8, 2023 - Santa Paula Cyn, along the creek to the Waterfall and the Punch bowls Smartphones - Please read the full hike description before RSVP! DISTANCE: ~8 tp 10 miles roundtrip - out and back style hike GAIN: ~ 1000' HIKING TIME: ~ 5 hours RATING: Moderate + (Not a beginner's hike, […]

Saturday, July 8, 2023: LOCAL - Pacoima Wash Canyon to Dutch Louie's Tunnel and Dagger Flat ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** DISTANCE: 6 miles (out and back, REVERSE style - that means uphill on the way back!) GAIN: ~ 850' elevation gain, all on the way back RATING: Moderate […]

BKS ( Butt Kicker Series) Saturday July 15th, 2023 – Vincent Gulch Divide to Mount Baden-Powell O/B ****************************************************** ** Special Note on directions to the trailhead ** Highway 2 is still closed at Red Box. Make sure to take the route through Newhall via the northeast on CA-14 North and Pearblossom Hwy. See the map […]

Saturday July 22, 2023 Meetup Time : 7:45 A.M. (8:00 am SHARP hiking start) It is predicted to be 100 F + in SCV this weekend. Escape with us to the cooler mountains nearby where we can enjoy the mid/high 70's at 8,000'. HEAT ALERT: Due to the current heat wave, I will provide a […]

Meetup Time : 8:30 A.M. DISTANCE: 7 miles - out and back style. GAIN: 1700' RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate + mainly for thin air (low oxygen) impact and long steeper stretches. HIKE DURATION: About 4 1/2 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This 7-mile hike from the 8100 […]