• Pacific Crest Trail to Martindale Ridge

    Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead - HWD Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This hike is another local favorite, close to suburbia but feels like miles away. The hike is entirely on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), that goes from Mexico to […]

  • Pacific Crest Trail to Grass Mountain + Spruce Draw

    Crown Point - Mission Bay Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will […]

  • Devils Canyon

    Roadside parking lot for Saddle Peak Trailhead Stunt Road 697, Calabasas, CA, United States

    DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: 200 yards before Chilao Visitor Center on Highway #2 · Distance: ~ 6.75 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: […]

  • Coquina Mine Trail Loop – Marr Open Space/Simi Valley

    Conejo Community Park (Hendrix) Hendrix Avenue 1175, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This is a 6.3-mile trail loop near Simi Valley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. Most of the elevation […]

  • Get off the beaten path with the local Lyons Ranch and Taylor Loop Trail

    Humber Park Fern Valley Road 24559, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This hike is the first in a new collection of hikes targeted to explore local (or reasonably local) trails that are not necessarily the "shining stars" of local hikes. […]

  • Beach Hike on the beach and bluffs at Carpinteria

    Viola Fields 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This is a enjoyable hike along the beach and bluffs. Our hike starts at Viola Fields in Carpinteria. The trail takes us to Rincon Beach. Along the way we […]

  • Beach Hike on the beach and bluffs at Carpinteria

    Viola Fields 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This is a enjoyable hike along the beach and bluffs. Our hike starts at Viola Fields in Carpinteria. The trail takes us to Rincon Beach. Along the way we […]

  • Devil’s Gateway

    Calabasas Bark Park Las Virgenes Road 4232, Calabasas, CA, United States

    DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: Pothole Trailhead in Angeles National Forest. · Distance: ~ 12,5 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1, 745 […]

  • Bear Creek Via Sespe River Trail

    Hart Park Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Bear Creek via Sespe River Trail DESCRIPTION: This is a 9-mile out-and-back trail near Ojai, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail takes you along the Sespe River […]

 

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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