• Mt. McDill Loop (Lincoln Crest → McDill → Sierra Pelona Motorway)

    Bouquet Canyon Road Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    Hike Leader: Gary S. (Looking for Sweep volunteers) This hike is part of my ongoing search for lesser-traveled local routes. It’s not flashy, but it delivers: wide-open mountain scenery, big […]

  • Pratt Trail To Nordhoff Ridge or Peak

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Ready to earn those mountain views? The Pratt Trail is Ojai's classic "no pain, no gain" adventure—a 9.7-mile out-and-back beast that'll have you climbing 3,103 feet through Los Padres National […]

  • Waterfalls, Wildwood & Well-Placed Bathrooms: The Paradise Falls Adventure

    928 W Avenida De Los Arboles 928 West Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Paradise Falls is Thousand Oaks’s version of Towsley Canyon—with similar canyon scenery, a rewarding waterfall destination, and the bonus of actual restroom facilities. Located in Wildwood Park, we will explore […]

  • Replacement Hike: Mentryville – Pico Canyon Trail

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Since our planned hike to Paradise Falls was cancelled due to trail closures, we’re pivoting to a fantastic local alternative: Mentryville: Pico Canyon Trail We’ll […]

  • Saugus to the Sea Road to Mission Point Trail

    Encanto Park 751 Encanto Parkway, Duarte, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Our adventure begins near the parking area off The Old Road. This moderately challenging hike takes about 4 hours to complete. Depending on the season and recent rainfall, you […]

  • Los Pinetos To May Peak or Camp Nine

    Canna Street Wildwood Trailhead Canna Street and Timberwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This adventurous out-and-back trek whisks you from Placerita Canyon's peaceful oak groves into the wild heart of the Angeles National Forest, with Camp Nine—a remote wildland firefighting station perched […]

  • Mount Disappointment and San Gabriel Peak

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This 5-mile out-and-back hike isn’t a walk in the park. It is located in the Angeles National Forest. It’s a steep climb that zigzags between paved roads and dirt […]

 

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Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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