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 and into the beautiful Sespe wilderness, from lush areas to more open, dry stretches, and you'll enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. […]

DESCRIPTION: Our delightful hike takes us over the mountain from Red Box to Strawberry Meadow, that is located In the protective shade of the great Strawberry Peak. We will enjoy a different view of the peak with granite cliffs and boulder stacked ridges. The trail will pass through clusters of dense chaparral, scrub oak, manzanita, […]

DESCRIPTION: It’s great to be planning hikes again after some time away to let a nagging foot injury heal. I’m starting with an old favorite that won’t be too hard for someone who hasn’t hiked in the better part of three months. It's exciting to be hiking again! We'll start from Mentryville (a historic SCV […]

Nice and easy hike, if you are thinking about hiking and want to try something easy this is the hike for you! We will hike out to the waterfall area and see if there is any water in the waterfall. Chances are not likely but we shall see, there might even be some cool rocks! […]

DESCRIPTION: This hike is finally being rescheduled from the January fires. Please note earlier start time due to summer temperatures. This a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful views and interesting rock formations along the way. We will stop […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful area containing 37 types of endangered species. It is prime yellow-legged frog and Arroyo Toad Habitat. Bring your camera. Not only is the area beautiful, but you might see some of the endangered species along the way. Please stay on the trails here and watch where you step during the […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a 6.2-mile out-and-back trail near La Canada Flintridge, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. Approximately. the first 3/4 mile will be on a paved road. There is a decent amount of shade. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking. There could be a lot of mountain […]

Another warm day !!! Please bring lots of fluids; 3 liters are recommended. Temps mild with an early start ending @ mid to high 80's. DESCRIPTION: Initial challenging climb up a canyon with a running stream to an old Campground, then a long fire road to top towards Sawmill , then a long section of […]

DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines. Starting at the Nordic Hut lot / trailhead (8340'), first we summit Mt. Pinos (8847') and then after descending some switchbacks, we ascend again to summit Sawmill […]