• El Prieto

    Leo Carrillo State Beach Leo Carrillo State Beach California 90265, https://goo.gl/maps/H33VQnXpx1WFZqdw5, Malibu, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Upper Shake Campground, 7N23 than East via PCT

    21033 Pine Canyon Rd 21033 Pine Canyon Rd, Lake Hughes, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Mt. Pinos to Sawmill Mt. and maybe Grouse.

    Dead Horse Parking Lot 21935 Entrada Road, Topanga, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Ray Miller Backbone Trail to Overlook Trail and La Jolla Camp

    Morro Bay State Park Campground Morro Bay Campground State Park Road Morro Bay, CA 93442, Morro Bay, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: We start at sea level at the back of the La Jolla Canyon Group Camping Parking Area to head up the Ray Miller Backbone Trail. The trail winds back and forth across the hillside providing spectacular views of the Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean. We climb almost 1000' in the first 2.7 […]

  • Morro Bay Camping Trip, Thurs Aug 14 – Sun Aug 17, 2025

    Morro Bay State Park Campground Morro Bay Campground State Park Road Morro Bay, CA 93442, Morro Bay, CA, US

    CHC Camping Trip Morro Bay State Park Campground. August 14-17, 2025 Join us for a fun and educational beach campout! Morro Bay State Park is located 13 miles west of San Luis Obispo, on the Central Coast about 3.5 hours from Santa Clarita. The park features a lagoon and natural bay habitats, and a natural […]

  • Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT

    Morro Bay State Park Campground Morro Bay Campground State Park Road Morro Bay, CA 93442, Morro Bay, CA, US

    Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT DESCRIPTION: We’ll meet at scenic Jackson Lake early to minimize the heat and crowds. The Jackson Flat Trail forks left at the Boy Scout trail junction, and climbs up moderately to the top of the ridge and the PCT trail junction at 7400 ft. From here […]

  • Fun Beginer Hike – Gabrieleno Trail to Brown Mountain Dam – Out and Back

    JPL Riparian Zone Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA, US

    Meetup Time: 9:00 A.M. (We hit the trail at 9:15) DISTANCE: 8 miles – out and back. GAIN: 652 ft RATED: Beginner hike with some wet stream crossings. HIKE DURATION: About 3 1/2 to 4 hours (including a 20-minute snacky time!) DESCRIPTION: Brown Mountain Dam Trail, is nestled in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains, offering […]

  • Serrano to Sycamore Canyon Loop Trail

    13552 Fiji Way 13552 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: We start at the Big Sycamore Canyon Campground near sea level, heading north on the pleasant Sycamore Canyon Trail for 1.5 miles before turning east into the densely wooded Serrano Canyon. The trail follows a seasonal stream with abundant crossings (if there is water which seems unlikely this late in August) and wildlife sightings […]

  • Mount Baden Powell

    El Gavilan 1900 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Mount Baden Powell DESCRIPTION: This hike is part of our BKS series (Butt Kicker) The Mount Baden-Powell Trail is a strenuous and hard hike up to the 9400-foot peak of Mount Baden-Powell. We will take this at a slower and steady pace. This hike has 40 switchbacks and takes you through an amazing range of […]

 

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