• Water level check at Los Pinetos Waterfall Out and Back Style

    Placerita Canyon Nature Center 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    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! […]

  • Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats

    Jackson Lake Valyermo, CA, United States

    Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats DESCRIPTION: We’ll meet at scenic Jackson Lake early in an attempt to minimize the heat and crowds as usual. 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 […]

  • Liebre Mountain via PCT (Replaces Jackson Lake hike due to Bridge Fire)

    Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    Liebre Mountain via PCT (Replaces Jackson Lake hike due to Bridge Fire) DESCRIPTION: The Bridge fire continues to expand so the road to Lake Jackson is closed as it leads into an evacuation zone (which of course we don’t want to enter). Relatively cooler weather should allow us to enjoy the PCT section up to […]

  • Thorn point fire lookout

    Canoga Avenue at Candice Pl - HWD Candice Place, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    · Hike leader volunteer(s): Paul · Distance: 10.2 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: 2,084 ft · Time: Approximately 6.5 to 7 hours hiking including a snack break. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition. · Dogs: Dogs are welcome but need to be on a leash. · […]

  • Dillon Divide to Dutch Louie’s Tunnel

    Dillon Divide Dillon Divide, Angeles National Forest, CA, US

    Saturday October 5, 2024: LOCAL - Pacoima Wash Canyon to Dutch Louie's Tunnel ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** DISTANCE: 5 miles (out and back, REVERSE style - that means uphill on the way back!) GAIN: ~ 850' elevation gain, all on the way back RATING: Moderate + (for the […]

  • Stroll to Oat Mountain via Browns Canyon

    Browns Canyon Rd Parking Browns Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Meetup Time: 8:00 A.M. DISTANCE: 6.5 (ish) miles - Out and Back GAIN: 1,934 ft’ RATED: Beginner/Intermediate HIKE DURATION: About 4 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This is a conditioning hike and if you are not into walking on little more than a steep walk up a paved road, you might be disappointed. […]

  • Mugu Peak to La Jolla Valley Loop

    Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center - HWD Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This is probably the last beach hike I’ll plan for the year as cooler weather is likely on the way – yeah! The hike includes great views of the ocean, mountains and lush grass valleys, but is a workout. It is rated an intermediate/advanced hike due to the gain (1266 ft. in the first […]

  • Strawberry Peak Trail via Redbox Canyon

    Reagan Ranch Trailhead - Malibu Creek State Park Agoura, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: Highlights include beautiful views and the first 2.5 miles being relatively easy. The last 1.5 miles have steep climbs, loose gravel, and limited shade. DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet location: Mt. Wilson Redbox Canyon Road · Distance: ~ 7 3/4 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 2000' […]

  • Cooper Canyon Via Cloudburst Summit

    Point Vicente Interpretive Center Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This is a 7 mile out-and-back hike near Palmdale, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will start on the Pacific Crest Trail and hike to Cooper Canyon Falls. As of a few weeks ago there was a lot of water flowing. For those who are on the adventurous side, we will be […]

 

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