DESCRIPTION: I discovered this is an old club favorite after looking through the last five years of hikes. It’s an out-and-back trail that is popular for birding, hiking, biking and running, but should not be too busy during our trek (I hope). Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. It also happens I […]

Intermediate/Advanced Hike! Pull out your Butt Kicker Boots. DESCRIPTION: Bring your A-game, and let the mountains become your personal Stairmaster – because who needs a gym when you've got nature's masterclass in butt-kicking? We will meet at the gate at the ruins of the old Cobb Estate. There is only neighborhood parking so please be […]

DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKING! This route takes you along a trail through Newhall Pass Open Space, a critical wildlife corridor in the Santa Susana Mountains. You'll get great views of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, and even downtown LA on a clear day, and […]

Whitaker Peak Via Oak Flat Trail DESCRIPTION: How many hikes have you been on recently where can you see three beautiful lakes (like Piru, Pyramid, and Castaic), great back country and summit views as well as burn maybe 2,000 calories? This is a local gem just off the Templin Highway exit which I recently hiked […]

DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This is one of those lesser-known local hikes you hear about from a from a friend who has trekked the trail a few times. This is a beautiful section of the Pacific Coast Trail (PCT) to explore - hope you join us! […]

DESCRIPTION: We'll start from Mentryville (a historic SCV site) located at the base of Pico Canyon’s slopes, Mentryville was an 1880’s oil boom town built around its oil well, Pico No. 4. Named for Charles Mentry, historic buildings still stand including a thirteen-room mansion, a one-room schoolhouse, and a barn. Mentryville and Pico No. 4 […]

DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This hike is all gain to the top (especially the heart thumping first mile) and downhill all the way back. We climb on single track through beautiful chapparal (toyan, california bay, yuccas and oaks). Eventually after a mile of oak forest and […]

DESCRIPTION: Hopefully the third time will be a charm ad we'll have good weather! We'll start from Mentryville (a historic SCV site) located at the base of Pico Canyon’s slopes, Mentryville was an 1880’s oil boom town built around its oil well, Pico No. 4. Named for Charles Mentry, historic buildings still stand including a […]

Three Sisters Rock Via Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This is a great Spring hike and yes Springtime is already - more or less - here in SCA (not that we really get too much winter weather). This fun out and back trail […]