Long Canyon Loop is approximately 6.4 miles and is a moderately trafficked loop trail located near Simi Valley in the Lang Ridge Open Space area. Disclaimer: This is a well known trail to some, but it will be my first time hiking this trail from this trailhead so I will be consulting my map often. […]

The Keyhole 7 memorial bench was installed in April 2016 as a tribute to our friends we lost in Zion in September 2015. It survived the fire that swept through the area in May earlier this year. Let's pay it a visit in remembrance of those we lost. We will be taking the Garapito Trail […]

Hiking to the teepee in honor of our Keyhole friends. Join me if you can, I know its sudden and weather is still warm but hoping it will be cooler at 6:30pm. It's the perfect place to enjoy the sunset and look at the city lights. There are sections of the trail that are very […]

Description:The hike ascends to Mission Point, aka Mission Peak, via the Mario A DeCampos Trail. The peak is the second highest summit in the Santa Susana mountain range behind Oat Mountain. This trail meanders up a beautiful ridge through walnut and oak groves and open grassland, providing broad views of the San Fernando Valley and […]

Advanced Intermediate Hikers. You should be able: (1) to comfortably hike from an elevation of 8,100 ft. and summit at 10,000 ft., and (2) handle heights. Plan: To sleep in the car the day before the hike. The trailhead is inside the Yosemite NP. Toll is required to enter the park. Distance: About 15 miles […]

We though it would be a nice morning hike to SP one of the DonT's favorite trails to remember our beloved friends we lost six years ago. Distance: 6> milesElevation Gain: 1900 feetTrail: Single track, exposed, out and back Directions: From the 101 Fwy, exit Lindero and go north. Drive several miles. At Wembly Ave., […]

We thought it would be nice to get together for an early morning hike with brunch after to remember our beloved friends we lost 6 years ago. Option 1 6am: Hike the 9 miles Los Pinetos loop Option 2 8am: 3.5 miles Canyon Trail to Walker Ranch Option 3 ~ 10am: brunch - no potluck […]

We thought it would be nice to get together for a morning hike with brunch after to remember our beloved friends we lost 6 years ago. Los Pinetos is closed but we can still take the Canyon Trail to Walker Ranch and come back to brunch. If you can't make the Saturday hike, hopefully we'll […]

The Stats Distance 6.5 milesRating 6-7/10, not for beginnersElevation gain: 2000 ft.Trail: Fire Roads and Trails w/ some steep uphills The PlanDon's writeup Warning: This route starts uphill 1950 feet in less than 2 miles so don't say I didn't warn you!! Depending on your abilities gloves could come in handy and you could be […]

Sorry for the short notice but the forecast for thunderstorms has waffled back and forth. It finally looks like Sunday will be a day with zero T'storm chances. Hike to the summit via the Ski Hut trail and descend via the Backbone trail to the Notch and then via the service road back down to […]