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  • Whiting Woods Loop

    Whiting Woods Trailhead 100 Whiting Woods Rd, Glendale, CA, US

    Let's beat the heat! This is a short trail but the first two miles are very steep. We'll take a short snack break at one of the towers, enjoy the view then head back down. Distance: <6 miles Elevation Gain: 1,508' Trail: Single track, firebreak, fire road, loop, mostly exposed Level: Not for beginners, will […]

  • Sudden -El Prieto Trail to Ken Burton Trail Junction

    Odyssey Charter School 725 W Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA, US

    Out and back, trail is well maintained and shaded in the canyonNot for beginners. It will be at my pace Distance: 6> Elevation Gain: Under 2000, we will find out Directions On the 210 Freeway from La Canada/Hwy 2, take the Arroyo/Windsor exit and head north (left). Make an immediate right on Woodbury Rd. Make […]

  • Ontario Peak and Bighorn Peak

    Icehouse Canyon Trailhead Ice House Canyon Rd, Mt Baldy, CA, US

    Total Distance: ~14 milesTotal Ascent: ~4,200 feetType: Out and backDifficulty: Strenuous NOT FOR BEGINNERSHighest Elevation: 8,696 feetPace: Moderate (25-30 minutes per mile)Optional: Post hike refreshment at the Mount Baldy Lodge restaurant in the Village. Join me on this beautiful hike to one of the major peaks in the San Gabriel mountains. The group will naturally […]

  • Treasure Lakes, bonus hike (Valencia Hiking Crew)

    Bishop Pass Trailhead S Lake Rd, Bishop, CA, US

    This is an optional day hike for people who want to spend an extra day after doing the Little Lakes Valley Trail event. Length : at least 5 milesElevation gain: 1,463 feetElevation at Treasure Lakes: about 10,600 feetRoute type: Out & backRating: StrenuousPace: Moderate Pace The plan: After doing the Little Lakes Valley Trail on […]

  • Simi Peak from China Flats Trailhead

    China Flat Trailhead on Lindero Canyon Road, Oak Park, CA Between King James Court and Wembly Avenue (on the north side of Lindero Canyon Road), Oak Park, CA, US

    Let's beat the heat! Bring enough water and if you can bring extra for Don's tree that is at the peak. Not for beginners Distance: 6> miles Elevation Gain: 1900 feet Pace: My pace Trail: Single track, exposed, out and back Directions: From the 101 Fwy, exit Lindero and go north. Drive several miles. At […]

  • Towsley Canyon Late Afternoon Conditioning Hike

    Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon 24255 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    The Ed Davis Park in Towsely Canyon has several trails and we will take the most popular. Distance: 6 milesElevation Gain: 1600 ftDifficulty: Beginner to Intermediate pace.Dogs: are allowed in the park but must be leashed.Parking: There is lots of free parking on the outside of the gate and also on the inside. Pay attention […]

  • El Prieto to Brown Mt Trail & Ken Burton Junction

    Odyssey Charter School 725 W Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA, US

    Per Sachika and Carmen A. request. Out and back. Trail is well maintained, shaded and cooler in the canyon. Not for beginners. Distance: 6>Elevation Gain: 2086> we will find out Directions: On the 210 Freeway from La Canada/Hwy 2, take the Arroyo/Windsor exit and head north (left). Make an immediate right on Woodbury Rd. Make […]

  • San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek trail

    Big Falls Trailhead 1E13 41570 Falls Rd, Forest Falls, CA, US

    Total Distance: 18.5 milesElevation: 5,470 elevation gainRating: Strenuous I have a permit for 12 on July 31st and would love to have some company on this iconic and strenuous hike. Everyone goes to the wait list first and then based upon my knowledge of your experience and qualifications, hikers will be added. This is an […]

  • Joshua Tree National Park: Hiking and Shooting the Milky Way

    Indian Cove Campground 7299 Indian Cove Road, Twentynine Palms, CA, US

    Joshua Tree NP is a regular VHC destination. And I was able to reserve a group campsite good for 20 people with parking for 8 cars. But due to the threat of Covid-19, I will be limiting attendance to just 10 people. First of all, I have only done JTNP twice. So, I do not […]

 

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