• 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 […]

  • Mt. Baldy via the Ski-Hut then to the Backbone and the Notch (Conditioning Hike)

    Manker Flats Parking Area Mount Baldy Road and Falls Road, Mount Baldy, CA, US

    Advanced Intermediate Hikers. You should have Mt. Baldy Summit experience via the Backbone Trail beforehand. Distance: 9 miles Elevation Gain: ~4,000 ft. Max elevation : 10,064 ft. Rating: 8/10 Strenuous Pace: Sauntering Trail: Looped some pavement, fire roads, but mostly single track and rocky trails ESSENTIALS: 2 Liters of water (Minimum) Sunscreen Hat Snacks Hiking […]

  • Corral, Puerco Cyn & Malibu Seafood

    MALIBU SEAFOOD 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy, MALIBU, CA, US

    Weather should be nice for a coastal hike. Lunching at Malibu Seafood after - BYOB! Write up is Don's: The Stats Distance: 8 miles Elevation Gain: 2000 ft. Rating: 6/10 Trail: Single Track, Fire Road, rock scrambling and some overgrown Billie Goat trails Duration: 4-6 hours The Plan We'll start on the Corral Canyon Trail […]

  • Los Pinetos from Walker Ranch

    Walker Ranch Trailhead 19798 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Meet at the Walker Ranch Trailhead. Hike will be out and back and under 7mi. After the hike we will join Sara's event at Placerita Canyon Nature Center picnic area. Not for beginners Length: <7 miles Elevation Gain: 1800 ft. Rating: 7/10 Duration: 3 hours Directions Exit the 14 Fwy at Placerita Canyon Rd and […]

  • Placerita Beginner Hike, Picnic, 10 Essentials Review

    Placerita Canyon County Park 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Changing it up a bit since it's going to be hot this weekend. Let's welcome summer with a beginner friendly social event. Come for the 3.5 mile hike and stay for the post hike activities OR just show up for the after hike meet and greet, BYO food and drinks picnic, and review of the […]

  • Rocky Peak Summit Trail Conditioning Hike (Valencia Hiking Crew)

    Rocky Peak Trailhead Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Details Rocky Peak Summit Trail is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Chatsworth, California that features interesting rock formations, beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use […]

  • Rocky Peak Summit Trail Conditioning Hike (Valencia Hiking Crew)

    Rocky Peak Trailhead Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Details Rocky Peak Summit Trail is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Chatsworth, California that features interesting rock formations, beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use […]

  • Mt. Wilson Trail from Sierra Madre to the Cosmic Cafe

    189 E Mira Monte Ave 189 E Mira Monte Ave, Sierra Madre, CA, US

    NOT FOR BEGINNERS This is a strenuous 13.6 +/- mile hike, out and back to the top of Mount Wilson. The first (and last) mile is fully exposed. The Mount Wilson Trail was built in 1864 by Benjamin “Don Benito” Wilson. He had planned to use it to bring down timber for his ranch. Not […]

  • 2-Night backpack of Big Pine Lakes Trail

    Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking Big Pine, CA, US

    Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip. It's on a weekday. But if you can take off from work to do it, it's highly recommended. There are two trailheads to do this hike. One is at the "Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking." And the other is at the "Big Pine Creek Trailhead," which is at […]

 

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