• Sunday Saunter from Haines Cyn to Hidden Terraces and Beyond

    Haines Canyon Los Angeles, CA, US

    *** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must […]

  • Camp Idle Hour Via Echo Mountain

    At the corner of Pinecrest Dr. and Crescent Dr At the corner of Pinecrest Dr & Crescent Dr, Altadena, CA, US

    Waitlisted-limited -Prioritizing to those who I have hiked with this trail before and who I know for sure hikes at group's pace (Carmen's), follows CDC guidelines, s. distancing, wears a face covering The StatsDistance: 14Rating: 8/10Elevation Gain: 4000Trail: Mostly trail, with some fire road. NOT FOR BEGINNERS AND NO SWEEPERIntermediate and advanced hikers only Write […]

  • Iron Mountain (strenuous)

    Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead Camp Bonita Rd, La Verne, CA, US

    So all you have been doing for months is getting outdoors and hiking & running. Let's do Big Iron! The Numbers:Distance: 14 miElevation Gain: 7200 ft, it's a doozy!Rating: 9/10Trail: Wear long pantsParking: Bridge to Nowhere trailhead and adventure Pass is required.Park at 6am for 6:10 departureGroup Size: 10-15. A bit depends on future covid […]

  • Manzanita Ridge via the Mt. Wilson Trail

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

    Distance: 10.2 miElevation gain: 3,700'Route type: Out & backWell-trafficked, single track trail with some steep drop-offsNOT FOR BEGINNERS This is a moderate hike with a nice and steady incline. The first (and last) mile is fully exposed, but beyond that you will be surrounded by a lush and beautiful forest. The Mount Wilson Trail was […]

  • Top of Topanga-Loop

    1699 Stunt Rd 1699 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    *** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must […]

  • Tree of Life in the Verdugos

    La Tuna Trailhead S La Tuna Canyon Rd, Sun Valley, CA, US

    *** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must […]

  • Mt. Lukens from Hoyt Mountain Trail

    Distance: ~14 milesElevation gain: ~2,400 feetLevel: ModerateType: Out and BackTrail Type: some single track and fire roadRoute: Hoyt Mountain Road to Grizzly Flat Trail to Haines Canyon Motorway to Mount Lukens Truck Trail and back.What to Bring: 3+ liters of water, food for snacks/lunch, hat for sun protection. (optional: hiking poles and bug repellent) This […]

  • Fish Canyon Narrows to Rogers Camp

    Fish Canyon Narrows Trailhead 37773 Templin Hwy, Castaic, CA, US

    COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. This will be out and back so […]

  • PIRU CREEK!

    Frenchmans Flat California, CA, US

    Waitlisted: Only adding those who I've hiked with on this trail before and those I've been hiking with during pandemic. Covid-19 guidelines apply. * Piru Creek was my very first official hike with VHC, April 17, 2010!! when getting wet wasn't avoidable, and still isn't, so wear shoes you don't mind getting wet. Poison Oaks: […]

 

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