• Ontario Peak – brisk pace

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

    Let's enjoy a strenuous, brisk hike to Ontario Peak. Drive to Icehouse Canyon at https://goo.gl/R2aYUC . The Numbers: Time: arrive at 6am and depart at 6:15. Parking is a hassle and may include a road walk.Distance: 13 miElevation Gain: ~3800 ftCOVID: wear a mask around others, avoid close contact, and do not come if you […]

  • Boney Peak

    Boney Mountain 4126 Potrero Rd., Newbury Park, CA, US

    Stats:COVID-19 guidelines applies, mask, social distancingDistance: 9-10 miles, 5-7 hoursElevation Gain: 2700 ft.Rating: Mod/Adv 8/10Waitlist=10-priority previously had hiked with me this trail Trail: Looped, will be on mostly rocky and regular trails with a very short stretch of pavement. WARNING: There will be some short stretches of steep uphill climbs where some might feel more […]

  • Rocky Peak Exploratory ~ Sudden Hike

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

    Please read the entire write up before signing up *** 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. *** […]

  • Tongva – The 4072nd highest peak in California.

    1601 W Mountain St 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, CA, US

    The Stats Waitlisted. COVID-19 guidelines applies.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 […]

  • Don’s Rocky IV Turkey Trot

    10267 Larwin Ave 10267 Larwin Ave, Chatsworth, CA, US

    YOU MUST MAINTAIN A DISTANCE OF SIX FEET FROM OTHERS DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING For the safety of yourself and others, please follow these guidelines so we can continue posting hikes. ***YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is […]

  • Gabrielino Trail Out and Back ~ Sudden Hike

    Gould Mesa trailhead 5830 CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, US

    YOU MUST MAINTAIN A DISTANCE OF SIX FEET FROM OTHERS DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING ***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. Once […]

  • Oak Spring and Yerba Buena Ridge Loop

    Oak Spring Trail (Gold Creek Trailhead) 9998-9954 Gold Creek Rd, Sylmar, CA, US

    ***Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must have hiked with us previously, strict limit of the total number of attendees 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 […]

  • Challenging Steep Night Hike: Teepee Loop off of Mt. Lukens Truck Trail

    Mount Lukens Truck Trail Mt Lukens Truck Trail, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, US

    STATSDifficulty: 4/10 Moderate but steep uphillLength: 3.2 miles, 1.5 hours plus breaksElevation gain and loss: 1,150 FtView: Mountains & City LightsDetails: Steep uphill, great view from midpoint & easy downhill on road TRAILHEAD INFOCA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Getting there might be tricky so please review the "How To Find Us" section & pull […]

  • Creek and Waterfall -Big Tujunga

    10455 Sunland Blvd 10455 Sunland Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga, CA, US

    ***Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must have hiked with us previously, strict limit of the total number of attendees 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 […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

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