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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 […]

Simi Peak: Lang Ranch Loop

3536 Lang Ranch Pkwy 3536 Lang Ranch Pkwy, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

****Waitlisted, limited to small group. Must follow CDC guidelines and you must have hiked with us previouslyThe plan is to take one of Don's scramble routes to Simi Peak. Not for beginners/no sweepShould you join us, you must be okay with scrambling, possible bushwhacking, loose rocks, etc. Write up is Don'sThe StatsDistance: 7 milesRating: 5/10Elevation […]

The Grand Canyon (not that one)

Chaney Trail gate 3730 Chaney Trail, Altadena, CA, US

WAITLISTED to small group. MUST follow CDC guidelines Distance: 12 miles round tripRating: 9/10, due to exploratoryElevation gain: 2500 ft.Trail: Lollipop route, single track, asphalt, fire roads and no trail in the GC. Additional Notes: I will only allow people that I have been hiking with during quarantine AND to those I have hiked this […]

Mt Thom Full Moon Picnic

1199 Sunshine Dr 1199 Sunshine Dr, Glendale, 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 […]

Haines Canyon to Mt Lukens

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 […]

Sudden Hike ~ Skyline Trail in Honor of Don T.

Skyline Trailhead 300 South Via Montana, Burbank, 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 have […]

 

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.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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