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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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Camping at Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park California, CA, US

Write up with a few changes from the same prior VHC event: PAYPAL PAYMENT SECURES YOUR SPOT. $27 per person for 2 nights. NO REFUNDS after March 31, 2021 to […]

Sudden Hike ~ Wishing Tree in the Verdugos

Olive Terrace Walking Trail 10031 Olivia Terrace, Sun Valley, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. Come out to celebrate VHC's 13th ANNIVERSARY, […]

Mt. Baldy via the Ski Hut Trail

Manker Flat California, CA, US

This is a loop hike going up the Ski Hut trail and coming down the Devil's Backbone trail to Baldy notch. OPTIONAL lunch at the Notch Restaurant before heading down. […]

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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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