STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 4.2 miles Out and Back Duration: 2 ¼ hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1350’; Peak: ?’ View: Ridge Views Details: This hike has some STEEP moments up and down TRAILHEAD INFO / FULL DESCRIPTION Park at 7303 Alpine Way, Tujunga, CA 91042 This hike is […]

Due to the Sand Fire in 2016 and the Creek Fire the following year, it was believed that the entire canyon we once spent a couple hours bushwhacking through was no longer dense with California bay laurel, fallen trees as obstacles and dreaded poison oak. When we finally visited in 2018 we found the entrance […]

STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 2.5 miles, 1.75 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1200’; Peak: 1523’ View: Panoramic view of Malibu, ocean, West Side, Downtown Details: This hike has some STEEP moments, is not on most trail maps & has 2 benches on top to relax on TRAILHEAD INFO The […]

The Stats Wait-listed Not for beginners, no sweeper Distance: 10 miles> Elevation Gain: While mostly downhill, there will still be at least 1500 ft. of uphill. Rating: Moderate 7/10, off trail, bushwhacking, poodle dog bush, poison oak, creek walking, etc... Duration: 5-7 hours Rain, snow - cancels the hike The Plan We will meet at […]

STATS Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate-Long with steep sections Length: 5.4 miles, 3 hours + breaks Elevation: Gain/loss: 2200' Range: 1500-3000' View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Long Hike, Great views from top ridge TRAILHEAD INFO 2300 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 9150 Map pin is south of address due to gates that get locked at sunset. […]

This hike serves as a conditioning hike for people who are doing the Salkantay Trek a couple of weeks later. Those doing the trek are encouraged to do this hike to avoid having any problem when trekking the Andean mountains of Peru. But those not doing the trek are also welcome to join us. The […]

The Cafe is opening and join me for a brisk hike for a chili-cheese dog (unclear if they have jalapenos). The Numbers: Distance: 14 mi Elevation Gain: 5000 ft Rating: 8/10 Trail: Single track Parking: Street. Two important items: 2. Curb your tires 1. Keep the noise down so the neighbors don't create parking rules. […]

Arrive at the Placerita Nature Center and be prepared to depart at 8:30 am sharp for a shuttle to the Bear Divide Trailhead. The trail immediately heads uphill and continues to do so for 2.2 miles. This is about the only elevation gain of the hike. Much of this is through a lovely shaded woodland. […]

STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Steep up & down, with some slippery spots Length: 3 miles, 2 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1225’; Peak: 2700’ View: Amazing 360 View of Valleys and Mountains Details: This hike has some STEEP moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill […]