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Towsley Canyon Late Afternoon Conditioning Hike

Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon 24255 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

The Ed Davis Park in Towsely Canyon has several trails and we will take the most popular. Distance: 6 milesElevation Gain: 1600 ftDifficulty: Beginner to Intermediate pace.Dogs: are allowed in […]

El Prieto to Brown Mt Trail & Ken Burton Junction

Odyssey Charter School 725 W Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA, US

Per Sachika and Carmen A. request. Out and back. Trail is well maintained, shaded and cooler in the canyon. Not for beginners. Distance: 6>Elevation Gain: 2086> we will find out […]

San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek trail

Big Falls Trailhead 1E13 41570 Falls Rd, Forest Falls, CA, US

Total Distance: 18.5 milesElevation: 5,470 elevation gainRating: Strenuous I have a permit for 12 on July 31st and would love to have some company on this iconic and strenuous hike. […]

Joshua Tree National Park: Hiking and Shooting the Milky Way

Indian Cove Campground 7299 Indian Cove Road, Twentynine Palms, CA, US

Joshua Tree NP is a regular VHC destination. And I was able to reserve a group campsite good for 20 people with parking for 8 cars. But due to the […]

2-Night backpacking trip to Alta Peak and Pear Lake

Alta Peak Trailhead Sequoia National Park, CA, US

Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip. On August 21, 2021, we meet at the Wolverton trailhead at 7:00 a.m. Then, we start our hike to Alta Peak at 7:30 […]

Long Canyon Trail Loop

Wood Ranch Trailhead Long Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

Long Canyon Loop is approximately 6.4 miles and is a moderately trafficked loop trail located near Simi Valley in the Lang Ridge Open Space area. Disclaimer: This is a well […]

Sunday hike

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park 3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, US

The Keyhole 7 memorial bench was installed in April 2016 as a tribute to our friends we lost in Zion in September 2015. It survived the fire that swept through […]

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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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