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The Lost Trails of Zuniga – VIPs Only

Red Rock Canyon Park 23601 W. Red Rock Road, Old Topanga, CA, US

This will be an exploratory hike, with some bushwhacking, rediscovering some forgotten and overgrown trails and old roads in the Zuniga Pond area of the upper Topanga watershed. If you […]

VIP Hike: Cold Creek Adventure

Cold Creek High Trail 1100 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

This Cold Creek adventure includes a secret trail that connects the Cold Creek Preserve to the Backbone Trail. Highlights include some old water tanks, the site of a Nike Missile […]

Triunfo/Los Robles/White Horse Loop

Triunfo Community Park 1909 Tamarack St, Westlake Village, CA

Details The last time we did this hike was 2 years ago on Nov 11. Back then it was a VIP hike, but not today. This hike will be in the […]

Trail Grooming in Chatsworth – Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes Plateau Twin Lakes, CA

Katja and I started some trail work on some of our favorite Chatsworth trails last Sunday, but there is still a lot of work left to be done, too much […]

Adventure Hike: The Forgotten Trails of Cheeseboro & Las Virgenes Canyons

Upper Las Virgenes Cyn Open Space Preserve LV Trailhead 6000 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA

Las Virgenes and Cheeseboro Canyons like you have never seen them before! This adventure hike arose from an exploratory I did in April 2010. We'll hike along forgotten ranch roads […]

VIP Hike: Sullivan’s Secrets

Sullivan Canyon 2103 Queensferry Rd, Los Angeles, CA

A loop hike along both sides of the eastern ridge of Sullivan Canyon. Details The hike down Sullivan Canyon parallels a seasonal creek through a shady canyon. Alive with the […]

 

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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