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Bucksnort trail- RAIN!

Dough Flat Trailhead Squaw Flat Rd, Maricopa, CA, US

The Bucksnort Trail is a beautiful 2.99 mile trail in the Sespe Wilderness in Ventura County . The trail connects the Agua Blanca Trail (19W10) and the Alder Creek Trail (20W11).- if Dough flats is closed we will road walk to the trail. This will be about 15 miles rt. Be prepared for cold weather. […]

Alamo Mtn

McDonald's 908 Ventura St, Fillmore, CA, US

We will meet at the McDonalds in Fillmore at 7 am. High clearance vehicle recommended. Carpooling is available at the McDonalds in Fillmore

Santa Clara Divide Road to Los Pinetos

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/santa-clara-divide-road-to-los-pinetos Hello Everyone! Okay time to get out and explore the Newhall/Santa Clarita area...This trail the locals call "The Beast" because it's a good up hill climb for a couple miles until it levels off. From there it's more gradual. The hike should take us to Los Pinetos peak weather towers. We will be following […]

Harmon cyn

Missionary Church 500 High Point Drive, Ventura, CA, US

Enter the parking lot from the eastern driveway of missionary church on foothill. Just putting in some work. 5ish miles. We will be hiking the single track to the road T intersection. No overlook this time. Ez pz

Thorn Point

Thorn Meadows Campground Forest Rte 7N03B, Maricopa, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/thorn-point Thorn Point is a 7.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept […]

Laskey Mesa Trail

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/laskey-mesa-trail Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, ca, US

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/laskey-mesa-trail Hello fellow hikers....Gonna be Hiking Laskey Mesa Trail. This trail is actually named Lasky Mesa it goes through the Santa Monica Mountains and also connects with Upper Las Virgenes Canyon. This is more of a open space trail with little shade. It's rated moderate but the elevation gain is 620 so it should have […]

Mount Gleason Trail!

Okay all you backpackers and peak baggers this one's for you. Hiking a little known trail called Mount Gleason. This is a loooong one (18 miles) But the elevation gain is only 3152 which makes this an excellent conditioning hike. Time to weigh down your gear if your looking to train for your backpack adventures […]

Simi Peak Trail

Lindero Canyon Road Lindero Canyon Rd, California, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/simi-peak-trail?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers....Hiking Simi Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains from Oak Park. This route is less miles to the peak with a good amount of elevation gain. Meaning this is a good workout without feeling like you have over done it.. ; ) Once on the peak your rewarded with a flag and […]

Mount Lukens via Stone Canyon

Stone Canyon Trailhead 2408 Stonyvale Rd, Tujunga, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-lukens-via-stone-canyon Okay this should be a good one...This is considered the most challenging route to Mount Lukens which is the tallest peak in Los Angeles. With mileage at 7.9 and elevation gain 3293 we will be doing more incline with less level sections. This is a excellent training hike with views all the way to […]

 

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