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Ventura County Day Hikes

Shelf, Gridley, Fuel Break, Pratt trail loop

Stewart Canyon Ojai, CA, US

Check out this 6.7-mile loop trail near Ojai, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is […]

Harmon canyon

Harmon Canyon Preserve, Ventura Land Trust 7511, Foothill RD, Ventura, CA, US

We will hike from the parking lot to the bench and back. If I remember right it’s about 7 miles. Hope to see you there- Jim

Creekside to Long Canyon loop

Challenger Park Lot 105 Challenger Park Wy, Simi Valley, CA, US

See Pic- the start time is 11am Pacific time. hope to see you there- Jim

Satwiwa Loop trail to Old Boney- Upper Sycamore Trail

Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Newbury Park, CA, US

Discover this 7.0-mile loop trail near Newbury Park, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs […]

Tapo Canyon Trail

Tapo Canyon Road Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i So with all this rain the Tapo Canyon Preserve should be covered with green everywhere! It is always so pretty this time of year... Hello Fellow Hikers, Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb […]

Santa Rosa/Wildwood – Canyon Overlook, Stagecoach Bluff, and Lizard Rock Loop

Hill Canyon Trailhead Hill Canyon Rd, Camarillo, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/fri-17-nov-2017-18-49--3?p=-1&sh=aoxfvb Hello Fellow Hikers! Cindysue asked me if I wanted to lead a hike since she can't hike this day. Please take note of the earlier start time. This is a route that I created on my own back when I hiked this area every week. I have attached my AllTrails recording from the last […]

Danielson Monument – The Easy Way (Alternate Hike)

Sycamore Canyon Trailhead & Via Goleta Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Danielson Monument Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/danielson-monument-trail--125?p=-1&sh=aoxfvb Length 5.97 miles Elevation gain 1152 ft Out and back No dogs allowed Free parking This is the alternate hike since Santa Rosa/Wildwood trails are closed. Meet in front of the bathroom at the end of the parking lot. There is overflow parking. Please allow extra time to get […]

Wildlife Corridor trail to the top of Rocky Peak

Corriganville Park 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail--3?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers, If you haven't had the pleasure of hitting the Wildlife trail then now is your time. The poppies are in bloom and this trail will put us in the middle of them. The first part of this trail ( Wildlife Trail ) is a butt kicker however its only about 1.25 […]

Cheeseboro Ridge and Las Virgenes Canyon Loop

Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Trailhead 62 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cheeseboro-ridge-las-virgenes-canyon-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, This is a really popular area on the weekends so I thought hitting during the week to stay away from the crowds and mountain bikers. This area comes alive during the winter season with lush mountain scenery. The incline is gradual. Looks like we will start on more of a fireroad […]

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