• Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

    150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    The hike begins near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the mountains, and […]

  • Lynnmere Loop from Camino Magenta – a Gentler (not Beginner) Hike

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Instead of our usual starting point at the Conejo Playfields, this shorter, gentler hike will start at the top of Camino Magenta, in the beautiful unincorporated Lynn Ranch neighborhood surrounded […]

  • Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then […]

  • China Flat & Simi Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate

    1400 King James Ct 1400 King James Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

    This hike begins from the top of King James Court, a cul-de-sac off Lindero Canyon Road. Begin up the trail at the top of the road, passing through a gate […]

  • Santa Rosa park across new bridge and up to Lizards Rock

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

    We will start this hike at 8:30 because it is getting warmer. We will start at Santa Rosa parking lot, cross the bridge over the water and hike down to […]

  • Mr. Toad’s Wild(wood) Ride – A Gentler Hike

    Canna Street Wildwood Trailhead Canna Street and Timberwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    If you've ever read "Wind in the Willows" you'll know just how much fooling around in beautiful creeks and rivers plays a part in the story of Mr. Toad and […]

  • China Flat & Simi Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate

    1400 King James Ct 1400 King James Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

    This hike begins from the top of King James Court, a cul-de-sac off Lindero Canyon Road. Begin up the trail at the top of the road, passing through a gate […]

 

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