• The Heart of Topanga State Park – Eagle Rock and Musch Loops

    Trippet Ranch 20825 Entrada Road, Topanga, CA, US

    In just under 7 miles, this "super-duper-double-looper" will explore the heart of Topanga State Park (TSP) and touch all of TSP's major trailheads. Starting at Trippet Ranch, we will head […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    Let's try Ray Miller Trail after last week’s rain. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We will start from the […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon (Fast Paced – 3+ mph)

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg Hoping the trail will dry out a bit. The waterfall should be flowing. From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into […]

  • Triunfo to White Horse Loop – Intermediate Hike

    Triunfo Community Park 1935 Tamarack St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This hike circles the trails between South Ranch and Conejo Ridge. The conditions are ideal for this 6 mile (1000 foot elevation gain) lollipop. As of Tuesday, the trails were […]

  • Hill Canyon Santa Rosa Regional Park

    Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

    A second hike for Tuesday, this will be a bit slower. We will start at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll […]

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

    Camino Magenta Lynnmere Trailhead 1553 Camino Magenta, Thousand Oaks, 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

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

    This is an alternative, and probably slower hike for Thursday, a gentler hike. We will start in the parking lot of SMMNRA and can go up to the monument if […]

  • Upper Sycamore & Hidden Valley Overlooks ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa 4121 Potrero Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This hike starts at the Satwiwa Loop Trail from the parking lot to the Upper Sycamore Overlook. We will continue hiking the Hidden Valley Overlook Trail to the great view […]

 

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