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Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

Castillo Trailhead 2642 Castillo Cir,, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

This hike starts at Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park. Currently, it’s spectacular with an abundance of mustard greens, wildflowers and California poppies in addition to bountiful water in the waterfalls […]

Reseda to Eagle Rock via the Garapito Trail

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park 3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, US

We will head up and down in this jaunt to Eagle Rock, following the Garapito trail into the canyon and then up the hill to our destination. We will return […]

After the Rain: an *earlier* Sycamore overflow hike

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

The overflow for the 9 AM hike is overflowing, so try this earlier, shorter hike. It starts at 8:30 and will take the left fork, which goes to the slightly […]

After the Rain ~ Save the Trails ~ Ranch Center Hike

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

Because of this weekend's rain, we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking […]

Sycamore Canyon Evening Hike

4153 Potrero Road 4153 Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING/MEETUP LOCATION ABOVE (IT'S NOT WENDY & POTRERO). Do not park on Potrero Road as it is for residents only. Take a right at the stop sign […]

On the Road Again: an earlier, gentler Sycamore Canyon road hike

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

We're On the Road Again to avoid the mud. This is an earlier, shorter and probably slower hike than the 9 AM one, heading towards the Danielson Ranch Multi-use Area. […]

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 […]

 

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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