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  • 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 his friends. This hike will follow the various forks of the Arroyo Conejo and Indian Creeks around Wildwood Park. On Sunday, the creeks were flowing […]

  • 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 by a sign that reads “China Flat Trail Head.” It will pass through the branch of Suicide Trail and another branch of China Flat Trail. […]

  • Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Park

    646 San Andres Cir 646 San Andres Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This hike starts at Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Canyon Trail and passes through various trails with a long creek, crossing streams and bridges, Indian caves, volcanic rock cliffs, water falls, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and wildflowers. Highlights of the hike include waterfalls incorporating 40’ Paradise waterfalls along tree canopies over approximately 5 miles […]

  • Serra Cross Park at Grant Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Museum of Ventura County 100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA, US

    NOTE: Later time (10:00 AM) and different day (Friday) Since we have been inside for too long, I decided to post a hike for tomorrow, Friday 2/20. The hike will be on asphalt only and we will be limited to about 400 feet elevation gain. Hopefully, we will get in about 5-6 miles by making […]

  • Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa trail loops hike ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Main Parking Lot Pinehill Avenue, Newbury Park, ca, United States

    "Satwiwa" is Chumashan and directly translates to "the bluffs," which can also translate to "higher places," and is the Chumashan name used for a former village near the current culture center. The Ranch Overlook Trail extends from just west of the culture center to the Palomino Trail in the Rancho Potrero Open Space. https://www.conejovalleyguide.com/dosomethingblog/ranch-overlook-trail-in-rancho-sierra-vistasatwiwa-in-newbury-park This […]

  • 8 mile ~ Encinal Canyon to Top of the World ~ Intermediate Hike

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to establish truffle orchards, but we'll be nosing around the canyon strictly for its beauty. The trail from Encinal is a smooth, firm, and well-traveled single […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon OAB

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

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg The waterfall should be flowing. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp as we may return in the dark. From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an oak canopy, and come out into an […]

  • Sherwood Forest/Los Robles Scenic Loop – Gentler but NOT a beginner hike

    Los Robles Trail Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    This week we’ll hike about 6 miles with 1100’ of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. This is a longer route than our typical gentler friendly option. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, relaxing hike. After a short […]

  • Ventura Land Trust Trail, Ventura CA

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    Ventura Land Trust has opened up a new trail in Ventura, just above the high school where the trail work has been going on for four years and it's finally open. The hike is similar to the Ray Miller Trail, i.e. It is 6 miles out and back. Right now it is a beautiful hike […]

 

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