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**July 4th Special! Encinal Canyon to Top of the World (or close)-Intermediate

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

**Note start time of 8:30! Come hike for "liberty and justice for all", or at least to be able to eat more at your holiday celebration! It's an out and back, so go as far as you'd like and have time for. Please review the guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Here are some […]

A longer Sycamore Canyon evening hike: Joanne’s route

4153 Potrero Rd 4153 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING/MEETUP LOCATION DESCRIBED BELOW (IT'S NOT WENDY & POTRERO). Route is a past favorite with the Weekday Trailblazers and Geo-hikes. Joanne is visiting SoCal, will attend, just like old times! Hike is 9.2 miles and about 1150ft up. Pace will be moderate (~2.5 MPH). It's a longer than usual evening hike and […]

Sycamore Canyon Hike from the Ocean

Sycamore Canyon Campground Sycamore Canyon Road, Malibu, CA, US

HIKE DETAILS: This is a gentler hike for Thursday, hopefully there will be a marine layer at the beach since we are starting at 9:00. This hike will go from the beach up to the picnic table on the fire road, approximately 5.5 miles. Most of the hike is exposed, but hopefully we will have […]

Oak Creek Canyon to Los Padres Loop ~ Gentler Intermediate

498 Greenmeadow Ave 498 Greenmeadow Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded by a canopy of oaks, while the loop trail spends more time in the chaparral. The trails form a U-shape that is connected by hiking […]

8:30 am – Top of the Santa Monicas – Mishe Mokwa Loop

Sandstone Peak Trailhead Parking Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA

Hike Description (Intermediate/Strenuous) We will be exploring one of the most beautiful areas of the Santa Monica Mountains. From the Sandstone Peak Parking lot we will begin with an ascent to Sandstone Peak (the highest point of the Santa Monica Mountains, 3111' above sea level) and then veer off to the right, taking the Mishe […]

Las Padres Trailhead~Sherwood Forest ~ Gentler Friendly

Los Padres Trailhead 55 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

This loop hike is about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, hike. Trailhead Directions: From the 101 in Thousand Oaks, turn south on Moorpark Road. Drive […]

Moorpark Trailhead~Sherwood Forest ~Gentler Friendly~

Los Robles Trail 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

This is a gentler hike on the Los Robles trail. This is a loop of about 4.5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, relaxing hike. Trailhead Directions: […]

California Art League “The California Scene” – Featuring Our Own Jazan Kozma!

Santa Paula Art Museum 117 N 10th St, Santa Paula, CA, US

Join us at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, July 15, 2023, for the premiere of “The California Scene,” a group exhibition presented by California Art League (CAL) and CAL’s 2023 Gold Medal Exhibition. Jazan Kozma will have two photos in the exhibition - Congratulations, Jazan!! Admission to the premiere party is $5.00 for […]

Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

I pre-hiked the trail this morning and it is absolutely stunning with wildflowers beside the awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. The trail follows the canyon eastward, away from the ocean. Then, it quickly brings you back toward the ocean at a gradual incline. There’s a great lookout spot […]

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