• Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

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

    We will start our hike 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 continue to the usual Rosewood trail. Rosewood trail presents a clear view over the 101 Freeway carving up the Conejo Valley. This is […]

  • 7 miles~ Los Robles Trail West ~ Intermediate Hike w/ longer 8 mile option

    Los Robles Trail Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/f/8/6/event_22189030.jpeg Space Mountain is the name for Los Robles Trail West, starting at Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks and switchbacking up the hill to the west. No one seems to know why it's called Space Mountain, though maybe the Disney ride inspired the name. We'll hike up towards Angel Vista but we’ll retrace our steps […]

  • Danielson Monument (Intermediate)

    Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr. Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr., Newbury Park, CA, US

    We should be back before dark, but just in case, please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list. No "Plus Ones" on this hike. No dogs allowed on the hike. Plan on […]

  • Hill Canyon to Lizard Rock, New Bridge, Hawk Canyon – 5.3 miles, 1200′

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

    I'm not sure I'd call this a "Gentler" given 1,200' of elevation gain and loss, but at least the climb is right at the beginning, and it's all downhill or flat from there. You can see the trail route here. The hike starts at the parking area on Hill Canyon Road and climbs Canyon Overlook […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler

    Mouth of the Kern Canyon Kern Canyon Road 19284, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    It is suppose to be warm on Thursday so I am scheduling a cooler hike up the Ray Miller trail. This hike will be a gentler hike. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We will start from the trailhead which follows the canyon eastward, away […]

  • Carmina Burana with New West Symphony Chorus

    Fred Kavli Theatre- Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks Boulevard 2100, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Your organizer, Steve, will be performing as part of the New West Symphony Chorus in Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, New West Symphony's 2025 Masterpiece Series. A rowdy, bawdy song cycle, imagined in a Middle Ages tavern populated by soldiers, monks, farmers and peasants, this music will be familiar to anyone who has ever watched a […]

  • Carmina Burana with New West Symphony Chorus

    Rancho Campana High School Mar Vista Drive 4235, Camarillo, CA, United States

    Your organizer, Steve, will be performing as part of the New West Symphony Chorus in Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, New West Symphony's 2025 Masterpiece Series. A rowdy, bawdy song cycle, imagined in a Middle Ages tavern populated by soldiers, monks, farmers and peasants, this music will be familiar to anyone who has ever watched a […]

  • 15th Anniversary hike and Pedals and Pints Celebration w/ leader Cheryl

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

    HAPPY 15th ANNIVERSARY TO THE TRAILBLAZERS We are going to host three counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate a lot of hikers for our 15th anniversary hike followed by a celebration at Pedals and Pints Brewing Company. We will all be on the same trails. This loop is going clockwise starting at the Los […]

  • 15th Anniversary Hike and Pedals and Pints Celebration w/ leader Patricia

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

    HAPPY 15th ANNIVERSARY TO THE TRAILBLAZERS We are going to host three counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate a lot of hikers for our 15th anniversary hike followed by a celebration at Pedals and Pints Brewing Company. We will all be on the same trails. This loop lead by Patricia is starting at the […]

 

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