• Chumash Trail to Rocky Peak/Triangle

    Chumash Park and Trail 3200 Flanagan Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

    We'll hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley to join the Rocky Peak trail. We'll turn left to head to the "Triangle" where several trails meet and provide panoramic […]

  • Oak Creek Canyon to Ventu Park Rd. (Fast Paced)

    Oak Creek Canyon Trailhead 472 Greenmeadow Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/e/c/event_80025292.jpeg Since the trail has been redesigned and is now about 8 1/2 miles, we will stop at Ventu Park Road for our break. AUGUST 2021 UPDATE: Please review the […]

  • Newton Canyon – Gentler Friendly Hike

    Backbone Trail Access at Kanan Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Newton Canyon Eastbound to Castro Crest

    Backbone Trail Access at Kanan Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    I can't find a fancy description so deal with it.... - about 7 miles - about 1600 ascent We will start at Newton Canyon trailhead on Kanan-Dume Rd. and head […]

  • Rosewood Trail: Lynn to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

    Regal Oak Court & Lynn Road Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is at the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]

  • Gentler Friendly ~ Sunset Hills, Woodridge Loop

    3863 Erbes Rd 3863 Erbes Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This hike route is sometimes called the Urban Trail. It starts in Sunset Hills Open Space and includes a big loop in Woodridge Open Space. It is a fairly gentle, […]

 

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