Please note 8:30a start to beat the heat We’ll do a loop around the northeastern regions of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the Las Virgenes Open Space. This area traverses many ecosystems, including riparian, chaparral, and the rockscape from Galaxy Quest. The area is generally dry, but very nice! The trailhead is […]

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 from the ocean. Then, it quickly brings you back toward the ocean at a gradual incline. There’s a great lookout spot where it gives you a breathtaking […]

We'll hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley to join the Rocky Peak trail. If you don't want to continue, feel free to turn around at the top of Chumash for about a 5.5 mile hike. For those continuing, we'll turn left to head to the "Triangle" where several trails meet and provide panoramic […]

We will hike Sulpher Mountain trail on Thursday. This trail is hard to post because after it rains it is too muddy, then it gets too hot but right now it is PERFECT. Also, there is a new restaurant owner at the old J&M Cafe and he is really great. The restaurant is in Oak […]

This hike starts at Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park. In the spring, it’s spectacular with an abundance of mustard greens, wildflowers and California poppies in addition to bountiful water in the waterfalls and creeks. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks with 27 miles of trails skittering through this […]

Parking is limited, please consider carpooling! This hike will take us about 8 miles round-trip with 1800 feet of elevation gain on winding trails to dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of the Pacific, Stunt Ranch State Park, Calabasas Peak, and Old Topanga and Cold Creek Canyons. There are also longer vistas northwest into Ventura […]

This will be a figure 8 loop throughout the upper mesa of Rancho Sierra Vista. We will enjoy green vistas and hopefully some flowers. We will still start at 8:30 but bring plenty of water, wide hat, sturdy shoes or boots and hiking poles if you favor them. Total distance is roughly 6 miles, with […]

Time and date are as noted above. We will start this hike at Santa Rosa Regional Park at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll a mile before turning onto the fire road up the Western Plateau. We will continue straight at the crest of the fire […]

With warmer weather still forecast, we'll try to stay in the shade as much as possible. We'll hike down the paved road, turn left after crossing the bridge, and head up the Fossil trail. At the top we'll turn right on Old Boney and continue until we can overlook the stunning mountain views. We'll turn […]