
Newton Canyon – Gentler Friendly Hike
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 […]

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 […]

This is also a gentler hike for Thursday starting at Newton Canyon, another group is starting at 8:30 and going down the backbone trail. We will go up and cross […]

Just off the ocean, Sycamore Canyon is a wide, seemingly flat stroll among grasses, wildflower, and sycamore trees, surrounded by mountains on both sides. Rather than letting that lull you […]

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 […]

Will keep an eye on the temperature. If it is expected to be above 90 at the time of the hike, I will cancel it. As this is an Out […]

Folks have asked to change the hike on Thursday to start at 8:00 because of the heat and I think that is a good idea, so I am posting this […]

Instead of our usual starting point at the Conejo Playfields, this shorter, gentler hike will start at the top of Camino Magenta, in the beautiful unincorporated Lynn Ranch neighborhood surrounded […]

Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then […]

Due to the summer heat and humidity this is a choose your own hike. You have the option of 6 or 8 miles. It’s a straight forward out and back […]
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