• Los Robles trailhead, walking down to Las Padres and up and around

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

    NOTE: This will be a gentler hike for Thursday. We will go slower and with less elevation gain and less miles. If anyone wants to add more miles, and someone knows the route, we can take the loop up to the Greenmeadow Parking lot and then back to Moorhead. We will start in the parking […]

  • Conejo Mountain’s Majesty – 5 mile, 1,100′ – Gentler, Not Beginner

    Powerline Trailhead Via Ricardo, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Please join us for a hike to the very tippy-top of Conejo Mountain. This 5.0-mile hike has a total elevation gain and loss of 1,100 feet (at least, according to GaiaGPS). Because of the distance, I'm classifying it as a Gentler, but there are some steep spots for which trekking poles may be advisable. Almost […]

  • CRYSTAL & MINERAL 20% OFF SUMMER SALE EVENT

    The Om Oleary Court, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Eydie is a Weekday Trailblazers hiker in Newbury Park. This is her event cross-posted from her Meetup group The OM Crystals and Minerals Sales and Events. August 10th & 11th 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: 1749 Oleary Court, Newbury Park 91320 I'm excited to announce another exclusive Crystal & Mineral Sale Event, tailored especially for our […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    This hike will be Gentler Intermediate and Earlier of the Tuesday hikes! 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 […]

  • Pick a Hike~5 or 7 mile intermediate hike ~ Ray Miller Trail / Overlook Trail

    La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

    It looks like cooler temperatures next week but just in case high heat creeps back in, you can choose to do a 5.4 mile hike with about 1000’ gain up the Ray Miller Trail to the fire road or extend the hike to 7 miles by continuing on the Overlook Trail with about 1300’ gain. […]

  • Lynmere Loop from Wildwood Park (Fast Paced)

    Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. Kindly review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes. Restrictions apply for your attendance. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list. Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your […]

  • Los Robles trailhead, walking down to Las Padres and up and around

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

    NOTE: It is awfully hot out there folks, the only hike I will do is this one because we did it last week and there was lots of shade. This will be a gentler hike for Thursday. We will go slower and with less elevation gain and less miles. Some hikers may want to go […]

  • Lynn Road to Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista ~ gentler friendly

    Susan Drive Susan Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This is a 4-5 mile out-and-back trip from Lynn Road to the Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista. We’ll park at the playfield near Stagecoach Inn and walk from Lynn Road on the lower Rosewood Trail, to the usual trailhead and then on up the trail. The elevation gain/loss is about 875’ - 1000’. It is […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    We will hike Ray Miller Trail again starting at 7:30 am to beat the heat. 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 […]

 

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