• Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Regular Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    This hike will be the FASTER and EARLIER of the Tuesday hikes. Let's do the Ray Miller trail to the fire road. Thanks Nancy for the convenient write-up! 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, […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    This hike will be the slower of the Tuesday hikes. Let's do the Ray Miller trail to the fire road. 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 […]

  • 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. PLEASE NOTE: Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike This is a moderately strenuous 7+ […]

  • 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 canopy, and come out into an opening. At the opening, look toward the sandstone formations in the distance, and you'll see the now-maybe-flowing Upper Newton […]

  • Gentler / Beginner: Kanan Dume to Latigo – 5 miles

    Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

    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 over Kanan and hike to Latigo. Please only sign up for one hike. This hike is only 5 miles and will take us on a […]

  • Overlooking Sycamore Canyon – an Intermediate, Cooler Hike

    Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Sycamore Canyon Road, Malibu, CA, United States

    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 into a false sense of complacency, we'll take a left turn just after we start, and hike up the southern fork of Overlook Trail to […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Kanan Dume Almost to Castro Peak OAB

    BBT - Kanan Dume Rd Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, United States

    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 and Back slower paced hikers can go as far as Latigo Canyon and turn around for a total of 4.6 miles, or we can pick […]

  • Hill Canyon Santa Rosa Regional Park

    Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

    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 hike and will cancel the other one. We will start at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and […]

 

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