• RSV Through The Back Door – a Gentler (not Beginner) Hike

    RSV Back Door Trailhead Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    *PLEASE* read the directions to the different parking location. We generally get into Rancho Sierra Vista either through the RSV parking lot, or the dusty lot at the end of Wendy Drive. This time, we'll access it through a seldom-used "back door" in the neighborhood south of Lynn Road. We'll loop through the NPS ranger […]

  • Rosewood Trail: Regal Ct up 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 up to the lower Rosewood Trail, then take the dirt trail up a shaded ravine and continue on the Rosewood trail to the Angel Vista […]

  • Zuma Canyon: Ocean and Canyon View Loop Trail ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Zuma Canyon Trailhead Bonsall Drive, Malibu, CA, United States

    We will start to hike the Zuma Loop trail and continue on to Ocean View trail. Then, we descend down the Canyon View trail to the parking lot. The name “Zuma” is derived from the Chumash language and means “abundance.” Ocean and Canyon View Loop Trail is self-evident. Both offer an absolute abundance of breathtaking […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    It is going to be hot on Tuesday, so this is a slower, early, hike up Ray Miller. 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 […]

  • Palo Comado to the Edge of China Flat – Intermediate Hike

    Palo Comado Canyon - Doubletree Trailhead Aspen Ridge Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

    Summer heat is here so let’s get in a 6 mile hike before the temperature get too high. Palo Comado ("Burnt Stick" in Spanish) tells you a lot about the environs - frequently burned over by wildfires, this was directly in the line of the Woolsey Fire but much of the vegetation has re-grown. This […]

  • Santa Rosa Trail Loop through Box Canyon (Fast Paced)

    Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks 998 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Haven't done this hike in over a year. Hoping the marshy area has dried up since we have had no rain in a while. Please read these restrictions before signing up. 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 No […]

  • 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 […]

 

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