• Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly

    Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Let's meet at the tennis courts with the other group in case anyone wants to switch. Because there is a waitlist for the Dos Vientos hike, I'm posting a second, hike. It will be at the same place and same time, but we will go in the opposite direction and may be a bit shorter. […]

  • Rosewood Trail: Lynn to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

    150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, 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 a short distance on Lynn road to the lower Rosewood Trail, then take the dirt trail up a shaded ravine and continue on the Rosewood […]

  • The Heart of Topanga State Park – Peter S’s direction

    Trippet Ranch 20825 Entrada Road, Topanga, CA, US

    Nicknamed "Musch->Eagle Rock->Hub Junction->Eagle Springs->Topanga Fire Road Double Loop" by our co-leader Peter Swank (some of us refer to him as "Topanga Peter", we will be on a 6.4 mile, 1200 ft gain journey to see the best of the wildflowers in Topanga State Park. Bring your cameras, water, and happy spirits! Directions: From the […]

  • Rosewood Trail: Lynn to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

    150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, 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 a short distance on Lynn road to the lower Rosewood Trail, then take the dirt trail up a shaded ravine and continue on the Rosewood […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Friendly

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

    Because Thursday's hike has a waiting list, I'm adding another hike for Thursday close to, but miles apart from Peter's hike. The second hike will be a little slower and a little shorter. Feel free to change hikes, but don't forget to cancel the hike you leave. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of […]

  • Western Plateau Hawk Canyon and Mt. Elliott – Gentler Friendly

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Meet at the Conejo Canyons trailhead next to the Thousand Oaks Recycling Center on Conejo Center Drive, near the end of Rancho Conejo. We'll walk down the fire road to Hawk Canyon and then we will Hawk Canyon to Five Points. From Five Points, we will take the Western Plateau trail up to intersection with […]

  • 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 much easier hike for Tuesday. We will go slower and with less elevation gain and less miles. Anyone who wants to add more mileage, can take the loop near the Greenmeadow Parking lot. We will start in the parking lot at the end of Moorpark and walk down the street […]

  • Chumash Trail to Rocky Peak/Triangle

    Chumash Park and Trail 3200 Flanagan Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

    We'll hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley to join the Rocky Peak trail. We'll turn left to head to the "Triangle" where several trails meet and provide panoramic views. The hike will be an out and back, and will be 7.7 miles with 1600 ft gain. It's mostly a single track trail during […]

 

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