• Wildwood to Santa Rosa Trail through Box Canyon Loop

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

    Let's hike a loop through Wildwood and look for spring wildflowers. Wildwood's archetypal western look served as the set for Davy Crocket, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train back in the day, as well as the movie Spartacus. This hike takes us from the main parking lot up the Santa Rosa Trail to Mount Clef […]

  • Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

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

    Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Highlights of the hike include waterfalls incorporating 40’ Paradise waterfalls along with a long creek, Indian caves, volcanic rock […]

  • Autumn Ridge – Long Canyon Intermediate Hike

    Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike Plan on sticking with the group, and completing the entire hike at a reasonable […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon (Fast Paced)

    Backbone Trail Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg 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 maybe you'll see a trickle […]

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

    Susan Drive Susan Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Mike is going to try again since this hike got rained out last time. 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 […]

  • Los Robles/Moorpark Trail

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

    NOTE: This is an alternative hike for Thursday, a little slower but maybe a bit longer. We will take the Los Robles EAST Trail (NOT WEST) and turn around at the 2 1/2 mile marker. We just did the Los Robles West last week. This week we will go EAST and do an in/out of […]

  • Intermediate 7 mile ~ Ray Miller Trail and Overlook Trail in Malibu

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

    Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ gain on this 7 mile adventure. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west end of Malibu (just shy of Port Hueneme), the […]

  • Potrero Rd. & Wendy Dr. Roller Coaster Ride to Angel Vista (Fast Paced)

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Wendy Trailhead Portrero Road & South Wendy Drive, Newbury Park, ca, US

    Please note this hike will start at the trailhead we use for the Boney Hike (junction of South Wendy Drive and Portrero Road). We will take the single track trail about one-half mile to where the Angel Vista TH begins to add about an extra mile to the hike. Hoping to get back before it […]

  • Las Padres Trailhead~Sherwood Forest ~ Gentler Friendly

    Los Padres Trailhead 55 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

    This loop hike is about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, hike. Trailhead Directions: From the 101 in Thousand Oaks, turn south on Moorpark Road. Drive […]

 

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