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Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak – Gentler Friendly

118 Via Ricardo 118 Via Ricardo, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Thursday's forecast is for 50% chance of rain. If it's raining at 7:30 a.m., the hike will be cancelled - please check before departing for the trailhead. For our Thursday Gentler hike, we will hike the Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak, including a brief stop at the "teardrop" loop below the final (and skippable) climb […]

Hill & Hawk Canyons to trails with wildflower blooms – Gentler Intermediate

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

This figure 8 hike starts at the parking area in Hill Canyon, we’ll cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll a mile before turning onto the Hawk Canyon Trail. The Hawk Canyon Trail connects to Western Plateau Trail and Peninsula Trail which runs back down rejoining the Western Plateau Trail to The Hawk […]

Fall In To the Gap – Latigo to Corral Canyon ~ Intermediate Hike

Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

Today we'll hike the Backbone Trail looking for wildflowers. We'll begin at Latigo Canyon and walk on dirt and stuff until we reach the familiar sandstone structures of Mesa Peak Motorway. Along the way, we'll cross Castro Crest and descend into Upper Solstice Canyon before we climb to Mesa Peak Motorway, at the top of […]

Kanan Dume to Castro Peak OAB (Fast Paced)

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

AUGUST 2022 UPDATE: Please review the revised guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/ Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: *Proof of vaccination required Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike Our Out and Back hike […]

Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak – Gentler Friendly

118 Via Ricardo 118 Via Ricardo, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

THIS Thursday's forecast is for mostly sunny weather with a high of 74° - Yay! Both Laurie and I will post hikes - please only register for one (this leaves room for others to join). For our Thursday Gentler hike, we will hike the Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak, including a brief stop at the […]

Feel the Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike from Wendy Trailhead

Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Both Steve and I will lead hikes this Thursday. Please ONLY register for ONE hike so there is room for others to join. Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Wendy trailhead, then climbs up Boney Mountain […]

Oak Creek Canyon to Los Padres Loop ~ Gentler Intermediate

498 Greenmeadow Ave 498 Greenmeadow Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded by a canopy of oaks, while the loop trail spends more time in the chaparral. The trails form a U-shape that is connected by hiking […]

Hill & Hawk Canyons to trails with wildflower blooms – Gentler Intermediate

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

This hike will be one of probably three hikes for next Tuesday. This hike will be the slowest, although it is a gentler intermediate hike. Please only sign up for one hike next Tuesday, so if you are a jackrabbit, you might want to wait for Laurie or Steve to post. This figure 8 hike […]

Intermediate: Malibu Canyon To Mesa Peak!

Piuma/Las Virgenes Trailhead Las Virgenes Rd & Piuma Rd, East side of L.V., South of Piuma stoplight, Calabasas, CA, US

Let's head up to Mesa Peak, arguably the prettiest and best conditioning hike in the Santa Monica Mountains, on the Backbone, and opposite Corral Canyon from last week's hike. This invigorating out & back route goes up from the Piuma Backbone trailhead for 2.5 miles and then rolls along high above the Pacific for about […]

 

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