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INTERMEDIATE hike: Creek Crossings/Waterfall/Wildflowers on Upper Sycamore

Rancho Sierra Vista in Newbury Park Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, Newbury Park, CA, US

One of three hikes posted this Tuesday - please only sign up for one! And if you can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so waitlisted folks can get notice and attend. Note we will be crossing water (hopefully) up to a dozen times. I strongly recommend waterproof boots and trekking poles. Additionally, […]

Sycamore Canyon Hike from the Ocean

Sycamore Canyon Campground Sycamore Canyon Road, Malibu, CA, US

DETAILS Only show up if you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike bring sunscreen HIKE DETAILS: This hike is one of probably three hikes on Tuesday. This hike will go from the beach up to the picnic table on the fire road, approximately 5.5 miles. We will hike a little slower […]

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 […]

Hunt for California Poppies and Trail Exploration ~ Gentler Friendly

YMCA Westlake Village 31107 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, CA, US

A few years ago, Weekday Trailblazer members helped build a trail that extends north from the Westlake Village YMCA up into the hills west of Lindero Canyon Road. We will hike both the Bowfield Trail and Wishbone Trail on this outing. This route is about 5 miles with an elevation gain of about 1050’. I […]

Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista ~ Gentler hike

150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

This is a second hike for Thursday since the only hike posted is full. We will start near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the mountain and continue to the usual Rosewood trail. We will hike to the […]

Trail Restoration at the 2023 Santa Monica Mtns Trail Days, April 21-23

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

With all the rain we've had this winter, the trails in Pt. Mugu State Park (Sycamore Canyon) have a lot of ruts to fill and brush to cut back. How does free camping at the Danielson Ranch in Point Mugu State Park, a barbecue dinner, coffee & bagels in the mornings and the chance to […]

Earlier Intermediate 8-9 miles Ray Miller Trail and Overlook Trail in Malibu

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

How about an earlier option on the same trail? Come out in the cool early morning for the same hike. They will see us coming back. Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll turn back around the Guadalasca Trail intersection. Poppies were plentiful on […]

Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

Castillo Trailhead 2642 Castillo Cir,, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

This hike starts at Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park. Currently, it’s spectacular with an abundance of mustard greens, wildflowers and California poppies in addition to bountiful water in the waterfalls and creeks. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks with 27 miles of trails skittering through this area, which […]

Intermediate 8-9 miles 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 turn back around the Guadalasca Trail intersection. Poppies were plentiful on the Overlook trail a couple of week ago. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1500’ gain on this 8-9 mile […]

 

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