• Hill Canyon starting at Santa Rosa Regional Park

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

    This is a second hike for Thursday and we will start at 8:00. It is going to be hot, but Camarillo often has a little cloud cover early in the morning. If we are done by 10:00 it will not have hit 80 degrees yet! We will start this hike at Santa Rosa Regional Park […]

  • Avoiding the Heat at Ray Miller Trail ~ Gentler 5.3 miles 1000′ 8am Start

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    Although even the Malibu coast is forecast to be in the high 80s by late afternoon, we'll avoid this and even warmer inland temperatures by starting early. We'll hike up to the Overlook Trail fire road and back, for a total of 5.3 miles and 1000' of elevation gain and loss. There is currently a […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    This hike will be Gentler Intermediate and Earlier of the Tuesday hikes! 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 toward the ocean at a gradual […]

  • Sherwood Forest ~ Los Robles Scenic Loop – Intermediate Hike

    Los Robles Trail Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    This week we’ll hike about 6 miles with 1100’ of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. This is a longer route than our typical gentler friendly option. We’ll adjust mileage if necessary due to heat. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them […]

  • Oakbrook Vista Trail and Sandstone Hill Trail – Intermediate

    Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike What we'll do: Hike Oakbrook Vista trail to the crest of the ridge. Go left on the Sandstone Hills until it intersects power line roads. This […]

  • 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 […]

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

    1550 Susan Dr 1550 Susan Dr, Thousand Oaks, Ca, US

    Let’s welcome back Mike Wild with this easy hike. It’s a 4.5 mile out-and-back trip from Lynn Road to the Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista. There is an option to add more mileage if this shorty is too short for you. We’ll park at the playfield near Stagecoach Inn and walk from Lynn Road on […]

  • Ventura Promenade/Pier to Emma Wood Beach FUN Walk❣️ 🌊🌤️ 🏃‍♀️

    Secret Parking Lot 351 S Ash St, Ventura, CA, US

    The temperature at Ventura beach area will be in the 70’s until 1 pm. We will stroll along the Ventura Pier and Promenade. The promenade is a means to instantly get the get the local flavor, people watch, and meander along the beach. It also abuts the fairgrounds and horse stables along the beach, enroute […]

  • Walk the Walkway in Seabridge Marina

    Seabridge Marina 3966 Tradewinds Dr, Oxnard, CA, US

    I am posting this as I love to get out and enjoy the beautiful nature as well as get some exercise. The weather is unforgiving for hiking, however in this Seabridge Marina area, it is in the low 70’s (high 73)with nice sea breezes tomorrow. Seabridge Marina (photo- https://arlene4beach.com/seabridge) contains beautifully landscaped parks with pedestrian […]

 

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