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Gentler Friendly ~~ Callegus Creek Bike Path/Trail

North Creekside Road & Paseo Del Campo Camarillo, CA, US

No rain is expected tomorrow, but rain is expected next Tuesday. Let's hike/walk the Callegus Creek Bike Path along with a neighborhood trail which we can walk without getting our feet wet or muddy. There are waterfalls currently flowing in the creek that winds along the east side of Camarillo, a bedroom community on the […]

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 […]

8.5 miles ~ Los Robles Trail to Angel Vista ~ Intermediate Hike

Los Robles Open Space Trailhead S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/f/8/6/event_22189030.jpeg Space Mountain is the name for Los Robles Trail West, starting at Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks and switchbacking up the hill to the west. No one seems to know why it's called Space Mountain, though maybe the Disney ride inspired it. Maybe former major league pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee had something to do […]

Santa Rosa Trail Loop through Box Canyon (Fast Paced)

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

Hoping we can squeak this in before the rain. Please check around 4 p.m. to see if the hike is still on as rain will cancel the hike. Please read these restrictions before signing up. Pandemic conditions and restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't sign up unless you are two weeks past your […]

COSF: Talkin’ Trash: How to Do Your Garbage Right

Indian canyon Trailhead 9001 soledad Canyon road, Agua Dulce, CA, US

This year's COSF Speaker Series theme is "Sustainability" Please join Conejo Open Space Foundation's live online presentation by a panel of three local experts who will discuss how residents can help reduce the amount of household waste that ends up in our landfills. Register through the COSF site, not via Meetup! Included will be discussions […]

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 […]

 

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