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Beet the heat at Mt Waterman

Waterman Hiking Trailhead CA-2, Pearblossom, CA, US

Details Distance/ Gain: The hike is a 6-mile loop with about 1200 feet of gain. Rating: Moderate + (mainly for distance and altitude). Description: Mt Waterman is better known as […]

Wildwood park loop

Wildwood Park West Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

We will meet at the main parking lot. We willWe will meet at the main parking lot. We will be doing the Santa Rosa trail, hike up to lizard rock […]

Mash Site – Malibu Creek State Park Potluck Hike

27000 Mulholland Hwy 27000 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA, US

Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain (route link) Easy Option - 2 miles, 300' gain (route link) This is a social hike and an out-and-back event. There is a potluck at the M.A.S.H. site before we turn around for the return. If your item requires paper plates, utensils, etc. please bring them. You may […]

Sunset hike and Social

Sunset Peak North Trailhead Glendora Ridge Road, Mount Baldy, CA, United States

Forget those day-break hiking starts, full parking lots, and crowded trails. Let's go for a sunset hike instead (7.2 miles, 1263 gain). After hiking, stick around for an optional social […]

Hike at Whiting Ranch – Cactus Hill & Billy Goat

Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

This hike will be about 7 miles total with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

Online event

Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: 🌼 Review CalTopo with Rocky 🌼 Personal locator beacons 🌼 […]

Mount Pinos Campground via McGill Trail

Pacific Ridge Trailhead Ridge Park Road, Newport Beach, CA, United States

DESCRIPTION: When it’s hot we like to go early, get altitude and/or head to the beach! Hiking Mount Pinos will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping […]

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Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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