• Upper Stunt High Trail To Saddle Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate

    UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve 1201 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    This hike begins at Upper Stunt High Trail, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward gradually over switchbacks, giving way as the trail heads up to a dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of the Pacific, Stunt Ranch State Park, […]

  • Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC

    Robert B. Moore Theater Orange Coast College 2701, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, US

    This event is held on Tuesday March 10, and Wed March 11. Different films will be screened each day. A ticket only gets you in one night. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of […]

  • RIDGELINE ABOVE SANTA BARBARA (E. CAMINO CIELO ROAD)

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    This is definitely one of the most scenic rides we've done. It's all on the ridgeline above Santa Barbara ands has absolutely amazing views. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated for dirt riding. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Near Gibralter Rd. & East Camino Cielo Road at 9:00am. […]

  • I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain

    Bouquet Canyon Road Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    Resort ski or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry (BC) ski tours and leisurely paced snowshoe tours with the leaders. Cross-country ski (XC) on your own at Tamarack. Newcomers & non-skiers welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in winter. Hotel in Mammoth Lakes, double occupancy, 2 beds/private bath, close to shopping, night life, […]

  • Los Pinetos To May Peak or Camp Nine

    Canna Street Wildwood Trailhead Canna Street and Timberwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This adventurous out-and-back trek whisks you from Placerita Canyon's peaceful oak groves into the wild heart of the Angeles National Forest, with Camp Nine—a remote wildland firefighting station perched on Bear Divide—as your prize. Or stop at May Peak for a shorter intermediate hike if you like (see details below). You'll ease into things […]

  • Ray Miller Trail hike ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    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 incline. There’s a great lookout spot where it gives you a breathtaking […]

  • 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. In the spring, 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 […]

  • Oak Creek Canyon to Robles West In/Out ~ 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. We will start at Oak Creek Canyon and proceed to […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

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

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