• SATWIWA PARKING LOT

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Main Parking Lot Pinehill Avenue, Newbury Park, ca, United States

    This hike will start in the Satwiwa parking lot. We will go down the paved road to the bottom of the hill. Then we will turn left and go up along the waterway (which will be dry) up to the old oak tree. We will then go up on the ridge and back to the […]

  • Breezy and Scenic hike in OC

    Coastal Peak Park Newport Beach, CA, US

    Meeting at 7:30 am. We’ll start hiking at 8 am. Join us for a scenic 7-mile loop hike with 825 feet of elevation gain in Crystal Cove State Park! We'll […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #5 – Malibu Creek to Latigo Canyon

    Latigo Canyon Trailhead Latigo Canyon Road & Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    Our fifth Wilderness Adventures Section Fall 2026 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be l0 miles with 2800 elevation gain on the BBT going from the Malibu […]

  • Shake Canyon to PCT Lollipop

    Online event

    VOLUNTEERS: Gary and Deena DATE: Saturday September 26, 2026 MEET: At Trailhead NO LATER than 8:00 AM – departure promptly at 8:15 DISTANCE: ~ 7.1 miles, Lollipop style GAIN: 1200’ Gain HIKING TIME: ~ 4 - 4.5 hours hiking DOGS: Not permitted due to excessive plant growth along creek with poison oak, plus poodle dog […]

  • CHESEBORO, LIBERTY AND CRUMMER CANYONS

    Potrero Ridge East Trailhead 400 Helga Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This loop will be on mostly dirt roads in Cheseboro, Liberty and Crummer Canyons. After the ride I'll be driving to the 101 Tavern for in Agoura Hills. Make sure your tires or inner tubes have slime in them to help avoid flats. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Cheseboro Canyon Trailhead (North) at 7:00am. RESTROOMS: At […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #6 – Latigo Canyon to Encinal Canyon

    Encinal Canyon Trailhead Encinal Canyon Road & Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    Our sixth Wilderness Adventures Section Fall 2026 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 8 miles with 1300' gain on the BBT through Newton, Zuma, and Trancas […]

  • Hike at Peter’s Canyon Regional Park – Big Red & Reservoir Loop

    Peter Canyon Regional Park 8548 E Canyon View Ave, Orange, CA, US

    Let's enjoy this long weekend and sleep in on Monday & do an afternoon hike! The hike will be about 5.7 miles with about 750 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This is where we will go up Big Red. Then we […]

  • 🚴 Join US – Beach Bike Ride from Long Beach to to Newport and Stop for Lunch

    Fish Market Restaurant 6550 E Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA, US

    Join us for a scenic bike ride on the beach bike path and road from Long Beach to the Newport Beach peninsula. E-bikes are welcome too! ROUTE MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/angyo4MT4YWhrHNB9 QUALIFICATIONS: Bike riders who are comfortable and experienced riding their bikes on bike paths and roads who can keep up with our group riding at least […]

 

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