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Hike the Full Crystal Cove Loop

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

The total distance for this hike is roughly 9.5 miles with about 1500 ft. of elevation gain. We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to Moro Ridge Road. We will take this down towards the beach to El Moro Canyon. We will head back up No Dogs/No Name trail to […]

Hiking out and back to the Devils Chair

Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area 28000 Devils Punchbowl Rd, Pearblossom, CA, US

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:00 – Hike the Devils Chair · Hike leader volunteer(s): Paul · Distance: ~ 7.5 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: 1,463 ft · Time: Approximately 4.5 hours hiking including a snack break. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition. · Dogs: Dogs […]

A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

This is a gear swap and sale with no trip leader. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk to backpackers. Enjoy! A16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange Saturday, May 18 9:00AM - 12:00PM Helix Brewing Co parking lot 8101 Commercial St […]

Josephine Peak Trail

US Forest Service - Clear Creek Fire Station 701 Angeles Crest Hwy, Tujunga, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/josephine-peak-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Standing at 5,558 feet on the western edge of the San Gabriel Mountains, Josephine Peak is not your ordinary summit hike. The 8.5-mile (round-trip) out-and-back climb gains 2,058 feet to a former fire lookout with tremendous views of the San Gabriels, including Strawberry Peak. The peak is quite eclectic. Remnants of […]

Hike with Beach Party and Fire

Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

2.7 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Temps likely to be 70'sF during the day, 60-70F after 5p. Note: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions. Please post in the […]

Hike at Peter’s Canyon Regional Park – Big Red & Around the Reservoir

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

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 will continue on this trail until we get to Eucalyptus to loop back. We will […]

Chumash trail

Chumash Park 3200 Flanagan Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.rsrpd.org/simi_valley/trails/chumash_park_and_trail.php Hello Fellow Hikers, Gonna be doing the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley to the junction of Rocky Peak then make our way back. It's a great moderate hike and a great workout with scenery of rock formations and mountain tops. The Chumash out and back is not on AllTrails but the above website will […]

Almost-Full-Moon potluck hike Angel Vista

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 4:28pm Photo Credit to Helen :) Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the almost full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish […]

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