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Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate

Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will […]

Rosewood Trail: Lynn to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is on the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/27, 5/4, 5/11) culminating in a backpack 6/1-2. Course times are 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

We will start in the parking lot of SMMNRA and go up to the monument. We will take this hike at a gentler pace and we will take some breaks to let slower hikers catch up. It is an out and back, however, and you can go at your own pace. This out and back […]

Palo Comado to the Edge of China Flat – Gentler Friendly

Palo Comado Canyon - Doubletree Trailhead Aspen Ridge Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

This will be a second Thursday hike and we will go a little slower than the other hike. Palo Comado ("Burnt Stick" in Spanish) tells you a lot about the […]

Three Sisters Rock Via Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

9001 Soledad Canyon Rd 9001 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

Three Sisters Rock Via Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This is a great Spring hike and yes Springtime […]

Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner We enter the Los Padres trail through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and continue climbing up. We'll come to another junction, where we'll turn right onto the Los […]

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