Once again on Halloween we'll follow the Lower Arroyo Seco Canyon via the Arroyo Seco Trail and visit a couple of haunted landmarks (The Colorado Street Bridge and The Devil's Gate Reservoir). So, as an option, get into the Halloween spirit by wearing your favorite costume for photo ops. I'll put on a Warlock outfit […]
We've been doing this one in Chatsworth/Twin Lakes since 2009. It's the scariest hike this side of Transylvania! Due to ongoing development in the area our exact path is unknown at this time, but I estimate it to be about 3 miles with 700' elevation gain. I will have more accurate figures after pre-scouting the […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC This E-BIKE ride will take us along Paradise Road in the back country of Santa Barbara. There will be […]
3 miles, 700' gain, fit-beginner.This is one of the classic hikes in Simi Valley. We'll meet in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Madera and Royal, just south of the Donut Delite, on the east side of the Clinicas office. We'll walk from there to the trailhead at 2 Washburn St. where it […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Join me on a short but challenging trek that is in our local Santa Monica Mountains. After a short […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO We will start our hike at Juan Bautista Park and hike up the Talepop trail and do a loop hike around Mullholand […]
I accidentally reserved 8 tickets for Thursday's "Free Day" at the fantastical Huntington Gardens so would love to invite fully vaccinated meetup members to join me for a stroll through the gardens followed by a little socially distanced outdoor snack share. Please arrive by 10:30 as we must enter in two groups. No plus ones […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC My wife, Ronee and I will be seeing the movie "DUNE" this Thursday at the Janns Mall in Thousand […]
5.3 miles, 600' gain, Easy-Intermediate2 miles, 100' gain, Beginner We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we'll come to a junction. For those that want the full hike, we'll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop with […]
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