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To Be Determined - HWD Somewhere in Santa Monica Mountains, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

Thanks to all members. HWD has passed the 11,000 members mark and continues to be the largest hiking group in America and 2nd largest in the world (on a per leader basis) I'll be posting a celebratory thanksgiving hike soon. In the meantime let's see if we can get 11,000 RSVPs 😃 Go ahead and […]

Mt. Hillyer from Chilao Flat Visitor Center

Chilao Visitor Center 1 Moccasin Trail, Palmdale, CA, US

This is a short, but very sweet hike with lots of eye candy including fall colors, impressive boulder outcroppings and interesting historical significance. I am open to extending the distance in any direction to add more mileage (as an out and back), but due to trailhead closures still in effect, we cannot make this a […]

Lyons Ranch and Taylor Loop Trail

Taylor Trail Wilderness & Open Space Area Stevenson Ranch, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lyons-ranch-and-taylor-loop-trail Hello Fellow Hikers,Let's check out Taylor Trail Wilderness & Open Space Area. This trail will offer wide open views throughout the hike. Nice gradual climbs with a section of a more direct climb with level off sections to enjoy the views and relax. This is a lesser known trail for the area and as […]

MT. BADEN POWELL – THE UNPARALLED ASCENT AND DESCENT ROUTE

Ponce Ave and Leonora Dr. 5330 Ponce Ave., Woodland Hills, CA, US

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 Before the rain and snow hits this area and while it's nice and cool, I'm planning on taking on […]

BIKE RIDE – Ventura to Sea Cliff and back

901 San Pedro St 901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA, US

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 BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO SEA CLIFF AND BACKWe'll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to […]

QUICK HIKE@ ECHO MOUNTAIN

Cobb Estate Hike 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, US

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 HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE:https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Please join me for an early, short hike to Echo mountain via the San Merrill trail. I […]

Paradise Falls – Moonridge – Easy Intermediate

Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner. A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This […]

Inspiring & Challenging Steep Moonlight Hike: Mission Peak Loop in Granada Hills

18000 Sesnon Blvd 18000 Sesnon Blvd, Granada Hills, CA, US

STATSDifficulty: 4/10, Steep up & down, with some slippery spotsLength: 3 miles, 2 hours plus breaksElevation Gain & Loss: 1225’; Peak: 2700’View: Amazing 360 View of Valleys and MountainsDetails: This hike has some STEEP moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill trail, which is not on […]

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