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 I've always enjoyed driving through Montecito, one of the most beautiful landscaped communities around. I've found trails that meander […]
This is a potluck hike in the Los Robles Open Space. We will do the Oak Creek Canyon-Los Robles-Los Padres Loop among some beautiful oak groves and great views of the Conejo Valley. That will be about 4.5 miles with 900' total ascent and is rated MEDIUM (see https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/) There are facilities at the trailhead […]
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 Mount Lukens (5074') stands majestically above the Crescenta Valley as the western most peak of the San […]
Easy Intermediate, 4 miles, 900' gain. Easy Intermediate means it is on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781 This is an upside down lollipop that takes us first to the highest point in the area where the views are fantastic. The return is down around the back side of the hill at 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 We'll be hiking 4 miles along the relatively new Las Virgenes Creek trail which will be perfect for beginners […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cheeseboro-ridge-and-modelo-trail-loop Hello Fellow Hikers,Cheeseboro Ridge is a pretty open view hike of mountains and trails. Nice amount of elevation with stretches of leveled off sections. This s a popular area on the weekends with hikers and mountain bikers alike. Will be following the hike s a loop from AllTrails.I have attached the AllTrails link for […]
Stats: Distance: 9-10 miles, 5-7 hours Elevation Gain: 2700 ft. Rating: Moderate 8/10 Not for beginners, no sweeper! Trail: Looped, will be on mostly rocky and regular trails with a very short stretch of pavement. WARNING: There will be some short stretches of steep uphill climbs where some might feel more comfortable on their hands […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/trippet-ranch-to-eagle-springs-loop-trail Hello Fellow Hikers,Okay this area was hit by fire May of this year and completely changed the landscape but as most have said made it interesting to experience. To see mother nature restoring herself and wildlife returning made the trail interesting and exciting. Will be passing Eagle Rock on this one which is a […]
Our route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad views over Santa Ynez Canyon and the surrounding mountains. But like nature and vacuums, we abhor fire roads. Thus, shortly after the hike begins we will leave the fire road and take a small, slightly overgrown use trail that passes a clay gully and crosses […]
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