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Mugu Peak to La Jolla Valley Loop

Chumash Trail Chumash Trail, Malibu, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/mugu-peak-to-la-jolla-nature-preserve Hello Fellow Hikers,Okay talk about a calve burner! Yes this is rated moderate but the first part (the start) is straight up! Mugu Peak is 2.7 miles (round trip) with a elevation gain of 1246 ft but once we tackle that part it's smooth sailing from there. From the parking lot we should shortly […]

Stage Coach – Andora Trailhead – Easy Intermediate

9861 Andora Ave 9861 Andora Ave, Chatsworth, CA, US

3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate.Note that we are going to start from the Andora trailhead instead of our usual starting place. This hike will include an extended stay at the top, where we'll have a snack share social event (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 30-60 minutes. Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete […]

Wildlife Rehabilitation at the California Wildlife Center

Online event

Join the Conejo Open Space Foundation for a live online presentation by Jenn Guess, Development Manager for the California Wildlife Center. Jenn will tell us about wildlife rehabilitation and release at the Calabasas wildlife hospital. She will explain common reasons why wild animals end up being brought to the Calabasas-based CWC and how they are […]

THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER WALK on Candy Cane Lane

West Oxnard Street W Oxnard St, Los Angeles, 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 It's time to show off our ugly Xmas sweaters again. So, I thought we could do it locally on […]

Caballero Canyon to Farmers Ridge

Caballero Canyon 4002 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA, US

This is a great mid-range hike for folks who want some good exercise and at the same time enjoy the local beauty offered in the Santa Monica Mountains. Join us for a moderate out and back hike that begins at the Caballero Canyon Trailhead Hiking Difficulty:Moderate, 1000 ft elevation gain, Approximately 7 miles Bring water, […]

Nightmare Gulch Loop at Red Rock Canyon State Park

Red Rock Canyon State Park North Parking Lot (Staging Area) Aerospace Hwy, Cantil, 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 Nightmare Gulch LoopDistance: 8-9 milesElevation Gain: 1600 feetLeader: Nikki While it is possible to camp overnight in Red Rock […]

Trail Restoration on the Wood Canyon Vista (Backbone) Trl in Pt. Mugu State Park

Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, 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. Our trails have taken a real beating over the past 2 years during the pandemic. With hordes of people taking to the […]

Annual Holiday Dinner and After Party

Viva La Pasta!: Kitchen of Italy 525 Country Club Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

Please join us for the Hiking Plus Annual Holiday Dinner and After Party. RSVP is for the dinner only. This is a sit down dinner with our Hiking Plus friends. Space for the dinner will be limited. Expect the cost to be between $13 and $31 per person, plus tax, tips, and drinks, depending on […]

 

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