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Inspiring & Challenging Steep Moonlight Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook

468 S Surfview Dr 468 S Surfview Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 2.5 miles, 1.75 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1200’; Peak: 1523’ View: Panoramic view of Malibu, ocean, West Side, Downtown Details: This hike has some STEEP moments, is not on most trail maps & has 2 benches on top to relax on TRAILHEAD INFO The […]

Tapo Canyon Trail

Tapo Canyon Road Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello fellow hikers, The heat is here but we still need to keep moving so the goal is to hit this trail (which has partial shade ) and be back at our cars before it gets to hot... so... (weather shows 90 degrees so will start at 8am and be back to our cars […]

COOLING OFF IN DEEP CREEK – A WWW event

Newton Canyon Parking Lot Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, 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 We'll be taking advantage of lingering warm weather by cooling down in Deep Creek well below the […]

Stunt High loop trail (long version)

1667 Stunt Rd 1667 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stunt-high-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, This is going to be another hike hosted by Steve so expect a good workout. We will be meeting at the above trail and doing partial Stunt High Trail but Steve's loop will add more elevation gain with more miles so it will be a harder moderate hike that won't be […]

Rocky Peak – Intermediate

Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

**5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate** This hike is one of the most well known in Simi Valley. It contains beautiful sandstone formations throughout the hike and there are fantastic views of the valleys. There is really no way to get lost because there are no junctions. If one chooses, they can turn around and return […]

SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, 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 Join me on yet another garden walk for beginner hikers on up. This time we'll visit the […]

Eaton Saddle to Switzer Falls -Car Shuttle

Switzer Falls Parking Lot Switzer Truck Trail, Altadena, CA 91001, Altadena, CA, US

The Stats Wait-listed Not for beginners, no sweeper Distance: 10 miles> Elevation Gain: While mostly downhill, there will still be at least 1500 ft. of uphill. Rating: Moderate 7/10, off trail, bushwhacking, poodle dog bush, poison oak, creek walking, etc... Duration: 5-7 hours Rain, snow - cancels the hike The Plan We will meet at […]

🚴 Beach Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach & Lunch

Dock 52 13509 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA, US

Join us for bicycling on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. Please be able to ride at least 12 miles per hour to keep up with our group. See a map of this route here: […]

Angel Vista potluck hike

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

**3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate** This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate. That said, there is no reason a fit beginner cannot complete this hike. If needed, just stop […]

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