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Long Canyon – Easy CC Loop – Suitable for Fit Beginners

572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

**3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner** **Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner** Those that prefer the **Easy Option**, should head UP from the trail head, waiting when they get to the bench at the top. For **the rest of us**: Starting from the Long Canyon trailhead parking lot, we head west on the […]

Inspiring & Challenging Steep Sunset 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 […]

WILLIAMSON, GOODYKOONTZ AND COOPER CANYON FALLS

La Cañada Flintridge La Cañada Flintridge, 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:/](http://%5Bgo%20to:%20https//wp.me/P9MbG4-hC%5D(go%20to:%20https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC)) Join me and experience the thrill of cross country hiking in the high country of the San […]

Cave of Munitz – Intermediate

Cave of Munitz 24501 Woodglade Ln., West Hills, CA, US

**Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 1100' gain.** Intermediate hikers will love this hike. It is not well suited for beginners. It has some of the most variations of terrain of any hike in the area and is one of my personal favorites. This is an interesting gem and one of the famous formations that every hiker in […]

Bowling and Social Event

Harley's Valley Bowl 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, US

**Bowling is back!** Since this adventure started, we have set ourselves apart. It's the people and the format of our events. Hiking is fun. Hiking-Plus is fun-Plus! **This is Bowling with a Social Event!** Please be aware there are two Harley's bowling alleys in Simi Valley. This is the one on Cochran at Stearns. You […]

San Bernardino Peak Trail via Angelus Oaks

San Bernardino Peak Trail 1W07 San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail, Angelus Oaks, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-bernardino-peak-trail-via-angelus-oaks Hello Fellow Hikers, Gonna be hitting one of the bigger peaks out of the 6 pack of peaks. This one has just reopened this year from the 2020 El Dorado fire. This is an impressive 10,649 summit. The landscape has changed due to the fire but the climb to the top will be the […]

Hikes Near Julian

KQ Ranch RV Resort 449 K Q Ranch Rd, Julian, CA, US

I'll be at the KQ Ranch near Julian from 6/24 - 6/28. I will be posting a hike for Saturday 6/25 (and more) as soon as I decide on one. In the meantime RSVP or mark your calendar. Currently in my head are Big Laguna Mountain Loop or Cuyamaca Peak via Azalea Glen Loop or? […]

Sagebrush Cantina: Hindsite

Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. The band playing (Hindsite) puts on a fantastic show. This is one of the best venues I've experienced on LA's west side, and this is one of the best bands I've seen at this venue. Come see a Hollywood quality show […]

Greek Festival in Camarillo! Opa!!

Freedom Park 480 Skyway Dr, Camarillo, CA, US

Come join us for a fun and food filled festival day, with all the Greek food, music, and culture you can handle! Oh, and lots of Ouzo and beer, maybe even some dancing. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is hosting their annual Greek Festival, and HP will be there to take in the sights and […]

 

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