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On Sunday, February 26 (rain or shine!), they are opening Sherman Way from Canoga Park through Winnetka and into Reseda for a 5-mile stretch of open streets. 5 miles isn't enough for us so I will come up with a route and extend it to 20-30 miles, starting and ending on the ciclavia route. I […]
S22 (Montezuma Valley Rd) to Warner springs (8 miles) with car staging on March 1. This is a short and easy PCT stretch to enjoy the start of the super bloom. We would start at Barrel Spring and then hike north to Warner Springs. Parking available at Barrel springs and “Pacific Crest Trail Parking Access […]
Ski Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the leaders. XC Ski or Snowshoe on your own at Tamarack Nordic Center. Newcomers & non-skiers Welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in Winter. Quality Inn lodging, two per room, 2 beds/private bath, close to shopping, night life, […]
This is a great desert backpacking trip. One of only a few in Death Valley with water and the only loop that I know of. Mid-February should be a good chance to catch the wildflowers as well. Check out the photos from the last three trips: Fall 2016 trip: https://www.meetup.com/SanDiegoBackpackers/photos/235721845/ Fall 2017 trip: https://www.meetup.com/sandiegobackpackers/photos/28397936/ Winter […]
After 3 exploratories I believe I have come up with one of best hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains (and beyond). We'll be using a combination of park trails and secret trails to connect CircleX Ranch with the Boney Mountain State Wilderness and bag 7 peaks, (or less depending how we feel 😲) . A […]
Come hike along the Kern River Trail (Flower Trail 🌷🌺🌼) to Democrat Dam. The hike is about 11 miles total to the Dam and back. It is moderate in difficulty, but subtable for new hikers. We will hike to the Dam and have a long lunch break. Then return hike to the trailhead. More specifics […]
Zuma Canyon is distinguished for being one of the deepest gorges in the Santa Monica Mountains and, unlike Topanga or Malibu Canyons, has never suffered incursion by a major road. We'll start at Lower Zuma Canyon and take the Zuma Loop trail west to the Zuma Ridge trail. The views improve as the trail climbs, […]
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