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Father’s Day Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

Caspers Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US

Come join us for this fun Father's Day Hike! Bring your family. :) The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the […]

Red Rock Canyon Potluck Hike

1699 Stunt Rd 1699 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain. Option not to hike: If for some reason you don't want to hike but still want to come, the social event can be driven to, and the main group of hikers should get there about an hour after we begin: 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290. It costs […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Willow Staging Area

Willow Staging Area 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]

Saddle Peak and Topanga Lookout Trails ~ Gentler Intermediate

Topanga Lookout Trailhead Saddle Peak Rd, Malibu, CA, US

We will have two short hikes; Saddle Peak hike (about 3 miles with approximately 500' elevation gain) and Topanga Lookout hike (about 2 miles with approximately 400' elevation gain). https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/topanga-lookout/ We will begin Saddle Peak hike at the end of the Stunt Road hike near the intersection of Stunt Road and Schueren Road. Saddle Peak […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Willow Staging Area

Willow Staging Area 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]

Intermediate Hike ~ Palo Comado / Cheseboro Loop via Ranch Center trail

Trailhead Sunnycrest and Doubletree, Oak Park, CA, US

This week we’ll do a loop around the northeastern regions of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the Las Virgenes Open Space. This area traverses many ecosystems, including riparian, chaparral, and the rockscape from Galaxy Quest. The area is generally dry, but very nice! http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/3/0/c/event_255709932.jpeg The trailhead is where Sunnycrest turns into Doubletree, […]

Upper Stunt High Trail To Saddle Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate at a Slower Pace

UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve 1201 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

This hike begins at Upper Stunt High Trail, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward gradually over switchbacks, giving way as the trail heads up to a dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of the Pacific, Stunt Ranch State Park, […]

Sage Ranch Lollipop – Fit Beginner

Sage Ranch 1 Black Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA, US

3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner (5:30, not 6p) Note the time change. This park closes at sunset, so we try to get out by then. Free parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. As of Agust. 2022, the first part of the clockwise loop was closed, but we found a new route with a perfect place […]

 

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