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Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

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

Let's start early and beat the heat! 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 Bell Canyon Trail head. We will […]

Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

Calabasas Peak Trailhead 1698 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, any utensils your items might require. We have had occasions where there were no utensils, so it might […]

Hike at Boat Canyon to Bommer Ridge

Boat Canyon Trail 518 Dartmoor, Gate 14, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The total distance is around 4.6 miles with 870' of elevation gain. We will take Boat Canyon Trail up to Bommer Canyon. We will take Bommer to Water Tank trail. We will take this and then take a lower trail back to the beginning. Address: Dartmoor Trail Lookout Laguna Beach, CA 92651 https://goo.gl/maps/6N8c88XfdSeYu85M8 Dogs are […]

Top of the Santa Monicas- Sandstone Peak!

Sandstone Peak Trailhead 12896 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA, US

We'll be looping around the Backbone and Mishe Mokwa Trails for 6.5 miles, moving up approximately 1500' as we go. Early on, we'll pass Echo Cliffs, where rock climbers ascend sheer cliffs, a house sized boulder delicately balanced on a small rock beneath, a giant split rock, stunning giant sandstone formations, and breathtaking views. Since […]

Ray Miller trail up to the fire road

La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

It's still going to be a bit warm, and humid, but if we start at 8:30 I think we will be okay. We will go up the Ray Miller trail to the fire road and back, about 6 miles. This is an out and back so you can go at your own pace, but there […]

Sunset at Peter’s Canyon

Peters Canyon Hike Tustin, CA, US

A moderate four-mile hike at Peter's Canyon, in the city of Orange. There are a couple hills which will get your heart going, but your effort will be rewarded with the view, the sunset, and the company. Bring water and sun protection (hat, sun glasses, sun screen), and hiking sticks if you prefer. Carpool if […]

Chumash – Intermediate, with Easy option

Chumash Park 3200 Flanagan Dr., Simi Valley, CA, US

4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.6 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner Hardest option: 5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous […]

Boney Mountain Hike (Fast Paced)

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Wendy Trailhead Potrero Rd & S Wendy Dr, Newbury Park, CA, US

Please read these restrictions before signing up. Don't sign up unless you are two weeks past your latest vaccination Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike You will be asked to show your vaccination card (a photo on your […]

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