• Red Rock Ramble – a Gentler Hike. 5.25 miles, 1000′

    Stunt Road Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    Let's reacquaint ourselves with the spectacular rock formations and beautiful scenery in Red Rock Canyon, between Topanga and Calabasas. This hike is 5.25 miles and 1,000' total feet of gain, loss, gain, loss, gain, and loss :-). ; A map of our route is in the Photos and on GaiaGPS. The main route is on […]

  • Lizard Rock Loop

    Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners […]

  • Hunters Moonlight hike

    Sheriff's Shooting Range Alfred Harrell Highway and Mirror Drive, Bakersfield, CA, US

    Hike at night with glow sticks only & trekking poles

  • Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

    Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

    This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

  • Hike at Peter’s Canyon Regional Park + Big Red

    Peter Canyon Regional Park 8548 E Canyon View Ave, Orange, CA, US

    The hike will be about 4.5 miles with about 500 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This is where we will go up Big Red. Then we will continue on this trail until we get to Eucalyptus to loop back. We will […]

  • Tapo Canyon Trail

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US
  • Wilderness Adventures Section Fall Picnic and Hike

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

    Join the Wilderness Adventures Section (WAS) for a fall picnic! We will work up our appetites with a hike in Duekmejian Wilderness Park followed by a picnic. Old, new, and perspective WAS members and friends are welcome as we enjoy the fall weather and share our summer adventure stories. Hike: Meet at 10:00 AM on […]

  • Full Moon potluck hike Angel Vista

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

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise6:38pm Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share, your own plate, cup and utensils. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. Snacks and/or beverages to […]

 

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