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  • Las Padres Trailhead~Sherwood Forest ~ Gentler Friendly

    Los Padres Trailhead 55 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

    This loop hike is about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, hike. Trailhead Directions: From the 101 in Thousand Oaks, turn south on Moorpark Road. Drive […]

  • Los Robles Trailhead II ~ Braille Trail ~ Gentler Friendly

    Augustine Staging Area E Santiago Canyon Rd and Hicks Haul Rd, Silverado, CA, US

    Our hike leaves from Greenmeadow Trailhead (a.k.a. Braille Trail) This loop hike is also about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, because we are doing about the same hike counterclockwise, reverse to Laurie's group and pass each other about halfway. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty […]

  • HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

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    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed weasel, […]

  • Flash Hike: HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon (Rain or Shine)

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! See also https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hwd-ranch-mormon-canyon-loop-2/ for more details The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, […]

  • Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #4 – Chumash Trail Rocky Peak

    Chumash Park and Trail 3200 Flanagan Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Join us for our fourth hike in the 2024 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains, a moderate 10-mile, 2500' gain loop hike in the Santa Susana Mountains. We will hike on the Chumash to Humming Bird trails to Rocky Peak (2715') with spectacular views overlooking Simi Valley and of Paeloscene rock structures and natural caves. […]

  • Pacific Crest Trail to Martindale Ridge

    37862 Bouquet Canyon Rd 37862 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    Pacific Crest Trail to Martindale Ridge DESCRIPTION: This hike is another one of my local favorites, close to suburbia but feels like miles away. The hike is entirely on the well-maintained Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), that goes from Mexico to Canada. We will start at 3320' and enjoy mainly a gentle gain that PCT is […]

  • Mission Point The Hard Way

    O'Melveny Park - HWD 17300 Sesnon Blvd, Granada Hills, ca, US

    See the hike report from last year's trip: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/mission-point-the-hard-way O’Melveny Park spreads over 672 acres, second on the list of largest parks within the City of Los Angeles, right after Griffith Park. Noted for its picture-perfect picnic grounds with white fences and towering eucalyptus trees, O’Melveny Park also challenges hikers with several miles of steep, […]

  • Day Hike to Fisherman’s Camp in the San Mateo Wilderness

    Tenaja Trail Head Parking Cleveland Forest Rd. and Forest Route 7501, Wildomar, Wildomar, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This will be a Day Hike to Fisherman's Camp via the Tenaja Trail to explore the trail condition and camp area prior to my Beginner Backpacking Trip on April 20-21. If you are already on that trip feel free to join me for a Pre-hike, Try out carrying your gear, Day hike with Pack […]

  • Handel’s Messiah

    Civic Arts Plaza Theatres 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Tickets Despite his broken ankle, our organizer, Steve Johnson, will be singing in the New West Symphony Chorus for this and the Sunday performance of Handel's Messiah. Sung by hundreds of thousands each year and millions over centuries, the iconic “Hallelujah Chorus” is the capstone of one of the best-loved and best-known works in all […]

 

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