• 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 […]

  • 💫9th annual spring natural festival presented by wind wolves💫

    Wind Wolves Preserve Wind Wolves Preserve 16019 Maricopa Highway, Bakersfield, 93311, CA, US

    Windwolves will have a festival on April 6th and 7th. I will be there on Sunday the 7th at 8am to do a short hike then attend the festival at 10am. (4-6 mile hike)

  • Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

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

    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 continue onto that and then take it […]

  • Tapo Canyon Trail

    Tapo Canyon Road Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers, Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start our loop. We should encounter wildflowers and mountain views. Our loop will drop down then we will continue until we […]

  • Handel’s Messiah

    Rancho Campana High School 4235 Mar Vista Dr, Camarillo, CA, US

    Tickets Despite his broken ankle, our organizer, Steve Johnson, will be singing in the New West Symphony Chorus for this and the Saturday 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 […]

  • Danielson Monument – potluck hike (start 3:00PM)

    4128 Potrero Rd 4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    6.5 miles, 1300' gain, intermediate This is harder and longer than our usual hikes. Please read the definition carefully. Let's enjoy hiking to the Danielson Monument in the Boney Mountain Wilderness, potluck, and "Peace, Love and Joy"! Please bring food and drinks to share. We'll have our typical snack-share social event at the top for […]

  • Chesebro Canyon MTB trail potluck hike – fit beginner

    5402 Chesebro Rd 5402 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. Easier Option: 4 miles, 230' gain. We walk a mostly flat section for 1.1 mi. to the 2nd junction. Easier option: Continue straight for 3/4 mi., left at the split, right after another 500', arriving at some picnic tables on the right after another 750'. Regular route: Left, heading […]

 

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