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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 […]

Hiking with Mark E: Memorial Day Hike to MASH Site and Century Lake

Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

This relatively easy, out-and-back hike, travels alongside Malibu Creek through some great terrain and old growth oak trees, with a special bonus — a visit to the site of television's legendary program hit M*A*S*H*. The site still draws visitors from all over the world decades after the show left the air. Now on display are […]

Dos Vientos – Memorial Day Picnic

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, US

5.2 miles, 1140' gain, Intermediate Beginner Option: 3.5 miles, 500' gain, Fit Beginner Come to the hike only (2:30p), picnic only (4:00p), or both. This event has limited space. Those still on the waiting list will be moved to the RSVP list several days before the event, or even the day of the event, if […]

Los Robles trailhead, walking down to Las Padres and up and around

Los Robles Trail 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

NOTE: This will be a much easier hike for Tuesday. We will go slower and with less elevation gain and less miles. Anyone who wants to add more mileage, can take the loop near the Greenmeadow Parking lot. We will start in the parking lot at the end of Moorpark and walk down the street […]

Chumash Trail to Rocky Peak/Triangle

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

We'll hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley to join the Rocky Peak trail. We'll turn left to head to the "Triangle" where several trails meet and provide panoramic views. The hike will be an out and back, and will be 7.7 miles with 1600 ft gain. It's mostly a single track trail during […]

Oak Creek Canyon to Ventu Park Rd. (Fast Paced)

Oak Creek Canyon Trailhead 472 Greenmeadow Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA, US

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/e/c/event_80025292.jpeg Since the trail has been redesigned and is now about 8 1/2 miles, we will stop at Ventu Park Road for our break. AUGUST 2021 UPDATE: Please review the newly revised guidelines to participate in our hikes. We are again requiring proof of vaccination to join a hike. Here are some highlights and a […]

Newton Canyon – Gentler Friendly Hike

Backbone Trail Access at Kanan Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an oak canopy, and come out into an opening. At the opening, look toward the sandstone formations in the distance, and you'll see the now-maybe-flowing Upper Newton […]

Hike Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to Lizard Trail. We will go down that and loop back up to Bommer via Upper Laurel. […]

Hill Canyon – Hawk Lollipop – Easy Intermediate, beginner option

Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

5.3 miles, 600' gain, Easy-Intermediate 2.5 miles, 100' gain, Beginner We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we'll come to a junction. For those that want the full hike, we'll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop […]

 

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