• Cucamonga Wilderness Peak- Cedar Glen Camp

    Ice House Canyon Trail Ice House Canyon Trail, California, CA, US

    Weekend Backpacking Trip Cucamonga Peak is one of the highest peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains, with a summit elevation of 8,862 feet. It is within the Cucamonga Wilderness of the San Bernardino National Forest. Cucamonga Peak is located in a beautiful wooded stream-driven section of the forest near Mt. Baldy Village. The winding trail […]

  • Mill Creek Summit to Mt. Pacifico on the PCT.

    Mill Creek Summit California, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Mt Pacifico looms high (7124 ft) on the northern edge of the San Gabriels, offering far reaching panoramas over Antelope Valley and the Mojave Desert. Our hike follows the well maintain PCT that is full of wildflowers this time of year. The last 1/2 mile before Mt. Pacifico is steep. We will follow the […]

  • Hiking With Mark E: Caballero Canyon to Farmers Ridge

    Caballero Canyon Trail 4047 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, US

    Join us for an out and back hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon. This is a great hike for folks who want some good exercise and at the same time enjoy the local beauty offered in the Santa Monica Mountains. Hike is rated MEDIUM with 6 miles and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #6 – Topanga Lookout Saddle Peak

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

    Hike #6 in the 2024 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2300’ gain loop hike, taking the Mountaineer’s Route to the 360 panoramic view at Topanga Lookout (2469’) from Stunt Road. with a stop at Saddle Peak (2805’) with ocean views and lunch with return via the Stunt High […]

  • Sagebrush Cantina: The Replay

    Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

    Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend. One of the band members is a friend of one of the Hiking Plus members. The Replay is a high-energy Classic Rock cover band from the San Fernando Valley. Led by Rocio Gil on vocals, they deliver non-stop, kick-ass performances spanning hits from the 70s, 80s, […]

  • Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Willow Staging Area

    Willow Staging Area 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, US

    The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]

  • Chumash trail

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

    https://www.rsrpd.org/simi_valley/trails/chumash_park_and_trail.php Hello Fellow Hikers, Gonna be doing the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley to the junction of Rocky Peak then make our way back. It's a great moderate hike and a great workout with scenery of rock formations and mountain tops. The Chumash out and back is not on AllTrails but the above website will […]

  • Mash Site – Malibu Creek State Park Potluck Hike

    27000 Mulholland Hwy 27000 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain (route link) Easy Option - 2 miles, 300' gain (route link) This is a social hike and an out-and-back event. There is a potluck at the M.A.S.H. site before we turn around for the return. If your item requires paper plates, utensils, etc. please bring them. You may […]

 

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