• Kearsarge Lakes to Mt Whitney (45 Miles)

    1689 Kanan Dume Rd 1689 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    This trip starts from Kearsarge Trailhead and will and Whitney Portal via the JMT/PCT trail. Short video of the route. BEAR CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED Days: 4-5 Days Rating: (Moderate/Strenuous) Milage: 45 + Elevation Gain/lost: +10,755 ’/-2400″ Location Start: Kearsarge Trailhead Location end: Whitney Portal MAP >>> Itinerary (updating soon) Simple Rules NO PLUS (1) $15 […]

  • 4th of July Celebration Potluck Hike – Los Padres

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.25 miles out and back, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. Many people will be viewing the fireworks from this location, and enjoying a picnic at the top. Easier Option (unhosted): 2.4mi, 550' gain. (link to map). 497 Hillsborough St, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered […]

  • 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. […]

  • Wildwood Park – Las Flores potluck hike

    604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just […]

  • Triunfo to White Horse Loop II – 8 am Start! – Intermediate Hike

    Triunfo Community Park 1935 Tamarack St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This hike circles the trails between South Ranch and Conejo Ridge. This is about 6 miles (1000 foot elevation gain) lollipop. We will start at the trailhead at Triunfo Park's back (2nd) parking lot, go up to the Los Robles trail and turn left on the Whitehorse trail. We then loop around counterclockwise via the […]

  • Triunfo to White Horse Loop – Intermediate Hike

    Triunfo Community Park 1935 Tamarack St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This hike circles the trails between South Ranch and Conejo Ridge. This is about 6 mile (1000 foot elevation gain) lollipop. We will start at the trailhead at Triunfo Park's back (2nd) parking lot, go up to the Brookview/Los Robles trail connector. We then loop around clockwise via the White Horse and Los Robles trails […]

  • Potrero – All paved – Easy Intermediate, cooler location

    4161 Potrero Rd 4161 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero else risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. This hike is a great trail when it might be muddy because almost the entire hike is on an asphalt path through a huge state park (> 20 sq miles). […]

  • BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

    Online event

    Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: 🌼 Trip planning 🌼 Obtaining permits 🌼 Developing routes, using GPS, and navigating 🌼 Building itineraries for a group By participating in this event, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg Due to the heat, we will not go all the way up to the peak. 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 […]

 

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