After a turbulent week, let's give one another a hug, then enjoy the peace and tranquility of our local mountainscape. We will start in the parking lot at Rancho Sierra Vista and head up through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then climb up Boney Mountain Trail for some fantastic views west […]
This is a "piggyback" hike to Steve's of the same time & destination to accommodate the waitlisted hikers. Note the Wendy Trailhead start location. (COSCA requires us to limit groups to 25) After a turbulent week, let's give one another a hug, then enjoy the peace and tranquility of our local mountainscape. We will most […]
3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the trailhead. Those that prefer the Easy Option, should head UP from the trail head, waiting when they […]
On this serendipitous hike we will rediscover some old trails I haven't used in a few years -- and others haven't used in about 10 years -- as we blaze a path around an ongoing housing development. Light bushwhacking may be required. We'll also be doing some creeking putting our poison oak avoidance skills to […]
This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. We will cross 3 streets along the way. This hike is about 6.0 miles with 1000 feet of elevation gain. Pace: This is a gentler friendly […]
Let's meet at the tennis courts along with Cheryl's group. This hike will be in addition to Cheryl's hike, but we will go in the opposite direction. We will also be a little slower and possibly a bit shorter. This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking […]
4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share. We'll start at the Palo Comado […]
Get your pre-holiday conditioning hikes in. Join us for a Friday sunrise hike at Peter's canyon. We'll do a six mile loop starting at the south entrance. After the hike, feel free to join us for coffee at Peet's. This is a great hike for people wanting to learn about WTC and meet WTC leaders. […]
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