• Danielson Monument (Intermediate)

    Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr. Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr., Newbury Park, CA, US

    Please bring a headlamp or flashlight in case we return in the dark. Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list. No "Plus Ones" on this hike. No dogs allowed on the hike. Plan on completing the entire […]

  • Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop – Gentler Hike. Red Flag Warning Cancels

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Main Parking Lot Pinehill Avenue, Newbury Park, ca, United States

    This hike starts at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, goes down to the bridge on Sycamore Canyon asphalt, but then turns up the canyon alongside Upper Sycamore Creek. Along the way, we'll be in the shade of Boney Mountain while we climb, doing a handful of easy water crossings and (if we're lucky this […]

  • HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed […]

  • Oakbrook Vista – Intermediate

    Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.2 miles, 900' gain, Intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. This hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally into […]

  • 6 miles on the pct near Tehachapi ;)

    Starbucks Weedpatch Highway, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    6 miles on the pct . Bring 1 liter of water Dress warm We want to explorer the Pct and windmilllls in Tehachapi. After hike we plan to check out a new place in town to enjoy a good meal and perhaps a drink or two. POSITIVE VIBES ONLY We are driving out of Bakersfield. […]

  • Hike at O’Neill Regional Park + Option for Brunch at Cook’s Corner

    O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA, US

    The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will see on the map that the Live Oak Trail hits the paved road. This is the parking lot closest to the Edna Spaulding Trail. (There […]

  • East Canyon Trail to Jones Junction

    Rimrock Adventures Colorado 340 927, Fruita, CO, United States

    DESCRIPTION: We’re pivoting from the Chilao to Mt. Hillyer hike to a local favorite (East Canyon) in an abundance of caution due to local fires and to stay clear of emergency vehicles and traffic. This is an old club favorite. It’s an out-and-back trail that is popular for birding, hiking, biking and running, but should […]

  • Chilao to Mt. Hillyer via Horse Flats Trail

    CATALINA Avalon, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: Let's start the new year with a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful views and interesting rock formations along the way. We will end up on a paved road through Horse Flats campground where we will stop for […]

  • Kern Gateway Trail site visit and exploration (Across from Upper Richbar)

    Shell CA-178, Bakersfield, CA, US

    Kern Gateway Trail Proposal The Kern Gateway Trail team consists of hikers who love the Kern River Canyon and are working to create a connected trail in the Kern River Canyon. Join us to hear about and explore a spectacular section of the proposed Kern Gateway Trail. We will do a brief presentation about the […]

 

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