• Sycamore Canyon Hike from the Ocean

    Point Magu State Park Pacific Coast Highway 9000, Malibu, CA, United States

    HIKE DETAILS: Rain cancels this hike, but right now it does not seem likely. This hike will go from the beach up to the picnic table on the fire road, approximately 5.5 miles. Most of the hike is exposed, hopefully it will be cloudy. No dogs. We will meet in the Day Use parking lot […]

  • After the Rain ~ Save the Trails ~ Ranch Center Hike

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Because of Wednesday’s rain we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon and then take a right onto Ranch Center Road out and then returning on Sycamore Canyon back to the cars. […]

  • Potrero – All paved – Easy Intermediate, paved/dry post-rain hike

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

    5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero or risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. Please look at signs, and park on side streets (Pinehill or Greenwood) in the neighborhood. Short walk to trailhead, This hike is a great trail when it might be muddy […]

  • Pacific Crest Trail to Martindale Ridge

    Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead - HWD Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This hike is another local favorite, close to suburbia but feels like miles away. The hike is entirely on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), that goes from Mexico to Canada. We will start at 3320' and enjoy mainly a gentle gain that PCT is known for, climbing through luscious chaparral of manzanita, mountain mahogany […]

  • Late Morning 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 […]

  • Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature Cent

    Nix Nature Center Parking Lot 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

    The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix Nature Center. As you will see on the map, this is at the main park entrance off of the 133 (Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area). […]

  • Liberty Canyon – Century Lake Loop

    Liberty Canyon 3640 Liberty Canyon, Calabasas, CA, US

    We begin our journey hiking south into Liberty Canyon — one of three natural preserves in Malibu Creek State Park. The canyon has a rare stand of California Valley Oak. Soon we will cross Liberty Creek turn west onto and up the Phantom Trail. After a couple miles the trail puts us down onto Mulholland […]

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Potluck hike (Spring Forward, starts 4pm)

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. Spring forward, hike starts at 4pm! This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. You may wish to bring […]

 

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