• Live: Rincon Rockerz at Pedals and Pints

    Pedals & Pints Brewing Company West Hillcrest Drive 350, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    The band I am in, Rincon Rockerz, will be returning to Pedals & Pints Brewing Company on Saturday, March 22nd. The band plays from 8 - 10:30 PM. Many of you know where Pedals and Pints is from the WTB 15 Year Anniversary event. Head back there for some live music. We play a mix […]

  • Hike at Crystal Cove/Moro Canyon – Ridge Park Entrance/Bommer Ridge

    Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

    This hike will be at Crystal Cove State Park. We will be doing part of the Moro Canyon trails. This hike will be about 6.6 miles with approximately 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We are beginning at the Ridge Park Entrance (see the map for exact details on where to go.) This hike will take […]

  • Eagle Rock PCT via Montezuma Valley Rd (DAY HIKE)

    Crown Point - Mission Bay Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

    PCT - Eagle Rock via Montezuma Valley Rd THIS IS A DAY HIKE Days: 3-4 hrs Milage: 9-10 MILES Elevation Gain: 1,070 ft Type of Trip: Day Hiking Difficulty: Moderate Location: ANZA BORREGO DESERT Starting Point: Montezuma Valley Rd Ending: Montezuma Valley Rd Location: 33°13'00.8"N 116°35'16.5"W GOOGLE MAPS TRAIL MAP Eagle Rock is a popular […]

  • 🌞Fort Wildwood – Paradise Falls – And More

    Wildflower Playfield - HWD 635 W. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    With two waterfalls, scenic volcanic outcroppings, a variety of hiking trails, several pleasant picnic areas, and abundant open space, Wildwood Park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby city. For you stairs fans: Did you know Wildwood has a trail with 76 steps? Highlights along the way: Fort Wildwood […]

  • Wendy Trailhead to Olympia Vista – Potluck Hike

    4128 Potrero Rd Hidden Valley, CA, United States

    5.0 miles, 640' gain, Easy Intermediate Starting at the Wendy trailhead we hike about 1/4 mile and take the left fork up the Windmill Trail, a steep, but short climb (0.1 miles, 100 ft gain). At the top of this steep climb we'll take the right fork down the Wendy-Satwiwa Connector into the grasslands for […]

  • Saddle Peak/Topanga Lookout Trails ~ Fun Gentler Intermediate

    Roadside parking lot for Saddle Peak Trailhead Stunt Road 697, Calabasas, CA, United States

    This hike begins at Saddle Peak Trailhead, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward gradually over switchbacks, giving way as the trail heads up to a dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of the Pacific, Stunt Ranch State Park, Calabasas […]

  • Liberty Canyon Preserve – Phantom/Grasslands Trail Loop – 6.5 mi., 1100′

    Phantom Trail Liberty Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA, United States

    Due to anticipated warm (hot?) weather I will lead us in the opposite direction from the original post. This will allow us to do most of the elevation gain at the beginning while it is cooler. Original description (read backwards for correct hiking sequence....or just trust me). On this hike we will explore the Liberty […]

  • Chivo Tar Pits lollipop – Easy Intermediate with beginner option

    5079 Westwood St 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]

  • 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 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 opening, look toward the sandstone formations in the distance, and we may see a flow […]

 

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