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  • Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #5 – Calabasas Peak Red Rock

    Oak Ridge Trailhead Calabasas Peak Mulholland Drive 24301, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Hike #5 in the 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a strenuous hike of about 11 miles with 2500 gain to Red Rock Canyon with a side trip to Calabasas Peak on the way and lunch at Zuniga Pond, one of the more beautiful settings in the Santa Monica Mountains. Bring water, […]

  • A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

    8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

    Hoping to secure a vendor booth to share with SDB members this year. Updates to come. This is a gear swap and sale. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk to backpackers. A16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange Saturday, May 10 […]

  • Hike to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall – Gabrieleno Trail

    JPL Riparian Zone Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA, US

    This hike is so cool! It's a good distance with little elevation gain and it is beautiful. This hike will take us to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. The hike is an out and back at around 8 miles total with 750 ft. of elevation gain, so not steep! This area of the Angeles National […]

  • Mini Bulldog Loop – MASH Site – Lost Cabin Trail

    Malibou Lake - HWD Seminole Drive 1912, Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    Get ready for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park the other groups don't do. Our old destination, the stone house, is gone but this moderately strenuous 7-miler is still a great diversion from the usual MCSP treks. We’ll start at the western end of Crags Rd near Malibou Lake and head on up to […]

  • Angel Vista – Full Moon & Mother’s Day Potluck hike

    Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 7:17 pm Photo by Helen Big appreciation and hugs to all the mother figures. All the love and support you pour into someone will shine as the beautiful full moon for the rest of their lives. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at […]

  • Canyon Overlook Trail to Lizard Rock – Intermediate Gentler

    Hill Canyon Trailhead Hill Canyon Rd, Camarillo, CA, US

    The hike starts at the parking area on Hill Canyon Road and climbs Canyon Overlook Trail. The trail is a utility road and becomes a ridgeline trail with spectacular views into Hill Canyon and to Elliott Peak to the west, and Mt Clef Butte to the east, ending at Lizard Rock with its own amazing […]

  • Encinal to Trancas Canyon and Bridge – Intermediate Hike

    Backbone Trail - Encinal Canyon Trailhead Encinal Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 8 miles with about 1,550' of total elevation gain. The hike starts and ends at our usual trailhead for the Encinal Canyon hike. We'll cross the road, descend into a shaded single-track trail with a couple of lovely small water crossings, then ascend until we get […]

  • 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 […]

  • FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH

    Sports Basement Long Beach North Bellflower Boulevard 2100, Long Beach, CA, United States

    FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815 Let's talk trails in the LA Area! Reconnect with Nature & Feel the Joy of Hiking Curious about where to hike around Los Angeles right now-especially after the fires? Wondering how to get started or rediscover your trail legs? Whether you're […]

 

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