• Hike with Beach Party and Fire

    Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

    3.3 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Note: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions. Please post in the comments if you will bring a fire wood bundle as your […]

  • Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

    Caspers Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US

    The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the Bell Canyon Trail head. We will continue onto that and then take it […]

  • Mt. Pinos plus 🤓

    Mt. Pinos Nordic Base Cuddy Valley Rd, Frazier Park, CA, US

    3 peaks 2 litter of water 8 miles or so Hike starts at 8am at the trail head However some of us will meet at Smart & Final on white ln at 7am Click on the link for more info of the hike Pinos, Sawmill, and Grouse Mountain via Condor Summit Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pinos-sawmill-and-grouse-mountain-via-condor-summit-trail?sh=qfndye&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Potluck hike

    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. 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 your own cup, plate, and utensils […]

  • Lang Ranch to China Flat – Intermediate Hike at 8:30 am

    Lang Ranch Open Space 3536 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Please Note 8:30 start time! We will respect the warmer temperatures predicted for the coming week by starting at 8:30 and only going to China Flat instead of Simi Peak (though you're welcome to do so on your own). The hike is a 6.5 mile out & back with 1,500' of elevation gain from Lang […]

  • Los Robles trailhead, walking down to Las Padres and up and around

    Los Robles Trail 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    NOTE: It will be quite warm on Tuesday and this hike has a lot of trees. We will start at 8:30. We will begin in the parking lot at the end of Moorpark and walk down the street to the Las Padres trail. From there we will loop around and come back to the Moorpark […]

  • Paradise Falls – The easy way

    Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.5 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do when visiting the area, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely do this fun hike. There are several paths. This route is the easy way to Paradise Falls and suitable for fit beginners. […]

  • The Best Things in Life are Free! Affordable Ways to Have Fun

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Wondering how to have fun with friends and family this summer without breaking the budget? We got you. Come learn about things to see and do, like: Hidden beaches Easy day hikes Public Gardens Cooking and gardening classes Museums and historic tours Free summer concerts Free summer movies Cultural festivals Art Walks Craft fairs Cars […]

  • Lynmere Loop from Wildwood Park – Intermediate

    Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. Kindly review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes. Restrictions apply for your attendance. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list. Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your […]

 

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