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  • 8 mile ~ Encinal Canyon to Top of the World ~ Intermediate Hike

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to establish truffle orchards, but we'll be nosing around the canyon strictly for its beauty. The trail from Encinal is a smooth, firm, and well-traveled single […]

  • Lizard Rock Loop – Easy Intermediate with easier option

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

    Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon OAB

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg The waterfall should be flowing. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp as we may return in the dark. 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 […]

  • Sherwood Forest/Los Robles Scenic Loop – Gentler but NOT a beginner hike

    Los Robles Trail Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    This week we’ll hike about 6 miles with 1100’ of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. This is a longer route than our typical gentler friendly option. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, relaxing hike. After a short […]

  • Ventura Land Trust Trail, Ventura CA

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    Ventura Land Trust has opened up a new trail in Ventura, just above the high school where the trail work has been going on for four years and it's finally open. The hike is similar to the Ray Miller Trail, i.e. It is 6 miles out and back. Right now it is a beautiful hike […]

  • Chumash – Intermediate, with Easy option

    Chumash Park 3200 Flanagan Dr., Simi Valley, CA, US

    4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.6 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner Hardest option: 5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous […]

  • BIKE RIDE ALONG THE RIO HONDO & SAN GABRIEL RIVERS

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    DETAILS Nice ride along the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers on a relatively flat bike path. Bring Along: Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated before arriving. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9:00 am at Grant Rea Park near restrooms. ROUTE (<-click) RIDE WITH GPS ROUTE: PARKING FEE: […]

  • Saugus to the Sea Road to Mission Point Trail

    Encanto Park 751 Encanto Parkway, Duarte, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Our adventure begins near the parking area off The Old Road. This moderately challenging hike takes about 4 hours to complete. Depending on the season and recent rainfall, you may encounter a few creek crossings along the way. It has a gradual incline that makes the hike enjoyable without being overwhelming, and we may […]

  • 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 […]

 

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