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VIP Hike: Cold Creek Adventure

Cold Creek High Trail 1100 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

This Cold Creek adventure includes a secret trail that connects the Cold Creek Preserve to the Backbone Trail. Highlights include some old water tanks, the site of a Nike Missile […]

Journey to the Center of the City – Franklin Canyon

Franklin Canyon Park - Ranch 1936 Lake Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, CA

This HDW original is a classic. On this 6-7 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the "planar" center of Los Angeles. […]

Secret Staircases of Rustic Canyon + Murphy Ranch

Sullivan Ridge at Casale Rd Capri Drive and Casale Road, Los Angeles, CA, US

A hidden staircase, the longest public staircase in Los Angeles, drops 24 stories into the middle of lush Rustic Canyon.   There are actually two staircases with over 500 steps […]

Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Miniatures

Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, Calabasas, CA, US

California Art Club Show & Sale Now through August 30th Local artists from the California Art Club—a century-old arts organization—capture the diverse beauty of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains […]

Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Miniatures

Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, Calabasas, CA, US

California Art Club Show & Sale - Now through August 30th Local artists from the California Art Club—a century-old arts organization—capture the diverse beauty of Malibu and the Santa Monica […]

Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Miniatures

Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, Calabasas, CA, US

California Art Club Show & Sale - Now through August 30th Local artists from the California Art Club—a century-old arts organization—capture the diverse beauty of Malibu and the Santa Monica […]

Easy Full Moon Hike – Santa Maria Canyon – Summer Hill Ranch Loop

Viewridge - Summit Pointe Estates 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr, Topanga, CA

We enjoyed a great “lollipop” outing in the northeastern corner of Topanga State Park starting at the Viewridge Trailhead for Santa Maria Canyon. We connected up with The Summer Hill Ranch Trail -- a short and easy loop that curves around a low-rising hill dotted with coastal live oak trees.

Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Miniatures

Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, Calabasas, CA, US

California Art Club Show & Sale - Now through August 30th Local artists from the California Art Club—a century-old arts organization—capture the diverse beauty of Malibu and the Santa Monica […]

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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