I have been informed that there is a new (passable) fence and no trespassing sign in Chivo Canyon. The sign points in the same direction we are hiking so we will be exiting the area at this point. The sign is a little over half-way into the hike. I don't know if there will be […]
Natoma Loop Trail is a 1.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located in Woodland Hills. But anything less than a couple miles is not worth getting up for so we’ll extend the loop a bit for a distance of 3.5-4 miles with easy to moderate elevation gain. No white lights allowed on hike. Green and/or […]
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 base and the tallest peak in Malibu. Post hike lunch at Maria's Italian Kitchen in El Camino shopping center at 23331 Mulholland Dr. Its to […]
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. It will make a great photo opp. There will be about 1200 ft of total ascent. Franklin Canyon Park is one of the very few […]
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 -- each! We'll use the longest one to climb our way out of Rustic Canyon toward the end of our loop. Here are some photos […]
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 with miniature works of art that feature the crashing waves of Leo Carrillo, the winding trails of Will Rogers State Historic Park, and beyond. 096722571X […]
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 with miniature works of art that feature the crashing waves of Leo Carrillo, the winding trails of Will Rogers State Historic Park, and beyond. […]
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 with miniature works of art that feature the crashing waves of Leo Carrillo, the winding trails of Will Rogers State Historic Park, and beyond. […]
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.
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