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July Fourth Huntington Beach Bonfire

Huntington City Beach 155 5th St, Huntington Beach, US

Socially distanced bonfire with music from my boombox, refreshments and fireworks. Bring beach stuff (towel/chairs/umbrella), firewood, drinks/food, your mask, and more fireworks if you got em. I'll be coming early […]

🌚 No Moon Hike: Natoma Loop and a Little More

Natoma Loop Trail 4164 Natoma Ave, Woodland Hills

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 […]

Mt. Lowe Railroad/Inspiration Pt/Echo Mt. – 11.5 Mile Loop

Cobb Estate Lake Avenue and Loma Alta, Altadena, CA, US

All aboard for the Self-Guided Hiking Tour of the Historic Mt Lowe Pacific Electric Railroad with stops at Echo Mountain, Ye Alpine Tavern, Inspiration Point and points in between: Station […]

Full Moon over Chatsworth

Twin Lakes Plateau - Near this address 21600 Poema Pl, Chatsworth

I am putting together a full moon hike for Saturday night in Chatsworth's Deerlake Highlands. Hike will be about 3.5 miles total with about 1000 feet total ascent. I promise […]

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. […]

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

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