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BIKE RIDE – Ventura to Faria Point and back

901 San Pedro St 901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT […]

Sudden Hike ~ Wishing Tree in the Verdugos

Olive Terrace Walking Trail 10031 Olivia Terrace, Sun Valley, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. Come out to celebrate VHC's 13th ANNIVERSARY, […]

MT LUKENS

Deukmejian Wilderness Park 3429 Markridge Rd, Glendale, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT […]

Rocky Peak Trail to the Peak

Rocky Peak Trailhead Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

Hello fellow Hikes,This is my favorite local hike. This has the perfect amount of elevation gain with views to make this a great hike. Not a long trail so you […]

Mt. Baldy via the Ski Hut Trail

Manker Flat California, CA, US

This is a loop hike going up the Ski Hut trail and coming down the Devil's Backbone trail to Baldy notch. OPTIONAL lunch at the Notch Restaurant before heading down. […]

The Ridge trail to Rocky Peak down Chumash trail loop

Las Llajas Canyon Trail 5715 Evening Sky Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/las-llajas-canyon-and-ridge-loop Hello Fellow Hikers,If you haven't done the Ridge trail in Simi Valley your in for a treat. This is a lesser known/traveled trail. You will follow the top Ridge […]

Hike: Vasquez Rocks Extended Loop via PCT

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA, US

Length: 3.7 mi Elevation gain: 600 ft Route type: Loop Vasquez Rocks Extended Loop via PCT is a 3.7 mile heavily moderately easy hike through, well, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area. […]

Tom Sloan Saddle – Inspiration Point via Dawn Mine

Echo Mountain trailhead Intersection of E Loma Alta Drive and Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. Tom Sloan Dragon on Mother's Day. This […]

Bell Canyon Loop

24501 Woodglade Ln 24501 Woodglade Ln, West Hills, CA, US

My Bell Canyon Loop starts and ends at the mouth of Bell Canyon. Its a little-known loop and I haven't seen any other meetup group do it -- so you […]

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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