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Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

Come join us to see a section of the Dos Vientos Open Space that includes 5 different colors of Sticky Monkey Flower. This hike will loop around the periphery of […]

Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

Let's meet at the tennis courts with the other group in case anyone wants to switch. Because there is a waitlist for the Dos Vientos hike, I'm posting a second, […]

UTAH: Explore Cedar Mesa

Cedar Mesa Utah, UT, US

This trip will be archaeology focused to spend extra time finding and appreciating culturally significant ruins. You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal […]

Rocky Peak Modified – Easy Intermediate or Fit Beginner

Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

4 miles, 950' gain, Easy Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, a […]

Keller Ski Hut – Open Weekend

Sierra Club Keller Peak Ski Hut 35150 California 18, running springs, CA, US

Hiking, shopping, dining, exploring. Avoid the traffic, stay at Keller for the weekend. Keller Ski Hut is open this weekend. It is a a hostel style lodge located immediately across […]

Hike the Full Crystal Cove Loop

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

The total distance for this hike is roughly 9.5 miles with about 1500 ft. of elevation gain. We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to […]

Hiking out and back to the Devils Chair

Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area 28000 Devils Punchbowl Rd, Pearblossom, CA, US

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:00 – Hike the Devils Chair · Hike leader volunteer(s): Paul · Distance: ~ 7.5 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: 1,463 […]

A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

This is a gear swap and sale with no trip leader. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk […]

Josephine Peak Trail

US Forest Service - Clear Creek Fire Station 701 Angeles Crest Hwy, Tujunga, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/josephine-peak-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Standing at 5,558 feet on the western edge of the San Gabriel Mountains, Josephine Peak is not your ordinary summit hike. The 8.5-mile (round-trip) out-and-back climb […]

 

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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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