• Saddle Peak/Topanga Lookout Trails ~ Fun Gentler Intermediate

    Roadside parking lot for Saddle Peak Trailhead Stunt Road 697, Calabasas, CA, United States

    This hike begins at Saddle Peak Trailhead, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward gradually […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an […]

  • All Aboarddddd the Southern Pacific Express – Gentler Friendly

    Wildwood Avenue Trailhead Wildwood Avenue 936, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/e/9/6/event_99896982.jpeg Don’t be left behind for this hike or we will giggle when you come racing down the street to catch up! We are starting this Wildwood hike from Wildwood […]

  • Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Friendly

    Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian […]

  • Lizard Rock Loop – Easy Intermediate with easier option

    Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

    La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

    La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

 

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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