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Visit the California Poppy Bloom . Antelope Valley. LA Carpool startpoint

201 S Front St 201 S Front St, Burbank, CA, US

If you have never been here before . . . it worth seeing. If you have been before . . . it's time to revisit. Let's get to the event date first . . . The poppies bloom anywhere from Feb to May. April 15th is usually just right. Placing this in mid-March as it […]

Tapo Canyon Trail

Tapo Canyon Road Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers, Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start our loop. We should encounter wildflowers and mountain views. Our loop will drop down then we will continue until we […]

Full Moon potluck hike Angel Vista

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 7:48pm Photo Credit to Jonathan :) Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to […]

🌕Easy Full Moon Hike & Potluck at Olympia Farms

Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

No white lights allowed on my night hikes. Bring a red or green headlamp, like this one: https://amzn.to/3VgjTWI On a recent hike we discovered a great spot for a Full Moon Hike and Potluck. Its up on a hill overlooking Olympia Farms at Rancho Potrero. Atop the hill we'll find relatively new picnic benches sitting […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/27, 5/4, 5/11) culminating in a backpack 6/1-2. Course times are 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/27, 5/4, 5/11) culminating in a backpack 6/1-2. Course times are 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

Hike at Whiting Ranch (Dreaded Hill!) – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

This hike will be about 5 miles total with 840 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Dreaded Hill. We will take a short break at Four Corners. Then we […]

Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

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 forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Highlights of the hike include waterfalls incorporating 40’ Paradise waterfalls along with a long creek, Indian caves, volcanic rock […]

Autumn Ridge – Long Canyon Intermediate Hike

Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike Plan on sticking with the group, and completing the entire hike at a reasonable […]

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