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CHERRY PICKING at the Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms + optional lunch

Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms 6989 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, 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 ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Hi Cherry Pickers, OPENING DAY IS ALMOST HERE. Villa Del Sol sweet cherry farms will be opening for Cherry […]

Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate

Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.2 miles, 900' gain.This hike is on the easy end of the intermediate (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781) spectrum. It is an out-and-back hike. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. […]

Mini Mid-Week Night Hike: Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas

Juan Bautista De Anza Park, Calabasas, CA, US

Welcome back!THIS A CONDITIONING HIKE! Our group hikes at a minimum of 2.5 miles per hour. You must be able to keep up with the group. Please sign up for this conditioning hike only if you can do this. Use the directions to the trailhead as described below. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. You must […]

Creekside to Long Canyon Loop

Challenger Park Trailhead 105 Challenger Park Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

meet at challenger park. 7.5 miles. moderate.

Sage Ranch Lollipop – Fit Beginner

Sage Ranch 1 Black Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA, US

As of July 7, 2020, the first part of the clockwise loop was closed, but we found a new and cooler route with a perfect place for a snack-share, complete with picnic table. We'll head up the ramp and begin the hike counter-clockwise. This ramp will be the only significant incline, but is still suitable […]

Hillcrest Ridge trail

1619 Grissom St 1619 Grissom St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hillcrest-ridge-trail?u=i Hello fellow hikers,This neighborhood trail located in Thousand Oaks is known for a hill that is a butt kicker. This is one of those hikes that's a great workout. Fellow hikers and runners use this trail for a conditioning hike. So let's see what this trail has to offer. This trail is rated moderate […]

BIKE RIDE – Santa Barbara and Goleta bike paths

Tuckers Grove Park 4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, 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 ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC BIKE RIDE - Santa Barbara and Goleta bike pathsThe route will be on several bike paths that will take […]

Mt. Baldy via the Ski-Hut then to the Backbone and the Notch (Conditioning Hike)

Manker Flats Parking Area Mount Baldy Road and Falls Road, Mount Baldy, CA, US

Advanced Intermediate Hikers. You should have Mt. Baldy Summit experience via the Backbone Trail beforehand. Distance: 9 miles Elevation Gain: ~4,000 ft. Max elevation : 10,064 ft. Rating: 8/10 Strenuous Pace: Sauntering Trail: Looped some pavement, fire roads, but mostly single track and rocky trails ESSENTIALS: 2 Liters of water (Minimum) Sunscreen Hat Snacks Hiking […]

Wildlife Corridor trail to the top of Rocky Peak

Corriganville Park 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail--3?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers,If you haven't had the pleasure of hitting the Wildlife trail then now is your time. This is a 2.4 mile trail that kicks butt. No need to go to the gym for leg day after this trail. It's a great incline to the top then will meet up with the Rocky […]

 

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