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Halloween Party, by invitation only

2487 Crown View Ct 2487 Crown View Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

It's a Halloween Party! This is a private event by invitation only, with a strictly controlled guest list. It is posted here as a courtesy to those that didn't get an invite. If you were not personally invited by Marti and she knows you, feel free to send Marti a text message (not a meetup […]

San Vicente Mountain: Old Nike Missile Site Trail

Upper Canyonback Trailhead 17024 Mulholland Dr, Encino, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-vicente-mountain-old-nike-missile-site-trail--3/photos Hello Fellow Hikers, We are gonna be visiting LA96C Nike Missile Site to start our trail. Then will continue on Sullivan fire road down the mountain. Now for a little piece of history about our hike.... During the Cold War this was a military reservation. LA96C was one of 16 Nike missile sites that […]

Devils Chair Trail

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

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/devils-chair-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, It's Halloween! What better hike to do then Devils Chair?! This trail is a fan favorite among hikers but unfortunately was devastated in the Bobcat fire and closed for a few years. It has finally reopened and what better day to hike it. Now a little about the trail....When you arrive […]

Long Canyon – Hidden Lollipop – Intermediate

Long Canyon Trailhead Parking Lot 597 Shadow Ln,, Simi Valley, CA, US

Intermediate, 5 mi, 1200' gain The address is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the trailhead. It is not the address of the hike. This variation is called Hidden Lollipop. Hidden because it includes a hike down the Hidden Canyon trail, Lollipop because of the shape of the route. There […]

Free Webinar on Hiking Safety and Technology

Online event

Use the Eventbrite link to reserve your spot. Join experts from Montrose Search & Rescue (SAR) and Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) for a discussion on how technology has changed the landscape of hiking safety. Learn tips, tricks and tools that you can leverage to stay safe in the outdoors. Montrose SAR will share […]

Hill Canyon – Hawk Lollipop – Easy Intermediate, beginner option

Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

5.3 miles, 600' gain, Easy-Intermediate 2.5 miles, 100' gain, Beginner We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we'll come to a junction. For those that want the full hike, we'll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop […]

Wilderness Access Day – Black Star Canyon

Baker Canyon Staging Area Silverado, CA, US

Let's enjoy another Open Access Day! This is where we get to explore trails that are normally closed off to the public. The plan is to a loop that's 3.5 to 4 miles with around 550 ft. of elevation gain. Since this is shorter, the plan is to take our time and explore. You don't […]

PCT North from Lake Hughes to pretty Fish Creek PCT Camp (est. 1984)

Pacific Crest Trail Lake Hughes Rd, Lake Hughes, CA, US

Saturday November 5, 2022 – PCT North to Fish Creek Trail Camp/ back via Maxwell Road (in part) Meet at Trailhead: 8:15AM, directions/ details below We leave at 8:30 Sharp. Distance: ~ 8 miles total, out and back / lollipop style hike (as we will only be on Maxwell Road for a short while coming […]

 

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