• Conejo Mountain’s Majesty – 5 mile, 1,100′ – Gentler, Not Beginner

    Powerline Trailhead Via Ricardo, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Please join us for a hike to the very tippy-top of Conejo Mountain. This 5.0-mile hike has a total elevation gain and loss of 1,100 feet (at least, according to GaiaGPS). Because of the distance, I'm classifying it as a Gentler, but there are some steep spots for which trekking poles may be advisable. Almost […]

  • Wendy Lollipop

    4128 Potrero Rd 4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends at Potrero Rd. Heading out, we cross a creek, turn right at the split, then Turn right at the dead end. We regroup at the […]

  • Iva Bell Hot Springs via Duck Pass to Red’s Meadow

    Duck Lake Pass Trailhead Duk Lake Trailhead Parking Loop, Mammoth Lakes, CA, US

    Lisa couldn't host her first permit for this trip so I snagged it when she cancelled :) This is a moderately-advanced trip. Be Prepared for mosquitoes 🦟 It will be HOT because when we hike down to the hot springs because it's at about 7K feet. Containers to prevent Bear access required🐻. This means devices […]

  • Iva Bell Hot Springs via Duck Pass [date subject to change]

    Duck Lake Pass Trailhead Duk Lake Trailhead Parking Loop, Mammoth Lakes, CA, US

    ***DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO AUGUST 22-25. Keep both dates open if you want to come on this trip. RSVPs will open APRIL 1. Add yourself to the waitlist and I will manually add on April 1.*** This is a moderately-advanced trip and may be conducted as a through hike or a loop hike, it’s […]

  • 💫Langley/cirque peak💫 Backpack 2 night 2 days

    Calabasas Bark Park 4232 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    Double peak Cirque and Langley If we have never hiked together I will ask a couple of questions before being added Only taking 3 ppl 2 night and 2 days. If you want more info please DM

  • Hike to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall – Gabrieleno Trail

    JPL Riparian Zone Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA, US

    This hike is so cool! It's a good distance with little elevation gain and it is beautiful. This hike will take us to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. The hike is an out and back at around 8 miles total with 750 ft. of elevation gain, so not steep! This area of the Angeles National […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #8 – Temescal Inspiration Murphy

    Temescal Canyon Park 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #8 in the 2024 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, is a moderate 10 mile, 1700’ gain lollipop hike from Temescal Park to Inspiration Point in Will Rogers State Park and then unto Murphy Ranch where some participants added the two 500-step stairs up and back to work up an appetite for lunch […]

  • CRYSTAL & MINERAL 20% OFF SUMMER SALE EVENT

    The Om Oleary Court, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Eydie is a Weekday Trailblazers hiker in Newbury Park. This is her event cross-posted from her Meetup group The OM Crystals and Minerals Sales and Events. August 10th & 11th 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: 1749 Oleary Court, Newbury Park 91320 I'm excited to announce another exclusive Crystal & Mineral Sale Event, tailored especially for our […]

 

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