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Learn about great So-Cal Hikes, Free class at REI Tustin

100 N Avenue 50 100 N Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join us at the REI in Tustin to learn about the treasures in our own backyard. We'll talk about how to find places to go, guided, solo, and groups to join, what apps and websites are helpful, and much more. Find inspiration and challenge as well as valuable information in this short one hour session. […]

Free Webinars on Hiking Safety and Tech

Online event

Register through Evenbrite link Join experts from Montrose Search & Rescue (SAR) and Sierra Club’s Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) for a discussion on hiking safety tips that can help hikers stay safe whether traveling alone or in a group. Montrose SAR will share real-life examples of recent rescues and provide insight on what could be […]

Chivo Canyon – Intermediate

5079 Westwood St 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

4.25 miles, 1200' gain, intermediate We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left and take a relatively flat section and hike for about 3/4 mile. We'll come to the same tar pits as the Tapo Canyon tar pit hike, and […]

Hike Mt Waterman

Waterman Hiking Trailhead CA-2, Pearblossom, CA, US

Details Distance/ Gain: The hike is a 6-mile loop with about 1200 feet of gain. Rating: Moderate + (mainly for distance and altitude). Description: Mt Waterman is better known as a ski area in the San Gabriel Mountains off Highway 2. It recently was hit by the Bobcat fire and is just now starting to […]

Malibu Search and Rescue Trail Run

Paramount Ranch - HWD 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, ca, US

THIS IS NOT AN HWD EVENT -- Go To registration page or see race flyer. 1K, 5K, 10K Course Information The Malibu Search & Rescue Trial Race (run or walk) is held in beautiful and historic Paramount Ranch home of scenic trails, valley oak savannah plats and wildlife including red-tailed hawks, deer, and acorn woodpeckers. […]

Malibu SAR 5K/10K

Paramount Ranch 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

This is an informational post to help support Malibu Search and Rescue. Some of our members may participate in this event. To Register: https://tinyurl.com/msarrun 10K Trail Run @ 7:45 AM 5K Trail Run/Walk @ 8:00 AM 1K Kids Run/Walk @ 9:00 AM (under 13 only) Course Information The Malibu Search & Rescue Trial Race (run […]

Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

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

This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 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 Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

Kagel Mountain via Dillon Divide

Kagel Mountain Trailhead Kagel Canyon, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kagel-mountain-via-dillon-divide Hello fellow Hikers, This is a little known hike actually most people are even unaware these mountains are back there. This is however a very popular spot for Hang gliders, Paragliders and Wing gliders. They travel to the top of this mountain by helicopter and from there they make there descend off the mountain. […]

 

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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