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SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #1 – Will Rogers to Skull Rock

Skull Rock Trailhead - Topanga State Park Pacific Palisades, CA, US

Come join us as we hike the entire Backbone Trail (67 miles) in eight hikes over four consecutive weekend Saturdays and Sundays. Our first Backbone Trail hike in the Santa […]

Las Llajas Canyon and Ridge Loop

Las Llajas Canyon Trail 5715 Evening Sky Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/las-llajas-canyon-and-ridge-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay it's that time again, time to hike The Ridge! dun dun dun dun..lol I know so dramatic. Okay for those of you who have not […]

Sagebrush Cantina: The Replay

Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

They are starting at 9pm instead of 8pm because of UFX fight Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend. One of the band members is a friend of […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature

Nix Nature Center Parking Lot 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix […]

Hawk Canyon lollipop – Potluck hike

Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so […]

Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

We will start (early to beat the heat) our hike near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine […]

Encinal Canyon to Top of the World ~ 8 mile Intermediate Hike

Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to […]

 

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