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  • Rosewood Trail: Lynn to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

    Regal Oak Court & Lynn Road Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is at the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]

  • Encinal to Big Tree and Back – Zuma Canyon Gentler Hike

    Backbone Trail - Encinal Canyon Trailhead Encinal Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 5 miles with about 1,200' of total elevation gain. The hike starts and ends at our usual trailhead for the Encinal […]

  • Sage Ranch Lollipop – Fit Beginner

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

    3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner (5:30, not 6p) Note the time change. This park closes at sunset, so we try to get out by then. Free parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. As of June 2023, the first part of the clockwise loop was closed, but we found a new route with a perfect place […]

  • Hike to Thunder Mountain Peak – Cucamonga Wilderness

    Mt Baldy Trailhead 901-993 Falls Rd, Mt Baldy, CA, US

    This hike was so fun and beautiful last time! Let's do it again. The statistics for this hike: about 10 miles, 2,450 ft. of elevation gain. This hike will be an out and back. Thunder Mountain Peak: 8,587' We will be starting near the Manker Flats Campground. The trailhead is just up the road past […]

  • Sawmill Mt. to Atmore Meadows Rd.

    Forest Route 7N23 Forest Rte 7N23, California, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: If you enjoy hiking in high country meadows and old growth pine stands with expansive valley views below and meeting no one else on a backcountry trail in the Angeles Forest, this is a hike is for you. There will also be 3 miles of off-road vehicle thrills each way getting to and from […]

  • San Gorgonio Peak/Dry Lake via South Fork

    Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Calle 0 0"N, Empalme, MX

    WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP San Gorgonio Mountain is the tallest peak in Southern California (11,502 feet) We will be taking the South Fork Trail to Dry Lake. We will be camping near Dry Lake. Depending on weather conditions, we might need mircro spikes or crampons. Possibly snow at higher elevation. So San Gorgonio Peak will be […]

  • Cottonwood Lakes Overnight Trip (with optional ascent of Mt. Langley)

    Cottonwood Lakes Trail Head California, CA, US

    The Cottonwood Lakes are a great introduction to the high Sierras, very easy to access and relatively close to San Diego. Mount Langley is the easiest 14er in the Sierras. The primary difficulty of this trip is the high elevation (to which everyone reacts differently). BEAR CANISTER (or Ursack) REQUIRED Itinerary: Friday night: Walk-in site […]

  • Stage Coach (Easy Intermediate) Hike and Potluck

    9861 Andora Ave 9861 Andora Ave, Chatsworth, CA, US

    3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate The Potluck After the hike, we'll enjoy a potluck at another location a few miles away. The location will be announced at the trailhead. Please bring some food and drink to share. If your item requires it, bring plates and utensils to share. Please leave your potluck items in […]

 

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