• Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #4 – 4.7 miles

    the habit burger North Figueroa Street 7307, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    If you were at Dodger Stadium and jumped over Mt Washington to the Northeast, where would you land? At our hike! We will climb 1,000 stairs and gain 435’ cumulative […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

    La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

  • Devils Chair Trail

    Chumash Trailhead - Pacific Coast Highway Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: I really like this trail so am rescheduling the January hike which was unfortunately cancelled due to park fire risk closure. Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults […]

  • Joshua Tree car camping trip #2 of 3

    Red Box Angeles National Forest, CA, United States

    Rsvp will open on January 1, 2025 Ryan campground 2 sites are reserved (sites 15 & 16). 6 people and 2 cars per site. Will need to carpool. If there […]

  • Late Morning 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 […]

  • Wildwood Park Potluck Hike – Las Flores

    604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    This hike will be Gentler Intermediate and Earlier of the Tuesday hikes! The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We will […]

 

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