
Exploring Caves – Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park
We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it […]

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it […]

This HDW original is a classic. On this 6 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the "planar" center of Los Angeles. […]

The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right […]

I purchased a non-returnable 52v/25Ah (1300 Wh) battery but it does not fit my bike - by about 1/4 inch. I paid over $398 with tax. I am willing to […]

Wildwood Park is one of our most versatile local parks, with 27 miles of trails traversing rocky volcanic cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Wildwood's […]

Attention! New Trailhead. For this special extended Wildwood Park hike we will start at a different trailhead located at Canna St. and Timberwood Ave. From the parking lot adjacent to […]

Easy Intermediate, 3 miles, 600' gain Easier Option: 2.4 mi, 530' gain. 5 Washburn St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 We'll meet in the parking lot at the northeast corner of […]

I purchased a non-returnable 52v/25Ah (1300 Wh) battery but it does not fit my bike - by about 1/4 inch. I paid over $398 with tax. I am willing to […]

Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start in Hollywood Beach (Oxnard) and head counterclockwise into Port Hueneme and then up into Oxnard proper. We enjoy a quick stop […]
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