• Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg Due to the heat, we will not go all the way up to the peak. From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise […]

  • Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop – A Gentler Hike

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa, Thousand Oaks, CA Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa, Thousand Oaks, CA, Thousand Oaks, Ca, US

    This hike starts at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, goes down to the bridge on Sycamore Canyon asphalt, but then turns up the canyon alongside Upper Sycamore Creek. Along […]

  • Turtle Rock Hike at Sunset

    1 Concordia 1 Concordia, Irvine, CA, US

    This popular trail is located near the Irvine turtle rock neighborhood. It is a 4.2 mile loop with 900 ft elevation gain. It takes around 2h to complete at a […]

  • Dos Vientos – Easy Intermediate, cooler location

    Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, US

    5.2 miles, 1140' gain, easy-intermediate. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. The hike starts completely flat […]

  • YOSEMITE: Grand Canyon of the Toulumne River

    Yosetime National Park 9093 Village Dr, El Portal, CA, US

    More information to come. About 30 mile in 3 days. NOT for Beginners. Moderate to hard. Map Video of trail

  • Hike at O’Neill Regional Park + Brunch at Cook’s Corner

    O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA, US

    The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will […]

  • Gear Sale, Cooking demo, and Picnic

    Turtle Rock Community Park 1 Sunnyhill, Irvine, CA, US

    Save the date, more details will follow! Come buy, sell, or exchange your used hiking, camping, climbing, and snow gear. Meet like-minded outdoor enthusiasts Watch a backpacking cooking demo Share […]

  • Pinos, Sawmill, and Grouse Mountain via Condor Summit Trail

    Mt. Pinos Nordic Base Cuddy Valley Rd, Frazier Park, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines. Starting at […]

 

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.

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