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Westlake Village – North Ranch Loop

Lees Ferry Launch Spencer Trail, Marble Canyon, AZ, US

No dirt trails on this one. This will be the perfect weekend morning spin. We start in Westlake Village by the reservoir and head toward Agoura. We turn north at […]

Chandler Motorway

2621 Castillo Cir 2621 Castillo Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Bedford Peak 3800

Maple Springs Truck Trail Maple Springs Truck Trail, Silverado, CA, US

Join our 7.3-mile conditioning hike to Bedford Peak on Sunday, January 7, 2023, at 7 am via the Maple Springs Trail. The trail ascends 2066 feet, taking approximately 4.5 hours, […]

It Never Rains in Southern California #5 – 8.6 mi, 4.5 hours

South La Brea Avenue & Don Lorenzo Drive Los Angeles, CA, US

Shed those holiday calories by joining us for a refreshing hike in the sunshine. The loop trail begins at Kenneth Hahn East, winds its way to Kenneth Hahn West, and […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature Center

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 – Pot Luck 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 […]

Hike at Boat Canyon to Bommer Ridge

Boat Canyon Trail 518 Dartmoor, Gate 14, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The total distance is around 4.6 miles with 870' of elevation gain. We will take Boat Canyon Trail up to Bommer Canyon. We will take Bommer to Water Tank trail. […]

Upper Sycamore & Hidden Valley Overlooks ~ Gentler Intermediate

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa 4121 Potrero Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

This hike starts at the Satwiwa Loop Trail from the parking lot to the Upper Sycamore Overlook. We will continue hiking the Hidden Valley Overlook Trail to the great view […]

 

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