• Kanan Dume to Latigo ~ Gentler Friendly – Not Beginner

    Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

    We will start on Kanan at Newton Canyon and hike to Latigo Canyon Rd. It is a little steep at the beginning but then turns into a nice hike. This […]

  • 4th of July Celebration Potluck Hike – Los Padres

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.25 miles out and back, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. Many people will be viewing the fireworks from this location, and enjoying a picnic at the top. Easier Option (unhosted): 2.4mi, 550' gain. (link to map). 497 Hillsborough St, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered […]

  • Get your Water Shoes out! Fish Canyon to Piano Box Canyon

    37773 Templin Hwy 37773 Templin Hwy, Castaic, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful area containing 37 types of endangered species. It is prime yellow-legged frog and Arroyo Toad Habitat. Bring your camera. Not only is the area beautiful, but you might see some of the endangered species along the way. Please stay on the trails here and watch where you step during the […]

  • E-MOUNTAIN BIKING (EASY DIRT ROADS IN THE BIG BEAR LAKE AREA)

    sycamore canyon campgrounds NATURE CENTER 9000 West Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, Los Angeles, CA, US

    This ride will have us e-biking on very easy dirt forest service roads south of Big Bear Lake. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube. Also, check your bike out at home to make sure it's in working order and tires inflated before you arrive at the meetup location. MEETUP LOCATION: RESTROOMS at […]

  • Hike at O’Neill Regional Park – Vista Outlook (Loop)

    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 see on the map that the Live Oak Trail hits the paved road. This is the parking lot closest to the Edna Spaulding Trail. (There […]

  • DSB (Journey Tribute) – Potluck Picnic, Concert, & Patriotic Drone Show!

    Chumash Park 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    Join us as DSB celebrates and reinvents the timeless music of the legendary Journey Tribute followed by patriotic drone show! Let's enjoy potluck picnic before the concert. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils in case there aren't any. Snacks and/or beverages to […]

  • Intermediate 7 – 8 miles ~ Ray Miller Trail and Overlook Trail in Malibu

    La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

    Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ gain on this 7-8 mile adventure. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west end of Malibu (just shy of Port Hueneme), the […]

 

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