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🌕Easy Full Moon Hike & Potluck at Olympia Farms

Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

No white lights allowed on my night hikes. Bring a red or green headlamp, like this one: https://amzn.to/3VgjTWI On a recent hike we discovered a great spot for a Full […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday […]

Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian […]

Autumn Ridge – Long Canyon Intermediate Hike

Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless […]

Long Canyon – Back to Front

572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

4.5 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause you to drive past the trailhead if navigating […]

Pacific Crest Trail to Grass Mountain + Spruce Draw

US Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station 40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd, Green Valley, CA, US

DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start […]

Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon (Fast Paced)

Backbone Trail Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an […]

 

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Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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