• Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    HWD Agoura High Backtrail Carell Avenue 5712, Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start […]

  • Group Closing

    Bellevue Recreation Center Lucile Avenue 826, Los Angeles, CA, United States
  • Sycamore Canyon Hike from the Ocean

    Sycamore Canyon Campground Sycamore Canyon Road, Malibu, CA, US

    HIKE DETAILS: Let's use our 2024 passes one more time. This Tuesday hike will be a bit gentler. This hike will go from the beach up to the picnic table […]

  • Encinal Canyon to Top of the World ~ Intermediate Hike

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to […]

  • NYE Joshua Tree car camping trip #1 of 3

    Red Box Angeles National Forest, CA, United States

    Come spend NYE in Joshua Tree! 2 sites are reserved (sites 8 & 10). 6 people and 2 cars per site. Will need to carpool. If there are more people […]

  • REMINDER: Get Your 2025 CA Campfire Permit

    Online event

    This event serves as a reminder and prompt: Don't forget to renew your California campfire permit for 2025. Campfire permits expire December 31st each year. Campfire permits are required for […]

  • First Day Hike 2025

    The Old Reagan Ranch 28830 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    California State Parks has asked me to lead a hike for their annual First Day Hikes. So join us for a picturesque loop hike into movie & TV history in […]

  • Los Robles WEST/Moorpark Trail

    Los Robles Trail 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    NOTE: If you sign up for this hike, be sure to take yourself off the waitlist for the other hike. This is a second hike for Thursday in a similar […]

 

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.

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

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