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Sunday Griffith Park Peaklets – Alternate Outing

Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US

This is an adventurous Sunday Griffith Park Peaklet 11-mile, 3000’ hiked from Burbank Peak to Beacon Hill passing by Bee Rock, the Hollywood Sign, Dante’s View, and the Old Zoo. […]

Handel’s Messiah

Samuelson Chapel 165 Chapel Ln, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Experience one of the world’s most beloved pieces of music in a fresh, new way. Areté Symphonic Choir will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s musical masterpiece, Messiah, as treasures […]

Los Padres Potluck Hike

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

3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move […]

Playa Del Rey Hike/Urban Walk

7602 Rindge Ave 7602 Rindge Ave, Playa Del Rey, CA, US

Do you need a break in your workweek? Does the thought of hiking along the beach and surrounding hills brighten your spirits? Then join us for the Playa Del Rey […]

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. […]

Dos Vientos — Ride the Two Winds, a Gentler Friendly Hike.

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

PLEASE NOTE: We will meet under the solar panels and NOT by the tennis courts. This hike is in addition to the longer hike on Tuesday, but we will be […]

Las Llajas – Suitable for beginners

Las Llajas Canyon Trail trailhead 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley, CA, US

5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through […]

Solstice Canyon – Sostomo – Deer Valley Loop

Solstice Canyon Park 3950 Solstice Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

Solstice Canyon is the quintessential coastal canyon. The year-round stream provides ample water to support this 550-acre park’s numerous plant communities and a diverse wildlife population. You will love the […]

 

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