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Towsley Canyon Late Afternoon Conditioning Hike

Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon 24255 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

The Ed Davis Park in Towsely Canyon has several trails and we will take the most popular. Distance: 6 milesElevation Gain: 1600 ftDifficulty: Beginner to Intermediate pace.Dogs: are allowed in the park but must be leashed.Parking: There is lots of free parking on the outside of the gate and also on the inside. Pay attention […]

Ventura Botanical Gardens to the Beach

Vons 115 W Main St, Ventura, CA, US

Lets see whats growing in the Botanical Gardens. They are closed on Moday so will be free to us. After we're done we will walk down to the Promonade, along the beach to the River, and back to our cars.By joining this event, you understand that you may be hiking with vaccinated and non vaccinated […]

BIKE RIDE – Lake Balboa to Burbank and back

6300 Balboa Blvd 6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC BIKE RIDE FROM LAKE BALBOA TO BURBANK AND BACKThe Orange Line bikeway runs along the Orange Line in the […]

Paradise Falls – Moonridge – Easy Intermediate

Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner. A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This […]

Ebikes, Trendy Restaurant and a Beach walk

209 E El Segundo Blvd 209 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We're going to ride some more ebikes in El Segundo, have lunch at a trendy restaurant and then do […]

MidWeek Hike-Las Virgenes Trail to Cheseboro Ridge ~5 mile loop

End of Las Virgenes Rd 5986-6004 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

Approximately 5.0 mile loop. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE WRITEUP BELOW TO GET TO THE TRAILHEAD. This Loop is about 5 miles long. This hike is rated moderate for its elevation gain and distance. The group hikes between 2.5 and 3.5 mph. If you cannot hike at a minimum of 2.5 mph, please do […]

Corriganville the Back Way Double Loop Lollipop

Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

3.5 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Short option: 2.0 miles, 500' gain option.There is an option to shorten this to 2.0 miles and 500' of gain by skipping the 2nd loop, which starts from our social event area. The wait would be about 35 minutes for the rest of the group to complete the 2nd loop. […]

New Las Virgenes Creek Trail (Overgrown?)

Talopop at Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC I will be hiking 4 miles along the relatively new Las Virgenes Creek trail again, which we did recently […]

Bowling and Social Event

Harley's Valley Bowl 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, US

We are back! Since this adventure started, we have set ourselves apart. It's the people and the format of our events. Hiking is fun. Hiking-Plus is fun-Plus! This is Bowling with a Social Event! Please be aware there are two Harley's bowling alleys in Simi Valley. This is the one on Cochran at Stearns. You […]

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