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Caballero Canyon – Gizmo Peak Loop – Sol Y Luna for Lunch

Caballero Canyon 4002 Reseda Bl, Tarzana, CA, US

Join us for a short but heart-pounding hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon. We'll take the Dinosaur Egg Trail to Mulholland, head up for a snack on Gizmo Peak, and return to car via the Caballero Canyon Trail Hike is about 4 miles with over 1,000' total ascent […]

Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

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

3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. A fit beginner can handle this. Because there are a couple extended inclines, I've rated this at the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. That's OK, because this is a social hike, not a conditioning hike. We'll stop at various points to let people catch up. We'll start by […]

Mt. Wilson from Sierra Madre (Eats at the Cosmic Cafe on the Summit!)

Mt. Wilson Trail 165 E. Mira Monte Ave., Sierra Madre, CA, US

The Stats Distance: 14 miles Up and back Elevation Gain/Loss: 4800 ft. Rating: Moderate to Strenuous 8/10 Trail: Single track, some fire road at the end. Upper 2/3 of the trail is shaded. Duration: roughly 8 or 9 hours We will stop for lunch at the Cosmic Cafe Pavilion (outdoor seating only) at the summit. […]

EXPLORATORY CANYON TREK INTO THE RAZORBACKS OF THE LOS PADRES MOUNTAINS

Flying J Travel Center 42810 Frazier Mountain Rd, Lebec, 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 Have you looked at our past events into the RAZORBACKS of the Los Padres National Forest and wished you […]

Rocky Peak to Tapo Canyon Preserve

3781 Tapo Canyon Rd 3781 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail-to-rocky-peak-trail Hello fellow hikers,I have been talking about this one for awhile so here we go...this will be a point to point hike I have attached the AllTrails link as this will be our meeting spot and we will be doing this hike..but.. we are gonna carpool to Rocky Peak and start it from the […]

Hike with Beach Party and Fire

Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

Note: GPS in the past has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. 2.7 miles, 650' gain. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Please post in the comments if you will bring a fire […]

Gabrielino Trail ~ Sunday Stroll to Carmen’s Waterfall

Gould Mesa trailhead 5830 CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, US

We hiked the Gabrielino Trail a few years ago when Carmen noticed a waterfall just off trail. We went in search of the base of the falls last year and were not disappointed. It was quite a pleasant spot to take our lunch break. There should be even more water flowing after the recent rain. […]

🦅🦅 BUZZARDS ROOST – INTERMEDIATE 5.5 MILE HIKE – DINNER AT Malibu-CAFE 🦅🦅

Buzzards Roost Trail 418 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, ca, US

🦅 BUZZARDS ROOST 🦅 -5.5 mile hike -1,400 ft incline, a bit steep in places -11:AM - OCEAN VIEW at the TOP -M Café / Malibu Cafe for food and fun afterwards 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 🔴 car pool if possible… There is limited parking!!! 🔴 🅿️ Trailhead and Parking https://goo.gl/maps/QpRGXBF6SswhtcsH6 🅿️ more parking https://goo.gl/maps/yJ3dhVnajxT6sBkG8 🅿️ even more […]

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