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THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER WALK on Candy Cane Lane

West Oxnard Street W Oxnard St, Los Angeles, 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 It's time to show off our ugly Xmas sweaters again. So, I thought we could do it locally on […]

Caballero Canyon to Farmers Ridge

Caballero Canyon 4002 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA, US

This is a great mid-range hike for folks who want some good exercise and at the same time enjoy the local beauty offered in the Santa Monica Mountains. Join us for a moderate out and back hike that begins at the Caballero Canyon Trailhead Hiking Difficulty:Moderate, 1000 ft elevation gain, Approximately 7 miles Bring water, […]

Nightmare Gulch Loop at Red Rock Canyon State Park

Red Rock Canyon State Park North Parking Lot (Staging Area) Aerospace Hwy, Cantil, 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 Nightmare Gulch LoopDistance: 8-9 milesElevation Gain: 1600 feetLeader: Nikki While it is possible to camp overnight in Red Rock […]

Trail Restoration on the Wood Canyon Vista (Backbone) Trl in Pt. Mugu State Park

Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, 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. Our trails have taken a real beating over the past 2 years during the pandemic. With hordes of people taking to the […]

Annual Holiday Dinner and After Party

Viva La Pasta!: Kitchen of Italy 525 Country Club Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

Please join us for the Hiking Plus Annual Holiday Dinner and After Party. RSVP is for the dinner only. This is a sit down dinner with our Hiking Plus friends. Space for the dinner will be limited. Expect the cost to be between $13 and $31 per person, plus tax, tips, and drinks, depending on […]

Tree of Life – La Tuna Canyon Loop

La Tuna Trailhead S La Tuna Canyon Rd, Sun Valley, CA, US

The old trail to the Tree of Life is still in great condition, hope you can join hike up to the tree. This is NOT for beginners. STATS Distance: <8> Elevation Gain: <2000 Not for beginners! Trail: Steep uphill section (about 2 miles), single track, fire road THE PLAN We will meet at the parking […]

Holiday Hike-Las Flores

604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Let's enjoy hike, potluck and white elephant gift exchange!This is a cross-posted event with Hiking Plus: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/events/282441215/ Please bring something to eat and drink to share and white elephant gift to exchange ($10-15 value).If your item requires it, bring plates and utensils to share. We'll share snacks and drinks (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 60 - 90 minutes, […]

Hiking Amazon

Online event

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