**3.5 miles, 650' 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 […]
**STATS** Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 3.2 miles, 1.5 hours plus breaks Elevation gain and loss: 1,150 Ft View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Steep uphill, great view from midpoint & easy downhill on road **TRAILHEAD INFO** CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Getting there might be tricky so please review the "How […]
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:/](http://%5Bgo%20to:%20https//wp.me/P9MbG4-hC%5D(go%20to:%20https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC)) We'll start off easy on this trek by first taking on Akawie Peak before tackling Kratka Ridge. […]
Another HWD original Formerly a VIP hike, this is a modification of my Goat Peak hike - same elevation gain but 1.5 miles shorter and with better views. This trail lies between Temescal Gateway Park to the west and Will Rogers State Historic Park to the east, Hike will be about 6 miles with ~2,000 […]
**4 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate** Easy option: 2.5 miles, 500' gain. Parking on the south side of the CA-118 at the Rocky Peak exit. We'll walk west along the Santa Susana Pass Rd. for about 500 feet, and directly across from Lilac Ln, we'll enter a trail. We'll move along a relatively flat section for […]
This is another "beat the heat" pace hike, not for beginners. Trail is well maintained, shaded and cooler in the canyon. Distance: <7 Elevation Gain: we will find out Directions: On the 210 Freeway from La Canada/Hwy 2, take the Arroyo/Windsor exit and head north (left). Make an immediate right on Woodbury Rd. Make a […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-thom-and-tongva-peak-loop?ref=result-card Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay I know we have been hitting a lot of further away and more of a all day hikes. Well let's give ourselves a little break and hit one not as far and won't take all day. However that will be it for your break because this trail is gonna kick […]
2This Cold Creek adventure includes a secret trail that connects the Cold Creek Preserve to the Backbone Trail. Highlights include some old water tanks, the site of a Nike Missile base and the tallest peak in Malibu. Prize drawings from my Amazon Top 10 list and free wine at post-hike lunch! Post hike lunch at Maria's Italian […]
**Topanga State Park** **Trippet Ranch to Eagle Rock** **Sunday June 19th, 2022** **TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:00 A.M** **Eden Outdoor Adventures** **FULLY VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY.** This activity is being organized by Eden Outdoor Adventures on Meetup. You are more than welcome to join our Meetup group! **Sunday, June 19th, 2022: Topanga State Park - Trippet […]
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