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Gentler (~5 miles) : Upper Sycamore Canyon w/ Creek Crossings & Wildflowers

Rancho Sierra Vista in Newbury Park Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, Newbury Park, CA, US

For those of you who missed this hike last week, here's another chance. There may be more than one hike posted for Thursday - please only sign up for one! And if you can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so waitlisted folks can get notice and attend. See the photos for vignettes […]

Ray Miller trail up to the fire road

La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

This is a second hike for Thursday because the first one if full. We will go up the Ray Miller trail to the fire road and back, about 6 miles. We may see poppies and other flowers. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west […]

Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

Limekiln Canyon Trail 19569 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA, US

4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […]

EBIKE RIDE NEAR FIGUEROA MTN. TO VIEW THE WILD FLOWERS

West Avenue G & Lancaster Road California, CA, US

EBIKE RIDE NEAR FIGUEROA MTN. TO VIEW THE WILD FLOWERS AND CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AFTERWARDS By May 5th, the area around Figueroa Mountain should be in full bloom since the higher elevations bloom later than the lower valleys. If not, the views along the way will make for a great ride. Half the route […]

Santa Susana Stage Road – Beginer hike but the Devils in the details

Andora trailhead 9861 Andora Ave, Chatsworth, CA, US

Details This is a beginner hike with a tad bit of challenge due to gains and a tad bit of scrambling and bush whacking. *** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes. Meetup Time: 7:15 A.M. (We hit the trail at 7:30) DISTANCE: 5 miles - out and back GAIN: 863 ft […]

Wilderness Access Day – Black Star Canyon

Baker Canyon Staging Area Silverado, CA, US

Let's enjoy another Open Access Day! This is where we get to explore trails that are normally closed off to the public. The plan is to a loop that's 3.5 to 4 miles with around 550 ft. of elevation gain. Since this is shorter, the plan is to take our time and explore. You don't […]

Hike at O’Neill Regional Park – Live Oak + Vista Trail

O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA, US

The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will see on the map that the Live Oak Trail hits the paved road, right off of the parking lot marked P. This is the parking […]

Backbone Trail: Corral Canyon to Latigo Canyon

Backbone Trail & Latigo Canyon Road California, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/backbone-trail-corral-canyon-to-latigo-canyon Hello Fellow Hikers, (Please note later start time due to high for this day is showing 68 degrees plus its the day after Cinco De Mayo😉) Lets hike the pretty Corral Canyon and Latigo Canyon on the Backbone Trail. Several hikers have commented on the wild flowers still in bloom along these trails. And […]

 

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