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Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis

Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla up to West Ridge and comic down Mathis. Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not […]

Dos Vientos — Ride the Two Winds, a Gentler Friendly (but not Beginner) Hike.

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, US

Please note this hike is not for beginners. The Dos Vientos Trail system is a network of many trails and you need to be able to keep in contact to avoid being lost! Not the best hike is you are a slow hiker. Note also that there is a chance of some rain Thursday morning. […]

Rancho Sierra Vista Beginner Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista COSCA Trailhead Lot 5020 Lynn Road, Newbury Park, ca, US

Instead of our usual starting point at the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead for SAMO, this shorter, beginner hike will start at the newer COSCA trailhead lot, 1.5 miles west of the intersection of Lynn and Reino in Newbury Park. See photo for what to look for off of Lynn Road. Note: This is NOT the […]

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 […]

Hike to Josephine Peak – San Gabriel Mountains

Clear Creek Visitor Information Center Angeles Crest Hwy, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, US

Let's do another awesome peak in the Angeles National Forest! This hike will be to Josephine Peak. It is an out and back hike that will be about 8 miles and 1,850 ft. of elevation gain. The peak has an elevation of 5,558 ft. It will be an easy hike to navigate. We take one […]

Mount Pinos via McGill Trail

Mt Pinos Vehicle Meeting Spot Mil Potrero Hwy, Frazier Park, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mt-pinos-via-mcgill-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Okays it's time for some forest therapy. This is a really popular backpacking trail as your surrounded by lush pine trees and gorgeous mountain peaks. Once we reach Pinos peak will take a snack break and pics as this peak does have signs. This is one of the easier peaks to […]

No Hikes Scheduled this weekend

Sycamore Canyon Campground 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

We will be taking a moment to pause our hiking activities and take some time to evaluate our policies and procedures to ensure we can continue to keep our hikes fun and safe for everyone. Thank you for all your support.

Hollywood U2 – Potluck Picnic & Concert

Berniece Bennett Park 31800 Village Center Rd, Westlake Village, CA, US

Let's enjoy potluck picnic! The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Food Trucks open or service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Field seating on grass - bring lawn chairs & blankets. No glass bottles, please pour your drink in a different container. Friendly […]

 

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