• A16: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney Presentation

    8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

    This is a casual presentation courtesy of the A16 Foundation, there is no trip leader. A great opportunity to hang out, meet other backpackers, and get ready for Whitney! Enjoy! A16 Foundation: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney with Jack and Betsy Northam Wednesday, May 22 6:30PM "Meet n' Drink" (food truck on site) 7:00PM Video […]

  • Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Friendly

    Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Because Thursday's hike has a waiting list, I'm adding another hike for Thursday close to, but miles apart from Peter's hike. The second hike will be a little slower and a little shorter. Feel free to change hikes, but don't forget to cancel the hike you leave. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of […]

  • Western Plateau Hawk Canyon and Mt. Elliott – Gentler Friendly

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Meet at the Conejo Canyons trailhead next to the Thousand Oaks Recycling Center on Conejo Center Drive, near the end of Rancho Conejo. We'll walk down the fire road to Hawk Canyon and then we will Hawk Canyon to Five Points. From Five Points, we will take the Western Plateau trail up to intersection with […]

  • Chivo Tar Pits lollipop – Easy Intermediate with beginner option

    5079 Westwood St 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]

  • Hike to The Bridge To Nowhere – East Fork San Gabriel River – Azusa

    Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead Camp Bonita Rd, La Verne, CA, US

    This is one of my favorite hikes around! Come join us for a super fun adventure. Prepare to get wet! We cross the San Gabriel River multiple times. The hike is going to be going to the Bridge to Nowhere in Azusa, CA. This is located in the San Gabriel Mountains. This hike is an […]

  • Fish Canyon to Piano Box Canyon

    37773 Templin Hwy 37773 Templin Hwy, Castaic, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful area containing 37 types of endangered species. It is prime yellow-legged frog and Arroyo Toad Habitat. Bring your camera. Not only is the area beautiful, but you might see some of the endangered species along the way. Please stay on the trails here and watch where you step during the […]

  • Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #5 – Santa Ynez Eagle Rock

    Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead - Topanga State Park Santa Ynez Canyon Trail, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #5 in the 2024 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is to Eagle Rock (1957'), a moderate 9-miles, 1800' gain outing up Santa Ynez Canyon and the Musch Trail to brunch at Eagle Rock before returning to our start. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag […]

  • 80’s Invasion at Sagebrush Cantina

    Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

    Come on out and join your friends, make new ones, and dance to a great 80's band at one of our favorite places. 80's Invasion, led by Dirk Knight and Mony Mony, are a fun, high-energy act that does cool covers of everything 80's (with a little 70's and 90's mixed in sometimes.) They have […]

  • 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 […]

 

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