From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an oak canopy, and come out into an opening. At the opening, look toward the sandstone formations in the distance, and you'll see the now-maybe-flowing Upper Newton […]
The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to Lizard Trail. We will go down that and loop back up to Bommer via Upper Laurel. […]
5.3 miles, 600' gain, Easy-Intermediate 2.5 miles, 100' gain, Beginner We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we'll come to a junction. For those that want the full hike, we'll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop […]
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 […]
DETAILS: Description: LOCAL EASY HIKE FOR BEGINNERS AND FAMILIES Come join us as we explore this gorgeous canyon trail slowwwwwly. This trail is a favorite with lots of shade, giant old oak trees, a sulfur spring, and a waterfall reward at the end! We stop for wildflowers, stream crossings, and just generally to enjoy the […]
Come explore the Los Padres backcountry out near Frazier Park/Lockwood Valley off Interstate 5/Grapevine. 6/1 Meet at 9am at the gate off Lockwood Valley/Grade Valley Road. Cars may be able to make the washboard road but higher clearance is recommended. People can carpool from the gate to the trailhead in higher clearance cars. Should start […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cedar-creek-fishbowl-loop-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay this is a seasonal trail and the gates are finally open to hike it! Time to head to the forest and we're going back to Frazier Park. Several people comment on the wildflowers in bloom on this trail right now. What to expect...Several water crossings abit of overgrowth in some […]
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. This is the parking lot closest to the Edna Spaulding Trail. (There […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers, Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start our loop. We should encounter wildflowers and mountain views. Our loop will drop down then we will continue until we […]
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