• Los Robles EAST/Moorpark Trail

    Los Robles Trail 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    NOTE: IF YOU SIGN-UP FOR THIS HIKE, BE SURE TO TAKE YOURSELF OFF THE OTHER TUESDAY HIKE. This is an alternative hike for Tuesday and in place of Jaesoon's hike. We will meet at the end of Moorpark and head East on the the trail, turning around at the 2 1/2 mile marker. We will […]

  • Intermediate Hike ~ Palo Comado / Cheseboro Loop via Ranch Center trail

    Palo Comado Canyon - Doubletree trailhead Doubletree Road, Oak Park, CA, United States

    This week we’ll do a loop around the northeastern regions of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the Las Virgenes Open Space. This area traverses many ecosystems, including riparian, chaparral, and the rockscape from Galaxy Quest. The area is generally dry, but very nice! We'll be hiking about 7 miles/1100’ gain over the […]

  • Happy Camp – Suitable for beginners

    Happy Camp 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA, US

    Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain. Bug spray recommended. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. There are a lot of different interesting plants on this hike. From the trail head, we walk along the fire road next […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg 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 we may see a flow […]

  • Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC

    Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Sycamore Canyon Road, Malibu, CA, United States

    Join adventure seeking, nature loving, and arts supporting community as the Friends of the Library at Orange Coast College present a screening of the Banff Film Festival. $16 tickets can be purchased in advance on the OCC website, or pay $20 at the door. There will be raffle prizes from sponsoring vendors. Donations for snacks […]

  • All Aboarddddd the Southern Pacific Express – Gentler Friendly

    Wildwood Avenue Trail head 936 Wildwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/e/9/6/event_99896982.jpeg Don’t be left behind for this hike or we will giggle when you come racing down the street to catch up! We are starting this Wildwood hike from Wildwood Avenue NOT Wildwood Park. One of many ways to experience versatile Wildwood Park, we'll start on the ridge, and travel down to the Santa Rosa […]

  • 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 Laurie's hike. The second hike will be a little slower and with less elevation gain. Feel free to change hikes, but don't forget to CANCEL the hike you leave. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one […]

  • Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate

    Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. This hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally […]

 

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