• 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 […]

  • Hike to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall – Gabrieleno Trail

    JPL Riparian Zone Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA, US

    This hike is so cool! It's a good distance with little elevation gain and it is beautiful. This hike will take us to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. The hike is an out and back at around 8 miles total with 750 ft. of elevation gain, so not steep! This area of the Angeles National […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #3 – Latigo Canyon to Mishe Mokwa

    Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Yerba Buena & Backbone Trail, Calabassas, CA, US

    Our third Fall Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be a 17 mile, 2600 gain outing from the Backbone Trail at the Latigo Canyon Trailhead to the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. The BBT will take us through Newton, Zuma, Trancas and Encinal Canyons then the Etz Meloy Roadway on the way to Mishe […]

  • Betty B. Dearing Trail

    Wilacre Park in Fryman Canyon Fryman Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay I have heard so much about this trail but have yet to go. Until now. I'm excited to see what all the talk is about. The "Rainforest" section is what so many people comment on. So let's check it out. Reviews state that this trail has a lot of variety, from […]

 

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