• Hill Canyon Santa Rosa Regional Park

    Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

    This is a second hike for Thursday. Hopefully no wind! We will start at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll a mile before turning onto the fire road up the Western Plateau. We will go straight at the crest of the fire road and then turn […]

  • Oakbrook Vista – Intermediate

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

    3.2 miles, 900' gain, 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 into […]

  • Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #3 – 3 miles

    2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Come explore the hills of north Silver Lake, where the vast Ivanhoe and Silver Lake reservoirs reflect the heavenly blue sky beneath Dodger Stadium and surroundings. This urban hike is led by Sierra Club trip leaders and covers 3 miles winding through stairs, streets, and sidewalks over two Silver Lake hills. The hike covers a […]

  • Sagebrush Cantina: The Replay, and January Birthdaypalooza!

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

    Time to celebrate the January birthday babies, which includes your humble host himself, happily! Anyone with a January birthday (or close enough) is part of the fun and festivities, so join in the celebration! This year is a little different with the tragic fires, and while I never ask for gifts, this year I request […]

  • Wilderness Access Day – Red Rock Wilderness **Must Register on LetsGoOutside.org

    Augustine Staging Area Santiago Canyon Road 5524, Silverado, CA, United States

    Join us for an exploratory hike in the new trails in the Red Rock Wilderness area. We will do roughly 7 miles with 1,000 ft. of gain. ***Must also register here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2025/01/18/wilderness-access-day-red-rock-wilderness-9/ They will send you a confirmation email with directions and a map to the staging area. As of now, there are 166 out […]

  • Hike at Whiting Ranch – Cactus Hill & Billy Goat

    Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

    This hike will be about 7 miles total with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

  • Devils Chair Trail

    Bellevue Recreation Center Lucile Avenue 826, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: From AllTrails… The Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the high desert spreading out on one side, and the pine-covered Angeles National Forest on the other. The hike takes you along the mostly shaded rim […]

  • ⚠️New Saturday Date: HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed […]

  • Hike Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

    Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

    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. […]

 

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