Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. Easier Option: 4 miles, 230' gain. We walk a mostly flat section for 1.1 mi. to the 2nd junction. Easier option: Continue straight for 3/4 mi., left at the split, right after another 500', arriving at some picnic tables on the right after another 750'. Regular route: Left, heading […]
HAPPY 15th ANNIVERSARY TO THE TRAILBLAZERS We are going to host three counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate a lot of hikers for our 15th anniversary hike followed by a celebration at Pedals and Pints Brewing Company. We will all be on the same trails. This loop is going clockwise starting at the Los […]
HAPPY 15th ANNIVERSARY TO THE TRAILBLAZERS We are going to host three counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate a lot of hikers for our 15th anniversary hike followed by a celebration at Pedals and Pints Brewing Company. We will all be on the same trails. This loop lead by Patricia is starting at the […]
HAPPY 15th ANNIVERSARY TO THE TRAILBLAZERS We are going to host three counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate a lot of hikers for our 15th anniversary hike followed by a celebration at Pedals and Pints Brewing Company. We will all be on the same trails. This loop going counterclockwise with Steve starting at the […]
Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner can do this hike. They would be challenged and slow during a few of these climbs. That's OK, because this is not a conditioning hike, […]
HIKE DETAILS: Rain cancels this hike, but right now it does not seem likely. This hike will go from the beach up to the picnic table on the fire road, approximately 5.5 miles. Most of the hike is exposed, hopefully it will be cloudy. No dogs. We will meet in the Day Use parking lot […]
Because of Wednesday’s rain we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon and then take a right onto Ranch Center Road out and then returning on Sycamore Canyon back to the cars. […]
5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero or risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. Please look at signs, and park on side streets (Pinehill or Greenwood) in the neighborhood. Short walk to trailhead, This hike is a great trail when it might be muddy […]
Movie Night More info coming soon
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