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  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #4 – Danielson Monument

    Parking Lot for Sycamore Canyon Via Goleta, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Join us for our fourth hike in the Wilderness Adventures Section 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains, a moderate 9 mile, 1900 gain loop hike in the Boney Mountain Wilderness on the Upper Sycamore Canyon, Fossil, and Old Boney trails with a side trip with brunch at the Danielson Monument. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, […]

  • Devils Canyon

    Roadside parking lot for Saddle Peak Trailhead Stunt Road 697, Calabasas, CA, United States

    DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: 200 yards before Chilao Visitor Center on Highway #2 · Distance: ~ 6.75 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1, 745 · Time: Approximately 3-4 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally good […]

  • Kern Gateway Trail Advanced Hike to the Powerhouse

    Mouth of the Kern Canyon Kern Canyon Road 19284, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Challenge Hike: The Wild Beauty of the Kern Gateway Trail For experienced hikers only! Join us for an exhilarating trek through one of the most breathtaking and rugged sections of the Kern Gateway Trail. This challenging hike is for those who crave adventure, as we traverse steep inclines, navigate rocky terrain, and take in the […]

  • Anza Borrego Not So Epic (3rd day optional)

    Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Canyon Drive 221, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    This is Jerry Schad's Indian Canyon / Borrego Palm Canyon Traverse. Back in 2021 I made this a loop and it may have been a little bit too epic :) (https://www.meetup.com/sandiegobackpackers/events/269364126/?eventOrigin=group_calendar) This trip starts from third crossing. First night camp is Bennis Bowl. If you want to do a nice beginner trip you can join […]

  • Hike at Peter’s Canyon Regional Park – Big Red & Around the Reservoir

    Peter Canyon Regional Park 8548 E Canyon View Ave, Orange, CA, US

    The hike will be about 5.7 miles with about 750 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This is where we will go up Big Red. Then we will continue on this trail until we get to Eucalyptus to loop back. We will […]

  • Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Castillo Trailhead 2642 Castillo Cir,, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

    This hike starts at Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park. In the spring, it’s spectacular with an abundance of mustard greens, wildflowers and California poppies in addition to bountiful water in the waterfalls and creeks. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks with 27 miles of trails skittering through this […]

  • Encinal Canyon to Top of the World ~ Intermediate Hike

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to establish truffle orchards, but we'll be nosing around the canyon strictly for its beauty. The trail from Encinal is a smooth, firm, and well-traveled single […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon – Tuesday Nite Hike

    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 […]

  • Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner We enter the Los Padres trail through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and continue climbing up. We'll come to another junction, where we'll turn right onto the Los […]

 

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