• Ventura Spring Wine Walk

    Winchesters Grill & Saloon 632 E Main St, Ventura, CA, US

    Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time! The festival takes place along 4 blocks of Main St., between N. Fir St and S. Palm St. { TRAIN OPTIONS - travel via the train } Link to Amtrak The train […]

  • RUSSIAN RIVER E-BIKE TRIP – DAY 1 – MOUNT MT TAMALPAIS

    4965 Shoreline Hwy Bolinas, California 4965 Shoreline Hwy Bolinas, California, Bolinas, CA, US

    I'm taking a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of those four, three […]

  • Upper Stunt High Trail To Saddle Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate

    UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve 1201 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    The “Featured photo” was taken at the Saddle Peak after the Pacific Palisades fire. I also added a photo previously taken at the same location. Let’s go to see how the fire changed the area. This hike begins at Upper Stunt High Trail, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of […]

  • Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak – Intermediate

    Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

    We will hike the Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak, including a brief stop at the "teardrop" loop below the final climb to the peak. Great views of the Pacific, Channel Islands, Oxnard Plain, Conejo Valley, and (if clear) snow-covered Mt. Baldy and peaks east and north. This area was completely burned over by the 2013 […]

  • RUSSIAN RIVER E-BIKE TRIP – DAY 2 – ARMSTRONG REDWOODS STATE NATURAL PRESERVE

    Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA, US

    This is day 2 of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of […]

  • Palo Comado Lollipop – Easy Intermediate

    Doubletree/Sunnycrest Trailhead Oak Springs Drive & Doubletree Road, Oak Park, CA, US

    4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share. We'll start at the Palo Comado […]

  • RUSSIAN RIVER TRIP – DAY 3 OPTION B – LOOP RIDE EAST OF GUERNIEVILLE

    Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA, US

    This is day 3 option (B) of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in […]

  • RUSSIAN RIVER TRIP – DAY 3 OPTION A – 2.5 MILE RIVER TUBE FLOAT

    Russian River Tubes and Kayaks 16297 Main St Suite A, Guerneville, CA, US

    This is day 3 option (A) of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in […]

  • Lindero Canyon Road to Simi Peak – Intermediate

    Lindero Canyon & Wembly Lindero Canyon Road & Wembly Ave, Oak Park, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/a/0/event_167038272.jpeg This challenging hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling. This hike will take us on a scenic trip from the suburbs of Oak Park to the top of Simi Peak, which overlooks both the Simi and Conejo Valleys and offers splendid views of the Santa Monica range and offshore islands to the south […]

 

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