• Dos Vientos Loop – Gentler 6 miles 800′ from Mountain Creek Drive

    Oak Ridge Trailhead 4140 Mountain Creek Drive, Newbury Park, CA, US

    For this circle tour of Dos Vientos we will start at the Oak Ridge trailhead off Mountain Creek Drive in Newbury Park, climb to the top of the ridge and follow it west to the heart of the Dos Vientos trail system. From there we’ll make a clockwise loop along several trails, starting with Sierra […]

  • 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 […]

  • Stairhike: Return to Blue Heaven #4 – 5.2 mi, 2.5 hours

    Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Hike Trailhead 6050 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA, US

    Shed those holiday calories by joining us for a refreshing hike in the sunshine! The loop trail starts at the Culver City stairs on Jefferson Blvd., where we’ll climb 282 steps—twice! Afterward, we’ll head across the La Cienega bridge into Kenneth Hahn Park and up to Autumn’s Peak. Along the way, enjoy a panoramic, 360-degree […]

  • Hike? Crystal Cove Loop

    Coastal Peak Park Newport Beach, CA, US

    Join us for a scenic 9.5mile loop hike with 1,397 ft of elevation gain in Crystal Cove State Park! Our route winds through diverse terrain, offering panoramic views of the coastline and surrounding peaks. Level: Moderate (O Rated) Signup Instructions: Meet at the Coastal Peak Park parking lot (next to the restrooms) at 7:30 am. […]

  • Sisar Canyon Road to White Ledge Campground

    San Francisquito Canyon Road San Francisquito Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This scenic out-and-back trail in the Los Padres National Forest offers a perfect blend of accessibility and wilderness character. The well-maintained fire road climbs steadily through Sisar Canyon, gaining about 2,300 feet over roughly 5 miles to reach White Ledge Camp. The wide path makes for easy navigation while still providing that satisfying sense […]

  • Kern Gateway Trail site visit and exploration (Across from Upper Richbar)

    Shell CA-178, Bakersfield, CA, US

    Kern Gateway Trail Hike The hills are green! Join us to learn more about the Kern Gateway Trail and to see for yourself what a beautiful and unique outdoor amenity it will create for the Kern County / San Joaquin Valley region. RSVP to get your name on the list. This site visit will include […]

  • Late Morning Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

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

    This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 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 […]

  • Simi Loop

    Erringer Park and Ride 2450 Erringer Road, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Join us for a 25 mile looped tour around Simi Valley. Highlights include Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village - From the 1950s to the 1970s, Tressa "Grandma" Prisbrey created a unique "village" comprising shrines, walkways, sculptures, and buildings, using recycled items and materials salvaged from the local landfill. She lived from 1896–1988. Chumash Park - Chumash […]

 

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