https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/upper-zuma-falls-via-backbone-and-zuma-canyon-trail?sh=jw81u0 Hello Fellow Hikers, This is a beautiful area still green with wild flowers, creek crossings and a waterfall ( should still have water ) this hike is a nice […]
This loop will include a shortcut to the Coquina Mine in Las Llajas Canyon. It was formerly a VIP hike, however the shortcut has been getting a lot of use […]
This is one of our famous Urban Adventures. It's been a while since we did one of these! Kids OK. This adventure takes us to downtown Los Angeles via Union […]
The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will […]
Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain (route link) Easy Option - 2 miles, 300' gain (route link) This is a social hike and an out-and-back event. There is a […]
Stats: ~6 miles with ~1500 ft. of gain. Suggestted equipment: Trekking Poles and Boots. Water - 1 to 2 liters. Conditions: exposed, rocky, steep, technical descents, overgrowth, Rattlesnakes. Description: upside-down […]
5.7 Miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate The starting point is NOT at the golf course entrance. It is at a dirt lot that can hold at least 50 cars. There is […]
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Here's a chance to get our mountain ebikes out on the dirt again. I posted the northern and southern Topanga State Park's loop in the past, now […]
The total distance is around 4.6 miles with 870' of elevation gain. We will take Boat Canyon Trail up to Bommer Canyon. We will take Bommer to Water Tank trail. […]
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