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Hike Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to […]

Hill Canyon Santa Rosa Regional Park

Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

A second hike for Tuesday, this will be a bit slower. We will start at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll […]

Hike at Newport Back Bay

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve 2301 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA, US

Let's hike at the Back Bay in Newport. The plan is to do 4-5 miles. It will be an out and back. A lot of the trail is asphalt. You […]

Lynnmere Loop from Camino Magenta – a Gentler (not Beginner) Hike

Camino Magenta Lynnmere Trailhead 1553 Camino Magenta, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Instead of our usual starting point at the Conejo Playfields, this shorter, gentler hike will start at the top of Camino Magenta, in the beautiful unincorporated Lynn Ranch neighborhood surrounded […]

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

This is an alternative, and probably slower hike for Thursday, a gentler hike. We will start in the parking lot of SMMNRA and can go up to the monument if […]

Joshua Tree Camping – Jan 4-8, 2024

Indian Cove Group Camp Indian Cove Rd (off 29 Palms), 34.09715° N, 116.15971° W, Twentynine Palms, CA, US

Desert camping, starry skies, and amazing rock formations! ⛺️ 🪨 We have a group site for up to 25 people. 😀 Carpooling highly recommended. Camping fees to be split among […]

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Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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