• Collins Valley Anza Borrego Overnight

    Borrego Springs Borrego Springs, CA, US

    The road to Collins Valley washed out during the hurricane and is still closed to vehicles so this is a great opportunity to do an easy trip. There should still […]

  • Magic Mountain Trail

    Bear Divide Vista Picnic Site Santa Clara Truck Trail, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/magic-mountain Hello Fellow Hikers, This little known trail is where Magic Mountain theme park got its name. It's a constant climb that peaks at 4,846 ft. And as per several […]

  • Topanga Social – Live Music! at Westfield Topanga

    Topanga Social 6600 CA-27 #9038, Canoga Park, CA, US

    Live Music! Join us for a night of good food, drink, and music. Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend. This venue is indoors. The band starts at […]

  • TO BE SCHEDULED: Beginner’s Backpacking in San Diego

    Yosetime National Park 9093 Village Dr, El Portal, CA, US

    An introduction to backpacking, friendly for total beginners! If this is your first trip, or your 5th trip, you are more than welcome to attend if you have an interest […]

  • 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 […]

  • Intermediate 7 mile ~ Ray Miller Trail and Overlook Trail in Malibu

    La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

    Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ […]

  • Long Canyon – Easy cc lollipop – the back way

    572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4.3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easier Option: 3.2 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner. The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get […]

  • Potrero Rd. & Wendy Dr. Roller Coaster Ride to Angel Vista (Fast Paced)

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Wendy Trailhead Portrero Road & South Wendy Drive, Newbury Park, ca, US

    Please note this hike will start at the trailhead we use for the Boney Hike (junction of South Wendy Drive and Portrero Road). We will take the single track trail […]

 

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