• Wendy Trailhead to Olympia Vista – Potluck Hike

    4128 Potrero Rd Hidden Valley, CA, United States

    5.0 miles, 640' gain, Easy Intermediate Please see the photo for more details. This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., […]

  • Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

    150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    We will start our hike near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the […]

  • 7 miles~ Los Robles Trail West ~ Intermediate Hike w/ longer 8 mile option

    Los Robles Trail Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/f/8/6/event_22189030.jpeg Space Mountain is the name for Los Robles Trail West, starting at Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks and switchbacking up the hill to the west. No one seems to […]

  • Las Llajas – Suitable for beginners

    Las Llajas Canyon Trail trailhead 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley, CA, US

    5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through […]

  • Danielson Monument (Intermediate)

    Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr. Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr., Newbury Park, CA, US

    We should be back before dark, but just in case, please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler

    Mouth of the Kern Canyon Kern Canyon Road 19284, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    It is suppose to be warm on Thursday so I am scheduling a cooler hike up the Ray Miller trail. This hike will be a gentler hike. The trail is […]

  • Coyote Park – Intermediate

    COYOTE HILLS PARK 275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

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

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