• Gentler / Beginner: Kanan Dume to Latigo – 5 miles

    Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

    This is also a gentler hike for Thursday starting at Newton Canyon, another group is starting at 8:30 and going down the backbone trail. We will go up and cross over Kanan and hike to Latigo. This hike was a bit overgrown last time but I am hoping they have come and trimmed it back, […]

  • Long Canyon – Easy CC Loop – Suitable for Fit Beginners

    Long Canyon Trail Simi Valley, CA, US

    3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the trailhead. Those that prefer the Easy Option, should head UP from the trail head, waiting when they […]

  • Sunrise Yoga and Short Hike

    Turtle Rock Community Pool Irvine, CA, United States

    Join s for an invigorating sunrise yoga followed by a short and easy hike. A great start to your work day or weekend. More details will be posted soon.

  • 80’s Invasion at Sagebrush Cantina

    Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

    Start your holiday weekend off right with great friends and music! Come on out and join your friends, make new ones, eat, drink, and dance to an amazing 80's band […]

  • Rae Lakes via Kearsarge and out Baxter Pass

    Jackson Lake Valyermo, CA, United States

    MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED LATER. For moderately to advanced backpackers due to the longer mileage, several passes, and extreme steepness and unmaintained nature of Baxter Pass Trail. […]

  • Musch Loop to Eagle Rock

    Trippet Ranch 20828 Entrada Rd, Topanga, CA, US

    Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will eat, drink and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. We'll get there the classic Musch Loop in a […]

  • Hike at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park – Borrego Trail & Red Rock Canyon

    Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park 26701 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

    The total mileage for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 460 ft. of elevation gain. We will start at the trail head of the Borrego Trail, which is right off of the parking lot. This is where we will meet. We will head up the Borrego Trail until we get to the Red Rock […]

 

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