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  • Hike to the Hollywood Sign/Bronson Caves – Mt. Lee Summit

    Canyon Drive Parking 2974 Canyon Drive, Los Angeles, CA, US

    I’m very excited to plan another hike up to the Hollywood Sign and the Bronson Caves. This will take us to the summit of Mt. Lee where we will get […]

  • Saturday Santa Monica Mountains Peaks 2024 #10 – Valley to the Sea

    Parking lot 585 Los Liones Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #10 in the 2024 in the Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is the Valley to the Sea, a strenuous 11 mile, 1000 gain hike from the Valley to the Sea in memory of Willy Blumhoff with a stop at the Eagle Rock (1957'), the outing peak. This is a one-way hike with […]

  • 🆓Intro to Pickle Ball. Free Pickleball Lesson from Mark E!

    Club Osa Erwin Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Get your Pickleball game on! Come learn the game everyone is either already playing or wanting to learn to play. Pickleball is not just a game, it's a community. HWD's very own Mark E will be teaching an introductory class on the rules and various shots of the game. Little or no experience is ok. […]

  • Mugu Peak to La Jolla Valley Loop

    Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center - HWD Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This is probably the last beach hike I’ll plan for the year as cooler weather is likely on the way – yeah! The hike includes great views of the ocean, mountains and lush grass valleys, but is a workout. It is rated an intermediate/advanced hike due to the gain (1266 ft. in the first […]

  • Archaeology Day (No Host)

    Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center - King Gillette Ranch - HWD Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, United States

    October is California Archaeology Month, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is celebrating it with Archaeology Day! This event will be family-friendly with activities for people of all ages! I will be helping out at the event. The event will feature all-day activities along with performances and speakers throughout the day. A food […]

  • Fall Book Club and Campout!!

    Happy Camp Regional Park Happy Camp Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA, United States

    Read or listen to The Wander Society by Keri Smith, and bring a camp chair to discuss your thoughts. Oct. 19 (Location: IYKYK). In all seriousness, this invitation is WTC students and staff who will be attending graduation on Oct. 19. The Wander Society is a book about a secret society that encourages people to […]

  • Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail & In-n-Out

    Caspers Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US

    The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the Bell Canyon Trail head. We will continue onto that and then take it […]

  • Angel Vista – Potluck hike

    Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils in […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Browns Canyon Rd Parking Browns Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

 

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