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Sycamore Canyon Hike from the Ocean – a Gentler Hike

Point Magu State Park Pacific Coast Highway 9000, Malibu, CA, United States

HIKE DETAILS: This will be a little easier hike for Tuesday, with less elevation gain, less miles, and slower. Should you change hikes, don't forget to cancel the one you are not going on this Tuesday. This hike will go from the beach up to the picnic table on the fire road, approximately 5.5 miles. […]

WILL CREEK ROAD South of Big Sur (100% dirt roads)

Will Creek Road Will Creek Road, Plaskett, CA, US

ROUTE This will be our planned route. The California Central Coast region is world renowned as one of the most scenic parts of the entire west coast. Imagine an even better view than the coast highway has to offer. A road where there is no tour buses in front of you & no sports car […]

Long Canyon – Lower Loop – Easy Intermediate with Fit Beginner option

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

3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause you to drive past the trailhead if navigating by GPS. Route From the trailhead parking lot, up for 0.7 mile on Long Canyon Trail to […]

Potrero Rd. & Wendy Dr. Roller Coaster Ride to Angel Vista – Intermediate

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 about one-half mile to where the Angel Vista TH begins to add about an extra mile to the hike. Hoping to get back before it […]

Be Your Own First Responder

Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

It's great to be active and outside. But do you have a good plan when things don't go right? Join us for a discussion at Sports Basement and learn how to deal with: * Physical injuries such as blisters, twisted ankles, cuts, scrapes, and thorns * Plants: Poison oak, poison ivy, thorny pokers, and more […]

Hill Canyon up to Lizards Rock

Hill Canyon Trailhead Hill Canyon Rd, Camarillo, CA, US

This is a second hike for Thursday starting at 8:30. We will start at Santa Rosa parking lot, cross the bridge over the water and hike down to the new bridge. We will cross the new bridge and hike up to Lizards Rock. Maybe we will run into the other hikers who are going to […]

Wildwood Central Park

Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Wildwood Park is one of our most versatile local parks, with 27 miles of trails traversing rocky volcanic cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Wildwood's western look served as backdrop for TV classics such as The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train. We will meet at Wildwood's main parking lot. This […]

Hill Canyon – Hawk Lollipop – Easy Intermediate, beginner option

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

5.3 miles, 600' gain, Easy-Intermediate 2.5 miles, 100' gain, Beginner We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we'll come to a junction. For those that want the full hike, we'll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop […]

STREET RIDE – CAMARILLO/MOORPARK LOOP

Mission Oaks Park 5951 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo, CA, Camarillo, CA, US

ROUTE This will be the planned route. This ride will be on paved roads through citrus groves and hills as we take on a big loop in the Camarillo/Moorpark area. Near the end of the ride, if possible, we'll be stopping for lunch at the Somis Cafe and Market. They are well known for their […]

 

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