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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 […]

Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

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

The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 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 […]

Mt. Pinos to Sawmill Mt. and maybe Grouse.

Dead Horse Parking Lot 21935 Entrada Road, Topanga, CA, US

DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines. Starting at the Nordic Hut lot / trailhead (8340'), first we summit Mt. Pinos (8847') and then after descending some switchbacks, we ascend again to summit Sawmill […]

Rebel Heart, modern country – Potluck Picnic & Concert

Berniece Bennett Park 31800 Village Center Rd, Westlake Village, CA, US

Rebel Heart, modern country hits *Line dancing with Candy Sherwin before the show @ 6:30pm! We'll enjoy potluck picnic at 5:30pm. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Food Trucks open or service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to […]

 

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