
Zuma Canyon: Ocean and Canyon View trail Loop ~ Gentler Intermediate
This is an alternative hike to Peter's hike on Thursday. It's a bit far on PCH, but we will meet at 9:00 AM. The name “Zuma” is derived from the […]

This is an alternative hike to Peter's hike on Thursday. It's a bit far on PCH, but we will meet at 9:00 AM. The name “Zuma” is derived from the […]

Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Easier route: 3.9 miles, 500' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a […]

This hike will be about 7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start the hike at Cañada Vista Park. From here we will take the Tijeras […]

Hike #11 in the 2023 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2300’ gain loop hike to 6 peaks, a point, and a rock. We […]

Desert season is here! I haven't been on either of these trails but I did the Joshua Tree section of the California Riding and Hiking Trail last year and I'd […]


We began hiking and exploring this area in 2008 when we were the original "Weekday Hikers." At that time there was a system of old use trails known mainly only […]

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be a little over 5 miles with around 850 ft. of elevation gain. We will […]

Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at […]
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