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  • Mt. Baden-Powell O/B via Vincent Gap – Saturday, Sept 19

    Mt Baden Powell Vincent Gap Parking Lot Hwy 2, Big Pines, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Picture this: you're standing at the trailhead, full of enthusiasm and optimism. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you're ready to conquer this mountain like any other hike . However, Mount Baden-Powell has a dark side that will make you question your life choices. Winding its way up the north face […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #3 – Trippet Ranch to Lois Ewen Overlook

    Lois Ewen Overlook 23300-23398 Saddle Peak Road, Calabasas, CA, US

    Our third Wilderness Adventures Section Fall 2026 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 8 miles with 2000 elevation gain on the BBT from Topanga Canyon to the Lois Ewen Overlook. We will hike from Trippet Ranch to behind Topanga Canyon School passing across Old Topanga Canyon Road to take Hondo Canyon […]

  • Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis + Option for Brunch

    Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

    We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla up to West Ridge and comic down Mathis. Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #4 – Lois Ewen Overlook to Malibu Creek Backbone

    Backbone Trailhead, Malibu Creek State Park 700 Malibu Canyon Rd, Woodland Hills, CA, US

    Our fourth Wilderness Adventures Section Fall 2026 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 600 elevation gain on the BBT going from Lois Ewen Overlook to Tapia Park. The hike will climb past Saddle Peak and then descend along the Saddle Peak Trail crossing Piuma Road to the Piuma […]

  • To Serra Cross Park at Grant Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Museum of Ventura County 100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA, US

    NOTE: We will meet at the Museum parking lot between Santa Clara and Main Street. It will be cool on Tuesday and this is an alternative hike for Tuesday where you can get some elevation. We will hike from the museum up to the cross and a few trails in the upper botanical garden, before […]

  • Emma Beach Bike Path walk/Hike (Costal Series 1)

    Ventura River Group Camp Park Access Rd, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura, CA, US

    Tuesday morning at Emma Wood State Beach forecast is clear to mostly sunny skies with excellent walking conditions that hover around high 60s°F to middle 70s°F. I have planned a series of 4-5 hike/walk coastal bike path treks that include small “stepping out” excursions to the beach. The treks will be about 5-6 miles (out […]

  • Malibu Creek State Park – Fall Equinox Hike

    Las Virgenes Road & Park Entrance Road California, CA, US

    On Saturday, September 26, Malibu Creek State Park (MCSP) will be holding its 50th anniversary celebration. We will get a jump start on the celebration by doing a grand tour of the central/western part of the park. Our hike starts from MCSP's Lower/Main Trailhead parking lot. You will be entering the state park through the […]

 

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