• Hike Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

    Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

    The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    Let's try Ray Miller Trail after last week’s rain. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We will start from the […]

  • Fall In To the Gap – Latigo to Corral Canyon ~ Intermediate Hike

    Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    Today we'll hike the Backbone Trail looking for wildflowers. We'll begin at Latigo Canyon and walk on dirt and stuff until we reach the familiar sandstone structures of Mesa Peak […]

  • Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

    Limekiln Canyon Trail 19569 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA, US

    4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape […]

  • Rosewood Trail: Lynn to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

    150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is at the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]

  • Lindero Canyon Road to Simi Peak (Fast Paced)

    Lindero Canyon & Wembly Lindero Canyon Road & Wembly Ave, Oak Park, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/a/0/event_167038272.jpeg This hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling. This hike will take us on a scenic trip from the suburbs of Oak Park to the top of Simi […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

    La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

    La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday […]

 

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