• Calleguas Creek Bike Path/Trail ~~ Cancel if ☔️🫧💦

    North Creekside Road & Paseo Del Campo Camarillo, CA, US

    Let’s get out and repeat hike/walk the Calleguas Creek Bike Path along with a neighborhood trail that we can walk on without getting our feet wet or muddy. There are […]

  • Coyote Park – Intermediate

    COYOTE HILLS PARK 275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner […]

  • #OptOutside Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature Cent

    Nix Nature Center Parking Lot 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

    Instead of Black Friday shopping, come burn off your Thanksgiving calories with Trail Mix! The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of […]

  • Hike at Crystal Cove/Moro Canyon – Ridge Park Entrance/Bommer Ridge

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

    This hike will be at Crystal Cove State Park. We will be doing part of the Moro Canyon trails. This hike will be about 6.6 miles with approximately 1,000 ft. […]

  • Post Thanksgiving Potluck Hike: Josephine Peak via Colby Canyon

    Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve California 1, Huntington Beach, CA, United States

    Moderately challenging 8.4 mile, 2150 ft gain hike through Colby Canyon ending at Josephine Peak. We will begin at the Colby Canyon trailhead, pass a seasonal waterfall, and begin the […]

  • Dos Vientos Loop – 5 miles

    Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Join me on a moderate five mile loop with a total elevation gain/loss of about 800 ft. Please meet at the Dos Vientos Community Park Tennis Courts near the corner […]

  • ANZA-BORREGO: Goat Canyon Adventure (TENTATIVE)

    Big Pine Visitor center Big Pines Highway, Wrightwood, CA, United States

    To be considered, you and I must have trip history together. Please add yourself to the wait-list to indicate interest. This is a difficult, dry, explorative backpack over rocky, prickly […]

  • Hike with Beach Party and Fire

    Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

    2.7 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Temps likely to be […]

 

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