• Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

    3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

    5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. […]

  • Pacific Crest Trail to Grass Mountain + Spruce Draw

    US Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station 40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd, Green Valley, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will […]

  • SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #7 – Encinal Canyon to Mishe Mokwa

    Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Yerba Buena & Backbone Trail, Calabassas, CA, US

    Our seventh Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 10 miles with 1400’ elevation gain on the BBT. We will take the Etz Meloy Trail, the newest addition […]

  • E.T. Hike – 🐶s OK

    Limekiln Canyon - Corbin Trailhead - HWD 11336 Corbin Ave, Northridge, CA, US

    Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ We've been following the footsteps of ET since 2008 with the original HWD ET hike and its become one of our most popular hikes. We’ll […]

  • SMMTC 19th Annual Backbone Trek

    La Jolla Canyon California, CA, US

    Backbone Trail Trek Saturday-to-Saturday May 4th - May 11th Gear up at the Amazon Hiking & Camping store Here is an opportunity to hike the 67 mile Backbone Trail end […]

  • SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #8 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla Canyon

    Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon, malibu, CA, US

    Our eighth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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