• Oak Spring Trail Loop (Turkey Trot)

    Oak Spring Trail Gold Creek Road 9998, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Need to work off some Thanksgiving dinner? If you also like stunning views, lush oak groves, and getting away from it all (while not really being too far from home) […]

  • Kern River Trail to the Bench – 10 miles & 1,100 feet of climbing

    Shell gas station on 178 at Comanche Rd 5812 Commanche Dr., Bakersfield, ca, US

    Moderate Hike Tomorrow to the Bench! Let's hike on the Kern Canyon River Trail to the Bench and burn some Thanksgiving calories. Distance: 10 miles roundtrip (up and back hike) […]

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Potluck hike

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Browns Canyon Rd Parking Browns Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Oak Spring Trail Gold Creek Road 9998, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start […]

  • Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop – Gentler Intermediate

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Main Parking Lot Pinehill Avenue, Newbury Park, ca, United States

    This hike starts at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, goes down to the bridge on Sycamore Canyon asphalt, but then turns up the canyon alongside Upper Sycamore Creek. Along […]

  • Parker Mesa Overlook – Intermediate Hike

    Trippet Ranch 20825 Entrada Road, Topanga, CA, US

    School traffic and traffic on Topanga Canyon Blvd can make the drive longer than you expect, so please allow enough travel time! Topanga State Park is 36 square miles of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Rancho Sierra Vista to Ranch Overlook Loop

    Wendy Drive Wendy Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Note that this is a different start than the usual Rancho Sierra Vista Parking Lot!! Read carefully!! We have not done this hike in over a year and a half. […]

 

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