• Mount Pinos Campground via McGill Trail

    Paramount Ranch 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: When it's hot we go early, we get altitude and head to the mountains! Hiking Mount Pinos will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees where you can enjoy alpine views while listening to the breeze gently caressing huge pines. Starting near the Frazier Park sledding location where there […]

  • 2026 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains #3 – Paramount Ranch MASH

    Paramount Ranch 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura, CA, US

    Join us on our third hike in the Wilderness Adventures Section 2026 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series. This outing is a moderate 9 mile, 1000 gain outing starting at Paramount Ranch and hiking into Malibu Creek State Park with brunch at the MASH site and return by different trails with views of Malibu […]

  • Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis

    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 […]

  • 🚴 Join US – Beach Bike Ride from Long Beach to to Newport and Stop for Lunch

    Fish Market Restaurant 6550 E Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA, US

    Join us for a scenic bike ride on the beach bike path and road from Long Beach to the Newport Beach peninsula. E-bikes are welcome too! ROUTE MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/angyo4MT4YWhrHNB9 QUALIFICATIONS: Bike riders who are comfortable and experienced riding their bikes on bike paths and roads who can keep up with our group riding at least […]

  • WESTLAKE VILLAGE NIGHT RIDE

    Berniece Bennett Park Village Center Road, Westlake Village, CA, United States

    It's just too hot to do a day ride this Sunday, even at the beach, So, I'm doing a night ride. This loop will be on paved roads through Westlake Villages first neighborhood maze. Make sure that you have a head light and tail light, as well as having your tires or inner tubes filled […]

  • Biking – Temescal to Fishermans Village 20 or 30 miles.

    Temescal Canyon Park 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    This is a 20 or 30 mile (your choice) beach ride. We'll start at Temescal Canyon and take the Marvin Braude bike trail south to Fishermans Village, with a small side trip to potentially see some very large boats. At this point, anyone wanting to do only 20 miles can relax with some coffee, ice […]

  • LONG BEACH TO NEWPORT BEACH

    Fish Market Restaurant 6550 E Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA, US

    We'll be riding from Long Beach to Newport Beach and back. During this ride, we will be as close to the ocean that is possible. Afterwards, as an option, we'll have lunch at the San Pedro Fish Market. Make sure your tires or inner tubes have slime in them to prevent a flat.. MEETUP LOCATION […]

  • Crystal Lake to Throop Peak

    Paramount Ranch 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This is a scouting hike on a trail that’s new to me, so spots are limited. RSVPs will be waitlisted, and I’ll confirm attendees after a quick look at recent hiking history. This is a big-day summit hike into the high country of the San Gabriels, and one of the most rewarding peaks we […]

 

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