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Mini Mid-Week Night Hike: Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas

Juan Bautista De Anza Park, Calabasas, CA, US

Welcome back!THIS A CONDITIONING HIKE! Our group hikes at a minimum of 2.5 miles per hour. You must be able to keep up with the group. Please sign up for this conditioning hike only if you can do this. Use the directions to the trailhead as described below. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. You must […]

Talopop – Suitable for fit beginners

Talopop at Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas, CA, US

Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. This is a cooler location compared to Simi Valley and surrounding areas. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a lot of references use the other. There are several portions with extended inclines that will make a beginner hiker […]

Los Pinetos from Walker Ranch

Walker Ranch Trailhead 19798 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

Meet at the Walker Ranch Trailhead. Hike will be out and back and under 7mi. After the hike we will join Sara's event at Placerita Canyon Nature Center picnic area. Not for beginners Length: <7 miles Elevation Gain: 1800 ft. Rating: 7/10 Duration: 3 hours Directions Exit the 14 Fwy at Placerita Canyon Rd and […]

Placerita Beginner Hike, Picnic, 10 Essentials Review

Placerita Canyon County Park 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

Changing it up a bit since it's going to be hot this weekend. Let's welcome summer with a beginner friendly social event. Come for the 3.5 mile hike and stay for the post hike activities OR just show up for the after hike meet and greet, BYO food and drinks picnic, and review of the […]

Fort Wildwood – Paradise Falls – Potluck Picnic

Wildflower Playfield - HWD 635 W. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

With two waterfalls, scenic volcanic outcroppings, a variety of hiking trails, several pleasant picnic areas, and abundant open space, Wildwood Park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby city. Highlights along the way: Fort WildwoodLynnmere TrailParadise FallsOak Grove - picnic site76 Steps TrailGold Canyon TrailA Tunnel About Wildwood Fort: […]

Angel Vista – Easy Intermediate

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781). That said, there is no reason a fit beginner cannot complete this hike. If needed, just […]

Almost Full Moon Potluck Hike

Rosewood Trail Trailhead 398 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Please join Almost Full Moon Potluck Hike! When: Sunday, June 20th, 5pmWhere: Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista398 Regal Oak Court Thousand Oaks, CA DetailsPlease join our favorite full moon hike and potluck!Let's enjoy the beautiful sunset, gorgeous full moon and great potluck with wonderful friends! Please bring some drinks and food to share, your own […]

BIKE RIDE – Westlake Village

Triunfo Park 980 Aranmoor Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC BIKE RIDE - Westlake VillageThe route will start at Triunfo Park and continue clockwise around the lake.We'll have the […]

BIKE RIDE – Ventura to Hobson Beach Park and back

901 San Pedro St 901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO FARIA POINT AND BACKWe'll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to Hobson Beach Park. […]

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