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2-Night backpacking trip to Alta Peak and Pear Lake

Alta Peak Trailhead Sequoia National Park, CA, US

Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip. On August 21, 2021, we meet at the Wolverton trailhead at 7:00 a.m. Then, we start our hike to Alta Peak at 7:30 a.m.3 miles from Panther Gap where camping is permitted, we set up our tents and then hike to Alta Peak. Then, we go back to […]

Caballero Canyon to Eagle Rock in Topanga State Park

Caballero Canyon 4002 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA, US

Join me at Caballero Canyon to Eagle Rock in Topanga State Park! This is a great mid-range hike for folks who want some good exercise and at the same time enjoy the local beauty offered in the Santa Monica Mountains. Join us for a moderate to strenuous 9 to 10 mile roundtrip (semi- loop) hike […]

Triunfo – Los Robles – White Horse Loop – Extended Version

Triunfo Community Park 1909 Tamarack St, Westlake Village, CA

This week's hike will be in the Los Robles area of the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll begin at the Triunfo Canyon trail head and hike up one of the nicest trails in the Los Robles trail system, including White Horse Canyon and Conejo Crest Hike is about 9.5 miles and rated DIFFICULT. See hike rating […]

Cheseboro Canyon full moon potluck hike

Chesebro Road Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

Let's enjoy the beautiful full moon and great potluck with wonderful friends! Fit Beginner, 4.3 miles, 480' gain.If it's too hot, we'll change the return and make this an out-and-back instead of a loop, which lowers the gain to 230'. This is a potluck picnic. Please also bring something to eat and drink, and a […]

“MONDAY NIGHT BRISK” 7 Mile Loop -Griffith Park Lot 2 to Mount Hollywood

Merry Go Round Lot#2 Merry Go Round Lot Two, Los Angeles, CA, US

PLEASE NOTE 10 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD.This is a three hour hike at a "brisk" pace Time - Meet at 6:30 p.m., leave at 6:40 p.m.Distance - 7.0 milesElevation gain - approx 1500 ft.Difficulty - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED. No beginners! Please be prepared for a fast paced hike with minimal stops. Please no recent injuries! This hike is […]

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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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