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Free Day at Descanso Gardens (small group of fully vaccinated visitors)

1418 Descanso Dr 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, 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 I accidentally/on purpose reserved 8 tickets for November 16 (Tuesday)'s "Free Day" at the lovely Descanso Gardens so would […]

Chumash – Intermediate

Chumash Park 3200 Flanagan Dr., Simi Valley, CA, US

4 miles, 1100' gain, Intermediate. Fit beginners can still do it, but they should be aware that the entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. That's OK, because this is not a conditioning hike, it's a social hike. We'll be stopping at various points to […]

Pentachaeta loop Trail in Triunfo Canyon Park + a bit of the LVR overlook trail

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 A LOCAL, BUT A BIT OF A CHALLENGING TREK We'll do the regular Pentachaeta Trail loop plus some additional […]

MOUNTAIN EBIKE RIDE in Newbury Park

395 S Greenway Ave 395 S Greenway 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 Howard, Elyse and I will be taking our mountain ebikes to Newbury Park. You're welcomed to join us. MEETUP […]

Chivo Tar Pits lollipop – Easy Intermediate with easy option

5091 Westwood St 5091 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate.Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a new route using segments from the Chivo Canyon and Tapo Canyon tar pit hikes. It is slightly easier than the Chivo Canyon hike. We start with a 1/4 mile […]

Red Rock Canyon to Calabasas Peak

23245 W Red Rock Rd 23245 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/red-rock-canyon-to-calabasas-peak Hello Fellow hikers,Okay this is going to be a interesting one. From the start your drive into the parking lot will be on a dirt road that maybe bumpy so you might have to drive a little slow. There will be a $5 fee to park you should end up at Red Rock Canyon […]

The scenic route to Mt. Baden-Powell from Dawson Saddle and Return

Dawson Saddle Angeles Crest Hwy., Big Pines, CA, US

Our route takes us up the Dawson saddle and connects with the PCT just east of Throop Peak. From there we proceed east on a steady grade on the PCT passing Mt. Burham and then up and onto Mt. Baden Powell. At the top we will plan on having a snack, signing the register and […]

THANKSGIVING IN GALAPAGOS

Location: Galapagos Islands (San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela, with tours to other islands) Dates: November 20-28, 2021 Price: 3,395 Deposit: 550.00 Group Leader: Eduardo RSVP Limit: 20 FOR MORE INFO AND TO MAKE A RESERVATION, GO TO: https://www.1000treks.com/trips/thanksgiving-in-galapagos Scratch this one off your bucket list and come spend Thanksgiving in the breathtaking Galápagos Islands! […]

 

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