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Simi Peak from China Flats Trailhead

China Flat Trailhead on Lindero Canyon Road, Oak Park, CA Between King James Court and Wembly Avenue (on the north side of Lindero Canyon Road), Oak Park, CA, US

Been wanting to bring some water to DonT's tree that is at the peak, let's beat the heat, bring extra water if you can or just join me for the early morning workout hike. Not for beginners Distance: 6> miles Elevation Gain: 1900 feet Pace: My pace Trail: Single track, exposed, out and back Directions: […]

Day Hike of Bishop Pass Trail (w/ optional hike of Treasure Lakes Trail)

Bishop Pass Trailhead S Lake Rd, Bishop, CA, US

Description: This is a DAY HIKE of at least 10 miles. The night before the event, we sleep at the overnight parking area of the South Lake Trailhead. Some may arrive early during the day to acclimatize with the elevation. On the day of the event (Saturday), we meet at the South Lake Trailhead, where […]

Chumash trail

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

https://www.rsrpd.org/simi_valley/trails/chumash_park_and_trail.php Ok y’all the heat has arrived so we are gonna do this one a little earlier as it is a little longer then Tapo with a little more elevation gain Tapo is usually a hour in a half hike this one might take us the full two hours but will be done before the […]

Journey to the Center of the City – Franklin Canyon

Franklin Canyon Park - Ranch 1936 Lake Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, CA

This HDW original is a classic. On this 6 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the "planar" center of Los Angeles. It will make a great photo opp. The first hill will be a workout, but there is lots of shade on this one. Franklin Canyon […]

Modern Platinum Groove – Variety Band, Potluck Picnic

1765 Royal Ave 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA, US

Many of us from this group will attend this event. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. **Concert starts at 6:30p.** Free parking available on-site. Overflow parking is on the softball fields, off Thompson. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the perimeters but not in the […]

Tapo Canyon Trail

Tapo Canyon Road Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Starting at 7:30 instead of 8:00 due to the heat wave this weekend… Hello fellow hikers, The heat is here but we still need to keep moving so the goal is to hit this trail (which has partial shade ) and be back at our cars before it gets to hot... so... Join me […]

Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck 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 please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have had occasions where there were no utensils, so it […]

EBIKE RIDE IN THE OJAI AREA (Along paved roads and a bike path)

100 N Blanche St 100 N Blanche St, Ojai, CA, US

EBIKE RIDE ALONG PAVED ROADS AND A BIKE PATH IN THE OJAI AREA Here's a near by bike ride I plan on doing with an early start time to beat the heat. Mountain Bikes with strong riders are welcome to join. THE GOAL: To do as much of the planned route as possible EBIKE ROUTE: […]

Chivo Tar Pits lollipop – Easy Intermediate with beginner option

5079 Westwood St 5079 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 link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]

 

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