• Hike with Beach Party and Fire

    Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

    Note: GPS in the past has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. 2.7 miles, 650' gain. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Please post in the comments if you will bring a fire […]

  • Hot Weather Hiking Tips

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    Extended daylight and sunny days is synonymous with hiking weather. However, hiking in hot weather — no matter whether we’re talking about an intense dry heat or a suffocatingly high humidity — requires some forethought and planning. Here are some tips and advice for hiking in hot weather: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hot-weather-hiking-tips/ Do you have your own tips? […]

  • Mount Whitney Trail

    Mt. Whitney Trailhead Whitney Portal Rd, Lone Pine, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-whitney-via-mount-whitney-trail Please note... we have 8 spots all are filled at the moment but we do have permit holders that may not be able to go so I am gonna pull from the waitlist to take their places but it will not be in waitlist order sorry I need to make sure that all that […]

  • Sage Ranch Lollipop – Fit Beginner

    Sage Ranch 1 Black Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA, US

    3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner (5:30, not 6p) Note the time change. This park closes at sunset, so we try to get out by then. For this reason, on weekdays, I only schedule this in the summer when sunset is late. Free parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. As of June 2. 2022, the first […]

  • Challenging Steep Long 1/4-Moonlit Sunset Hike: DeBell to top of Verdugo Loop

    1500 E Walnut Ave 1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA, US

    STATS Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate-Long with steep sections Length: 5.4 miles, 3 hours + breaks Elevation: Gain/loss: 2200' Range: 1500-3000' View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Long Hike, Great views from top ridge TRAILHEAD INFO 1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 9150 Meet on the street just north of the DeBell Golf Club. Please arrive by […]

  • Stage Coach – Andora Trailhead – Easy Intermediate

    9861 Andora Ave 9861 Andora Ave, Chatsworth, CA, US

    3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate Note that we start from the Andora trailhead. This hike will include an extended stay at the top, where we'll have a snack share social event for 30-60 minutes. Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood […]

  • Whiting Woods Loop

    1500 E Walnut Ave 1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA, US
  • Chilao Visitor’s Center to Mt. Hillyer, looping back via Silver Moccasin trail

    Chilao Visitor Center 1 Moccasin Trail, Palmdale, CA, US

    Saturday August 6, 2022 - Hike from the Chilao Visitors Center to Mt. Hillyer (6,200') and back by the Silver Mocassin Trail Start Hike: Meet at Chilao Visitor's Center (Trailhead) at 7:45AM, details below. Distance: 7.3 miles, Round trip - Lollipop style loop hike Gain: ~ 1,234' Rating: Moderate + (i.e. not one for Beginners, […]

  • Angel Vista potluck hike – Easy Intermediate

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

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the moon at the beautiful Angel Vista! 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. That said, there is […]

 

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