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Dos Vientos – Labor Day Picnic

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, US

Come to the hike only (3:00p), picnic only (5:00p), or both. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. 3.5 miles, 500' gain, or if you choose to continue, 5.2 miles, 1140' gain. The Hike 3:00 pm at the parking lot entrance. The […]

Romero Canyon Trail

Romero Canyon Trailhead 1101 Romero Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/romero-canyon-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Let's hit another ocean view hike in a different area. This one looks so pretty and has some shade as well. This one is located closer to the Santa Barbara area in the Los Padres National forest. We are going to have both ocean and mountain views on this one as […]

Fan Halen – Potluck Picnic & Concert in Thousand Oaks

1175 Hendrix Ave 1175 Hendrix Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Let's enjoy potluck picnic and the great concert! Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Fan Halen Known as “the world’s most authentic tribute to Van Halen”, Fan Halen sets the stage for a night with Dave, Eddie, Alex, and Michael with a true-to-life tribute to not […]

Easy, Breezy, Sunset Hike in Newport Beach

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve 2301 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA, US

Come along this three-mile nature walk to enjoy an easy breezy view of the Newport Beach Backbay. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Sun sets at 7:15 so we need to start our one-hour walk at 6:15 promptly. Please arrive by 6pm to allow […]

Conejo Canyon – Easy Intermediate with Easy Option

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 […]

Wildwood Park – Las Flores – Fit Beginner

604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. This will be a chance for our weekday hikers to do the hike that is usually just done on weekends, and you'll also get a chance to see Paradise Falls. We start at the Las Flores trailhead […]

Summer in the City Stair Hikes # 8 – 3.2 mi, 2.5 hrs

2400 Fletcher Dr 2400 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US

Find the Bears! Collect the bear logos hidden along this tour spanning an old Red Line trolley line and two stations, the Bible Knowledge Society museum, with great views of Echo Park, Mt Washington and Mt Wilson. Meet at Rick’s, Riverside and Fletcher. Hike Leader - Geoffrey Mohan Event Organizer - Homer Tom hikerhomie@gmail.com Meetup […]

Hike to The Bridge To Nowhere – East Fork San Gabriel River – Azusa

Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead Camp Bonita Rd, La Verne, CA, US

We had so much fun last time, we are going to do it again. This is one of my favorite hikes around! Come join us for a super fun adventure. Prepare to get wet! We cross the San Gabriel River multiple times. (The water will be knee height or lower.) The hike is going to […]

Sawmill the hard way – Cerro Noroeste to Grouse and Sawmill

West Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03 Cerro Noroeste Rd, Maricopa, CA, US

Meetup Time : 8:30 A.M. DISTANCE: 7 miles - out and back style. GAIN: 1700' RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate +++ mainly for thin air (low oxygen) impact and long steeper stretches. HIKE DURATION: About 4 1/2 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This 7-mile hike from the 8100 […]

 

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