The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/white-sage-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay we did a part of this trail in a past Meetup and said we would never do it as a "out and back" (remember that Kim) ha ha okay here we go... Don't let the 5.1 mile and 1158 elevation gain fool ya its a good up and down then […]
Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain. Option not to hike: If for some reason you don't want to hike but still want to come, the social event can be driven to, and we should get there about an hour after we begin: 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290. It costs $5 to park there, […]
Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners […]
5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated "Easy Intermediate." There are also several small […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/backbone-trail-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, We have another request and what a beautiful trail at that. This is one of the prettiest routes on the Backbone Trail. Will be doing this hike clockwise to tackle the hard stuff first and go up the incline instead of down it. Easier on the knees. This trail will have […]
I’m very excited to plan another hike up to the Hollywood Sign and the Bronson Caves. This will take us to the summit of Mt. Lee where we will get the best views of the Hollywood Sign. The total mileage for our journey will be approximately 7 miles. Our elevation change should be about 1,200 […]
Please read the full Description below CAREFULLY so you are aware of all meeting time/ location/ directions, details etc. THX La Jolla Cyn Trailhead/ Ray Miller Backbone Trail / Overlook Trail to La Jolla Valley Trail Camp TIME(s): Meet at Trailhead (at the back of the parking lot) at 7:45 AM to start hiking at […]
We begin our journey in Liberty Canyon — one of three natural preserves in Malibu Creek State Park. The canyon has a rare stand of California valley oak. Soon we turn west onto the Phantom Trail, cross a creek, up a ridge, then south and rise further along the western ridge of Liberty Canyon. We […]
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