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Mesa, Box Canyon, Lower Santa Rosa, Shooting Star and Santa Rosa Loop

928 W Avenida De Los Arboles 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mesa-box-canyon-lower-santa-rosa-shooting-star-and-santa-rosa-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, This one's gonna have a little bit of everything. Mountains, creeks, cactus area, straight aways and inclines, switchbacks and mansions. This is a lesser known route for this area. You may go through familiar sites and areas you have never been to before. I have attached the AllTrails link for directions, […]

Cheeseboro Ridge and Las Virgenes Canyon Loop

Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Trailhead 62 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cheeseboro-ridge-las-virgenes-canyon-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, This is a really popular area on the weekends so I thought hitting during the week to stay away from the crowds and mountain bikers. This area comes alive during the winter season with lush mountain scenery. The incline is gradual. Looks like we will start on more of a fireroad […]

Long Canyon – Easy CC Loop – Suitable for Fit Beginners

572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner Those that prefer the Easy Option, should head UP from the trail head, waiting when they get to the bench at the top. For the rest of us: Starting from the trailhead parking lot, we head west on the Woodridge Connector […]

Hazy Shade of Winter Stair Hike #1

2081 Hillhurst Ave 2081 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

Winter is coming, Look around, Leaves are brown, and you can see downtown. Wander the Los Feliz Hills and take in spectacular views of Los Angeles. See some historic homes and climb 400+ stairs to condition for your upcoming winter hikes. Meet 6:30PM at the Coffee Bean at Hillhurst and Franklin (2081 Hillhurst Ave 90027). […]

Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

Chivo Canyon - HWD 5091 Westwood St, Simi Valley, ca, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles […]

Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

16019 Maricopa Hwy 16019 Maricopa Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles […]

Wind Wolves Preserve – Tule Elk Loop via San Emigdio Canyon

16019 Maricopa Hwy 16019 Maricopa Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, US

The Wind Wolves Preserve is a hidden gem. The Hike is intended to showcase the beauty of this place with a comfortable 8 mile loop with an elevation gain of about 1200 ft. We start from the Crossing and will hike along the creek trail via San Emigdio Canyon than clockwise up the back of […]

Wendy connector Trail, Upper Sycamore and Old Boney Trail Loop

1360 S Wendy Dr 1360 S Wendy Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wendy-connector-trail-upper-sycamore-and-old-boney-trail-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, Kim will be hosting this awesome loop trail out of Newbury Park. This is a really pretty area beautiful vistas, rock formations and foliage. some creek areas and and tree foliage overhead on your single track sections. there is also a section were you can add 1/2 a mile to your […]

Annual Holiday Dinner and After Party – Junk Yard Cafe

Junkyard Cafe 2585 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA, US

Please join us for the Hiking Plus Annual Holiday Dinner and After Party. This is a sit down dinner with our Hiking Plus friends. Everybody initially goes on the waiting list. I have arranged to order from the menu, and have individual checks. This event required a non-refundable deposit, whose return is only by deducting […]

 

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