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Chivo Canyon – Intermediate

5079 Westwood St 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

4.25 miles, 1200' gain, intermediate We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left and take a relatively flat section and hike for about 3/4 mile. We'll come to the same tar pits as the Tapo Canyon tar pit hike, and […]

Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

Kanan Dume to Castro Peak OAB (Fast Paced)

Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

AUGUST 2022 UPDATE: Please review the revised guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/ Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: *Proof of vaccination required Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike Our Out and Back hike […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Sunday courses (4/30, 5/7, 5/21) culminating in a backpack 6/3-4. Course times are 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Sunday courses (4/30, 5/7, 5/21) culminating in a backpack 6/3-4. Course times are 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

Hunt for California Poppies and Trail Exploration ~ Gentler Friendly

YMCA Westlake Village 31107 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, CA, US

A few years ago, Weekday Trailblazer members helped build a trail that extends north from the Westlake Village YMCA up into the hills west of Lindero Canyon Road. We will hike both the Bowfield Trail and Wishbone Trail on this outing. This route is about 5 miles with an elevation gain of about 1050’. I […]

Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista ~ Gentler hike

150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

This is a second hike for Thursday since the only hike posted is full. We will start near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the mountain and continue to the usual Rosewood trail. We will hike to the […]

Chumash – Intermediate, with Easy option

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

4 miles, 1100' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.5 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous hikes in Simi Valley, and for good […]

Trail Restoration at the 2023 Santa Monica Mtns Trail Days, April 21-23

Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

With all the rain we've had this winter, the trails in Pt. Mugu State Park (Sycamore Canyon) have a lot of ruts to fill and brush to cut back. How does free camping at the Danielson Ranch in Point Mugu State Park, a barbecue dinner, coffee & bagels in the mornings and the chance to […]

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