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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 […]

Saddleback Wilderness Access Day – Must register on LetsGoOutside.org

Saddleback Staging Area 3066 Santiago Cyn Rd, Orange, CA, US

This hike is going to be exploring new trails in the Saddleback Wilderness! We will be doing 3.3 miles. Come join us for this awesome event! ***Please note: You must be also be registered here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2023/04/22/saddleback-wilderness-access-morning-session-3/ Registration on the external site opens on 4/14/23 at 8am. Sign up ASAP as spots will be limited. They […]

Santa Cruz Island camping

36.61888, -117.3306 36.61888, -117.3306, Stovepipe Wells, ca, US

Santa Cruz Island camping suitable for beginners. Need to hike your gear in 1 mile. $84per person. You are responsible for your own boat ticket. You will also contribute $5 to cover the campground fees
DO NOT PURCHASE BOAT TICKETS UNTIL THE SPRING There are multiple boats that leave from Ventura Harbor on 4/22 (8am, 9am, […]

EARTH DAY STEWARDSHIP EVENT CONDOR CLEAN UP near the St. Francis Dam Memorial

See Directions Below See Directions Below, Santa Clarita, CA, US

THIS IS A CHC STEWARDSHIP/VOLUNTEER EVENT, IT IS NOT A HIKE * Saturday April 22, 2023 - CONDOR CLEAN UP in the St. Francis Dam area, near Santa Clarita Description: Join us at the bottom K-Rails near the dam site for Earth Day! We need your help to pick up broken shards of glass in […]

 

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