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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 […]

The Pentachaeta Loop

Triunfo Creek Park 32176 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA

This one is another HWD original! I put this one together back in 2009 after exploring some Westlake Village use trails. With the combination of use trails, some minor rock scrambling and views of two local lakes, the result is probably the best hike in Westlake Village. The Pentachaeta Trail, the main feature of Triunfo […]

Tapo Canyon Trail to Rocky Peak Trail

Rocky Peak Trailhead Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail-to-rocky-peak-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, This trail is AWESOME it has everything. (except rock scrambling or off trails) You will get amazing views with inclines to your stretches of level off sections. All the trails separate would be rated moderate but put together you have a harder rated trail. Anyone is welcome to do any part […]

Hike with Beach Party and Fire

Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

Hold this date. This description will be updated. Note: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. 2.7 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Please post in the comments […]

Hike in San Mateo Wilderness – Bear Canyon Loop Trail to 4 Corners

Ortega Oaks 74 Candy Store and Goods 34950 CA-74, Lake Elsinore, CA, US

The hike we will do starts from the parking lot across from the Ortega Oaks Candy Store. It will be 6.8 miles (total) with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We will take the Bear Canyon Loop Trail to the 4 Corners trail junction. We will take the Bear Ridge Trail back and do a lollipop […]

Exploring Caves – Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park

Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

We are going to be doing a different hike at the park, (not at the main park entrance). We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it to Cave Rock and Dripping Cave. Hopefully […]

Late A.M. 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 […]

 

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