Our fourth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 600” elevation gain on the BBT going from Lois Ewen Overlook to Tapia Park. The hike will climb past Saddle Peak and then descend along the Saddle Peak Trail crossing Piuma Road to the Piuma Ridge Trail where it intersects […]
Many hiking groups promise to take you to Mesa Peak but they never do. That's because they have confused their peaks and take you to the wrong one. So come along with us to the real Mesa Peak! (elev 1,844 ft). Along the way there will be a creek crossing and green meadows. Our classic […]
We'll do a 20+ mile ride on the dirt roads that are next to the Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve. Right now, this is possibly the best place to see poppies. Though I've only ridden on Avenue G once, it looks like a great place to start. Hence this is also exploratory. You've been warned. The […]
This hike begins at Upper Stunt High Trail, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward gradually over switchbacks, giving way as the trail heads up to a dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of the Pacific, Stunt Ranch State Park, […]
Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to establish truffle orchards, but we'll be nosing around the canyon strictly for its beauty. The trail from Encinal is a smooth, firm, and well-traveled singletrack- […]
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 […]
BIKE RIDE ALONG THE RIO HONDO & SAN GABRIEL RIVERS This is a chance for those with regular bikes to join me as we ride along relatively flat bike paths for the most parts. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated before arriving. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9:00 […]
This side of the park is back open! I'm excited to be back. 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 […]
I have cancelled this hike today, I think the ground will be too wet. Directions: From Los Angeles, take the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) north, 22 miles from Malibu Canyon Rd. Across the street from Thornhill Broome Beach is the entrance to La Jolla Canyon. It is very clearly marked. Turn right. From Ventura, take […]
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