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  • Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

    Limekiln Canyon Trail 19569 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA, US

    4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […]

  • BKS – Lets hike the biggest thing in the neighborhood – Mt Lukens

    3429 Markridge Rd 3429 Markridge Rd, Glendale, CA, US

    This is Part two of the new BKS (Butt Kicking Series) of hikes! *(Hikes with close to 3000' Gain and or 10 or more miles.) *** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes. Meetup Time: 7:15 A.M. ( We hit the trail at 7:30) DISTANCE: 9.9 miles - Loop GAIN: 2,795 ft […]

  • Substitute Hike for the Heat – Fish Canyon Water Hike to Piano Box Canyon

    Fish Canyon Trail head 37773 Templin Highway, Angeles National Forest, Castaic, ca, US

    ******* RAIN FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS ALL HIKES ******* Saturday, May 13, 2023 - Time to get your feet wet with 36 Stream Crossings! That's right kids, we are hiking Fish Canyon to Piano Box Canyon (and maybe beyond a bit up into the Narrows). Fish Canyon is a BKS Substitute hike for the previously […]

  • Hike to Josephine Peak – San Gabriel Mountains

    Clear Creek Visitor Information Center Angeles Crest Hwy, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, US

    Let's do another awesome peak in the Angeles National Forest! This hike will be to Josephine Peak. It is an out and back hike that will be about 8 miles and 1,850 ft. of elevation gain. The peak has an elevation of 5,558 ft. It will be an easy hike to navigate. We take one […]

  • Eagle Rock the Long Way

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    Topanga Topanga, CA, US
    6 Hikers going

    Our hike begins in the northwestern corner of Topanga State Park on the Viewridge Trail in Santa Maria Canyon. Highlights during this stroll through a wooded canyon include ocean views. From here we’ll hook up with dirt Mulholland and head east to Garapito Canyon We’ll then descend the narrow Garapito Trail cutting a sinuous course through mature chaparral — mostly mountain mahogany and ceanothus up to […]

  • 2023 Saturday Peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains #5 – Temescal Peak

    Leacock Trailhead Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #5 in the 2023 highest and most interesting peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a moderate 9 mile, 1700’ gain out and back hike to Temescal Peak (2126') passing Hub Junction, Skull Rock, Radio Peak with lunch at Howard’s Peak (named by friends of Howard Kayton). Meet at 8:00 AM at the […]

  • Harmon Canyon Road and West Road

    Harmon Canyon Road Harmon Canyon Rd, Ventura, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/harmon-canyon-road-and-west-road?search=true Hello Fellow Hikers, Harmon Canyon is back open after the rain damage and now it is time to hit this trail. This is a really popular area so will need to start earlier plus the weather is starting to ease towards summer now. If you haven't been to the area before it's a great […]

  • Elliot Peak via Western Plateau

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/elliott-peak-via-western-plateau-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Ok this is a last minute put together as our previous plan had to be cancelled due to trail closure. This is a popular trail as the scenery has a little of everything. Open views a peak and easy trails to follow. The incline is doable and gratual. Will be doing […]

  • Mother’s Day Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature Center

    Nix Nature Center Parking Lot 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

    Come join us for a Mother's Day hike! The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix Nature Center. As you will see on the map, this is at the main park entrance off […]

 

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