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Backbone Trail to Sandstone Peak and Mishe Mokwa Trail

Parking lot Yerba Buena Rd, Westlake Village, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/backbone-trail-to-sandstone-peak-and-mishe-mokwa-trail-loop?u=i&sh=aoxfvb Hey Everyone, I am taking over for a couple weeks. It should be cooling down by the time this hike is scheduled. I might move up the start time if the heatwave decides to stick around a little longer since these trails have little to no shade. We will be going clockwise to get […]

Sullivan – Mandeville Loop

Sullivan Canyon Trailhead Queensferry Rd, Los Angeles, CA, US

The shady hike down Sullivan Canyon parallels a seasonal creek. Alive with the singing of birds, this hike sounds and feels like an aviary housed within huge stands of sycamore, oak, and willow trees. We’ll be hiking on both the Sullivan side and the Mandeville Canyon side of the ridge dividing the two canyons creating […]

Trailer Canyon to Green Peak – a Loop Hike

Trailer Canyon Fire Road 1803 Michael Lane, Pacific Palisades, CA

THIS HIKE REPLACES THE SULLIVAN CANYON HIKE Our route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad views over Santa Ynez Canyon and the surrounding mountains. But like nature and vacuums, we abhor fire roads. Thus, shortly after the hike begins we will leave the fireroad and take a small, slightly overgrown use trail that […]

Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

Caspers Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US

Let's start early and beat the heat! The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the Bell Canyon Trail head. We will […]

Almost-Full-Moon hike Angel Vista – Easy Intermediate

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the almost full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should […]

Hike at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park – Borrego Trail & Billy Goat Trail

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park 26701 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

This will be the first day these trails we be reopened after being closed for a month and a half for trail maintenance. Come join us! The total mileage for this hike is 5 miles with about 800 ft. of elevation gain. We will start at the trail head of the Borrego Trail, which is […]

Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Park

646 San Andres Cir 646 San Andres Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

This hike starts at 7:30 am to beat the heat from Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Canyon Trail. It will pass through various trails with a long creek, crossing streams and bridges, Indian caves, volcanic rock cliffs, water falls, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and wildflowers. Highlights of the hike include waterfalls incorporating 40’ Paradise […]

Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop: Gentler Friendly

Rancho Sierra Vista in Newbury Park Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, Newbury Park, CA, US

This is a cooler, gentler hike after a hot, hot weekend. Because of the heat, we will pace this as a gentler hike and we will take some breaks to let slower hikers catch up. This hike is 5 miles, with +/- 600' climb. We'll start at the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, walk over to […]

Long Canyon – Hidden Lollipop – Intermediate

Long Canyon Trail Simi Valley, CA, US

Intermediate, 5 mi, 1200' gain The address is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the trailhead. It is not the address of the hike. This variation is called Hidden Lollipop. Hidden because it includes a hike down the Hidden Canyon trail, Lollipop because of the shape of the route. From […]

 

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