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Post-Thanksgiving hike: Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Highlights of the hike include waterfalls incorporating 40’ Paradise waterfalls along with a long creek, Indian caves, volcanic rock […]

Post Thanksgiving Crystal Cove Hike

E Coastal Peak & Ridge Park Rd Newport Coast, 92657, CA, US

After a delightful Thanksgiving feast and surviving the Black Friday shopping frenzy, how about a breath of fresh air? Join us for an invigorating loop hike (8 miles round trip with a 1,333 feet elevation gain) near Laguna Beach, California. This moderately challenging route usually takes around 3 hours and 25 minutes to complete. The […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature Center

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

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 of the 133 (Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area). […]

Hike at O’Neill Regional Park – Live Oak + Vista Trail

O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA, US

The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will see on the map that the Live Oak Trail hits the paved road. This is the parking lot closest to the Edna Spaulding Trail. (There […]

Beaver Moonlight hike

Sheriff's Shooting Range Alfred Harrell Highway and Mirror Drive, Bakersfield, CA, US

Hike with glow sticks & trekking poles only

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

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park 26701 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, 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 right off of the parking lot. This is where we will meet. We will head up the Borrego Trail until we get to Mustard Road. Here […]

Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Park

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

This hike starts at 8:30 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 […]

Chumash Trail to Rocky Peak/Triangle

Chumash Park and Trail 3200 Flanagan Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

Today we will hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley, and turn left at the top to the "Triangle" as Barbara calls it. The hike will be an out and back, and will be 7.7 miles with 1600 ft gain. It's a nice mostly single track trail during the first climb with pretty views […]

Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated "Easy Intermediate." There are also several small […]

 

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