• EZ Hike: Santa Maria Canyon – Summer Hill Ranch Loop

    Viewridge - Summit Pointe Estates - HWD 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr, Topanga, CA, United States

    We'll enjoy a great “lollipop” outing in the northeastern corner of Topanga State Park starting at the Viewridge Trailhead for Santa Maria Canyon. We'll connect up with the Summer Hill Ranch Trail -- a short and easy loop that curves around a low-rising hill dotted with coastal live oak trees. Highlights during this stroll through […]

  • Meysan Lake via Whitney Portal [ADVANCED]

    Whitney Portal Whitney Portal, CA, US

    ***RSVPs will open APRIL 1, 2024. Add yourself to the waitlist and I will manually add at that time.*** Meysan Lake Trail starting from Whitney Portal https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=20804&actid=50 WARNING: This is a CHALLENGING and STRENUOUS trail that is rocky and extremely steep. Ultralight backpacking strongly recommended. Please be trained, in shape, and acclimated to this high […]

  • Treasure Lakes

    Turtle Rock Community Pool Irvine, CA, United States

    More details to come soon Low key overnight fishing trip. There will likely still be some snow. Hopefully the mosquitoes aren’t too bad but bring a bug net. Saturday meet at 9am to hike 5 miles to camp. Setup camp and enjoy the backcountry in a hammock or fish the lakes. Sunday pack up and […]

  • Treasure Lakes

    Turtle Rock Community Park 2 Turtle Rock Drive, Irvine, CA, United States

    It’s summertime which means it’s time for the Sierras. This is a low key overnight fishing trip. Suitable for beginners who are able to hike with all your gear in altitude.
There will likely still be some snow patches Hopefully the mosquitoes aren’t too bad but bring a bug net. Weather is looking nice!
 Saturday 6/29 […]

  • BACKPACKING 101 (CUYAMACA): Sweetwater to Granite Springs

    Green Valley Campground 11842 Hwy 79, descanso, CA, US

    This is a Beginner's Backpacking trip. RSVP Opens: Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM Space is very limited. About Me: I am not a professional guide or backpacking instructor. In 2017 I asked a Facebook backpacking group in Virginia about learning how to backpack. Shortly after, I met up with a stranger who showed me […]

  • Greek Festival in Camarillo! Opa!! (New Location)

    5100 Adolfo Rd 5100 Adolfo Rd, Camarillo, CA, US

    Come join us for a fun and food filled festival day, with all the Greek food, music, and culture you can handle! Oh, and lots of Ouzo and beer, and definitely some dancing. This year, the location has changed from the Camarillo Airport to nearby the church, so church tours will be available, as well. […]

  • Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis

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

    We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla up to West Ridge and comic down Mathis. Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not […]

  • La Cañada Flintridge – Pasadena Loop

    Descanso Gardens Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

    Starting at Descanso Gardens, this will be a bicycle tour of the hills, creeks and neighborhoods in the triangle bounded by routes/highways 2, 210 and 134. Points of Interest along the way will include: The historic Colorado Bridge (designed and built in 1912) Devils Gate Dam (near JPL, now abandoned) Brookside Park (a large aquatic […]

 

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