• Hike to The Bridge To Nowhere – East Fork San Gabriel River – Azusa

    Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead Camp Bonita Rd, La Verne, CA, US

    This is one of my favorite hikes around! Come join us for a super fun adventure. Prepare to get wet! We cross the San Gabriel River multiple times. The hike is going to be going to the Bridge to Nowhere in Azusa, CA. This is located in the San Gabriel Mountains. This hike is an […]

  • Hiking with Mark E: Hike to MASH Site and Century Lake

    Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    This relatively easy, out-and-back hike, travels alongside Malibu Creek through some great terrain and old growth oak trees, with a special bonus — a visit to the site of television's legendary program hit M*A*S*H*. The site still draws visitors from all over the world decades after the show left the air. Now on display are […]

  • Ray Miller Backbone Trail to Overlook Trail and La Jolla Camp

    BBT - Kanan Dume Rd Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: We start at sea level at the back of the La Jolla Canyon Group Camping Parking Area to head up the Ray Miller Backbone Trail. The trail winds back and forth across the hillside providing spectacular views of the Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean. We climb almost 1000' in the first 2.7 […]

  • Video Star (80s) – Potluck Picnic & Concert

    Berniece Bennett Park 31800 Village Center Rd, Westlake Village, CA, US

    Let's enjoy potluck picnic! The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Food Trucks open or service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Photo by Robert A. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils in case there aren't any. Field […]

  • Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

    Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

    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 Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

  • 🏕️Sequoia National Park🌲

    Lodgepole Campground - HWD Lodgepole Road, Sequoia National Park, CA, United States

    I'll be camping and hiking at Sequoia Aug 25-29. Let me know if you'd like to join me on any of those days and I will put something together. I have a site reserved at Lodgepole Campground -- if you are unable to reserve a site anywhere let me know and I may have room […]

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Potluck hike

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

    4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils […]

  • Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

    The Tuesday weather forecast remains hot. We will hike Ray Miller Trail again as it is the coolest area to hike. The weather forecast on Tuesday at 8 am is 63 and at 11 am, 71. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We will start […]

  • Autumn Ridge – Long Canyon – Intermediate Hike

    Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike Plan on completing the entire hike or […]

 

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