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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mt. McCoy

Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc - Madera 1424 Madera Road, Simi Valley, US

Easy Intermediate, 3 miles, 700' gain Easier Option: 2.4 mi, 530' gain. (1343 Los Amigos Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065, or 89 La Paz Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93065 to […]

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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