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Hike at Crystal Cove/Moro Canyon – Ridge Park Entrance/Bommer Ridge

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

This hike will be at Crystal Cove State Park. We will be doing part of the Moro Canyon trails. This hike will be about 6.6 miles with approximately 1,000 ft. […]

Post Thanksgiving Potluck Hike: Josephine Peak via Colby Canyon

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve California 1, Huntington Beach, CA, United States

Moderately challenging 8.4 mile, 2150 ft gain hike through Colby Canyon ending at Josephine Peak. We will begin at the Colby Canyon trailhead, pass a seasonal waterfall, and begin the […]

Dos Vientos Loop – 5 miles

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, US

Join me on a moderate five mile loop with a total elevation gain/loss of about 800 ft. Please meet at the Dos Vientos Community Park Tennis Courts near the corner […]

ANZA-BORREGO: Goat Canyon Adventure (TENTATIVE)

Big Pine Visitor center Big Pines Highway, Wrightwood, CA, United States

To be considered, you and I must have trip history together. Please add yourself to the wait-list to indicate interest. This is a difficult, dry, explorative backpack over rocky, prickly […]

Hike with Beach Party and Fire

Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

2.7 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A hike, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike, the beach party, or both! Temps likely to be […]

Oak Spring Trail Loop (Turkey Trot)

Oak Spring Trail Gold Creek Road 9998, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Need to work off some Thanksgiving dinner? If you also like stunning views, lush oak groves, and getting away from it all (while not really being too far from home) […]

Kern River Trail to the Bench – 10 miles & 1,100 feet of climbing

Shell gas station on 178 at Comanche Rd 5812 Commanche Dr., Bakersfield, ca, US

Moderate Hike Tomorrow to the Bench! Let's hike on the Kern Canyon River Trail to the Bench and burn some Thanksgiving calories. Distance: 10 miles roundtrip (up and back hike) […]

 

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