• Oak Creek Canyon to Ventu Park Rd. – Intermediate

    Oak Creek Canyon Trailhead 472 Greenmeadow Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/e/c/event_80025292.jpeg Since the trail has been redesigned and is now about 8 1/2 miles, we will stop at Ventu Park Road for our break. PLEASE NOTE: Don't show up unless […]

  • 🚶‍♂️‍➡️Easy Hike: The New Paramount Ranch

    Reagan Ranch 28754 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    A new old west is rising! Let's check out the rebuilding progress of the famous Old Western Town at Paramount Ranch with this easy hike. 📽️As many of you know, […]

  • Backpacking Essentials

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Join us at Sports Basement OC for a fun opportunity to see and test lots of gear demos, take advantage of special offers and attend clinics. One of the clinics […]

  • Afternoon Hike at Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

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

    The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to […]

  • Ventura Spring Wine Walk

    Winchesters Grill & Saloon 632 E Main St, Ventura, CA, US

    Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time! The festival takes place along 4 blocks […]

  • RUSSIAN RIVER E-BIKE TRIP – DAY 1 – MOUNT MT TAMALPAIS

    4965 Shoreline Hwy Bolinas, California 4965 Shoreline Hwy Bolinas, California, Bolinas, CA, US

    I'm taking a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make […]

 

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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