• Kanan Dume to Latigo ~ Gentler Friendly – Not Beginner

    Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

    We will start on Kanan at Newton Canyon and hike to Latigo Canyon Rd. It is a little steep at the beginning but then turns into a nice hike. This […]

  • 4th of July Celebration Potluck Hike – Los Padres

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.25 miles out and back, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. Many people will be viewing the fireworks from this location, and enjoying a picnic at the top. Easier Option (unhosted): 2.4mi, […]

  • Get your Water Shoes out! Fish Canyon to Piano Box Canyon

    37773 Templin Hwy 37773 Templin Hwy, Castaic, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful area containing 37 types of endangered species. It is prime yellow-legged frog and Arroyo Toad Habitat. Bring your camera. Not only is the area beautiful, […]

  • E-MOUNTAIN BIKING (EASY DIRT ROADS IN THE BIG BEAR LAKE AREA)

    sycamore canyon campgrounds NATURE CENTER 9000 West Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, Los Angeles, CA, US

    This ride will have us e-biking on very easy dirt forest service roads south of Big Bear Lake. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube. Also, check your […]

  • Hike at O’Neill Regional Park – Vista Outlook (Loop)

    O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA, US

    The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will […]

 

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