• Overlooking Sycamore Canyon – an Intermediate, Cooler Hike

    Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Sycamore Canyon Road, Malibu, CA, United States

    Just off the ocean, Sycamore Canyon is a wide, seemingly flat stroll among grasses, wildflower, and sycamore trees, surrounded by mountains on both sides. Rather than letting that lull you […]

  • CAMARILLO LOOP via paved roads + lunch at the Camarillo Airport

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

    Here's a cooler ride in Camarillo that we can do which consist mostly of paved streets. We will be on some paved bike paths as well as a bit of […]

  • Sage Ranch Lollipop – Fit Beginner

    Sage Ranch 1 Black Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA, US

    3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner This is a special hike that we typically do just once or twice about this time of year during the week, because of the […]

  • BARD LAKE LOOP via dirt trails and streets

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

    Although this ride is a loop around Bard Lake, you'll never be close enough to see the lake. We'll get some dirt roads in before finishing most of the ride […]

  • 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, […]

 

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