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Trails Forever! – cross-posted from SAMO Fund

Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, US

<< Cross-Posted from SAMO Fund >> Get your tickets now for the Official Launch of “Trails Forever” JUNE 7 -- National Trails Day! We’re kicking off the campaign with a community celebration—backed by donors, volunteers, and public land champions—followed by sustained investment in trail repair, habitat recovery, and public engagement. Join us for our Trails […]

Legion (Queen Tribute) – Potluck Picnic & Concert

Berniece Bennett Park 31800 Village Center Rd, Westlake Village, CA, US

Let's enjoy potluck picnic & the great music! The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Food Trucks open or service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils in case there aren't any. Field […]

Exploring Caves – Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park

Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it to Cave Rock and Dripping Cave. Hopefully we see animals too! Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not allowed at this park. […]

Angel Vista – Early Full Moon Potluck hike

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 6:09 pm Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to bring your own […]

Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Park

646 San Andres Cir 646 San Andres Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

This hike starts at 8:30 am from Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Canyon Trail. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. We will pass through various […]

Say Cheeseboro Canyon to Palo Comado Canyon ~ Intermediate Hike

Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead Upper Parking Lot Cheseboro Canyon Road, Agoura Hills, CA, US

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/e/0/4/event_85459972.jpeg Tucked along the 101 in Agoura is the northernmost section of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Echoing its not-so-distant past of ranching, the rolling hills and shady canyons are popular with equestrians. Before the ranchers, Chumash Indians and grizzly bears tromped out the slender trails in the native grasses that became today's […]

Tuesday Moderate Hikers Backbone Trail Sycamore Canyon to Ray Miller

Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon, malibu, CA, US

Moderately paced 10-mile, 1800 foot gain hike on the Sycamore Canyon, Wood Canyon, Overlook, and Ray Miller trails finishing at the La Jolla Campground. The outing will be a one-way shuttle hike (shuttle less than two miles). Meet 8:30 am in the Ray Miller Trailhead parking lot (fee, or free with an appropriate California State […]

Palo Comado Lollipop – Easy Intermediate

Doubletree/Sunnycrest Trailhead Oak Springs Drive & Doubletree Road, Oak Park, CA, US

4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share. We'll start at the Palo Comado […]

THREE RESERVOIRS AND THE SNAKE – paved roads

Berniece Bennett Park Village Center Road, Westlake Village, CA, United States

This Ebike ride will consist of 94% paved roads. 6% will be on dirt roads. Along the way, we'll ride that portion of Mulholland Drive, known as the Snake, that is closed to vehicle traffic. In the middle of the ride we'll be stopping for lunch at The Old Place (pictured above). Make sure you […]

 

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