• Wind Caves – The Domelands (Anza Borrego Desert)

    Chevron Gas Station 1071 N Imperial Hwy Ocotillo, CA 92259, Ocotillo, CA, US

    Intermediate Backpacking Trip (only because it's a Dry Camp) Milage: 7 - 14 miles (depending on route) Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have […]

  • Bike Tour: Westlake Village – North Ranch Loop

    27201 Pico Canyon Rd 27201 Pico Canyon Rd, Stevenson Ranch, CA, US

    I've scheduled a biking tour for this Saturday. You can check it out and RSVP here at my biking group

  • Westlake Village – North Ranch Loop

    Lees Ferry Launch Spencer Trail, Marble Canyon, AZ, US

    No dirt trails on this one. This will be the perfect weekend morning spin. We start in Westlake Village by the reservoir and head toward Agoura. We turn north at […]

  • Chandler Motorway

    2621 Castillo Cir 2621 Castillo Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA, US
  • Bedford Peak 3800

    Maple Springs Truck Trail Maple Springs Truck Trail, Silverado, CA, US

    Join our 7.3-mile conditioning hike to Bedford Peak on Sunday, January 7, 2023, at 7 am via the Maple Springs Trail. The trail ascends 2066 feet, taking approximately 4.5 hours, […]

  • It Never Rains in Southern California #5 – 8.6 mi, 4.5 hours

    South La Brea Avenue & Don Lorenzo Drive Los Angeles, CA, US

    Shed those holiday calories by joining us for a refreshing hike in the sunshine. The loop trail begins at Kenneth Hahn East, winds its way to Kenneth Hahn West, and […]

  • Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature Center

    Nix Nature Center Parking Lot 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

    The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix […]

  • Hiking with Mark E: Caballero Canyon to San Vicente Mtn. Park

    Lees Ferry Launch Spencer Trail, Marble Canyon, AZ, US

    We’ll start up the single track in pretty Caballero Canyon to Dirt Mulholland, and then head East on the fire road for only less than a 1/4 mile and take […]

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so […]

 

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