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National Public Lands Day @ Rancho Sierra Vista

Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Newbury Park, CA, US

I'll lead in with saying that this event is not an official Calabasas Day Hikers event, and I'm not the official host. With Saturday being National Public Lands Day, I thought I'd take some hike time and spend it giving back to one of the areas our group uses most. It's sponsored by one of […]

Tongva – The 4072nd highest peak in California.

1601 W Mountain St 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, CA, US

The Stats Distance 6.5 milesRating 6-7/10, not for beginnersElevation gain: 2000 ft.Trail: Fire Roads and Trails w/ some steep uphills The PlanDon's writeup Warning: This route starts uphill 1950 feet in less than 2 miles so don't say I didn't warn you!! Depending on your abilities gloves could come in handy and you could be […]

Mt. Baldy via the Ski-Hut Trail Return via the Notch

Manker Flats Parking Area Mount Baldy Road and Falls Road, Mount Baldy, CA, US

Sorry for the short notice but the forecast for thunderstorms has waffled back and forth. It finally looks like Sunday will be a day with zero T'storm chances. Hike to the summit via the Ski Hut trail and descend via the Backbone trail to the Notch and then via the service road back down to […]

Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd 1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. This hike has a fit-beginner option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, described at the end of this description. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have […]

EBIKE RIDE – RIDGE LINE OVER LOOKING SANTA BARBARA – East Camino Cielo Rd.

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC BIKE RIDE ALONG THE RIDGELINE ABOVE SANTA BARBARA I like scenery and great views when I ride my bike. […]

Rocky Peak – Intermediate

Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate This hike is one of the most well known in Simi Valley. It contains beautiful sandstone formations throughout the hike and there are fantastic views of the valleys. There is really no way to get lost because there are no junctions. If one chooses, they can turn around and return […]

EXPLORATORY CANYON TREK INTO THE RAZORBACKS OF THE LOS PADRES MOUNTAINS

Flying J Travel Center 42810 Frazier Mountain Rd, Lebec, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Have you looked at our past events into the RAZORBACK ridge area of the Los Padres National Forest and […]

Hondo Canyon – Fossil Ridge – PacBell Tower

BBT - Hondo Canyon 405 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA, US

Another spectacular section of the Backbone Trail this hike includes staggering views of pink colored sedimentary rock formations, beautifully shaded live oak, streams and a sloping green meadow. Its perhaps one of the shadiest sections of the Backbone Trail. At the top we will see many fossils in the sandstone. Instead of the usual destination […]

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