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  • VIP Hike in Upper Rustic Canyon

    Santa Monica Mountains California, CA, US
    18 Hikers going

    The secret recesses of Upper Rustic Canyon and it’s shady “bay tree” tributary, invite the avid local hiker on an adventurous loop hike on unmarked and partially overgrown trails along some of the most rugged sections of the Santa Monica Mountains. At the outset we descend into Upper Rustic Canyon where we will be joined by scattered live oak and […]

  • Wildlife Tunnel Loop – Intermediate

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

    Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline for 1 mile with about 700' of gain. Even though we'll be taking this trail at the pace of a social hike, beginners may will find this hike to be too hard. We'll start […]

  • Conejo Valley’s Changing Climate: Current Threats & Paths Forward

    Online event

    Join a virtual presentation by conservation ecologist Dr. Sean Anderson who will discuss the threat of climate change to the Conejo Valley, and what we can do about it, in the kickoff presentation of the Conejo Open Space Foundation's (COSF) 2022 Speaker Series. This event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday March 2nd at […]

  • Long Canyon – Easy cc lollipop – the back way

    572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

    5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. This route would be classified as fit-beginner, if not for an extended incline that runs for almost a mile in the middle of the hike. It is […]

  • Bulldog Loop – 14.5 miles

    BBT - Malibu Canyon 731 Malibu Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    This 14.5 mile hike begins at the Backbone Trailhead on Malibu Canyon and proceeds up Mesa Peak Motorway. After about about 6 miles of uphill trekking with ocean views, we reach the top of Corral Canyon where we can do some optional rock climbing, take a break, snack, horse around, etc. See picture. Then we […]

  • SCANDINAVIA NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURE

    Scandinavia Finland, Sweden and Norway, Finland, FI

    For all the info and to sign up, go to www.1000treks.com You have been dreaming about this for a long time! Let's make it happen and let's go see the Northern Lights in an fun-packed adventure, visiting three countries in one of the beautiful places in world: Scandinavia. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO […]

  • ZUMA Creek

    Backbone Trail - Kanan Trailhead Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA

    Don's crazy routes are what VHC is known for. This was one of his favorites and he usually posted it this time of year around his birthday. I can't think of a better way to remember and honor him than by finally doing the whole route again. Now that we have some water, be prepared […]

  • EBIKE RIDE – SOLVANG COUNTRYSIDE via two secluded tranquil roads

    Alisal Road Parking Lot 464 Alisal Rd, Solvang, 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 Spring has arrived earlier this year and a great place to enjoy it is the serene countryside […]

  • TRI PEAKS & SANDSTONE (BALANCED ROCK OPTIONAL)

    Sandstone Peak Trailhead Parking Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA

    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) We did this hike exactly one year ago so it's time to re-visit the area. Please join […]

 

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