Winter is coming, Look around, Leaves are brown, and you can see downtown. Wander the Los Feliz Hills and take in spectacular views of Los Angeles. See some historic homes and climb 400+ stairs to condition for your upcoming winter hikes. Meet 6:30PM at the Coffee Bean at Hillhurst and Franklin (2081 Hillhurst Ave 90027). […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles […]
The Wind Wolves Preserve is a hidden gem. The Hike is intended to showcase the beauty of this place with a comfortable 8 mile loop with an elevation gain of about 1200 ft. We start from the Crossing and will hike along the creek trail via San Emigdio Canyon than clockwise up the back of […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wendy-connector-trail-upper-sycamore-and-old-boney-trail-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, Kim will be hosting this awesome loop trail out of Newbury Park. This is a really pretty area beautiful vistas, rock formations and foliage. some creek areas and and tree foliage overhead on your single track sections. there is also a section were you can add 1/2 a mile to your […]
Please join us for the Hiking Plus Annual Holiday Dinner and After Party. This is a sit down dinner with our Hiking Plus friends. Everybody initially goes on the waiting list. I have arranged to order from the menu, and have individual checks. This event required a non-refundable deposit, whose return is only by deducting […]
Fun, moderately-paced 6 miles round trip, 1400 ft gain hike on a fire road, the historic Mt Wilson Toll Road. Outstanding views of LA basin to a local gem of a destination. Learn about the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course ("WTC") starting in January 2023 (West LA Area starts first on January 4th, other areas […]
Jay P has planned a smooth, easy, and scenic e-bike ride for Sunday December 18th. Bike Path - Fishermans Village - Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach Pier. The following is the link to the bike path route including mile markers. 20 miles R/T https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41574901 There are a number of places for lunch on the […]
Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just […]
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