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Lizard Rock Loop

Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners […]

BIKE RIDE ALONG THE RIO HONDO & SAN GABRIEL RIVERS

West Avenue G & Lancaster Road California, CA, US

BIKE RIDE ALONG THE RIO HONDO & SAN GABRIEL RIVERS This is a chance for those with regular bikes to join me as we ride along relatively flat bike paths for the most parts. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated before arriving. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9:00 […]

Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

This side of the park is back open! I'm excited to be back. This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to […]

The hike up Ray Miller Thursday May 4 is cancelled

Ray Miller Trailhead Malibu, CA, US

I have cancelled this hike today, I think the ground will be too wet. Directions: From Los Angeles, take the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) north, 22 miles from Malibu Canyon Rd. Across the street from Thornhill Broome Beach is the entrance to La Jolla Canyon. It is very clearly marked. Turn right. From Ventura, take […]

Gentler (~5 miles) : Upper Sycamore Canyon w/ Creek Crossings & Wildflowers

Rancho Sierra Vista in Newbury Park Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, Newbury Park, CA, US

For those of you who missed this hike last week, here's another chance. There may be more than one hike posted for Thursday - please only sign up for one! And if you can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so waitlisted folks can get notice and attend. See the photos for vignettes […]

Ray Miller trail up to the fire road

La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

This is a second hike for Thursday because the first one if full. We will go up the Ray Miller trail to the fire road and back, about 6 miles. We may see poppies and other flowers. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west […]

Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

Limekiln Canyon Trail 19569 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA, US

4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […]

EBIKE RIDE NEAR FIGUEROA MTN. TO VIEW THE WILD FLOWERS

West Avenue G & Lancaster Road California, CA, US

EBIKE RIDE NEAR FIGUEROA MTN. TO VIEW THE WILD FLOWERS AND CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AFTERWARDS By May 5th, the area around Figueroa Mountain should be in full bloom since the higher elevations bloom later than the lower valleys. If not, the views along the way will make for a great ride. Half the route […]

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