• Ray’s Revenge

    11 Hikers going

    Details On this one we'll hike on some secret trails converting a classic out and back hike into a loop. We'll start in La Jolla Canyon and hike on my secret trail to the to the Overlook Trail dividing La Jolla and Sycamore Canyons. From there we'll descend into Sycamore Canyon via the Fireline Trail […]

  • Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

    Caspers Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US

    Let's start early and beat the heat! The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the Bell Canyon Trail head. We will […]

  • Los Padres Potluck Hike

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Let's enjoy the summer cool evening hike and potluck! 3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and climb up to another […]

  • Sawtooth Pass – Little 5 – Big 5 lakes loop (Mineral King)

    Carpinteria Bluffs Trailhead 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, US

    Mineral King is a subalpine glacial valley located in the southern part of Sequoia National Park, in the U.S. state of California. The valley lies at the headwaters of the East Fork of the Kaweah River, which rises at the eastern part of the valley and flows northwest. 3 open spots available Dates: Aug 22-25, […]

  • Encinal Canyon to Top of the World (or close)-Intermediate

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    PLEASE NOTE START TIME 8:30 & ALLOW PLENTY OF DRIVE TIME. Weather should be a Hi of 78* for the day partly cloudy low winds. It's an out and back, so go as far as you'd like and have time for. Please review the guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Here are some highlights […]

  • Books & Buddies

    4th Street Market 201 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA, US

    The Miracle Country by Kendra Atleework is WINNER OF THE SIGURD F. OLSON NATURE WRITING AWARD WINNER OF THE WOMEN WRITING THE WEST WILLA LITERARY AWARD IN CREATIVE NONFICTION Incorporating the fascinating history of the landscape and powerful nature writing, Miracle Country is a moving and unforgettable memoir of flight and return, emptiness and bounty, […]

  • Lindero Canyon Road to Simi Peak OAB (Fast Paced)

    Lindero Canyon & Wembly Lindero Canyon Road & Wembly Ave, Oak Park, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/a/0/event_167038272.jpeg Hoping this trail will not be too muddy after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary. This hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling. This hike will take us on a scenic trip from the suburbs of Oak Park to the top of Simi Peak, which overlooks both the Simi and Conejo Valleys and offers splendid views […]

  • Doin’ the big, Fig Newton Canyon – a Gentler Hike

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an oak canopy, and come out into an opening. At the opening, look toward the sandstone formations in the distance, and you'll see a trickle of […]

 

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