• BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

    Online event

    This is a leadership course designed with the intent to grow SDB members into SDB trip leaders. You must be an advanced backpacker to participate in this course. Space is limited, to join, please answer the question prompt while joining the waitlist. This course will take place throughout the Summer as different milestones are achieved. […]

  • Yosemite 5 Day – Vogelsang – Rodgers Pass – Donahue Pass – Lyell Canyon

    Lyell Canyon Trailhead California, CA, US

    Time to explore more of Yosemite! This trip goes over a Rodgers Pass which is a cross country route (NO TRAIL). From what I read it is a giant pile of loose rock (aka scree). The Route Rodgers Pass Info 41 miles 9500 feet Current plan: Day 0 (Tuesday): Camp at one of the campgrounds […]

  • Los Robles / White Horse Canyon Loop – Fast Paced

    Triunfo Community Park 1935 Tamarack St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/5/b/c/event_52757852.jpeg Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike Time to re-explore the Los Robles trail system! This will be a 6 mile salt water taffy hike with approximately 1000 feet of elevation gain. We start at the trailhead at […]

  • 🧨 4th of July Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

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

    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 Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

  • Kearsarge Lakes to Mt Whitney (45 Miles)

    1689 Kanan Dume Rd 1689 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    This trip starts from Kearsarge Trailhead and will and Whitney Portal via the JMT/PCT trail. Short video of the route. BEAR CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED Days: 4-5 Days Rating: (Moderate/Strenuous) Milage: 45 + Elevation Gain/lost: +10,755 ’/-2400″ Location Start: Kearsarge Trailhead Location end: Whitney Portal MAP >>> Itinerary (updating soon) Simple Rules NO PLUS (1) $15 […]

  • 4th of July Celebration Potluck Hike – Los Padres

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

    3.25 miles out and back, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. Many people will be viewing the fireworks from this location, and enjoying a picnic at the top. Easier Option (unhosted): 2.4mi, 550' gain. (link to map). 497 Hillsborough St, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered […]

  • Hike Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

    Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

    The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to Lizard Trail. We will go down that and loop back up to Bommer via Upper Laurel. […]

  • Wildwood Park – Las Flores potluck hike

    604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    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 […]

  • Triunfo to White Horse Loop II – 8 am Start! – Intermediate Hike

    Triunfo Community Park 1935 Tamarack St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This hike circles the trails between South Ranch and Conejo Ridge. This is about 6 miles (1000 foot elevation gain) lollipop. We will start at the trailhead at Triunfo Park's back (2nd) parking lot, go up to the Los Robles trail and turn left on the Whitehorse trail. We then loop around counterclockwise via the […]

 

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