• Cucamonga peak 💯✌️

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    Cucamonga Peak is a challenging summit in the San Gabriel Mountains, California, known for its strenuous hike, typically accessed via the Icehouse Canyon

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #1 – Will Rogers to Skull Rock

    Skull Rock Trailhead - Topanga State Park Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Come join the Wilderness Adventures Section as we hike the entire Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail (67 miles) in eight hikes over four Saturday Sunday weekends. All outings will be […]

  • Ojai Bike Ride – With A Twist

    Mt Baden Powell Vincent Gap Parking Lot Hwy 2, Big Pines, CA, US

    This is a favorite any time of the year. A great ride to invite friends to, but please have them join the group and RSVP to the event. This trail […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #2 – Skull Rock to Trippet Ranch

    Trippett Ranch 20829 Entrada Road, Topanga, CA, US

    Our second Fall 2026 Wilderness Adventures Section Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 8 miles on the BBT with 1000 elevation gain from Temescal Ridge to Trippet Ranch. We will start at the Skull Rock Trailhead taking the Temescal Ridge Trail for 3 miles to pick up the Backbone Trail. We […]

  • 🚴 Beach Bike & eBike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach & Brunch

    Dock 52 13552 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, ca, US

    Stay cool on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach, so come and get some exercise. E-bikes are welcome too! This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of […]

  • CARMEL VALLEY BACK ROAD

    Rancho Sierra-Vista/Satwiwa Lynn Road and Via Goleta, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This is the first ride of a four day road trip near the central California coast which will take place Sept. 14th - 17th. You can sign up for all of them or whichever ones you choose to. FIRST RIDE - CARMEL VALLEY BACK ROAD After checking into a hotel in the Monterey area, we […]

  • Intermediate 8 miles ~ Ray Miller Trail and Overlook Trail in Malibu

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

    Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ gain on this 8 mile adventure. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west end of Malibu (just shy of Port Hueneme), the […]

  • MONTERY PENINSULA – 17 MILE DRIVE +

    Rancho Sierra-Vista/Satwiwa Lynn Road and Via Goleta, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This is the second ride of a four day road trip near the central California coast which will take place Sept. 14th - 17th. You can sign up for all of them or whichever ones you choose to. SECOND RIDE - MONTEREY PENINSULA - 17 MILE DRIVE + This scenic coastal ride on the Monterey […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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