4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so […]
Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. […]
It's the last stair hike of the summer! Come join us as we hike up through Highland Park and over 560 stairs. We’ll climb Eldred Street, one of the steepest […]
This hike was recommended by Robin! I'm excited to explore a new trail. This is an out and back hike in Walnut Creek Community Regional Park in San Dimas. The […]
Shorter or Longer Local Hikes: Weldon Canyon to the junction with East Canyon, or go longer out to Mission Peak and back. Distance/ Gain: Both hikes are Out and Back […]
We are going to be doing a different hike at the park, (not at the main park entrance). We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. […]
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 […]
4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends […]
Our Friends of the Library at Orange Coast College are hosting the Banff Film Festival once again (post-Covid). Check out the film lineup for Wednesday and/or Thursday, and join avid […]
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