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Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Willow Staging Area

Willow Staging Area 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right […]

Oakbrook Vista and Sandstone Hills Trail ~ Gentler Intermediate

Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

This out-and-back, about 5 miles hike with an elevation gain/loss of +/-1000’ provides a great overview of the Thousand Oaks area, the ocean and the western Santa Monica Mountains. The […]

Fall on Autumn Ridge – A Seven Trail Walkabout

Autumn Ridge Trailhead N. Westlake Blvd and Oak Valley Ln, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Let's celebrate the first full week of fall with a seven (7) trail tour in and around the Lang Ranch Open Space. From our Lang Ranch starting point (end of […]

Books, Beer, and WTC Buddies

Radiant Beer Co. 1566 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA, US

The Book: The High Sierra A Love Story by Kim Stanley Robinson The New York Times bestselling novelist, KSR, first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of […]

Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is on the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]

Newton Canyon to the Fire Road and a Bit Beyond

Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

Having trouble with the Meetup website so will make this description short. We will go from the trailhead by the outhouse and do the single track rolling trail to the […]

Adventure Movie Night

Robert B. Moore Theater Orange Coast College 2701, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, US

BMFF World Tour features an international selection of films that present a wide range of outdoor adventures and portraits, including climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world's last great […]

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 […]

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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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