
Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate
3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will […]

3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will […]

TBD

This hike is so cool! It's a good distance with little elevation gain and it is beautiful. This hike will take us to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. The hike […]

Our third Fall Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be a 17 mile, 2600 gain outing from the Backbone Trail at the Latigo Canyon Trailhead to the […]

Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay I have heard so much about this trail but have yet to go. Until now. I'm excited to see what all the talk is about. The […]

Come learn about native-plant gardening and design and get tips on living more sustainably, while the little ones discover entertaining facts about plants and animals and what kids can do […]

I'll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center this Saturday. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello -- and for a private […]

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting […]

This hike will be about 7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start the hike at Cañada Vista Park. From here we will take the Tijeras […]
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