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Rocky Peak Modified – Intermediate or Fit Beginner

Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, a chance […]

OC WTC Used Gear Sale

Calvary Church Santa Ana North Tustin Avenue 1010, Santa Ana, CA, United States

Join WTC students and staff to buy-sell-swap-and geek out on gear. Items will include: Tents, sleeping pads, sleeping pads, backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, stoves, shoes, clothing, and other accessories. RSVP […]

Los Robles WEST/Moorpark Trail (WEDNESDAY 2/12)

Los Robles Trail 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

NOTE: THIS IS A WEDNESDAY HIKE Because of rain scheduled for Thursday, I'm posting a Wednesday hike. This is a gentle hike. We will meet in the parking lot at […]

HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration […]

Danielson Monument (Intermediate)

Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr. Portero Rd. & S. Wendy Dr., Newbury Park, CA, US

Rain will cancel hike. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight in case we return in the dark. Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your […]

Full moon hike ;)

Sheriff's Shooting Range Alfred Harrell Highway and Mirror Drive, Bakersfield, CA, US

Hike 4 miles or so Being a head lamp and water…

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

Superstition Wilderness 3 Night Backpacking Trip

First Water Trailhead Apache Junction, AZ, United States

Snow trip is canceled due to lack of snow so I decided to copy Rocky's trip (ARIZONA: Superstition Wilderness Backpack) and explore somewhere new. Day 1 (Friday) Deanna and I […]

 

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