• BIKE RIDE TO “OJAI DAY” ACTIVITIES – 35 MILES

    Will Rogers State Beach Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    USING PAUL TAYLOR'S TEMPLATE that has been successful for years, here is his BIKE RIDE TO "OJAI DAY" ACTIVITIES event for 2025! This event can be viewed, but RSVPs will […]

  • BIKE RIDE TO “OJAI DAY” ACTIVITIES – 35 MILES

    Conejo Creek Park 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    The city of Ojai celebrates Ojai Day the third Saturday of October each year. So, mark your calendar for this event because there's lots of entertainment, arts & crafts and […]

  • Caballero Canyon – Gizmo Peak Loop

    Caballero Canyon 4002 Reseda Bl, Tarzana, CA, US

    Join us for a short but heart-pounding hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon, I'll be taking you on some HWD Ridge trails you […]

  • Get Ready for Snow Season

    El Gavilan 1900 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Snow season is just around the corner. Extend your outdoor activities and fun by learning what options you have, where they are, what gear you need to buy/rent/maintain, and some […]

  • Hike at O’Neill Regional Park – Vista Outlook

    O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA, US

    The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will […]

  • Los Pinetos Trail

    ⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis 3900 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This challenging single-track delivers a solid workout through chaparral and shady oak forests, feeling like several different hikes rolled into one. The trail drops off the fire road into […]

  • Hike at Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

    Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

    The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to […]

 

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

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