
Memorial Day Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park (2 Options)
The longer hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 825 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray […]

The longer hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 825 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray […]

5.2 miles, 1140' gain, Intermediate Beginner Option: 3.5 miles, 500' gain, Fit Beginner Come to the hike only (3:30p), picnic only (5:00p), or both. Warning: Google Maps may take you […]

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 […]

Time to check out the Santa Rosa Trail north facing slope for Spring Flowers & view some cool properties including the choo choo train collector yard accessible through Wildwood Park […]

3 miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate. The entire first half is an incline. Nothing super steep, but beginners may find this climb exhausting. Fit beginners can still complete this hike, as […]

Please read these restrictions before signing up. Don't sign up unless you are two weeks past your 2nd vaccination Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered […]

I came across this backpack on Amazon and noticed there was a 50% off coupon. I've ordered 2 of them (one at a time) and awaiting arrival tomorrow. I don't […]

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 […]

Please note this hike begins at 9:00 am! Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned […]
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