• AVILA BEACH – SEE CANYON ROAD

    Rancho Sierra-Vista/Satwiwa Lynn Road and Via Goleta, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This is the fourth ride of a four day road trip near the central California coast which will take place Sept. 14th - 17th. You can sign up for all […]

  • Beachwood Canyon: Fall Classic Stair Hike #1 – 2.6 mi, 2 hours

    2695 North Beachwood Drive 2695 Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Summer is ending so let’s get out and enjoy cooler evenings, city views, architectural gems and long, steep staircases guaranteed to get your heart pumping. While exploring Beachwood Canyon's historic neighborhood (climbing up or down over 800 steps), learn about the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course and train for fall backcountry trips! After such a […]

  • Mt. Baden-Powell O/B via Vincent Gap – Saturday, Sept 19

    Mt Baden Powell Vincent Gap Parking Lot Hwy 2, Big Pines, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Picture this: you're standing at the trailhead, full of enthusiasm and optimism. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you're ready to conquer this mountain like any […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #3 – Trippet Ranch to Lois Ewen Overlook

    Lois Ewen Overlook 23300-23398 Saddle Peak Road, Calabasas, CA, US

    Our third Wilderness Adventures Section Fall 2026 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 8 miles with 2000 elevation gain on the BBT from Topanga Canyon to […]

  • Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC

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

    The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of the Library […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2026 #5 – Malibu Creek to Latigo Canyon

    Latigo Canyon Trailhead Latigo Canyon Road & Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    Our fifth Wilderness Adventures Section Fall 2026 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be l0 miles with 2800 elevation gain on the BBT going from the Malibu […]

 

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