• Lizard Rock Loop

    Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    **(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners will still have no problem completing this hike, but they may […]

  • Mishe Mokwa to Tri-Peaks and Sandstone Peak

    Balancing Rock Trail Head Canyon View Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mishe-mokwa-to-tri-peaks-and-sandstone-peak Hello Fellow Hikers, This is a beautiful hike! If you have never been on this trail you're in for a surprise. This hike has great elevation gain and a good workout but you will not feel it as there is so much for the eye to see. Will be hitting it counter clockwise so […]

  • 39th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days – Sycamore Canyon

    4122 W. Potrero Road 4122 W. Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    **How does (optional) free camping at the Danielson Ranch in Point Mugu State Park, a barbecue dinner, coffee & bagels in the mornings and the chance to win one of a few dozen raffle prizes - in exchange for some much needed work on our trails, sound?** The HWD trail crew will be springing into […]

  • Saturday Trail Restoration at the 2022 Santa Monica Mtns Trail Days

    Driveway to Pt Mugu State Park 4245 Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

    A fun weekend for individuals, families and groups to help build and restore local trails. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry and participation, for everyone 12 and older. The organizers request you register online for this event at their website: https://www.smmtc.org/TrailDays/ by April 19, especially if you plan to join us for the […]

  • Earl Canyon Road to Mount Lukens

    5212 Jessen Dr 5212 Jessen Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/earl-canyon-road-to-mount-lukens-road Hello Fellow Hikers, Let's tackle Mount Lukens from a lesser known route. The summit of Mount Lukens is at 5075 ft and the highest point in Los Angeles. The AllTrails map stops at Mount Lukens Road but we are gonna continue another .25 mile to the towers. Which will give us about a 14 […]

  • Scramble Loop to Camelback from Haines Canyon

    Haines Canyon Los Angeles, CA, US

    I like finding hikes close to home that aren't always on other people's radar. This is the best description of the hike to "Mount Camelback" I've found: Officially, as far as I've seen on any map, there is no such place. The Sunland US Topo map does not list this mountain. Really it's more part […]

  • Bike Norwalk Metro Station to Seal Beach on San Gabriel River Bike Path 28 miles

    Norwalk Metro Station (Green Line) 12901 Hoxie Avenue, Norwalk, CA, US

    Join us for bicycling on the San Gabriel River Bicycle Path from Norwalk Metro Station (Green Line) to Seal Beach. This enjoyable bike ride is 28 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route at https://goo.gl/maps/UIkv2 ___________________________________ *** Please join the Southern California Cycling Group at https://www.meetup.com/cyclegroup/ now to […]

  • SundayTrail Restoration at the 2022 Santa Monica Mtns Trail Days

    Driveway to Pt Mugu State Park 4245 Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

    A fun weekend for individuals, families and groups to help build and restore local trails. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry and participation, for everyone 12 and older. The organizers request you register online for this event at their website: https://www.smmtc.org/TrailDays/ by April 19, especially if you plan to join us for the […]

  • Coquina Mine Trail (Loop)

    5715 Evening Sky Dr 5715 Evening Sky Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/coquina-mine-trail--3 Hello Fellow Hikers, We have another request to do this trail again...Will be hiking to Coquina Mine in Simi Valley. A little history on the trail from Alltrails.... " This was a mining operation that started in 1929 and ceased in year 1935. Limestone was mined here for an extremely pure form of Calcium […]

 

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