We will start this hike into MCSP from Tapia Park. The Tapia Park entrance is just before the Piuma intersection. Note: a day use fee (machine at entrance) is required if you don't have a State Park Pass. After you enter Tapia, drive to the picnic area and take a hard left onto Dorothy Lane. […]
I've been wanting to travel on the upper end of Hwy 39 for years now, hoping that it would eventually be reopened. To get to the high country of the San Gabriel Mountains, I used to head up Hwy 39 out of Azusa to The Angeles Crest Hwy 2 at Islip Saddle. It's been closed […]
4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends at Potrero Rd. Heading out, we cross a creek, turn right at the split, then Turn right at the dead end. We regroup at the […]
This hike will be about 7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start the hike at Cañada Vista Park. From here we will take the Tijeras Creek Trail to the Arroyo Trabuco Trail and use this to loop back to where we started. There will be a few water crossings, so […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hondo-canyon-backbone-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, This is a great trail for warmer weather as it has a lot of shaded areas. This trail has several canopy trees that cover the area. Will also have open field areas as well that are not shaded so we are starting the hike a little earlier. A side note will […]
Saturday July 22, 2023 Meetup Time : 7:45 A.M. (8:00 am SHARP hiking start) It is predicted to be 100 F + in SCV this weekend. Escape with us to the cooler mountains nearby where we can enjoy the mid/high 70's at 8,000'. HEAT ALERT: Due to the current heat wave, I will provide a […]
Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just […]
The Rock Pool is one of the most popular landmarks in Malibu Creek State Park. It has been the site of many movies and TV shows including Planet of the Apes, Swiss Family Robinson series, Tarzan movies and Dr Quinn Medicine Woman. 🧺 🤽Bring a sack lunch -- we'll have an extended break by the […]
Note: The event starts at 7:30, but you want to get there early to get to the Nature Center, park, etc. so I put 7:10. **You must also register here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2023/07/23/small-but-mighty-bats-of-irvine-park-4/ Map: Nature Center - Irvine Regional Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/wBLXnRyaqAaBoGuc7 After the sun has set, the night sky fills with small but mighty flying bats. Enjoy […]
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