• Joshua Tree Camping – Jan 4-8, 2024

    Indian Cove Group Camp Indian Cove Rd (off 29 Palms), 34.09715° N, 116.15971° W, Twentynine Palms, CA, US

    Desert camping, starry skies, and amazing rock formations! ⛺️ 🪨 We have a group site for up to 25 people. 😀 Carpooling highly recommended. Camping fees to be split among attendees. Severe weather (high winds, extreme cold) will cancel event. More info will be emailed to those who RSVP. See you there!

  • Stage Coach – Andora Trailhead – Easy Intermediate and Easy Option

    9861 Andora Ave 9861 Andora Ave, Chatsworth, CA, US

    3p start time. 3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate Easy option: 450', 50' gain, short walk. The Easy Option does not start at the same place, but gets you to the social event. We may see waterfalls! This hike will include an extended stay at the top, where we'll have a snack share social event […]

  • It Never Rains in Southern California #4 – 3.5 Miles 2 hrs

    826 Lucile Ave 826 Lucile Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Let’s explore the winding streets of Silver Lake as we explore a bit of Hollywood History by climbing the Music Box Steps, made famous by the classic comedy film duo, Laurel and Hardy! This will be an enduring cardio urban hike on a clear, cold and lovely Los Angeles evening where a life without rain […]

  • Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

    Caspers Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US

    The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the Bell Canyon Trail head. We will continue onto that and then take it […]

  • Santa Clara Divide Road to Los Pinetos

    Newhall Park and Ride 20303 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: We'll start from Whitney Canyon Park and hike along the Santa Clara Divide Road to Los Pinetos where you'll be treated to stunning 360 degree views of the local valleys and if it's a clear day beautiful downtown Los Angeles! It's an out and back trail that not only delivers scenic panoramas but a […]

  • [Hiking Event] to The Santa Paula Punchbowls. A New Years Resolution activity…

    Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls) Santa Paula, CA, US

    Ok . . . so you made a New Years Resolution to be active and get out. As well as to be more social in the new year. This is the event to get the ball rolling. OR Maybe you have heard of these but not been able to make it there before now. OR […]

  • Wind Caves – The Domelands (Anza Borrego Desert)

    Chevron Gas Station 1071 N Imperial Hwy Ocotillo, CA 92259, Ocotillo, CA, US

    Intermediate Backpacking Trip (only because it's a Dry Camp) Milage: 7 - 14 miles (depending on route) Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have seen regular car make it. Dry camp (no water) Maps/GPX files/Google map From last year trip. Instagram Video) There are several places in Anza-Borrego State […]

  • Bike Tour: Westlake Village – North Ranch Loop

    27201 Pico Canyon Rd 27201 Pico Canyon Rd, Stevenson Ranch, CA, US

    I've scheduled a biking tour for this Saturday. You can check it out and RSVP here at my biking group

  • Westlake Village – North Ranch Loop

    Lees Ferry Launch Spencer Trail, Marble Canyon, AZ, US

    No dirt trails on this one. This will be the perfect weekend morning spin. We start in Westlake Village by the reservoir and head toward Agoura. We turn north at Cheeseboro Rd, hook up with tree-lined Kanan Rd, and head toward Oak Park. Along the way we'll travel through Oak Canyon Community Park. Continuing north […]

 

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