• Morrison Ranch Meanderings

    Morrison Ranch Trail - HWD 5539 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, ca, US

    The Morrison Ranch Trail is a unpaved service road beginning at Las Virgenes Road and heading up to Cheeseboro Ridge. We'll traverse oak savannas and a nice walnut woodland getting to the ridge. We'll take a break atop Mount Basura, overlooking Cheeseboro Canyon. We'll descend into Cheeseboro Canyon via the Canyon View Trail and make […]

  • Chesebro Canyon MTB trail potluck hike – fit beginner

    5402 Chesebro Rd 5402 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    Let's hope that the weather permits a great hike! Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. Easier Option: 4 miles, 230' gain. We walk a mostly flat section for 1.1 mi. to the 2nd junction. Easier option: Continue straight for 3/4 mi., left at the split, right after another 500', arriving at some picnic tables on […]

  • Harmon cyn

    1400 King James Ct 1400 King James Ct, Oak Park, CA, US
  • Sycamore Canyon Asphalt Hike (Once Again with Feeling)

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    ***Downpour Cancels*** Please check before driving to the hike Once again (again!) because of this weekend’s downpour, we will avoid mud as much as possible and protect out local trails with an asphalt -only route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon to the Danielson […]

  • 💫Taco Tuesday Hike💫

    Sheriff's Shooting Range Alfred Harrell Highway and Mirror Drive, Bakersfield, CA, US

    5k hike plus tacos after the hike All levels welcome 🤗 ( only positive vibes) water headlamp *good pair of shoes By accepting the invite : please come prepared to hike, I will not tolerate any negativity plus beware that I’m not a guide, hike on your own risk but I will wait for everyone […]

  • Sycamore Canyon Evening Hike

    4153 Potrero Road 4153 Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    If the rain should stop in time for this event, it will go on. Otherwise rain will cancel it. PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING/MEETUP LOCATION ABOVE (IT'S NOT WENDY & POTRERO). Do not park on Potrero Road as it is for residents only. Take a right at the stop sign on Potrero Road and park on […]

  • Hike Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

    Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

    The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to Lizard Trail. We will go down that and loop back up to Bommer via Upper Laurel. […]

  • BKS – Hike To Echo Mountain with extra credit to Inspiration Point.

    Cobb Estate Hike 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, US

    Intermediate/Advanced Hike! Pull out your Butt Kicker Boots. DESCRIPTION: Bring your A-game, and let the mountains become your personal Stairmaster – because who needs a gym when you've got nature's masterclass in butt-kicking? We will meet at the gate at the ruins of the old Cobb Estate. There is only neighborhood parking so please be […]

 

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