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  • Los Padres Potluck Hike – Mother’s Day celebration

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Happy Mother's Day 🥂♥️ 3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and climb up to another junction, where we'll turn right […]

  • Oakbrook Vista Trailhead at Lang Ranch

    Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This will be the easier hike for Tuesday. We will also be a little slower and shorter. This out-and-back of 5-miles with an elevation gain/loss of +/-900’ provides a great overview of the Thousand Oaks area, the ocean and the western Santa Monica Mountains. The first portion is a narrow trail that zigzags its way […]

  • Intermediate Hike ~ Palo Comado / Cheseboro Loop via Ranch Center trail

    Trailhead Sunnycrest and Doubletree, Oak Park, CA, US

    This week we’ll do a loop around the northeastern regions of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the Las Virgenes Open Space. This area traverses many ecosystems, including riparian, chaparral, and the rockscape from Galaxy Quest. The area is generally dry, but very nice! http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/3/0/c/event_255709932.jpeg The trailhead is where Sunnycrest turns into Doubletree, […]

  • ARIZONA: Kayak Camping Horseshoe Bend (15 paddle miles)

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

    RSVP waitlist will be managed April 9th, 2024 at 7:00AM. 🌞 Bucket list trip! This is not a hiking or backpacking trip. This is an overnight via kayak on the Colorado River. You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by […]

  • Lizard Rock Loop

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

    Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain 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 […]

  • Two Peaks in the Conejo Canyon Western Plateau (Fast Paced)

    Thousand Oaks CNG Fueling Station 1993 Rancho Conejo Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/9/3/6/event_278199222.jpeg Please read these restrictions before signing up. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike Welcome Trailblazers! Time to return to a favorite trail once again! Let's bag a couple peaks in our beautiful Western Plateau. We will do […]

  • Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly

    Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Come join us to see a section of the Dos Vientos Open Space that includes 5 different colors of Sticky Monkey Flower. This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. We will cross 2 […]

  • Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly

    Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Let's meet at the tennis courts with the other group in case anyone wants to switch. Because there is a waitlist for the Dos Vientos hike, I'm posting a second, hike. It will be at the same place and same time, but we will go in the opposite direction and may be a bit shorter. […]

  • UTAH: Explore Cedar Mesa

    Cedar Mesa Utah, UT, US

    This trip will be archaeology focused to spend extra time finding and appreciating culturally significant ruins. You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance off-trail. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by communicating with other attendees. The trip leader will not be traveling back to California after […]

 

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