• Greek Festival in Camarillo! Opa!! (New Location)

    5100 Adolfo Rd 5100 Adolfo Rd, Camarillo, CA, US

    Come join us for a fun and food filled festival day, with all the Greek food, music, and culture you can handle! Oh, and lots of Ouzo and beer, and definitely some dancing. This year, the location has changed from the Camarillo Airport to nearby the church, so church tours will be available, as well. […]

  • Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis

    Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

    We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla up to West Ridge and comic down Mathis. Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not […]

  • La Cañada Flintridge – Pasadena Loop

    Descanso Gardens Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

    Starting at Descanso Gardens, this will be a bicycle tour of the hills, creeks and neighborhoods in the triangle bounded by routes/highways 2, 210 and 134. Points of Interest along the way will include: The historic Colorado Bridge (designed and built in 1912) Devils Gate Dam (near JPL, now abandoned) Brookside Park (a large aquatic […]

  • Bike Tour: La Cañada Flintridge – Pasadena Loop

    Descanso Gardens Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

    I posted a biking tour at my other site. Please view and RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/socal-ebike-riders/events/301797586

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Potluck hike

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils […]

  • Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa trail loops hike ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa 4121 Potrero Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This hike will be an 8-figure of two loops starting at the Satwiwa Loop Trail from the parking lot. Then, we will continue hiking the South Ridge Trail on the other side and back to the parking lot through the Ranch Overlook Trail. "Satwiwa" is Chumashan and directly translates to "the bluffs," which can also […]

  • Ride the Two Winds from Mountain Creek Dr – intermediate hike

    Mountain Creek Drive Mountain Creek Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    UPDATE: Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/ Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike Plan on completing the entire hike at a reasonable pace or please […]

  • Angel Vista – Easy Intermediate

    Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate. That said, there is no reason a fit beginner cannot complete this hike. If needed, just stop […]

 

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