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Paradise Falls – Moonridge – Easy Intermediate

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

3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people […]

Kanan Dume to Castro Peak OAB (Fast Paced)

Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

AUGUST 2022 UPDATE: Please review the revised 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 […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Sunday […]

Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak – Gentler Friendly

118 Via Ricardo 118 Via Ricardo, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

THIS Thursday's forecast is for mostly sunny weather with a high of 74° - Yay! Both Laurie and I will post hikes - please only register for one (this leaves […]

Mt. McCoy – Annual Cross Lit Hike

Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc - Madera 1424 Madera Road, Simi Valley, US

3 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option: 2.4 mi, 530' gain. (1343 Los Amigos Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065, or 89 La Paz Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93065 to […]

Cheeseboro Ridge and Las Virgenes Canyon Loop

Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Trailhead 62 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cheeseboro-ridge-las-virgenes-canyon-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, This is a really popular area on the weekends so I thought hitting during the week to stay away from the crowds and mountain bikers. This […]

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 doing a different hike at the park, (not at the main park entrance). We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. […]

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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