
8:30a Rancho Sierra Vista to Ranch Overlook Figure 8 Loop ~ gentler friendly
This will be a figure 8 loop throughout the upper mesa of Rancho Sierra Vista. We will enjoy green vistas and hopefully some flowers. We will still start at 8:30 […]

This will be a figure 8 loop throughout the upper mesa of Rancho Sierra Vista. We will enjoy green vistas and hopefully some flowers. We will still start at 8:30 […]

Time and date are as noted above. We will start this hike at Santa Rosa Regional Park at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff […]

3.2 miles, 900' gain, Intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly […]

We did this one recently with Jim and it was so great we really need to do it again. This trip will have a different lunch destination. We meet up […]

This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

This 11.7-mile lollipop route including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail offers a compelling journey through one of Southern California's most distinctive geological landscapes. The moderately challenging route takes […]


This outing follows a counterclockwise lollipop loop that blends wide canyon roads, singletrack, and ridgeline views for a well-rounded, moderate hike. We’ll start from the Rivendale Ranch trailhead and head […]

The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix […]
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