• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Rocky Peak Modified – Easy Intermediate or Fit Beginner

    Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4 miles, 950' gain, Easy Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, a […]

  • Keller Ski Hut – Open Weekend

    Sierra Club Keller Peak Ski Hut 35150 California 18, running springs, CA, US

    Hiking, shopping, dining, exploring. Avoid the traffic, stay at Keller for the weekend. Keller Ski Hut is open this weekend. It is a a hostel style lodge located immediately across […]

  • Hike the Full Crystal Cove 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 roughly 9.5 miles with about 1500 ft. of elevation gain. We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to […]

 

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