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Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Miniatures

Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, Calabasas, CA, US

California Art Club Show & Sale - Now through August 30th Local artists from the California Art Club—a century-old arts organization—capture the diverse beauty of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains with miniature works of art that feature the crashing waves of Leo Carrillo, the winding trails of Will Rogers State Historic Park, and beyond. […]

Franklin Trail – Carpinteria

Carpinteria High School 4810 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria, CA, US

At over 100 years old, the Franklin Trail is one of the oldest trails in Carpinteria. It closed back in the 1970s because ranchers worried people could carry avocado root rot to their crops. Through much work among government agencies, the Santa Barbara Land Trust and volunteers, most of the trail has recently re-opened Our […]

🥂 Night Hike – Serrania Ridge to the Water Tank 🍻

Serrania Park 20726 Wells Drive, Woodland Hills, ca, US

Our hike begins at Serrania Ridge, a pocket of parkland on the suburban edge of Woodland Hills. The ridge's name—and its geography—seem to be in limbo. Serrania Ridge is also called Woodland Ridge. Is it a part of the Santa Monica Mountains? Or is it a part of Chalk Hill to the northeast? We can […]

Talepop Loop & Lunch at La Paz

Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

Please join us on the site of the former Chumash village known as Talepop, in the Liberty Canyon Natural Preserve. We will be dedicating this hike to Jeff Sherman. Jeff signed up for this hike on August 21 before passing away last Monday during our Zuma Canyon hike. (See Comments section) He loved hiking and […]

Corral Canyon – Puerco Canyon Loop – Malibu Seafood – BYOB

Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market and Patio Café 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA

On this one we'll visit the old pig farm and have a post-hike lunch at Malibu Seafood Patio where they let you bring your own drink. Our hike will begin at sea level in Corral Canyon, the last undeveloped coastal canyon in Los Angeles County that flows freely to the ocean. Maybe there will be […]

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Scorpion Bay / Cavern Point Loop – Santa Cruz Island

Island Packers Cruises 1691 Spinnaker Dr #105B, Ventura, CA, US

*** TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT / RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED *** Let's head to the islands, that is the Channel Islands, and hike Santa Cruz Island at Scorpion Bay and the Cavern Point Loop trail. This is an all day event that includes a six mile hike with a total of 600'+ elevation gain. ** Reserve […]

Tapo Canyon Night Hike, Simi Valley

3802 Tapo Canyon Rd 3802 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

This hike is cross posted with Dean’s, Hiking with Dean. Tonight’s hike will take us into a canyon that has views of the surrounding Santa Susana Mountains which we might see before it gets completely dark. This is not a difficult hike because the elevation is rather mild, and it's spread out over the whole […]

Tapo Canyon Night Hike – Dogs OK

Tapo Canyon Open Space - HWD 3802 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley

Leave the sights and sounds of civilization behind on this quick getaway on a non-technical trail. The Tapo Canyon Trail is wide most of the time with firm smooth ground and many sandy sections. The hike is roughly 4.5 miles round trip starting from the trailhead and incorporating a "lollipop" loop. Total ascent is about […]

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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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