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Ventura River Preserve - Old Baldwin Trailhead CA-150, Ojai, CA, US

It's been a while, so let's go for a little stroll, shall we? We will park at the Old Baldwin Road Trailhead and head up the river. There are a couple of river crossings- ok there might be water in the river that we will need to cross. You can do all of this hike, […]

Shelf, Gridley, Fuel Break, Pratt trail loop

Stewart Canyon Ojai, CA, US

Check out this 6.7-mile loop trail near Ojai, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is […]

Harmon canyon

Harmon Canyon Preserve, Ventura Land Trust 7511, Foothill RD, Ventura, CA, US

We will hike from the parking lot to the bench and back. If I remember right it’s about 7 miles. Hope to see you there- Jim

Wilderness Travel Course

Beach Cities Health District 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA, US

Are you interested in taking an in-depth class teaching the basics of camping, hiking, navigation, bouldering, snow travel, snow camping and much more? 10 weeks, 4 outings, tons of fun. We still have a few spots in our South Bay class. All other areas are full. Don’t miss out. Check out our website: www.wildernesstravelcourse.org and […]

Creekside to Long Canyon loop

Challenger Park Lot 105 Challenger Park Wy, Simi Valley, CA, US

See Pic- the start time is 11am Pacific time. hope to see you there- Jim

I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain – WAS, OCSS

Fish Canyon Trail head 37773 Templin Highway, Angeles National Forest, Castaic, ca, US

Ski Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the leaders. XC Ski or Snowshoe on your own at Tamarack Nordic Center. Learn to cross-country ski in the backcountry with our instructors (notify Reservationist for free lessons). Newcomers & non-skiers Welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in […]

NEW Lollipop: PCT- Spruce Draw – to Lake Hughes Truck Trail – PCT

41289 San Francisquito Canyon Rd 41289 San Francisquito Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

NEW Lollipop: PCT to Spruce Draw then hiking the Leona Divide Fire Rd west to the intersection of Lake Hughes Truck Trail; We will take a snack break at the Intersection then return counter-clock wise hiking east on the PCT back to our cars on San Francisquito Cyn Rd. DISTANCE / GAIN: ~ 8.5 miles […]

Satwiwa Loop trail to Old Boney- Upper Sycamore Trail

Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Newbury Park, CA, US

Discover this 7.0-mile loop trail near Newbury Park, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs […]

 

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