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Feel the Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike from Wendy Trailhead

Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Both Steve and I will lead hikes this Thursday. Please ONLY register for ONE hike so there is room for others to join. Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Wendy trailhead, then climbs up Boney Mountain […]

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 save another 500' distance). A special treat: The cross will be lit! The Rotary Club lights the cross for the week from Palm Sunday 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 area comes alive during the winter season with lush mountain scenery. The incline is gradual. Looks like we will start on more of a fireroad […]

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. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla […]

9.5 miles (1 way with shuttle) – Vasquez Rocks to Indian Cyn on PCT

Indian canyon Trailhead 9001 soledad Canyon road, Agua Dulce, CA, US

Saturday, April 8th , 2023 - Vasquez Rocks to Indian Cyn on Pacific Crest Trail, 1 way w/ shuttle Meet at: Indian Canyon trailhead, details below. Start Hike: We will consolidate at Indian Canyon and shuttle to Vasquez Rocks where we will start the hike, details below. Length: 9.5 miles Gain/ Loss: ~ 1273' / […]

Wind Wolves Preserve

Wind Wolves Preserve 16019 CA-166, Bakersfield, CA, US

Hello Fellow Hikers, Time for a road trip! Will be spending the day at the Wind Wolves Preserve. As we have a good drive ahead of us we will make the most of the day with the goal to hike four separate trails, no need to worry only two are rated moderate (on the easier […]

Hollywood Bike Ride

Dayton Canyon - HWD Trail head 23855 Sterling Ranch Rd, Los Angeles, ca, US

I posted a bike ride to Lake Hollywood and the Hollywood Sign in my other group. Join us here: https://www.meetup.com/socal-ebike-riders/events/292540026

Danielson Monument – potluck hike

4128 Potrero Rd 4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

6.5 miles, 1300' gain, intermediate Let's enjoy hiking to the Danielson Monument in the Boney Mountain Wilderness and potluck lunch! This is a great way to be thankful for the beautiful nature, our health and friendships. We'll hike up to Danielson monument and enjoy potluck and "Peace, Love and Joy." Please bring food and drinks […]

Oak Creek Canyon to Los Padres Loop ~ Gentler Intermediate

498 Greenmeadow Ave 498 Greenmeadow Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded by a canopy of oaks, while the loop trail spends more time in the chaparral. The trails form a U-shape that is connected by hiking […]

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