• Sulphur Mountain’s Majesty – a Gentler Hike

    South Sulphur Mountain Trailhead 155 Sulphur Mountain Rd, Ventura, ca, US

    Let’s do our Sulphur Mountain hike before winter rains muddy the track. This route ascends from the Girl Scout camp, through petroleum-scented oak forest, to cattle grazing ranch land at the top. We’ll have spectacular views of the Ojai Valley, Lake Casitas, and the mountains to the north. Lunch afterwards at Om Thai Cafe, just […]

  • Lynn Road to Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista ~ gentler friendly

    Susan Drive Susan Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    As a local alternative to Steve’s hike in Ventura here is the option: This is a 4-5 mile out-and-back trip from Lynn Road to the Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista. We’ll park at the playfield near Stagecoach Inn and walk from Lynn Road on the lower Rosewood Trail, to the usual trailhead and then on […]

  • Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, any utensils your items might require. We have had occasions where there were no utensils, so it might […]

  • 80’s Invasion at Sagebrush Cantina

    Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

    Come on out and join your friends, make new ones, and dance to a great 80's band at one of our favorite places. 80's Invasion, led by Dirk Knight and Mony Mony, are a fun, high-energy act that does cool covers of everything 80's (with a little 70's and 90's mixed in sometimes.) They have […]

  • Wilderness Access Day – Bommer Canyon

    Bommer Canyon Community Park 11 Bommer Canyon, Irvine, CA, US

    We will be playing it by ear a bit, but we will be doing a hike that will be around 5 miles with 800-900 ft. of elevation gain. **You do not need to register on LetsGoOutside.org, but if is optional and you will be emailed extra details and a map. https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2023/12/16/wilderness-access-day-bommer-canyon-114/ Enjoy self-guided access in […]

  • Eagle Rock PCT via Montezuma Valley Rd (DAY HIKE)

    Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls) Santa Paula, CA, US

    PCT - Eagle Rock via Montezuma Valley Rd THIS IS A DAY HIKE Days: 3-4 hrs Milage: 9-10 MILES Elevation Gain: 1,070 ft Type of Trip: Day Hiking Difficulty: Moderate Location: ANZA BORREGO DESERT Starting Point: Montezuma Valley Rd Ending: Montezuma Valley Rd Location: 33°13'00.8"N 116°35'16.5"W GOOGLE MAPS TRAIL MAP Eagle Rock is a popular […]

  • Annual Holiday Dinner – Don Cucos

    Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant 3991 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Please join us for the Hiking Plus Annual Holiday Dinner. This is a sit down dinner with our Hiking Plus friends in a private room. Because of limited space, everybody initially goes on the waiting list. This is a reservation event. Please RSVP only if you plan on showing up at event time, and remove […]

  • Exploring Caves – Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park

    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 is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it to Cave Rock and Dripping Cave. Hopefully […]

 

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