• Walk around the Ponds at Ventura Harbor

    Ventura Harbor Ventura, CA, US

    NOTE THE LATE START TIME OF 10:00 AM The ponds at the Ventura Harbor are a bird lover's paradise. There will be no elevation gain and not much mileage, but the abundance of birds will make up for the lack of exercise. There are many places to eat later in the harbor, but I like […]

  • Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate

    Oakbrook Vista Trailhead 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. This hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally […]

  • Yosemite – Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point)

    1 Tram Way 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA, US

    Snowshoes Required: Dates may change depending on weather conditions. Yosemite - Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point) Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order. NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the […]

  • Yosemite – Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point)

    Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Snowshoes Required: Dates may change depending on weather conditions. Yosemite - Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point) Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order. NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the […]

  • Mentryville: Pico Canyon Trail

    27201 Pico Canyon Rd 27201 Pico Canyon Rd, Stevenson Ranch, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Hopefully the third time will be a charm ad we'll have good weather! We'll start from Mentryville (a historic SCV site) located at the base of Pico Canyon’s slopes, Mentryville was an 1880’s oil boom town built around its oil well, Pico No. 4. Named for Charles Mentry, historic buildings still stand including a […]

  • Agua Chignon and the Sinks Exploration ***Must register on LetsGoOutside.org

    Portola Staging Area Portola Staging Area, Trabuco Canyon, CA, US

    **Must also register here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/03/09/agua-chinon-and-the-sinks-exploration-19/ We will be hiking around 8.3 miles with about 1,100 ft. of elevation gain. This is an out and back. Start your weekend off by exploring the Agua Chinon wash and the Sinks through this self-guided opportunity. Designated trails will be open for self-guided trail use in OC Parks’ Irvine […]

  • Autumn Ridge Trail to Woodridge Loop and Sunset Hills Loop Trails

    Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-8597a6c--496 Hello Fellow Hikers, We have a request from a fellow hiker to repeat this awesome hike. It has been a bit since we had done this one. We combined to popular hikes into one and it went really well. The only difference we are gonna make, is our starting point. Last time the parking […]

  • Autumn Ridge Trail to Woodridge Loop and Sunset Hills Loop Trails

    Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-8597a6c--496 Hello Fellow Hikers, We have a request from a fellow hiker to repeat this awesome hike. It has been a bit since we had done this one. We combined to popular hikes into one and it went really well. The only difference we are gonna make, is our starting point. Last time the parking […]

 

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