• Wildwood to Santa Rosa Trail to Box Canyon Loop-Gentler Friendly/Not Beginner

    Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks 998 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Let's hike a loop through Wildwood we haven’t done in a long time. Wildwood's archetypal western look served as the set for Davy Crocket, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train back in the day, as well as the movie Spartacus. This hike takes us from the main parking lot up the Santa Rosa Trail to […]

  • Chivo Tar Pits lollipop – Easy Intermediate with beginner option

    5079 Westwood St 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]

  • Hike to Black Star Canyon Falls – Santa Ana Mountains

    13333 Black Star Canyon Rd Black Star Canyon Road, Silverado, CA, United States

    I love this hike and everyone seems to have a good time, so let's do it again! There should be a good amount of water, so you will get wet. The hike will be 8-8.5 miles with 940 ft. of elevation gain. The hike starts on an asphalt road, but once we turn to the […]

  • Wilderness Access Day – Limestone Canyon – **Must sign up on LetsGoOutside.org

    Augustine Staging Area Santiago Cyn Rd, Orange, CA, US

    I'm so excited for another Wilderness Open Access Day at Limestone Canyon. We will be doing the out and back trail to the Sinks. The hike will be about 8 miles with roughly 630 ft. of elevation gain. **You must sign up here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/10/05/wilderness-access-day-limestone-canyon-58/ At the time of posting, there are 198 spots left of […]

  • NEVADA: Kayak Camping Black Canyon (12 paddle miles)

    Little Missouri Falls AR-369, Langley, AR, US

    This is not a hiking or backpacking trip. This is an overnight via kayak in the Black Canyon on the Colorado River on the NV/AZ border. You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by communicating with other attendees. The trip […]

  • Avocado Festival – Carpinteria

    5050 E Los Angeles Ave 5050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Let's take the train --- From Simi to Carp! 38th Annual Californa Avocado Festival Saturday - October 5, 2024 FESTIVAL ENTRANCE IS FREE! Prior events to the festival: October 2021 October 2022 Train Schedule, $20 each way: Simi Valley 10:11a Carpenteria 11:32a Return Train Options Capenteriea 2:03p Simi Valley 3:37p Carpenteria 4:57p Simi Valley 6:19p […]

  • Dillon Divide to Dutch Louie’s Tunnel

    Dillon Divide Dillon Divide, Angeles National Forest, CA, US

    Saturday October 5, 2024: LOCAL - Pacoima Wash Canyon to Dutch Louie's Tunnel ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** DISTANCE: 5 miles (out and back, REVERSE style - that means uphill on the way back!) GAIN: ~ 850' elevation gain, all on the way back RATING: Moderate + (for the […]

  • Hike at Whiting Ranch – Cactus Hill & Billy Goat

    Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

    This hike will be about 7 miles total with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

  • FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #4 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla Canyon

    Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon, malibu, CA, US

    Our fourth Fall Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails before finishing the La Jolla Campground. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels. This is […]

 

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