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Newton Canyon to Trancas Canyon

Newton Canyon Trailhead 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, US

From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail headed west, crossing over Zuma Ridge Motorway toward Trancas Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross a stream (haha), […]

Oakbrook Vista – Intermediate

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

3.2 miles, 900' gain, 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 […]

Overnight backpacking trip to Whale Peak in Anza Borrego

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

This is an Intermediate level trip due to some off-trail scrambling up Smugglers Canyon and the fact that it is overnight dry camping (all water for the trip must be […]

Potrero Rd./Roller Coaster Ride to Angel Vista – Intermediate

1369 Potrero Rd 1369 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, Ca, US

Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/2/1/c/600_358949212.jpeg Our usual conditions and restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or […]

Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

Let's meet at the tennis courts. This hike will be in addition to Laurie's hike, but this will be a gentler hike. This hike will loop around the periphery of […]

Chumash – Intermediate, with Easy option

Chumash Park 3200 Flanagan Dr., Simi Valley, CA, US

4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.6 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner Hardest option: 5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super […]

Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #1 – 4.5 miles

Wingstop on Highland and Franklin Highland Avenue 1900, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Take a ramble beneath Heavenly Blue skies near the Hollywood Bowl. We’ll see the festive holiday lights in old Hollywood, including the site of Rudolph Valentino’s house and the stair […]

Peter Repeater: Peters Cyn hiking, Peet’s Coffee for socializing!

Peters Canyon (South Entrance) Silverado Terrace 10992, Tustin, CA, United States

Get your pre-holiday conditioning hikes in. Join us for a Friday morning hike at Peter's Canyon. We'll do a six mile loop starting at the south entrance. After the hike, […]

 

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