• Hike at Caspers Wilderness Park – Bell Canyon + Oso Trail

    Caspers Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US

    The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip […]

  • Wildwood Park Potluck Hike – Las Flores

    604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at […]

  • Hail To The Trail: Presidents’ Day Hike at the Old Reagan Ranch

    The Old Reagan Ranch 28830 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    An HWD Classic! This hike is sponsored by Amazon - https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a During the 1950s, when Ronald Reagan hosted TV's "Death Valley Days," he wanted a more rural retreat than his […]

  • Biking – Temescal to Fishermans Village 20 or 30 miles.

    Temescal Canyon Park 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    This is a 20 or 30 mile (your choice) beach ride. We'll start at Temescal Canyon and take the Marvin Braude bike trail south to Fishermans Village, with a small […]

  • China Flat & Simi Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate

    1400 King James Ct 1400 King James Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

    This hike begins from the top of King James Court, a cul-de-sac off Lindero Canyon Road. Begin up the trail at the top of the road, passing through a gate […]

  • Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Park

    646 San Andres Cir 646 San Andres Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This hike starts at Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Canyon Trail and passes through various trails with a long creek, crossing streams and bridges, Indian caves, volcanic rock cliffs, water […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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