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Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower

Frenchmans Flat Campground Castaic, CA, US

Details Distance: 11 miles RT, out and back Elevation Gain: 2,600 approx. If you enjoy a good workout hike that ends with a great 360 degree view of the North West section of the Angeles National Forest, including Pyramid lake, then Slide Mountain Lookout is the place to be. The Slide Mountain Lookout is a […]

Hikes into History: Happy Hallow – Grotto Loop

Sandstone Peak Trailhead Parking Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA

Scroll down to rsvpPRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY AT TRAIL HEAD AND BREAK SPOTS. WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHENEVER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL. IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU BRING A FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details This will be my modification of the classic Grotto hike […]

Mission Peak from Neon Way Conditioning Hike

Mission Peak 12999 Neon Way, Granada Hills, CA, US

Description:The hike ascends to Mission Point, aka Mission Peak, via the Mario A DeCampos Trail. The peak is the second highest summit in the Santa Susana mountain range behind Oat Mountain. This trail meanders up a beautiful ridge through walnut and oak groves and open grassland, providing broad views of the San Fernando Valley and […]

EAGLE AND SIMI PEAKS north of Oak Park

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. Join me if you are looking to be challenged with a 6 mile 1200' gain trek, which has easy trails all the […]

THE RAZORBACK BOWL’S PEAK – Easier cross country route

Flying J Travel Center 42810 Frazier Mountain Rd, Lebec, CA, US

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. Like others in our group, I just can't get enough of this area. (it's so unique and isolated).PAST EVENT THERE via a […]

Sunday Saunter from Haines Cyn to Hidden Terraces and Beyond

Haines Canyon Los Angeles, CA, US

*** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must […]

Summit Valley Edmund D. Edelman Park

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. Edmund D. Edelman Park is located in Summit Valley at the head of Topanga Canyon. The 1500 ft. ridge at the north […]

Alamo Mtn

McDonald's 908 Ventura St, Fillmore, CA, US

We will meet at the McDonalds in Fillmore at 7 am. High clearance vehicle recommended. Carpooling is available at the McDonalds in Fillmore

Oakbrook Vista Trail and Sandstone Ridge Road

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

Come join me on Tuesday, March 23 for an intermediate evening hike! We will hike to the crest of the ridge to get a good workout and also some beautiful views. Beginners may have a difficult time due to the steepness, so do not say I did not warn you if you choose to attend! […]

 

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