This hike has just about everything: Caves, creeks, waterfalls, velvety meadows, flowers, sandstone formations and artifacts. We start at Dayton Canyon Park then loop around the Woolsey Canyon Open Space Dayton Canyon Park is 276 acres recently given to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy by the Sterling Homes development at the bottom of the canyon. […]
3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and "Pink Moon", the April full moon, at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate. […]
This ride will have us travel along paved roads in the Westlake Village/ Agoura Hills area that has six reservoirs that are part of the Las Virgenes water system. We'll be able to see four of these (Malibu, Lindero, Westlake and Sherwood) from paved roads. The other two (Las Virgenes and Eleanor) will require an […]
This figure 8 hike starts at the parking area in Hill Canyon, we’ll cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll a mile before turning onto the Hawk Canyon Trail. The Hawk Canyon Trail connects to Western Plateau Trail and Peninsula Trail which runs back down rejoining the Western Plateau Trail to The Hawk […]
Today we'll hike the Backbone Trail looking for wildflowers. We'll begin at Latigo Canyon and walk on dirt and stuff until we reach the familiar sandstone structures of Mesa Peak Motorway. Along the way, we'll cross Castro Crest and descend into Upper Solstice Canyon before we climb to Mesa Peak Motorway, at the top of […]
3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This […]
AUGUST 2022 UPDATE: Please review the revised guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/ Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: *Proof of vaccination required Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike Our Out and Back hike […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Sunday courses (4/30, 5/7, 5/21) culminating in a backpack 6/3-4. Course times are 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]
THIS Thursday's forecast is for mostly sunny weather with a high of 74° - Yay! Both Laurie and I will post hikes - please only register for one (this leaves room for others to join). For our Thursday Gentler hike, we will hike the Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak, including a brief stop at the […]
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