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The Pentachaeta Loop

Triunfo Creek Park 32176 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA

This one is another HWD original! I put this one together back in 2009 after exploring some Westlake Village use trails. With the combination of use trails, some minor rock […]

Tapo Canyon Trail to Rocky Peak Trail

Rocky Peak Trailhead Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail-to-rocky-peak-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, This trail is AWESOME it has everything. (except rock scrambling or off trails) You will get amazing views with inclines to your stretches of level off […]

Hike with Beach Party and Fire

Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

Hold this date. This description will be updated. Note: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. 2.7 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A […]

Exploring Caves – Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park

Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

We are going to be doing a different hike at the park, (not at the main park entrance). We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. […]

Late A.M. Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

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

This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so […]

Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

Castillo Trailhead 2642 Castillo Cir,, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

This hike starts at Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park. Currently, it’s spectacular with an abundance of mustard greens, wildflowers and California poppies in addition to bountiful water in the waterfalls […]

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