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Happy Camp 2 – Intermediate

Happy Camp Rustic Canyon 13650 Broadway Road, Moorpark, US

5.7 Miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate The starting point is NOT at the golf course entrance. It is at a dirt lot that can hold at least 50 cars. There is […]

EBIKE RIDE – Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park

Chatsworth Station 10040 Old Depot Plaza Road, Chatsworth, CA, US

Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Here's a chance to get our mountain ebikes out on the dirt again. I posted the northern and southern Topanga State Park's loop in the past, now […]

Hike at Boat Canyon to Bommer Ridge

Boat Canyon Trail 518 Dartmoor, Gate 14, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The total distance is around 4.6 miles with 870' of elevation gain. We will take Boat Canyon Trail up to Bommer Canyon. We will take Bommer to Water Tank trail. […]

Lindero Canyon Road to Simi Peak OAB (Fast Paced)

Lindero Canyon & Wembly Lindero Canyon Road & Wembly Ave, Oak Park, CA, US

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/a/0/event_167038272.jpeg This hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling. This hike will take us on a scenic trip from the suburbs of Oak Park to the top of Simi […]

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 […]

Stunt Road To Saddle Peak – (Gentle/Intermediate hike)

Stunt High Trailhead 1667 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

This hike will take us about 6.7 miles round-trip with 1600 feet of elevation gain on winding trails to dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of Saddle Peak, Stunt Ranch […]

Rocky Peak Modified – Easy Intermediate or Fit Beginner

Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

4 miles, 950' gain, Easy Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner We've been getting some rain. This one should be less muddy because the trail is hard, gravelly, and rocky. […]

Hike to Bedford Peak – Santa Ana Mountains

Maple Springs Trailhead 31332 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA, US

This hike will take us to the top of Bedford Peak. It will be an out and back hike at 7.4 miles total with 2,050 ft. of elevation gain. The […]

BACKBONE TRAIL – Encinal Canyon to Mishe Mokwa

Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Yerba Buena & Backbone Trail, Calabassas, CA, US

Our seventh Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 10 miles with 1400’ elevation gain on the BBT. We will take the Etz Meloy Trail, the newest addition […]

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