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Cooler Location – Sycamore Canyon Scenic Vista

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

3 miles, 600' gain, easy intermediate. Easy option: 2.5 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. The route is similar to the Beach Party hikes. From the parking lot, we return to […]

Wildwood Park – Las Flores potluck hike

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 […]

Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop – Gentler Intermediate

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Main Parking Lot Pinehill Avenue, Newbury Park, ca, United States

This hike starts at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, goes down to the bridge on Sycamore Canyon asphalt, but then turns up the canyon alongside Upper Sycamore Creek. Along […]

Overlooking Sycamore Canyon – an Intermediate, Cooler Hike

Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Sycamore Canyon Road, Malibu, CA, United States

Just off the ocean, Sycamore Canyon is a wide, seemingly flat stroll among grasses, wildflower, and sycamore trees, surrounded by mountains on both sides. Rather than letting that lull you […]

Free Sunset Yoga for Active People

Turtle Rock Community Park 2 Turtle Rock Drive, Irvine, CA, United States

Free yoga session for active people. Whether you're a hiker, biker, backpacker, runner, or court sports player, we could all benefit from some restorative yoga. Co-hosted by Margue Wang, a […]

Angel Vista – Easy Intermediate

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. 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 […]

Los Robles / White Horse Canyon Loop – Intermediate

Triunfo Community Park 1935 Tamarack St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/5/b/c/event_52757852.jpeg Please bring a flashlight or headlamp in case we don't make it back before dark. Kindly note the folowing: Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list […]

 

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

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