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  • Plan B for rain: Junkyard Cafe in Simi.

    Junkyard Cafe 2585 Cochran St. , Simi Valley CA 93065, Simi Valley, CA, US

    The weather hasn't been cooperating for our night hikes lately, and it looks like we are going to be rained out again this Tuesday. In the past, we have hidden […]

  • Into the Wild; Permit Systems Demystified

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    If you love hiking, backpacking, and camping, but find yourself constrained by the overwhelming and mysterious permitting system, then we are here to help. In this class, we'll talk about […]

  • Potrero – All paved – Easy Intermediate, post-rain hike

    4161 Potrero Rd 4161 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero else risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. Side streets such as Pinehill […]

  • Serra Cross Park at Grant Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Museum of Ventura County 100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA, US

    NOTE: Later time (10:00 AM) and different day (Friday) Since we have been inside for too long, I decided to post a hike for tomorrow, Friday 2/20. The hike will […]

  • Waterfalls, Wildwood & Well-Placed Bathrooms: The Paradise Falls Adventure

    928 W Avenida De Los Arboles 928 West Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Paradise Falls is Thousand Oaks’s version of Towsley Canyon—with similar canyon scenery, a rewarding waterfall destination, and the bonus of actual restroom facilities. Located in Wildwood Park, we will explore […]

  • Replacement Hike: Mentryville – Pico Canyon Trail

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Since our planned hike to Paradise Falls was cancelled due to trail closures, we’re pivoting to a fantastic local alternative: Mentryville: Pico Canyon Trail We’ll […]

  • Malibu Creek State Park Reagan Ranch

    Belated Presidents’ Day Hike at the Old Reagan Ranch

    The Old Reagan Ranch 28830 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    An HWD Classic! This hike is sponsored by Amazon https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a During the 1950s, when Ronald Reagan hosted TV's "Death Valley Days," he wanted a more rural retreat than his home […]

  • Chinese New Year Bicycle Ride from North Hollywood to Chinatown

    North Hollywood Metro Station 5359–5375 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA, US

    Join us for a bicycle ride this morning from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown for Chinese New Year. We will depart at 9:00AM. QUALIFICATIONS: This bicycle ride is 31 […]

 

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