
Creekside to Long Canyon Loop
meet at challenger park. 7.5 miles. moderate.

meet at challenger park. 7.5 miles. moderate.

As of July 7, 2020, the first part of the clockwise loop was closed, but we found a new and cooler route with a perfect place for a snack-share, complete with picnic table. We'll head up the ramp and begin the hike counter-clockwise. This ramp will be the only significant incline, but is still suitable […]

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hillcrest-ridge-trail?u=i Hello fellow hikers,This neighborhood trail located in Thousand Oaks is known for a hill that is a butt kicker. This is one of those hikes that's a great workout. Fellow hikers and runners use this trail for a conditioning hike. So let's see what this trail has to offer. This trail is rated moderate […]

BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC BIKE RIDE - Santa Barbara and Goleta bike pathsThe route will be on several bike paths that will take […]

Advanced Intermediate Hikers. You should have Mt. Baldy Summit experience via the Backbone Trail beforehand. Distance: 9 miles Elevation Gain: ~4,000 ft. Max elevation : 10,064 ft. Rating: 8/10 Strenuous Pace: Sauntering Trail: Looped some pavement, fire roads, but mostly single track and rocky trails ESSENTIALS: 2 Liters of water (Minimum) Sunscreen Hat Snacks Hiking […]

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail--3?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers,If you haven't had the pleasure of hitting the Wildlife trail then now is your time. This is a 2.4 mile trail that kicks butt. No need to go to the gym for leg day after this trail. It's a great incline to the top then will meet up with the Rocky […]

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ Details An HDW original, we’ve been following the footsteps of ET since 2008! Dogs are ok on this one. The open spaces and trails lacing Porter Ranch provides us the opportunity to wander the remaining vestiges of two riparian canyons and a cliff-rimmed hillside blanketed with aromatic sage. So let […]

Weather should be nice for a coastal hike. Lunching at Malibu Seafood after - BYOB! Write up is Don's: The Stats Distance: 8 miles Elevation Gain: 2000 ft. Rating: 6/10 Trail: Single Track, Fire Road, rock scrambling and some overgrown Billie Goat trails Duration: 4-6 hours The Plan We'll start on the Corral Canyon Trail […]

Fit Beginner, 4.3 miles, 480' gain.If it's too hot, we'll change the return and make this an out-and-back instead of a loop, which lowers the gain to 230'. This is a pot luck picnic. Please also bring something to eat and drink, and a little extra to share. If your item requires it, bring plates […]
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