• 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 Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

  • On the Road Again: an earlier, gentler Sycamore Canyon road hike

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    We're On the Road Again to avoid the mud. This is an earlier, shorter and probably slower hike than the 9 AM one, heading towards the Danielson Ranch Multi-use Area. Everything else is the same: meet at the Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa parking lot near the bathrooms. This out and back hike will be about 6 […]

  • After the Rain – Sycamore Canyon Asphalt Hike (Again) – Gentler Friendly

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Once again (again!) because of this week’s rain, we will avoid mud as much as possible and protect out local trails with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon to the Danielson Multi-Use Area, then returning on Sycamore Canyon back […]

  • Paradise Falls – Moonridge – Easy Intermediate

    Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This […]

  • I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain with Wilderness Adventures, OCSS

    Wildwood Avenue Trail head 936 Wildwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Ski Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the leaders. XC Ski or Snowshoe on your own at Tamarack Nordic Center. Learn to cross-country ski in the backcountry with our instructors (notify Reservationist for free lessons). Newcomers & non-skiers Welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in […]

  • Hike to the Hollywood Sign/Bronson Caves – Mt. Lee Summit

    Canyon Drive Parking 2974 Canyon Drive, Los Angeles, CA, US

    I’m very excited to plan another hike up to the Hollywood Sign and the Bronson Caves. This will take us to the summit of Mt. Lee where we will get the best views of the Hollywood Sign. The total mileage for our journey will be approximately 7 miles. Our elevation change should be about 1,200 […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #1 – Paramount Ranch MASH

    Paramount Ranch 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    Hike #1 in the 2024Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains, is a moderate 8 mile, 900’ gain out and back hike starting at Paramount Ranch and hiking into Malibu Creek State Park with lunch at the MASH site and return by different trails with views of Malibu Lake as we head back. Bring water, snacks, […]

  • Las Llajas Canyon Trail to Coquina Mine Trail Loop (Marr Ranch Open Space)

    5715 Evening Sky Dr 5715 Evening Sky Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

    ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAIL-HEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** Summary: This is a moderately challenging 6-1/2 mile Level 3 (Intermediate) loop hike with 1620 feet of elevation climb. We'll hike at a moderately brisk 2-1/2 mph pace, taking about 3-1/2 hours to complete including a 20 minute snack break at the Coquina Mine […]

  • Glendora Ridge Motorway

    Long Beach City College 5000 E Lew Davis St, Long Beach, CA 90808, Long Beach, CA, US

 

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