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  • Wildwood Central Park – Intermediate

    Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    We should get back before dark, but just in case, please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Highlights of the […]

  • Intermediate Hike (9:00 start): Grand Tour of the Lang Ranch Open Space

    3536 Lang Ranch Pkwy 3536 Lang Ranch Pkwy, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    This double-loop circumnavigation of the Lang Ranch Open Space will start at the the Albertson Fire Road (aka Motorway) trailhead (our traditional launch point for China Flats). From there we will meet up with the Long Ridge trail which connects with the Meadow View trail and climbs up and over the ridge to the Sunrise/Autumn […]

  • Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly

    Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Let's meet at the Community Center under the solar panels in the parking lot. This hike will be in addition to David's hike, but we will be a little slower with less elevation gain. Let's try this hike in the counter-Clockwise direction, just for a change. This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos […]

  • Long Canyon – Lower Loop

    572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

    3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause you to drive past the trailhead if navigating by GPS. Route From the trailhead parking lot, up for 0.7 mile on Long Canyon Trail to […]

  • 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 […]

  • Saturday Santa Monica Mountains Peaks 2024 #10 – Valley to the Sea

    Parking lot 585 Los Liones Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #10 in the 2024 in the Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is the Valley to the Sea, a strenuous 11 mile, 1000 gain hike from the Valley to the Sea in memory of Willy Blumhoff with a stop at the Eagle Rock (1957'), the outing peak. This is a one-way hike with […]

  • 🆓Intro to Pickle Ball. Free Pickleball Lesson from Mark E!

    Club Osa Erwin Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Get your Pickleball game on! Come learn the game everyone is either already playing or wanting to learn to play. Pickleball is not just a game, it's a community. HWD's very own Mark E will be teaching an introductory class on the rules and various shots of the game. Little or no experience is ok. […]

  • Mugu Peak to La Jolla Valley Loop

    Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center - HWD Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This is probably the last beach hike I’ll plan for the year as cooler weather is likely on the way – yeah! The hike includes great views of the ocean, mountains and lush grass valleys, but is a workout. It is rated an intermediate/advanced hike due to the gain (1266 ft. in the first […]

  • Archaeology Day (No Host)

    Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center - King Gillette Ranch - HWD Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, United States

    October is California Archaeology Month, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is celebrating it with Archaeology Day! This event will be family-friendly with activities for people of all ages! I will be helping out at the event. The event will feature all-day activities along with performances and speakers throughout the day. A food […]

 

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