• Canyon Overlook Trail to Lizard Rock – Intermediate Gentler

    Hill Canyon Trailhead Hill Canyon Rd, Camarillo, CA, US

    The hike starts at the parking area on Hill Canyon Road and climbs Canyon Overlook Trail. The trail is a utility road and becomes a ridgeline trail with spectacular views into Hill Canyon and to Elliott Peak to the west, and Mt Clef Butte to the east, ending at Lizard Rock with its own amazing […]

  • Encinal to Trancas Canyon and Bridge – Intermediate Hike

    Backbone Trail - Encinal Canyon Trailhead Encinal Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 8 miles with about 1,550' of total elevation gain. The hike starts and ends at our usual trailhead for the Encinal Canyon hike. We'll cross the road, descend into a shaded single-track trail with a couple of lovely small water crossings, then ascend until we get […]

  • 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 Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just […]

  • FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH

    Sports Basement Long Beach North Bellflower Boulevard 2100, Long Beach, CA, United States

    FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815 Let's talk trails in the LA Area! Reconnect with Nature & Feel the Joy of Hiking Curious about where to hike around Los Angeles right now-especially after the fires? Wondering how to get started or rediscover your trail legs? Whether you're […]

  • Sulphur Mountain’s Majesty

    South Sulphur Mountain Trailhead 155 Sulphur Mountain Rd, Ventura, ca, US

    This will probably be the last day we can do this hike until winter because it is getting hotter. There is a new restaurant in Oak View for lunch, Noa's. This hike goes up Sulpher Road through petroleum-scented oak forest, through the cattle grazing ranch land at the top to the overlook above the town […]

  • Rocky Peak Modified – Intermediate or Fit Beginner – 1000th event!

    Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This will be our 1000th meetup event since the group started. We have such a great bunch of people that attend these hikes! This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, a chance to climb […]

  • Tentative Death Valley Telescope Peak car camping

    Peralta Trailhead Gold Canyon, CA, United States

    Tentative trip: Trip will depend on road access Road is currently under repair until the end of march Add yourself to the waitlist. Once i know that the road is accessible i will add you. 5/16 Friday-drive to Mahogany Flat campground 5/17 Saturday-day hike Telescope Peak 5/18 Sunday-head home Hike area details: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/telescope-peak.htm Must high […]

 

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