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Halloween night, Full Moon, Eagle Rock se from Trippet Ranch

Trippet Ranch Parking Lot at Topanga State Park Topanga Canyon, Topanga, CA, US

Details to come, but briefly, this is 4.5 miles, with an 800’ elevation gain to a very large flat rock with beautiful views. Bring your dinner and plan to eat […]

Ice House Saddle- (Timber optional) via Chapman Trail

Ice House Canyon, Baldy Ice House Canyon Road, Mt Baldy, CA, US

Distance: <9> Rating: 7/10, not for beginners Pace: Intermediate/advanced There won't be a sweeper!! Elevation 2620’ gain COVID-19 GUIDELINES APPLIES, mask, social distancingEvent is waitlisted and limited to 10 hikers […]

Fast paced evening hike at Las Llajas

Las Llajas Canyon Trail 5715 Evening Sky Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

Let's not let the time change keep us from hiking to stay in shape!Las LLajas is a good evening hike in the dark. It is an even, wide road that […]

Hump Day: Los RoblesWhite Horse Canyon Loop

1869 Tamarack St 1869 Tamarack St, Westlake Village, CA, US

Masks are mandatory as we gather in the (2nd) Triunfo Community Park parking lot! They will also be mandatory anytime we are gathered and cannot keep an appropriate social distance […]

LaCanada Flintridge WALK ABOUT + picnic

Hahamongna Watershed Park 4550 Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena, CA, US

Here's a stunning walkabout for our slow, old and WW (Walking Wounded) members to enjoy. It's a 4+ mile walk though beautiful LaCanada Flintridge neighborhoods. The entire hike will have […]

Mystery Hike in the Valley

San Fernando Valley CA, CA, US

Due to the increase of party crashers, moving forward, I am now scheduling mystery hikes. I will provide minimal hiking info here, then to those going, I will send an […]

Ontario Peak – brisk pace

Icehouse Canyon Trailhead Ice House Canyon Rd, Mt Baldy, CA, US

Let's enjoy a strenuous, brisk hike to Ontario Peak. Drive to Icehouse Canyon at https://goo.gl/R2aYUC . The Numbers: Time: arrive at 6am and depart at 6:15. Parking is a hassle […]

Boney Peak

Boney Mountain 4126 Potrero Rd., Newbury Park, CA, US

Stats:COVID-19 guidelines applies, mask, social distancingDistance: 9-10 miles, 5-7 hoursElevation Gain: 2700 ft.Rating: Mod/Adv 8/10Waitlist=10-priority previously had hiked with me this trail Trail: Looped, will be on mostly rocky and […]

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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