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Happy Camp – Suitable for beginners

Happy Camp 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA, US

Beginner. 5 miles, 500' gain. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. That means it's wide enough for a vehicle. To make up for the lack of […]

WESTLAKE OVERLOOK TRAIL (A local monster)

Corner of Canberwell Pl. and Margate Pl. Potrero Rd. 400 yards west of Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA, US

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 […]

Simi Peak via Long Canyon

Long Canyon Trail Parking Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/simi-peak-via-long-canyon Hello Fellow Hikers,Okay this hike takes place the day after Thanksgiving so if your like me you're gonna need to burn some calories. This is one of my favorite […]

Don’s Rocky IV Turkey Trot

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.257052,-118.614681&hl=en&num=1&t=h&vpsrc=0&z=18 10267 Larwin Ave., Chatsworth, CA, US

Want to walk off some of that Thanksgiving feast and not deal with the shopping mall crowds? Then let's do our annual after Thanksgiving Day Don's Rocky IV Not the […]

📣 11K Hike

To Be Determined - HWD Somewhere in Santa Monica Mountains, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

Thanks to all members. HWD has passed the 11,000 members mark and continues to be the largest hiking group in America and 2nd largest in the world (on a per […]

Mt. Hillyer from Chilao Flat Visitor Center

Chilao Visitor Center 1 Moccasin Trail, Palmdale, CA, US

This is a short, but very sweet hike with lots of eye candy including fall colors, impressive boulder outcroppings and interesting historical significance. I am open to extending the distance […]

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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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