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

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

    This is a second hike for Thursday, in case Peter's hike fills up. This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero […]

  • Wildlife Tunnel Loop – Intermediate. Easier Option: Fit Beginner

    Santa Susana Pass Road & Rocky Peak Road Simi Valley, CA, US

    Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain Easier Option - Fit Beginner, 1.4 miles, 525' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline […]

  • BEACH BONFIRE: Crown Point Party for Summer & Pat

    Crown Point - Mission Bay Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

    All are welcome! Please join us on the beach at Crown Point for a fun evening with friends. Meet other backpackers, plan trips, and make more friends! Welcome-ish Back-ish party […]

  • Mt. McCoy – Annual Cross Lit Hike

    Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc - Madera 1424 Madera Road, Simi Valley, US

    3 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option: 2.4 mi, 530' gain. (1343 Los Amigos Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065, or 89 La Paz Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93065 to […]

  • Sagebrush Cantina: Farewell to Dylan and Sidetracs!

    Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

    Our good friend and regular member at so many events, Dylan, is moving out of the area. Come out and dance and give him a great farewell send-off! Many from […]

  • MEXICO: Guadalupe Canyon Oasis (April 2025)

    Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Calle 0 0"N, Empalme, MX

    Let's go to Mexico! This is not a backpacking trip. This is a camp-out in Guadalupe Canyon Oasis. You must have a valid passport or passport ID that is not […]

  • Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis

    Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

    We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting […]

 

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