• Morro Bay Camping Trip, Thurs Aug 14 – Sun Aug 17, 2025

    Morro Bay State Park Campground Morro Bay Campground State Park Road Morro Bay, CA 93442, Morro Bay, CA, US

    CHC Camping Trip Morro Bay State Park Campground. August 14-17, 2025 Join us for a fun and educational beach campout! Morro Bay State Park is located 13 miles west of […]

  • Paradise Falls – Moonridge – Easy Intermediate

    Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people […]

  • Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT

    Morro Bay State Park Campground Morro Bay Campground State Park Road Morro Bay, CA 93442, Morro Bay, CA, US

    Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT DESCRIPTION: We’ll meet at scenic Jackson Lake early to minimize the heat and crowds. The Jackson Flat Trail forks left at […]

  • Hike at Whiting Ranch – Cactus Hill & Billy Goat

    Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

    This hike will be about 7 miles total with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

  • Gardiner Basin Loop with Rae Lakes

    2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Gardiner Basin Loop with Rae Lakes. I am posting this trip to gauge interest from the club, please add your name to the waiting list if you want to join. […]

  • Led Zepagain – Potluck Picnic and Concert in the Park

    1765 Royal Ave 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA, US

    Led Zepagain - Led Zeppelin Tribute Many of us from this group will attend this event. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply […]

  • Tea cup :)

    Shell CA-178, Bakersfield, CA, US

    5 mile hike to the tea cups in kernville. If your’re coming from a different direction we can meet in kernville. (The sierra market) @7:15 Meeting time is 6am at […]

 

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