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 ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC I will be hiking 4 miles along the relatively new Las Virgenes Creek trail again, which we did recently […]
We are back! Since this adventure started, we have set ourselves apart. It's the people and the format of our events. Hiking is fun. Hiking-Plus is fun-Plus! This is Bowling with a Social Event! Please be aware there are two Harley's bowling alleys in Simi Valley. This is the one on Cochran at Stearns. You […]
Per Sachika and Carmen A. request. Out and back. Trail is well maintained, shaded and cooler in the canyon. Not for beginners. Distance: 6>Elevation Gain: 2086> we will find out Directions: On the 210 Freeway from La Canada/Hwy 2, take the Arroyo/Windsor exit and head north (left). Make an immediate right on Woodbury Rd. Make […]
Total Distance: 18.5 milesElevation: 5,470 elevation gainRating: Strenuous I have a permit for 12 on July 31st and would love to have some company on this iconic and strenuous hike. Everyone goes to the wait list first and then based upon my knowledge of your experience and qualifications, hikers will be added. This is an […]
We'll start on the Grassland Trail off of Mulholland Hwy and head south on a scenic stroll over rolling hills and through open fields of grain. Our destination is the famous Mash site.Hike will be an easy 7 miles with 500 ft elevation gain. Suitable for fit beginners. DIRECTIONSTrail head and free street parking on […]
Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ A hidden staircase, the longest public staircase in Los Angeles, drops 24 stories into the middle of lush Rustic Canyon. I will combine a 6-mile hike with the stairs taking in Rustic and Sullivan Canyons by way of little known trails. Along the way we'll visit Murphy Ranch, a […]
Give the ecosystem a helping hand at Harmon Canyon working under the guidance of Ventura Land Trust (VLT) leaders. Exact activities will be determined day of the volunteering but example tasks are: hand pull small invasive plants, hike 1 mi for streambed invasive plant removal (tamarix). No plant expertise necessary. BRING gloves, spade or hand […]
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 ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC BIKE RIDE TO "OJAI" For some things in life, once a year just isn't enough. We're going back to […]
Note the time change. This park closes at sunset, so we try to get out by then. For this reason, on weekdays, I only schedule this in the summer when sunset is late. Free parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. As of June 10 2021, the first part of the clockwise loop was closed, but we […]
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