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Bushwhacking Hellhole

Borrego Springs Borrego Springs, CA, US

This is an exploratory trip. The plan is to hike up Hellhole Canyon and past Maidenhair Falls to the 30 foot waterfall described in Afoot and Afield. It must be pretty gnarly since the description appears to have been removed from the latest edition. There is a campsite described in the book. We may also […]

Sagebrush Cantina: Little Alice and The Cats

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

Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. Sagebrush Cantina has changed the band from Hindsite, to Little Alice & the Cats. I don't know the circumstance surrounding the change but I'm going to keep the event up for those that still want to have a fun time at […]

Wildlife Corridor trail to the top of Rocky Peak

Corriganville Park 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail--3?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers, If you haven't had the pleasure of hitting the Wildlife trail then now is your time. The poppies are in bloom and this trail will put us in the middle of them. The first part of this trail ( Wildlife Trail ) is a butt kicker however its only about 1.25 […]

Los Padres Potluck Hike

Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Let's sing and hike after the rains and enjoy potluck picnic 🥂♥️ 3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and climb […]

EBIKE RIDE – SOLVANG COUNTRYSIDE via two secluded tranquil roads

Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks 998 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Spring has arrived and a great place to enjoy it is the serene countryside outside of Solvang. There are two roads outside of Solvang that we will be taking. The first is Refugio Rd. which follows Quiota Creek and is rimmed by mature oaks as it makes its way up to eventually West Camino Cielo. […]

Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Highlights of the hike include waterfalls incorporating 40’ Paradise waterfalls along with a long creek, Indian caves, volcanic rock […]

8.5 miles ~ Los Robles Trail to Angel Vista ~ Intermediate Hike

Los Robles Open Space Trailhead S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/f/8/6/event_22189030.jpeg Space Mountain is the name for Los Robles Trail West, starting at Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks and switchbacking up the hill to the west. No one seems to know why it's called Space Mountain, though maybe the Disney ride inspired it. Maybe former major league pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee had something to do […]

Santa Rosa Trail Loop through Box Canyon (Fast Paced)

Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks 998 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Hoping we can squeak this in before the rain. Please check around 4 p.m. to see if the hike is still on as rain will cancel the hike. Please read these restrictions before signing up. Pandemic conditions and restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't sign up unless you are two weeks past your […]

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