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Turtle Rock Community Park 1 Sunnyhill, Irvine, CA, US

Do you know how to use a compass? Oct. 2 Want to learn how to read a topo map? Nov. 6 How do you use a topo map and compass […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Willow Staging Area

Willow Staging Area 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right […]

White Sage Trail

2487 Crown View Ct 2487 Crown View Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/white-sage-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay we did a part of this trail in a past Meetup and said we would never do it as a "out and back" (remember that […]

Red Rock Canyon Potluck Hike

1699 Stunt Rd 1699 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain. Option not to hike: If for some reason you don't want to hike but still want to come, the social event can be driven to, […]

Lizard Rock Loop

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

Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are […]

Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. […]

Backbone Trail Loop

1667 Stunt Rd 1667 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/backbone-trail-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, We have another request and what a beautiful trail at that. This is one of the prettiest routes on the Backbone Trail. Will be doing this […]

Hike to the Hollywood Sign/Bronson Caves – Mt. Lee Summit

Canyon Drive Parking 2974 Canyon Drive, Los Angeles, CA, US

I’m very excited to plan another hike up to the Hollywood Sign and the Bronson Caves. This will take us to the summit of Mt. Lee where we will get […]

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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.

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