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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 […]

Liberty Canyon – Century Lake Loop

Liberty Canyon 3640 Liberty Canyon, Calabasas, CA, US

We begin our journey in Liberty Canyon — one of three natural preserves in Malibu Creek State Park. The canyon has a rare stand of California valley oak. Soon we […]

Angel Vista – Full moon potluck hike – Easy Intermediate

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the full moon, "Full Harvest Moon", at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is […]

Coyote Park – Intermediate

COYOTE HILLS PARK 275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner […]

Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

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

3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner A fit beginner can handle this. There are a couple extended inclines, so I've rated this […]

Hike Bommer Ridge to the Top of Boat Canyon – Slow-Paced

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

We are going to hike on Bommer Ridge Trail the whole time. We are going to take this until we hit the top of Boat Canyon, and then turn around. […]

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