This hike circles the trails between South Ranch and Conejo Ridge. This is about 6 miles (1000 foot elevation gain) lollipop. We will start at the trailhead at Triunfo Park's back (2nd) parking lot, go up to the Los Robles trail and turn left on the Whitehorse trail. We then loop around counterclockwise via the […]

NOTE: If you sign up for this hike, be sure to take yourself off the waitlist for the other hike. This is a second hike for Thursday in a similar area to the other hike, but starting at the end of Moorpark Road. We will meet in the parking lot at the end of S. […]

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg Please bring a headlamp or flashlight just in case. This is an Out and Back so all levels are welcome as we will do a sweep on our way back. It will be 5 miles with about 900+ elevation gain. From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise […]

"Satwiwa" is Chumashan and directly translates to "the bluffs," which can also translate to "higher places," and is the Chumashan name used for a former village near the current culture center. The Ranch Overlook Trail extends from just west of the culture center to the Palomino Trail in the Rancho Potrero Open Space. https://www.conejovalleyguide.com/dosomethingblog/ranch-overlook-trail-in-rancho-sierra-vistasatwiwa-in-newbury-park This […]

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/e/0/4/event_85459972.jpeg Tucked along the 101 in Agoura is the northernmost section of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Echoing its not-so-distant past of ranching, the rolling hills and shady canyons are popular with equestrians. Before the ranchers, Chumash Indians and grizzly bears tromped out the slender trails in the native grasses that became today's […]

Please bring a headlamp or flashlight in case we return in the dark. Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list. No "Plus Ones" on this hike. No dogs allowed on the hike. Plan on completing the entire […]

This hike starts at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, goes down to the bridge on Sycamore Canyon asphalt, but then turns up the canyon alongside Upper Sycamore Creek. Along the way, we'll be in the shade of Boney Mountain while we climb, doing a handful of easy water crossings and (if we're lucky this […]

Unaffected by the horrific fires in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Ojai foothills offer a calm alternative. This route ascends from the Girl Scout camp, through petroleum-scented oak forest, through the cattle grazing ranch land at the top to the overlook above the town of Oak View. We’ll have spectacular views of the Ojai Valley, […]

Let’s get out and repeat hike/walk the Calleguas Creek Bike Path along with a neighborhood trail that we can walk on without getting our feet wet or muddy. There are waterfalls in the creek during the rainy season that winds along the east side of Camarillo, a bedroom community on the outskirts of Los Angeles. […]

Conejo Open Space Foundation presents the webinar "Coyotes Among Us" by executive director of Teranga Ranch Wildlife Dana Stangel. Wildlife educator Stangel will delve into the natural history of urban coyotes and discuss the ongoing challenges involving coyotes, pets and backyards. Among other topics, Stangel will demonstrate humane hazing techniques and showcase various backyard wildlife […]

This is a second hike for Thursday. Hopefully no wind! We will start at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll a mile before turning onto the fire road up the Western Plateau. We will go straight at the crest of the fire road and then turn […]

"Satwiwa" is Chumashan and directly translates to "the bluffs," which can also translate to "higher places," and is the Chumashan name used for a former village near the current culture center. The Ranch Overlook Trail extends from just west of the culture center to the Palomino Trail in the Rancho Potrero Open Space. https://www.conejovalleyguide.com/dosomethingblog/ranch-overlook-trail-in-rancho-sierra-vistasatwiwa-in-newbury-park This […]

"Satwiwa" is Chumashan and directly translates to "the bluffs," which can also translate to "higher places," and is the Chumashan name used for a former village near the current culture center. The Ranch Overlook Trail extends from just west of the culture center to the Palomino Trail in the Rancho Potrero Open Space. https://www.conejovalleyguide.com/dosomethingblog/ranch-overlook-trail-in-rancho-sierra-vistasatwiwa-in-newbury-park This […]

Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ gain on this 7 mile adventure. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west end of Malibu (just shy of Port Hueneme), the […]

This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. We will cross 3 streets along the way. This hike is about 6.0 miles with 1000 feet of elevation gain. Pace: This is a gentler friendly […]

This hike is in addition to Cheryl's hike. It will be in the same area with the same meeting spot, but we will hike in the opposite direction and probably at a slower pace. We will also be a little bit shorter and with less elevation gain. This hike will loop around the periphery of […]