• Get the Gear! Hiking, backpacking, and Camping Essentials

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Everything you need to get started or refine your kit. Having trouble deciding what shoes, backpack, or hydration system is best for you? We'll show you the pros and cons of various options and demonstrate tried and tested gear to help you make great selections. We'll identify must haves, nice to haves, thing worth investing […]

  • Mount Disappointment and San Gabriel Peak

    Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This 5-mile out-and-back hike isn’t a walk in the park. It is located in the Angeles National Forest. It’s a steep climb that zigzags between paved roads and dirt trails, keeping your legs (and your sense of adventure) on their toes. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful views, interesting rock formations, and a mix […]

  • 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 […]

  • Jon Pardi & Scotty McCreery @ “Boots in the Park” Cowboy Boots 🤠 Not Hiking 🥾

    Bakersfield Sports Village 9001 Ashe Road,, Bakersfield, CA, US

    Taking off my hiking 🥾 boots & putting on my cowboy 🤠 boots👢 and going to listen to some music 🎸🎶and dance and have some different fun 🤩 We don’t get big name national bands in Bakersfield that often! I am getting a general admission ticket 🎟️ today. Get a ticket and join a group […]

 

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.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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