Hiking Calendar

Wildwood Park 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. Wildwood's archetypal western look served as the set for The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train back in the day, as well as […]

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 with […]

3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. This hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally […]

This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

A special hike to Rocky Peak that only HWD can deliver. Rocky Peak, located in Rocky Peak Park, is the fourth-highest point in the Santa Susana Mountains, and overlooks the San Fernando Valley and Chatsworth, the Simi Hills, and the Simi Valley in Southern California. The peak, which is 2,715 feet in elevation, sits on […]

Please join Conejo Open Space Foundation for a live online presentation by local expert Jennifer Lancaster who will discuss the origins of our water, how it’s used, where it winds up, and whether those practices are sustainable at their current levels. After the presentations, there will be a Q & A session for attendees to […]

UPDATE: Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/ Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list No "Plus Ones" on this hike Plan on completing the entire hike at a reasonable pace or please […]

This is a second hike for Thursday at Hill Canyon in Camarillo. It is a gentler hike. 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 Hawk Canyon Trail. The Hawk Canyon Trail connects to Western Plateau Trail and […]

Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain Easier Option - Fit Beginner, 1.4 miles, 525' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline for 1 mile with about 700' of gain. Even though we'll be taking this trail at the pace of a social hike, beginners may find […]

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla up to West Ridge and comic down Mathis. Link to Parking from Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canyon+View+Staging+Area/@33.585273,-117.7465062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce61b6bd45c2d:0x5ef3f1ad687cc8b5!8m2!3d33.585273!4d-117.7443175 Dogs are not […]

July 1, 2023 - Shorter or Longer Local Conditioning Hike: East Canyon to its end or go on a bit longer to Mission Peak (both are Out and Back) DISTANCE/ GAIN: Both hikes are Out and Back (O/B) style; length depends on whether you do the second part (an extra ~3 miles round trip). NOTE: […]

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/brown-mountain-dam-waterfall Hello Fellow Hikers, Historical Landmark Brown Mountain Dam sits right in the Middle of the Arroyo Seco River. This 81 foot waterfall quickly transports you from the suburbans to a natural wonderland. This dam was built in the early 1940's and has become a big part of the wildlife below. Not uncommon to come […]

This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be […]