• WTC Intro Hike – O: Point Vicente To Hesse Park

    Point Vicente Interpretive Center Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States

    WTC Intro Hike - O: Point Vicente To Hesse Park Nov 16th. 8am 7.5 miles RT 1000'ft gain Please join us for our Introduction hike From Point Vicente to Hesse Park. This hike is designed for people to learn what Wilderness Travel course is all about. The course covers Day Hikes, Overnight Hikes, Map and […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Point Vicente Interpretive Center Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

  • Sunset Hike: Los Liones to Parker Mesa Overlook

    Point Vicente Interpretive Center Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States

    Sunset Hike: Los Liones to Parker Mesa Overlook Join us for a stunning 7-mile sunset hike in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains on Saturday, November 2nd. We’ll meet at the trailhead for a 4:00pm departure, beginning on the lush Los Liones Trail, meandering through a vibrant canyon before connecting to a scenic fireroad. As we […]

  • Cooper Canyon Via Cloudburst Summit

    Point Vicente Interpretive Center Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This is a 7 mile out-and-back hike near Palmdale, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will start on the Pacific Crest Trail and hike to Cooper Canyon Falls. As of a few weeks ago there was a lot of water flowing. For those who are on the adventurous side, we will be […]

 

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