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Sandstone Peak Trailhead Parking

Learn Climbing Knots, Anchors, Belay, and Rappel Techniques

Sasse Museum of Art 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA, US

AMP (Advanced Mountaineering Program) registration for fall 2025 is now open. Prospective WTC and SC leaders get priority registration and the fee is waved!! For more details about program schedule, skills taught, and gear needed, see below link. Apply ASAP to be considered. www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.org Course Prerequisites You must have previous roped climbing experience (outdoor or […]

Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC

Robert B. Moore Theater Orange Coast College 2701, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, US

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of the Library at Orange Coast College host this event twice a year in the Robert Moore Theatre. Raffle prizes are donated by sponsors of the films. You […]

Western Plateau Loop – 8:30 am Start

Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Meet at the Conejo Canyons trailhead next to the Thousand Oaks Recycling Center on Conejo Center Drive, near the end of Rancho Conejo. We'll walk down the fire road to Hawk Canyon and then we will take Hawk Canyon to Five Points. From Five Points, we will take the Western Plateau trail up to intersection […]

Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) – Gentler Friendly Hike

Dos Vientos Community Park 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

Note 9:00 am start time! This hike will start at 9:00 because it looks like the weather is cooling off a bit. We will probably go slower than Peter's hike. It's usually a bit cooler in the Dos Vientos area. We will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking […]

Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners

Limekiln Canyon Trail 19569 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA, US

4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […]

Freedom from Anxiety

Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room 3900 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, US

Join renowned international teacher and Buddhist nun Gen la Kelsang Dekyong for "Freedom from Anxiety," an illuminating talk on finding peace in today's chaotic world. Drawing from ancient Buddhist wisdom and practical meditation techniques, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong will share accessible methods to calm the anxious mind and develop lasting mental clarity. Join meditators from all […]

Exploring Caves – Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park

Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it to Cave Rock and Dripping Cave. Hopefully we see animals too! 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 allowed at this park. […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Willow Staging Area

Willow Staging Area 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]

 

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

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