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![]() ROUTE: This will be our route. Once again we will be heading into the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara. Starting out at The Arroyo Burro Beach County Park, we'll […] |
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![]() 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 […]
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![]() This hike starts at 8:00 am from Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Canyon Trail. Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with […]
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![]() 4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This will be our 1000th meetup event since the group started. We have such a great bunch of people that […] |
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![]() ROUTE < This is the route we will be riding This will be a loop ride that has us riding in 3 cities. After the ride, as an option, we […]
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![]() Haven't done this hike in a long time. Hoping the marshy area has dried up since we have had no rain in a while. Please read these restrictions before signing […] |
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![]() This is the same hike that Dave is leading but 30 minutes earlier. We will enter MCSP on the Yearling. We will divert onto the Deer Leg trail to Cage […]
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![]() This hike includes 2 trails we have not done on previous treks to the MASH site. We will enter MCSP on the Yearling Trail but that is where this hike […]
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![]() Note 8:30 am start time! This hike will start at 8:30 and we will probably go slower than David's Malibu Canyon hike. It's usually a bit cooler in the Dos […] |
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![]() ROUTE This will be the planned route. This ride will be on paved roads through citrus groves as we ride from downtown Santa Paula's old train depot using backroads to […]
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![]() Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Tierra Rejada Golf Club. The band playing (Bad Habit) plays the best of classic '80s and '90s pop/rock […] |
6 hikes,
San Jacinto Western side one night backpack to San Jacinto Peak
Andrew Skurka’s Yosemite High Route (North Section)
![]() This is a 7 day cross country trip. Only members who have done high Sierra cross country hiking with me will be added. 66mi 20,000ft mostly off trail. Skurka's Description […]
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![]() Hike #8 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a strenuous 14 miles, 2500 gain hike from Sycamore Canyon through Serrano Valley to lunch at Chamberlain […]
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![]() Hike #8 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a 9 miles and 1500 feet elevation gain hike from the Dead Horse Trailhead to the Musch […] |
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![]() The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix […]
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![]() ROUTE < This is the route we will be riding This is a cool loop ride taking us through two coastal towns (Summerland & Carpinteria) with some beautiful scenery along […] |
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Andrew Skurka’s Yosemite High Route (North Section)
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![]() Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to […]
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![]() We will start to hike the Zuma Loop trail and continue on to Ocean View trail. Then, we descend down the Canyon View trail to the parking lot. The name […]
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![]() ROUTE < This is the route we will be riding We can have a cool ride along the coast between Ventura and Oxnard versus an inland route where the temps […] |
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![]() http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/a/0/event_167038272.jpeg This challenging hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling. This hike will take us on a scenic trip from the suburbs of Oak Park to the top of […] |
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![]() NOTE UNUSUAL STARTING LOCATION! We will start our hike at the neighborhood trailhead at Pinehill and Potrero in Newbury Park. See written instructions; parking is not permitted on Potrero, so […]
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![]() We will start this hike at 8:30 and go to the fire road. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We […]
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![]() Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain. Bug spray recommended. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can […] |
4 hikes,
White Mountain car camping and day hike
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![]() These are photos from the Tuesday Moderate 8/5 outing, a moderate 8 mile 1850' gain hike along the Backbone Trail from Latigo Canyon Road to the end of Corral Canyon […]
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![]() ROUTE < This is the route we will be riding With valley views and ocean views, we'll have a scenic mountain bike ride on this route. We'll be riding on […] |
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![]() DESCRIPTION: We start at sea level at the back of the La Jolla Canyon Group Camping Parking Area to head up the Ray Miller Backbone Trail. The trail winds back […] |
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![]() Let's hike at the Back Bay in Newport. We will be doing about 5 miles. It will be an out and back. A lot of the trail is asphalt. You […]
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![]() ROUTE < This is the route we will be riding We'll be staying cool on this one by riding in Ventura's Santa Clara Basin. This weird loop incorporates mostly street […]
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![]() Start at 5pm due to the heat and the moonrise time. 3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 8:52 pm Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and […] |
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![]() To beat the heat, we will start at 8:00am. The hike begins at the parking lot to the Ranch Potrero Trail, turning right onto Olympia Farm Trail. We will check […]
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![]() This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 8 miles with about 1,550' of total elevation gain (there will be a shorter 5+ mile option, see below). The hike […]
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![]() Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain Easy option: 2.8 mi, 700' gain. Even easier option: 2.2 mi, 600' gain. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their […] |
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![]() **ROUTE BIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION: We'll start out on a paved two lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California, and then we'll […]
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![]() BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK We'll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to Rincon Point and back. Afterwards, as an option, we'll head (via […]
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![]() Please read these restrictions before signing up. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike […] |
4 hikes,
Morro Bay Camping Trip, Thurs Aug 14 – Sun Aug 17, 2025
![]() CHC Camping Trip Morro Bay State Park Campground. August 14-17, 2025 Join us for a fun and educational beach campout! Morro Bay State Park is located 13 miles west of […]
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![]() **During warm weather Monte Nido is a little island of coolness. So this Thursday we’ll be hiking a section of the Backbone Trail that runs through it. The trail is […]
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![]() NOTE: It will be hot Thursday, but this hike has lots of trees so hopefully 8:30 will work. We will begin in the parking lot at the end of Moorpark […]
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![]() 3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people […] |
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![]() Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT DESCRIPTION: We’ll meet at scenic Jackson Lake early to minimize the heat and crowds. The Jackson Flat Trail forks left at […]
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![]() This hike will be about 7 miles total with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]
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![]() Gardiner Basin Loop with Rae Lakes. I am posting this trip to gauge interest from the club, please add your name to the waiting list if you want to join. […] |
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![]() 5 mile hike to the tea cups in kernville. If your’re coming from a different direction we can meet in kernville. (The sierra market) @7:15 Meeting time is 6am at […]
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![]() The hike will be about 5.7 miles with about 750 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This […]
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![]() 4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so […] |
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![]() Come join the Sierra Club and take a midweek break and walk along the beach and nearby hills and neighborhood of Playa Del Rey and Westchester. Enjoy spectacular views of […] |
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![]() We will start at 8:00 am to beat the heat. The hike begins near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up […]
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![]() Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then […]
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![]() Marina Del Rey to Redondo and back. DETAILS: **ROUTE: BIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION: This E_Bike ride will be on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (aka the beach bike path). This beautiful […] |
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![]() Details This hike will climax with a rare and stunning ocean vista, including almost a straight down view of white, foamy surf and turquoise-tinted shallows. Our hike will begin in Big Sycamore […]
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![]() If you're a hiker or backpacker, you're probably familiar with Alltrails and maybe you even record your own tracks on Garmin or Strava. Here's where we take it to the […] |
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![]() Although even the Malibu coast is forecast to be in the high 80s by late afternoon, we'll avoid this and even warmer inland temperatures by starting early. We'll hike up […]
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![]() This is a second hike for Thursday and we will start at 8:00. It is going to be hot, but Camarillo often has a little cloud cover early in the […]
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![]() Easy Intermediate, 4 miles, 900' gain The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the […] |
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![]() Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start near Padaro Beach Grill in Carpinteria and head up Padaro Lane into Summerland. Then proceed up the coast into Montecito enjoying […] |
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![]() The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will […]
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![]() FOR THIS ONE, LEAVE YOUR BIKE AT HOME AND -- LET'S HAVE A "SOCIAL HANG & ATTEND A "FREE" CONCERT IN THE PARK!" Saturday, August 23rd | 5:30-8:30pm "The Smooth […] |
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![]() 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 […]
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![]() TURN THE PAGE - Tribute to Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Ban Bob Seger. The name alone brings back a flood of memories. Memories of growing up, first love, […] |
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2 hikes,
Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate
![]() This hike will be Gentler Intermediate and Earlier of the Tuesday hikes! The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We will […]
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![]() This week we’ll hike about 6 miles with 1100’ of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. This is a longer route […] |
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![]() A round trip on the entirety of the Marvin Braude Bike Path for a total of 44 miles. DETAILS: ROUTE: BIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION: This E_Bike ride will be on the […]
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![]() Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike What […] |
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![]() 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 […]
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![]() Let’s welcome back Mike Wild with this easy hike. It’s a 4.5 mile out-and-back trip from Lynn Road to the Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista. There is an option to […]
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![]() 3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that […] |
2 hikes,
Yosemite ( Pohono Trail via Tunnel View)
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![]() Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start at Arroyo Beach County Park in Santa Barbara and head counterclockwise up the bike path next to Las Positas Road. We […] |
3 hikes,
San Gorgonio two night backpack
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![]() Meetup Time: 9:00 A.M. (We hit the trail at 9:15) DISTANCE: 8 miles – out and back. GAIN: 652 ft RATED: Beginner hike with some wet stream crossings. HIKE DURATION: […] |
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![]() Let's hike at the Back Bay in Newport. We will be doing about 5 miles. It will be an out and back. A lot of the trail is asphalt. You […] |
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