• A Trail of Two Ranchos

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    On this one Chuck Dickens will be our invisible leader. We'll do a loop around two Ranchos: Rancho Sierra Vista and Rancho Potrero. We'll begin and end on the Satwiwa Loop Trail. Rancho Potrero abuts the west end of the loop and includes grasslands, coastal sage scrub with the Conejo rock plant association, and riparian […]

  • 🌕Easy Full Moon Hike & Potluck at Olympia Farms

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    No white lights allowed on my night hikes. Bring a red or green headlamp, like this one: https://amzn.to/3VgjTWI On a recent hike we discovered a great spot for a Full Moon Hike and Potluck. Its up on a hill overlooking Olympia Farms at Rancho Potrero. Atop the hill we'll find relatively new picnic benches sitting […]

  • Feel the Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike from Wendy Trailhead

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    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 Wendy trailhead, then climbs up Boney Mountain Trail for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it’s a clear day we’ll […]

  • Feel the Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike from Wendy Trailhead

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Both Steve and I will lead hikes this Thursday. Please ONLY register for ONE hike so there is room for others to join. 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 Wendy trailhead, then climbs up Boney Mountain […]

  • Trail Restoration on the Guadalasca Trail in Pt. Mugu State Park (Sycamore Cyn)

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We have made a lot of progress on fixing up Guadalasca over the past 3 sessions, but […]

  • Trail Restoration on the Guadalasca Trail in Pt. Mugu State Park (Sycamore Cyn)

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We have made a lot of progress with fixing the ruts on Guadalasca, but long sections were […]

  • Trail Restoration on the Wood Canyon Vista (Backbone) Trl in Pt. Mugu State Park

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. Our trails have taken a real beating over the past 2 years during the pandemic. With hordes of people taking to the […]

  • Danielson Monument + Waterfall 7 mi 1600ft

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    BEFORE YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. USE THIS SITE FOR HELP:https://www.cwrhiking.com/changing-your-meetup-profile-photo/ Info: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/danielson-monument-trail MEETUP LOCATION: - SEE MAP Pin FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION MEETUP TIME: 9:00 AM. 805 338 6837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for […]

  • Post Thanksgiving Hike- Danielson Monument

    Wendy Trail Head 3996-4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Hi All, Just a heads up: Barring extenuating circumstances, if you sign up and don't show up, or change your rsvp to "not going" less than 4 hours before the start of the hike more than once, you will not be welcome to hike with me again. Please and thank you for being considerate! Masks […]

 

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