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This is a fit beginner to moderate 4-mile hike, with an elevation gain of about 500'. The Hike My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks, we explore, and we don't leave anyone behind. If this hike isn't for you, please find another that best suits...

5:45 PM START TIME - WEDNESDAY NIGHT - No Rain This Week!!! I've been get too much couch time lately and need to get my tuckus moving, so here we go... This is kind of my "go to" hike, it's on my way home, it's not too long and the views can be spectacular! This...

This week: Rattlesnake to Flores Peak. We'll hike up Rattlesnake to the Meadow where we'll turn RIGHT up to Gibraltar Road. The hike to the road is 13% on average, but does have some brief 20%+ sections. Once we hit the road we'll turn LEFT and hike the road for about a third of a...

A silhouette following me down the Chumash. Looks Canadian. The pic is from the top of Chumash trail on Jan 15, 2025. Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period, and he'll be leading this event until the...

This is a relatively easy to moderate 4.8-mile out-and-back hike with an elevation gain of '800. Bring your binoculars or telescope because we're in for a treat as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune will line up along the western horizon at dusk. FYI, the almost full moon and possible cloudy skies may impede...

Help prepare for the upcoming swimsuit season with a hike up the Rocky Peak trail Sunday afternoon. Pic is Sunset on the Rocky Peak trail Oct 2023. Thank you Teka, WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years, and he'll be leading this event as long as...

Come enjoy a relaxing classical music concert Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Pardre Serra Parish in Camarillo. 5pm. I sing with Conejo Valley Choral Society and we will be singing a few pieces from Bach B Minor Mass with a talented youth orchestra directed by Alexander Tseitlin. There will be a variety of pieces performed,...

This is a moderate 4-mile hike in the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains, with an elevation gain of 650’, suitable for fit beginners. The Hike My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the listed end time is only an estimate. We take breaks, we explore, and we don't leave anyone behind. If this...

5:45 PM START TIME - WEDNESDAY NIGHT - This might be the last time for this event before Kim resumes her weekly hike schedule 🙂 I've been get too much couch time lately and need to get my tuckus moving, so here we go... This is kind of my "go to" hike, it's on my...

This week: Montecito Multi-Trail. Parking between Wiman and San Ysidro Trailheads on E Mtn Drive OR meeting at Big 5 for carpool. This route ascends Wiman trail to the intersection of Old Pueblo trail where we turn left and head West to San Ysidro trail. We turn right and head North along San Ysidro for...

Gaining a little daylight on the Chumash Feb 6.2026. Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period, and he'll be leading this event until the Ice Age, i.e. this hike always happens, even when it rains, snows, hails,...

Tick off another 5 Peaks Challenge summit with Flores Peak! We'll start our journey at Rattlesnake Canyon and make our way up to the Meadow, where we'll turn right and head up to Gibraltar Road. The hike to the road is a bit of a challenge, with an average grade of 13%, including some steeper...

Help prepare for the upcoming swimsuit season with a hike up the Rocky Peak trail Sunday afternoon. Pic is Sunset on the Rocky Peak trail Oct 2023. Thank you Teka, WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years, and he'll be leading this event as long as...

Wildflower hunting we will go, and the Hidden Meadows trail usually does not disappoint. This is moderate 4-mile hike, doable for fit beginners, with an elevation gain of about 700'. The trail is a continuous uphill trek (sometimes gradual and sometimes a little steeper) following the powerlines to our destination, power tower #6. Here we...

Time to get back hiking now that the clocks are changing! Join me Wednesday, March 11 to hike the canyon and then go up to the old Cochina Mine. There should be some lovely green and flowers along the way. This group usually does not hike at a slow pace so please keep that in...

This week: Montecito Peak. Meet at Big 5 at 6:00p for the shuttle to Trailhead. We'll climb up Cold Springs Ridge Trail (optional Boy Scout bypass and the narrow trail to the little peak there). From there we'll ascend Cold Springs trail until we reach the steep, kitty litter trail up to Montecito Peak. Return...

This is a moderate 4.5 mile hike with an elevation gain of 800’, suitable for fit-beginners. The Hike My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the listed end time is only an estimate. We take breaks, we explore, and we don't leave anyone behind. If this hike isn't for you, please find another that...

Gaining a little daylight on the Chumash Feb 26, 2026. Thank you Jimbo The long winter on the Chumash is coming to a close. At least half of the hike will now be in daylight. By this time Thursday you should have figured out you forgot to set your clocks ahead and no excuses for...

Daylight Saving time is here and time to start the Friday night hikes. Bring a head lamp or flash light (cell phone flash light will do). Join me on a moderate five mile loop with a total elevation gain/loss of about 800 ft. Please meet at the Dos Vientos Community Park Tennis Courts near the...

Tick off another 5-Peaks Challenge summit with a mellow hike up White Mountain! Join us for a late-morning hike and picnic at White Mountain and the Rock Garden. The Rock Garden is a hidden boulder field perched on a ridge overlooking Santa Barbara. If the day is clear and the marine layer is minimal, we...

Help prepare for the upcoming swimsuit season with a hike up the Rocky Peak trail Sunday afternoon. Pic is Sunset on the Rocky Peak trail Oct 2023. Thank you Teka, WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years, and he'll be leading this event as long as...

This is a moderate 4.25 mile hike with an elevation gain of 750’, suitable for fit-beginners. Tuesday is St. Patty's Day, so we're hiking today and celebrating tomorrow! The Hike My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the listed end time is only an estimate. We take breaks, we explore, and we don't leave...

Come join us Wednesday, March 18 for an afternoon/evening workout hike! We start on time at Wildwood Park where there are a ton of trails. We will be veering right at the Santa Rosa Trail/Box Canyon sign and go up a steep incline, which is about 1 mile to the top. If you are a...

Gaining a little daylight on the Chumash Feb 26, 2026. Thank you Jimbo The long winter on the Chumash is coming to a close. At least half of the hike will now be in daylight. By this time Thursday you should have figured out you forgot to set your clocks ahead and no excuses for...

Wildflowers and other Wonders of the Santa Barbara and Ojai Mountains Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, March 19, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA This talk will move through the different habitats in our local mountains and the wildflowers that can be found in each, including...

This is a requested event by several members that I was supposed to schedule last year...sorry for the delay! This is my all time favorite hike in the local area and for about a three year period I hiked it 4-5 times a week. While it is a relatively short hike at around 1 mile...