This week: Gaviota Peak. Meet at South Coast Railroad Museum at 5:50p for the shuttle to Trailhead. This route ascends the South side road and Trespass Trail to Gaviota Peak. The last mile gets pretty steep, so take your time so you don't gas. Trail offers great views of the Pacific Ocean and Gaviota Pass....
Enjoy the magic of hiking the Chumash trail in the dark. Bring a flashlite and come feel the night with us. And, most importantly, get outdoors after working inside all day. A near full moon is forecast. Hopefully I read the charts correctly, and its not cloudy. Chumash trail on Nov 14, 2024. Thank you...
Let's begin the 2025 magical holiday season with pizza, a short walk up the road, and Moorpark College's "Wild Lights" event at its Teaching Zoo (EATM). Wild Lights is a self-guided 45-minute walk through the zoo's dazzling wonderland; bursting with vibrant lights, immersive interactive experiences, photo ops, festive cheer, and cookie decorating. Just so you...
The holidays have arrived and it’s time for some holiday spirit at the Santa Paula Theater with the production of “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” but with a twist… In a festive mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's present their dizzying version of "A Christmas Carol". A “ragtag group of...
We are at the earliest sunsets of the year until Dec 11th, at which time will start gaining some light in the evenings. 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...
The Hike This is a moderate 4.8-miles, out and back, hike with an elevation gain of 810’. 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 suits your needs....
This week: Cold Springs - East Fork. Meet at Cold Springs Trailhead on Mountain Drive. This route climbs local favorite Cold Springs Trail passing waterfalls and several iconic waypoints; city overlook, lone tree, Montecito Peak and finally the Spool (water tower) at Camino Cielo. We'll enjoy a snack at the top, perhaps atop the Spool,...
Enjoy the magic of hiking the Chumash trail in the dark. Bring a flashlite and come feel the night with us. And, most importantly, get outdoors after working inside all day. The pic is the Chumash trail on Nov 14, 2024. Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash...
We have regained a minute of daylight at sunset, believe it or not. Last week it was 4:44pm and Sunday it will be 4:45pm. See you there to celebrate. 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...
Happy Hanukkah to all that celebrate. Hoping these eight nights are a joyful time for you and your family.
"Focus on the step in front of you, not the whole trail!" This is a slow-poke (fit beginner/intermediate) hike. Tonight, we will hike 4 miles (2 miles up and 2 miles down) with an elevation gain of 840'. The gain is a continuous steady climb, and the descent is continuous going down. We will take...
This week: Rattlesnake to Gibraltar Rock. WINTER SOLSTICE EDITION!! 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...