Another Palisades favorite. Our route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad views over Santa Ynez Canyon and the surrounding mountains. But like nature and vacuums, we abhor fire roads. Thus, shortly after the hike begins we will leave the fire road and take a small, slightly overgrown use trail that passes a clay...
Let's take the train --- From Simi to Carp! 39th Annual California Avocado Festival If you are taking the train, purchase tickets using the app or a computer, BEFORE arriving at the station. Saturday - October 4, 2025 FESTIVAL ENTRANCE IS FREE! Prior events to the festival: October 2021 October 2022 October 2024 Train Schedule,...
3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 6:20 pm Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista! This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them. You may wish to bring your own...
The Lake Eleanor Open Space encompasses a 250-300 foot-high ridge between Lake Eleanor and the Las Virgenes Reservoir. As such, there is a great view all along the trail, and many places have views in all directions. Side trails go straight up the ridge to local hilltops where the views are even better, as is...
Come and Join us October 8 for an evening hike! We may possibly also be able to catch a glimpse of the 3rd day of supermoon! This hike can have some nice sunset views. We will stop at about a halfway point for a snack break and then at that point we can decide if...
This week: San Ysidro to the Top. Parking at San Ysidro Trailhead on E Mtn Drive OR meeting at Big 5 for carpool. This route ascends San Ysidro trail through some nice creek-side properties to the the single track which is NOW OPEN! We head up the single track to the Waterfall (probably dry right...
Sun setting from the Chumash trail on Sept 25, 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 Ice Age, i.e. this hike always happens, even when it rains, snows,...
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 blood pumping. This is not a conditioning hike, it's a social hike. We'll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to...
I invite you to join me on this beginner friendly 4-mile hike with an elevation gain of 250'. It's getting too dark for evening walks on the beach, so I am testing out a Friday late afternoon beach walk. My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take...
The south side of Jenga Rock with the actual Rocky Peak in the center above on Sept 7 2025. Thanks Alan and his smartphone camera. 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 he keeps getting large annual...
3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause you to drive past the trailhead if navigating by GPS. Route From the trailhead parking lot, up for 0.7 mile on Long Canyon Trail to...
This is a moderate 4-mile hike (out-and-back), with an elevation gain of 700'. Meet me at 6:00pm at the Sunset Hills Trailhead on Erbes, we start at 6:05pm. 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....