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....
5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through a really cool canyon, and you will find no difficult or extended elevation climbs. This is one of my favorite trails for people new to...
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...
4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share. We'll start at the Palo Comado...
I've put together a new combination of trails in the Calabasas foothills and western San Fernando Valley. Lots of local movie and development history here. The Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve—still fondly known as Ahmanson Ranch—offers some of the most inviting and varied hiking in the western San Fernando Valley, with rolling grasslands,...
Join us on a beautiful 36 mile bicycle ride through the San Gabriel Valley on bike trails and streets. E-bikes are welcome also. We'll ride over the Santa Fe Dam on the San Gabriel River Bike Trail to the Whittier Narrows Dam where we'll cross over to the Rio Hondo Bike Trail and ride past...
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.
Wendy Trail to Waterfalls on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wendy-trail-to-waterfalls?sh=gyaqyb
"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...
3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner We enter the Los Padres trail through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and continue climbing up. We'll come to another junction, where we'll turn right onto the Los...