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...
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...
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...
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...
Please join us! We have a nice group coming. E-bikes are welcome! STAY COOL on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach, so come and get some exercise. This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat...
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...
4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils...
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...
The poppies and other flowers are abundant at what we often refer to as the Westlake YMCA - officially at the Westlake Village Community Park. We will head up into the hills west of Lindero Canyon Road via the Wishbone Trail and on to the Bowfield Trail. If the heat doesn't wipe us out, we'll...
Highlights Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Wildwood Canyon without the crowds or dusty parking Easy short loop along park walkways and pretty canyon trails Two Springs Trail is closed to mountain bikers and equestrians because of stairs Includes two tunnels that pass underneath Avenida de los Arboles Everybody likes...
Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded by a canopy of oaks, while the loop trail spends more time in the chaparral. We will start at Oak Creek Canyon and proceed to...