This week: Montecito Loop. Parking at the San Ysidro Trailhead OR meeting at Big 5. This route ascends San Ysidro trail before veering West across the creek to pick up McMenemy Trail. McMenemy traverses the hills above some of the prettiest vistas of Montecito. We'll turn up and climb Saddle Rock trail which has some...
Chumash trail on Nov 14, 2024. Thank you Jimbo 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. WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley...
The Los Padres from Above, an Aerial Perspective with Bill Dewey Thursday, November 20, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Join local photographer Bill Dewey as shares images from his archives that cover 30 years of flying over the Los Padres and will include images of...
Zuma Canyon is distinguished for being one of the deepest gorges in the Santa Monica Mountains and unlike Topanga or Malibu Canyons has never suffered incursion by a major road. Our 5.6 mile loop hike begins in a deep cleft of the Santa Monica Mnts., then winds up a mellow ridgeline with gorgeous ocean views,...
Calling all classical concert enthusiasts! Stressed from work etc? Time to come listen and enjoy, relaxing choral pieces. I have been singing with Conejo Choral Society for a few years now. There are other concert times if interested, just posting the Saturday time here that I will be singing in along with some other concert...
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. E-bikes are welcome too! This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of...
Let's hike and party in style, PJ's!! PJ's is optional, but highly recommended. We'll enjoy hiking, then go to our member's home nearby and enjoy potluck party. The Hike It'll be about one hour easy-intermediate hike in Tarzana. You'll receive the details if you are accepted. How to Join Please sign up on the waitlist....
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 he keeps getting large annual hike-organizer pay raises. This hike always happens, even when it rains, snows, hails, or...
Park at the botnaical gardens lot (by the adventure gardens/baseball field) We will meet by the restrooms (note these are usually locked) We will do the garden mile loop, and a little zig zag, then take the secret tunnel trail and to go under the road and up the hill trail. Should be about 3...
Should be gorgeous after all this rain! Poles suggested to help manuever several tricky water crossings. Length 3.7 mi Elevation gain 534 ft Route Type Out & back Enjoy this 3.7-mile out-and-back trail near Malibu, California. Generally considered amoderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. The parking area...
Let's do this again! For this week, we'll keep it at 3 miles because Lisa is and has been off a while and I'm just back from fighting a cold. This is a slow-poke (fit beginner/intermediate) hike at about 3.0 miles with an elevation gain of 670'. The gain is a continuous steady climb, and...
4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends at Potrero Rd. Heading out, we cross a creek, turn right at the split, then Turn right at the dead end. We regroup at the...