A roller coaster of a hike around the northern section of the Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve in the Simi Hills. At the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, it is part of a critical ecological linkage and wildlife corridor between the Santa Monica Mountains and the ranges to the north. Diverse habitats...
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...
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...
Join the SoCal eBike Riders for the only legal bike route to the Hollywood sign. Follow this link to RSVP
There is only one legal way to bike to the Hollywood Sign and that's the way we will take. But that's not all... Our all-road loop starts and ends at the Fern Dell Nature Museum in the Hollywood Hills. We'll ride west across Hollywood, mostly on Franklin Ave and Yucca St, until we hook up...
You are in for a treat on the Vista Del Mar trail with amazing views of the ocean, a different perspective of Boney Mountain, pretty scenery around the neighborhoods, and ponds. 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...
5.0 miles, 640' gain, Easy Intermediate Starting at the Wendy trailhead we hike about 1/4 mile and take the left fork up the Windmill Trail, a steep, but short climb (0.1 miles, 100 ft gain). At the top of this steep climb we'll take the right fork down the Wendy-Satwiwa Connector into the grasslands for...
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...
It's that time of year to stay off those muddy trails and tonight is between the rainy days. We will walk through the Moorpark College campus and explore the Teaching Zoo, library, observatory, and other interesting areas. This is a 3.75 mile walk with an elevation gain of 335', suitable for beginners. Meet me at...
Join us for a short hike and lunch at Malibu Seafood -- HWD's favorite post-hike lunch venue Our hike will begin at sea level next to Malibu Seafood in Corral Canyon, the last undeveloped coastal canyon in Los Angeles County that flows freely to the ocean. After a while and an easy creek crossing, We...
Hey, let's walk the Calleguas Creek Walkway. It's a beautifully-paved walkway that runs right alongside the creek. We'll save local trails from damage while also getting sunshine and exercise. Win-win. This hike is on a paved multi-use path and a few sidewalks, avoiding muddy trails after days of rain. If there's still flowing water contained...
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...