Talopop – Suitable for fit beginners

Talopop at Juan Bautista de Anza Park Lost Hills Road 3701, Calabasas, CA, United States

Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Easier route: 3.9 miles, 500' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a...

Hill Canyon Through the Secret Forest and Something Different

Hill Canyon Trailhead Hill Canyon Road 10241, Camarillo, CA, United States

This is a fit beginner to moderate 4.3-mile hike with about a 300' gradual elevation gain and no steep terrain. Park in the dirt parking lot and meet me at...

Paramount Ranch Loop – 3mi Hike (Agoura Hills)

Paramount Ranch Trailhead Agoura Hills, CA, United States

Bwana, Backdrop, and Medicine Woman Trails Loop Length 3.33mi Elev. gain 295 ft Easy. Some overgrowth- wear long pants.

Wednesday Evening Hike: Jesusita

Jesusita Trailhead San Roque Road, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

This week: Jesusita. Parking at the Cater Water Processing Plant/Jesusita Trailhead off San Roque Road. This route follows Jesusita Trail up to Inspiration Point. The route meanders through level ranch...

Windmill Canyon to North Ranch open space, Westlake Village Park

Westlake Field Complex Thousand Oaks Boulevard 31107, Westlake Village, CA, United States

This is a moderate, out and back, 4+ miles hike with an elevation gain of about 865', The Hike My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time...

Chumash Night Magic hike at 6pm Thursday

Chumash Trail Chumash Trail, Simi Valley, CA, United States

A silhouette following me down the Chumash. Looks Canadian. The pic is from the top of Chumash trail on Jan 15, 2025. Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been...

Oakbrook Vista – Intermediate

Oakbrook Vista Trailhead Lang Ranch Parkway 3222, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

3.2 miles, 900' gain, Intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly...

Towsley Canyon

Towsley Canyon Park - hwd The Old Road 24335, Newhall, CA, United States

This outing follows a counterclockwise lollipop loop that blends wide canyon roads, singletrack, and ridgeline views for a well-rounded, moderate hike. We’ll start from the Rivendale Ranch trailhead and head...

Vista Del Mar Trail in Newbury Park

Dos Vientos Community Park Borchard Road 4801, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

This is 5.2-mile loop hike with an elevation gain of 740'. The route is moderately challenging in some areas but suitable for fit beginner/intermediate levels. There is little shade for...