• Mr. Toad’s Wild(wood) Ride – A Gentler Hike – 8:30AM

    Canna St and Timberwood Ave. 8200 - 8210 Canna St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    If you've ever read "Wind in the Willows" you'll know just how much fooling around in beautiful creeks and rivers plays a part in the story of Mr. Toad and...

  • Sycamore Canyon Hike from the Ocean – a Gentler Hike

    Point Magu State Park 9000 West Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, US

    HIKE DETAILS: It will be hot on Thursday, so we'll stay near the ocean. This will be an easier intermediate hike, with less elevation gain, less miles, and slower. This...

  • Chumash Early Spring hike at 6pm Thursday

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

    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...

  • Tapo Canyon and Wildflowers, Simi Valley

    3802 Tapo Canyon Rd 3802 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    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...

  • Palo Comado Lollipop – Easy Intermediate

    Doubletree/Sunnycrest Trailhead Oak Park, CA, United States

    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...

  • Dos Vientos Loop with Optional Snack Share

    Dos Vientos Park 4801 Borchard Rd., Dos Vientos Ranch, CA, US

    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...

  • White Mountain Hike with Ella – A Mellow 5-Peaks Summit!

    Rock Garden Trailhead Forest Rte 5N40, Santa Barbara, CA, US

    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...

  • Conejo Canyon – Hawk lollipop – Potluck hike

    Conejo Canyons Trail Head Conejo Center Drive 2010, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    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...

  • Sunday 5pm 5pm 5pm! – Rocky Peak Sunset hike

    Rocky Peak Park Rocky Peak Road, Santa Susana, CA, United States

    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,...

  • White Horse, Thousand Oaks

    Triunfo Park 980 Aranmoor Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    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...

  • Poppies!

    Westlake Village YMCA 31105 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, ca, US

    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...