3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This...
Come join me on Wednesday, October 29 for an intermediate evening hike! After this week with the clock change I go into hosting hibernation on Wednesdays but be on the lookout for weekend hikes! We will hike to the crest of the ridge to get a good workout and also some beautiful views. Beginners may...
This week: Snyder Trail. We will be ascending Snyder trail from Paradise Road all the way to Camino Cielo. This is a gentle climb with some single track and some road sections, culminating in what used to be Knapp's Castle, now lost to antiquity. We'll replenish up top and head down the same route. This...
Sun setting from the Chumash trail on Sept 25, 2025. Thank you Jimbo (thats gonna be a hard photo to beat) WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period, and he'll be leading this event until the Ice Age, i.e. this...
3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner Halloween Hike - costumes encouraged! Time for another haunted HP hike, join us for a terrifying time on trail. We enter the Los Padres trail through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end....
Join Hiking Plus for a night of Halloween fun that you'll be sure to remember. Come in costume or not, this is a always a fun street fair and the costumes are always creative and incredible. West Hollywood loves Halloween, and the iconic West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is back for 2025! Recognized as one of...
Hey, anyone want to do a Halloween hike with me and a few local ghosts and forest sprites? Join me for a SPOOOOOOKY Friday evening hike at a stalwart of Ventura County trails: Angel Vista. It's an advanced beginner to moderate out-and-back hike using the Rosewood Trail leading us up to the 360° view at...
From the website: Come join the fun and enjoy one of the all time cult classics! From the web site: “LET’S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!” Halloween’s ultimate cult-classic comes alive on the High Street Screen & Stage. It’s the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW along with its notorious “Shadow Cast.” Experience it again, or for...
Join us for a scenic bike ride on the beach bike path and road from Long Beach to the Newport Beach peninsula. We will continue on the ferry to Balboa Island and bike up to Inspiration Point in Corona del Mar. Please bring $4.50 in cash for the ferry to cross from Newport Beach peninsula...
An awesome eBike ride through Hidden Valley and Thornton Ranch, surrounded by vineyards, orchards and stud farms, with beautiful wooded hills in the distance. Other highlights along the way include a swing by Lake Sherwood and riding the Potrero Creek bike path. Ride is about 20 miles with 1,250 ft total ascent on mostly paved...
An awesome eBike ride through Hidden Valley and Thornton Ranch, surrounded by vineyards, orchards and stud farms, with beautiful wooded hills in the distance. Other highlights along the way include a swing by Lake Sherwood and riding the Potrero Creek bike path. Ride is about 20 miles with 1,250 ft total ascent on mostly paved...
It's time, "Fall back" an hour this Sunday. The hike will start at 3:00 PM. 3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 3:11 pm, Lunar illumination: 92.1%, Sunset 5:00 pm Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, Super moon (slightly larger and brighter than usual), and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel Vista!...
The south side of Jenga Rock with the actual Rocky Peak in the center above on Sept 7 2025. Thanks Alan and his smartphone camera. 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...
Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain. Bug spray recommended. Do not park in the paved golf course lot, it has a gate that closes at sunset. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. There are a lot of...
This is a slow-poke (fit beginner/intermediate) hike at about 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 670'. The gain is a continuous steady climb, and the descent is continuous going down, but we will take breaks when needed. The Hike My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We...
Hey! In the late autumn/winter, I usually like to hike in the afternoon midweek to get some daylight. Join me this Wednesday for a lovely afternoon outing featuring two gorgeous landmarks in beautiful Wildwood Park, while also getting a great workout. Bonus: sunshine! 🌞 It's a grand tour of two of the main attractions of...
This week: Romero Canyon. We will be ascending the single track Romero Canyon trail. This route starts up an overgrown road which is fairly steep, crosses the creek and hits the intersection of the old Romero Road. We'll hang left and ascend steadily up a single track to the intersection of that same road to...
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...
Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just...
Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ Another HWD Original! Our hike begins in the northwestern corner of Topanga State Park on the Viewridge Trail in Santa Maria Canyon. After heading north up the Santa Maria Canyon Rd some, we’ll hook up with my Secret Trail that will take us to the land of longtime Topanga Resident...
Come and join me on a 6-8 mile hike in the Newhall area. There can be some beautiful fall colors in this area at times so let's check it out. The plan is to hike East Canyon which is 6 miles and possibly add Mission Peak, depending on what the group decides. There is also...
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 head to Ventura for cooler weather and a walk around the Ventura Settling Ponds, a beach walk to the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, the Mermaid Playing Lute statue, and a late lunch/early dinner at the Harbor Cove Café. The Hike This is 4-mile hike/walk/beach walk with an elevation gain of a whopping 50'....
You are in for a treat with 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...
Let's do this again and try for more gain! Perhaps 3.75 miles? More? This is a slow-poke (fit beginner/intermediate) hike at about 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 670'. The gain is a continuous steady climb, and the descent is continuous going down, but we will take breaks when needed. The Hike My hikes...
4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.6 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner Hardest option: 5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous...
Let's get a hike in before the forecasted deluge Thursday-Sunday! Bring a snack to share at the beautiful Olympic Farms Overlook as we revel in the midday sun. 🌞 This is a pleasant, scenic hike of ~5 miles with a total elevation of ~380 feet. The hike is definitely suitable for fit beginners, but we...
This week: Tequepis Trail. We'll meet for carpool at Big 5 and drive over to Trailhead. From the parking area near Circle V camp, we'll cross the creek a couple places heading steadily upward, enjoying some great views of Lake Cachuma and the Santa Ynez Valley. This hike, while long and covering a lot of...
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...
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...
Scenic Loop Easy/Mod Some stairs Meet at the restrooms, 3rd parking lot
This week: Aliso Cyn Loop incl Upper Oso. We will walk the road and through Sage Hill campground to avoid $10 parking fee (cheapskate). Then we walk the lovely Aliso Cyn interpretive trail which leads to the climb up out of the valley. Then we drop down to Upper Oso campground, which is closed and...
Chumash trail on Nov 14, 2024. Thank you Jimbo For those who might want to burn off some over indulgence or would just rather hike than eat. This is for you. If no one registers by 4pm the hike will be cancelled. WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in...
From all of The PM Hikers Leadership Team, we wish you a wonderful, loving and safe Thanksgiving.
This won't be your usual Ojai ride. Along the way to Ojai, on a detour off the paved Ojai Ventura River Parkway Trail, we will be viewing some of the remaining artifacts of the San Buenaventura Mission aqueduct. We'll have a picnic lunch in Ojai and return via a swing by Lake Casitas and Santa...
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...