Easy Intermediate, 3 miles, 600' gain Easier Option: 2.4 mi, 530' gain. 5 Washburn St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 We'll meet in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Madera and Royal, just south of the Donut Delite, on the east side of the Clinicas office. We'll walk from there to the trailhead at...
This week: Gaviota Peak. Meet at South Coast Railroad Museum at 5:50p for the shuttle to Trailhead. This route ascends the South side road and Trespass Trail to Gaviota Peak. The last mile gets pretty steep, so take your time so you don't gas. Trail offers great views of the Pacific Ocean and Gaviota Pass....
4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left and take a relatively flat section and hike for about 3/4 mile....
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. A near full moon is forecast. Hopefully I read the charts correctly, and its not cloudy. Chumash trail on Nov 14, 2024. Thank you...
Let's begin the 2025 magical holiday season with pizza, a short walk up the road, and Moorpark College's "Wild Lights" event at its Teaching Zoo (EATM). Wild Lights is a self-guided 45-minute walk through the zoo's dazzling wonderland; bursting with vibrant lights, immersive interactive experiences, photo ops, festive cheer, and cookie decorating. Just so you...
Head on over to the New SoCal eBike Riders for a special bike tour
Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time! The festival takes place along 4 blocks of Main St., between N. Fir St and S. Palm St. { TRAIN OPTIONS - travel via the train } Link to Amtrak The train...
The holidays have arrived and it’s time for some holiday spirit at the Santa Paula Theater with the production of “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” but with a twist… In a festive mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's present their dizzying version of "A Christmas Carol". A “ragtag group of...
Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed...
We are at the earliest sunsets of the year until Dec 11th, at which time will start gaining some light in the evenings. PIc is 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...
2.9 mi Length 1.5-2hr Estimated time 524ft Elevation gain Out & back This trail begins from the parking lot on Greenmeadow Avenue. From here, it's a steady climb up Oak Creek Canyon Trail and Los Robles Trail. The trails are well-marked and easy to navigate. There are some shady spots along the way, but most...
The Hike This is a moderate 4.8-miles, out and back, hike with an elevation gain of 810’. 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 leave anyone behind. If this hike isn't for you, please find another that suits your needs....
5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through a really cool canyon, and you will find no difficult or extended elevation climbs. This is one of my favorite trails for people new to...
This week: Cold Springs - East Fork. Meet at Cold Springs Trailhead on Mountain Drive. This route climbs local favorite Cold Springs Trail passing waterfalls and several iconic waypoints; city overlook, lone tree, Montecito Peak and finally the Spool (water tower) at Camino Cielo. We'll enjoy a snack at the top, perhaps atop the Spool,...
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 few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share. We'll start at the Palo Comado...
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. The pic is the Chumash trail on Nov 14, 2024. Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash...
I've put together a new combination of trails in the Calabasas foothills and western San Fernando Valley. Lots of local movie and development history here. The Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve—still fondly known as Ahmanson Ranch—offers some of the most inviting and varied hiking in the western San Fernando Valley, with rolling grasslands,...
Join us on a beautiful 36 mile bicycle ride through the San Gabriel Valley on bike trails and streets. E-bikes are welcome also. We'll ride over the Santa Fe Dam on the San Gabriel River Bike Trail to the Whittier Narrows Dam where we'll cross over to the Rio Hondo Bike Trail and ride past...
Happy Hanukkah to all that celebrate. Hoping these eight nights are a joyful time for you and your family.
We have regained a minute of daylight at sunset, believe it or not. Last week it was 4:44pm and Sunday it will be 4:45pm. See you there to celebrate. Pic is Sunset on the Rocky Peak trail Oct 2023. Thank you Teka, WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for...
Wendy Trail to Waterfalls on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wendy-trail-to-waterfalls?sh=gyaqyb
3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner We enter the Los Padres trail through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and continue climbing up. We'll come to another junction, where we'll turn right onto the Los...
"Focus on the step in front of you, not the whole trail!" This is a slow-poke (fit beginner/intermediate) hike. Tonight, we will hike 4 miles (2 miles up and 2 miles down) with an elevation gain of 840'. The gain is a continuous steady climb, and the descent is continuous going down. We will take...
This week: Rattlesnake to Gibraltar Rock. WINTER SOLSTICE EDITION!! We'll hike up Rattlesnake to the Meadow where we'll turn RIGHT up to Gibraltar Road. The hike to the road is 13% on average, but does have some brief 20%+ sections. Once we hit the road we'll turn LEFT and hike the road for about a...
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. The pic is from the top of Chumash trail on Dec 11, 2025 @ 19:00:25 Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing...
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...
To close out the year, we are handing the mic to you for a special Trail Talks Open Mic event, and have five great presenters who will be sharing about their outdoor adventures, passions, and experience! Trail Talks Open Mic Night: Tales from the Wild Featuring: Alyssa Kliewer: Field Notes from the Golden State -...
Please join us for the Hiking Plus Annual Holiday Dinner. This is a sit down dinner with our Hiking Plus friends in a private room. Because of limited space, everybody initially goes on the waiting list. This is a reservation event. Please RSVP only if you plan on showing up at event time, and remove...
Let's celebrate the holidays with a tiptop shindig of the first order! Kick off the hiking boots and pull on that ugly sweater or shimmy into that party dress! We'll meet at Pedals & Pints in the Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks at 6 PM on Saturday, December 20. ❄️Please RSVP as early as possible...
Join us for a special beach bike ride where we will be riding our bicycles on the beach bike path and bike lanes around the LAX Airport. E-bikes are welcome to join us also! We will be taking a 10 mile extension from Imperial Highway to LAX Airport riding at the back of the airport...
Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. Easier Option: 4 miles, 230' gain. We walk a mostly flat section for 1.1 mi. to the 2nd junction. Easier option: Continue straight for 3/4 mi., left at the split, right after another 500', arriving at some picnic tables on the right after another 750'. Regular route: Left, heading...
Next week we will have gained nearly 5 minutes of daylight since 2 weeks ago with the sunset at 4:48. Better start shopping for sunscreen. See you there. Pic is 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...
Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain Easy option: 2.8 mi, 700' gain. Even easier option: 2.2 mi, 600' gain. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. This is not a conditioning hike, it's a social hike. We'll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to...
"Holiday lights are like tiny hugs of warmth glowing through winter’s cold." It's that time of year! Let's walk, socialize and enjoy the holiday lights in the neighborhood along Gainsborough and Dover in Thousand Oaks. The walk is about 2.5 miles or more depending how long we want to stay out, with minimal elevation gain....
Join us for a bicycle ride this morning from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown. We will depart at 9:00AM. We will take alternate roads through Griffith park if the bike path is flooded. QUALIFICATIONS: This bicycle ride is 31 miles roundtrip from North Hollywood to Chinatown, but you can ride your bike one way...
Start time is 3:30pm 3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the last hike of the year at the beautiful Angel Vista! The trail may dry up enough after the much needed rains, but be prepared. This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share. If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks,...
This Sunday may be the first view of the sun after several days of rain. So come work off a few calories on the Rocky Peak trail. Pic is 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...
This week: Dry Falls. NOTE: We are hiking on TUESDAY this week as we expect rain by Wednesday. Meet at Tunnel Trailhead (please carpool). This route ascends Tunnel trail 2.9mi to a rock outcropping in a ravine waterfall where there is hopefully a little water flowing due to recent rain. From the falls, we will...
A little post New Years Eve exercise will not do our waistlines any harm, so come hike with us and burn off a few calories instead of watching cat videos like I've been doing lately. The pic is from the top of Chumash trail on Dec 11, 2025 @ 19:00:25 Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall...
Beginning the hike at the U-Vanu Trail on Viewcrest Drive immediately gives the outing a quieter, more residential feel than the main Fryman Canyon entrances. The trail slips gently away from the street and begins a steady climb through chaparral and low brush, with filtered views back toward the San Fernando Valley opening up as...
Give Back to the Places We Love We all benefit from free access to the incredible network of trails weaving through our coastal mountains, the Gaviota coastline, and the Santa Ynez Valley. These trails are a true community treasure—but they are at their best when they are well-loved, well-used, and well-cared-for. While nature provides the...
Beat the post holiday season doldrums with a hike up the Rocky Peak trail. Pic is 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...
It's another one of those in-between rainy days. Tonight, we will walk through the Cal Lutheran campus and visit Kingsman Park (noted for its summertime Shakespearian plays), Samualson Chapel, the abstract sculpture of Martin Luther, the football field where the Dallas Cowboys and L.A. Rams have practiced, and other interesting areas. This is a 4...
