Regularly Scheduled Hikes
(Hikes are canceled if it rains. There are no hikes on holidays.)

Sunday Evening - Rocky Peak Fire Road
Meet at 4 PM at the Rocky Peak Fire Road trailhead. Take the Rocky Peak exit on the 118 Freeway and head north over the freeway. Park at the trailhead or across the bridge on the Santa Susana Pass Road.
(Meet at 5 PM during daylight savings time.) (Strenuous - 4.8 MRT - 1,100' elevation gain)

Tuesday Evening - Long Canyon
Meet at 6:30 PM in the Long Canyon parking lot. Directions: Take First Street South. Continue when the road's name changes to Long Canyon Road. The parking lot is at the intersection of Long Canyon Road and Wood Ranch Parkway. (Easy to Moderate - 3.0 MRT - 450' elevation gain)
NOTE: This hike is divided into two groups with two leaders: one for beginners and the other for intermediate hikers.

Thursday Evening - The Chumash Trail
Meet at 6 PM at Chumash trailhead. Directions: Take the 118 Freeway to Yosemite exit. Go north on Yosemite and turn right on Flanagan Dr. The trailhead is at the end of Flanagan Drive. (Moderate to Strenuous - 5.2 MRT - 1,100' elevation gain)

August Activities

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August 7th
Palm Springs to Mt. San Jacinto via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway*
11 MRT - Moderate (2300' elevation gain)
This is an all day event. Please click here for more information about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Please click here for more information about the hike to the peak. We'll leave the Stearns St. Park & Ride at 6:30 in the morning, and arrive at the tramway mid-morning. We'll head on home that same afternoon/evening. The tram costs are outlined on their website.

August 14
Point Dume to Paradise Cove*
6 miles - Easy (MRT elevation gain 350')
Park at Westward Beach, hike up and over Point Dume, then hike along the beach in Dume Cove and Paradise Cove to the pier, and then return. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Optional: Meet at Baja Fresh after the hike for lunch.

August 18th
Club Meeting
7 PM - The Sycamore Drive Community Center - 1692 Sycamore Drive - Room B-1

August 21st
Malibu Bluffs Exploratory Hike*       (hike substitution due to heat)
6 MRT - Moderate
We'll hike down the bluffs to the beach, and then head east. We'll do a small loop at the Malibu Lagoon, and then head to the Malibu Pier, our turn-around spot. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water and a snack. Wear boots.

Upper Zuma*      (hike canceled due to heat)
5 MRT - Moderate
Hike down into Upper Zuma Canyon. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water and a snack. Wear boots. Optional: Meet at Baja Fresh after the hike for lunch.

August 28th
Nicholas Flat from Leo Carillo State Park*
7.5 miles MRT- Moderate to Strenuous (elevation gain 1,900')
Magnificent ocean views, and a beautiful pond, near Malibu. Bring lunch, 2 to 3 quarts of water. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please note, there is a $10 parking fee at the trailhead. Optional: Meet at Baja Fresh after the hike for lunch.

September Activities

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September 4th
Montgomery Canyon Loop - Long Canyon Loop
Moderate - 4.1 MRT Loop (550' elevation gain) or 8.1 MRT (880' elevation gain)
Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water and a snack. Wear boots. Meet at 8 AM in the Old Windmill Park parking lot. Directions: From the 118 Freeway, take 1st Street. South. 1st Street becomes Long Canyon Road at Challenger Park. You'll see a windmill on the right, just before you need make a right at Vinyard Drive W (not to be confused with Vinyard Drive E). Continue straight ahead and park in the Old Windmill Park parking lot. Click here for a map of the Windmill Park area.

September 11th
Sycamore Canyon Shuttle*
8 Miles - Moderate one way (1200' elevation loss)
This eight mile, one-way shuttle hike to the ocean is all downhill. When we get to the beach, we'll have lunch. We'll plan the logistics of the shuttle once the event draws near. You can find more information about this hike by clicking here. You must send email here to reserve your space on the shuttle. Reservations must be made and confirmed no later than September 7th.

September 18th
Bicycle Ride: Ojai Valley Trail - Ventura River*
17 MRT - Easy
What? Trailblazers on bicycles? This pedestrian and bicycle path links the Ojai Valley Trail and the coastal Omer Rains Trail for one of the best 17-mile urban bike rides in Southern California! Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water and a snack. If you have a multiple bicycle carrier, please bring it along.

September 22nd
Club Meeting
7 PM - Mike Kuhn's Home
Please click here to send email and ask for directions.

September 25th
Coastal Cleanup Day
Rancho Simi Community Park, Corner of Royal Avenue and Erringer Road - 9 AM to Noon
Bring Your Own:
Bags, bucket, and bottle of water to the event. Finally, you can use those plastic bags yov've been saving! Help to further reduce trash by bringing your plastic shopping bags or a bucket to put trash in.
Please wear long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves, hat, insect repellent, and sunscreen. For more information call 583-6424. www.simivalley.org

October Activities

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October 2nd
Camp Three Falls to Lilly Meadows*
6 MRT - Moderate (1,075' elevation gain)
Beautiful area with a waterfall about half way up. Bring lunch, water and wear boots. Click here for more information about this hike. For those looking for a bit of a workout, there is an option of adding some mileage by taking the trail on up to Sheep Camp. Meet at 8 AM at the Stearns Street Park & Ride. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots.

October 9th
Rocky Peak (via the Hummingbird Trail)
8 MRT - Moderate to Strenuous (1750' elevation gain)
Meet at 8 AM at the trailhead. From Highway 118 Simi Valley Freeway, exit on Kuehner Drive and go north. Trailhead is on the right. Bring 2 quarts of water and lunch. Wear boots.
OPTION 1: Do the Hummingbird Trail only. Leave the trailhead and turn around at the Rocky Peak Fire Road. 4.6 MRT (1,000' elevation gain)
OPTION 2: Continue on the Rocky Peak fire road, down the Chumash Trail and then on a lesser-known trail back to the Hummingbird Ranch trailhead. (adds about 2.5 miles)

October 16th
Work Party - Wildlife Corridor in Corriganville
We'll be carrying out trash and painting over the grafiti at the Wildlife Corridor in Corriganville. This event is being held in conjunction with a GeoCaching.com CITO. Meet at the end of the Corriganville Park parking lot at 8 AM. The event will end at noon. The hike to the wildlife corridor is 0.7 miles and has a 300' elevation gain. The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will provide all that we need for the event. You must bring your own water, snacks, and sunscreen. Wear old work clothes, gloves, and a hat. We'll have a pizza lunch after the event, with free GeoCaching related prizes. This event is not recommended for young children, because of the somewhat graphic nature of the graffiti on the corridor walls.

October 20th
Club Meeting
7 PM - The Sycamore Drive Community Center - 1692 Sycamore Drive - Room B-1

October 23rd
Mt. San Antonia Ski Hut & Mt. Baldy
6 MRT - Strenuous overnighter. (2,200' elevation gain)
It doesn't get much better than this! The Hut is at the base of Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) at 8,200'. It might be listed as strenuous, but it's really not that bad. We'll only do 3 miles the first day and we have all day to do it. Coming back the next day is all down hill. For those who want a real challenge, you can hike to the top of Mt. Baldy, using the Hut as your base camp. Even the view from the outhouse is spectacular. We'll spend the night in the hut. All you need to bring is food, your sleeping bag, good boots and 2 to 3 quarts of water. We will cook our food on the hut's wood burning stove. Space is limited. The cost is $10 if you are a Sierra Club Member, $15 for non-members, and payable to the Hut custodian. To reserve your place, click here to email Mark. Your reservation is confirmed once your payment is received. Click here to go to the Ski Hut's official web site. An Adventure Pass is required to park at the Trailhead. We'll meet at 7 AM, at the Stearns Street Park & Ride. We'll cancel if there is bad weather, so please be prepared for a substitute hike.

October 30th
Porter Ranch Loop Exploratory Hike*
8.7 MRT - Moderate (950' elevation gain)
Take a urban hike in nearby Porter Ranch Open Space through Limekiln and Aliso Canyons and also the Palisades. Meet at 8 AM at the Stearns Street Park & Ride. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch.

November Activities

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November 6th
Devils Punchbowl - Devil's Chair*
7 MRT - Moderate (1,000' elevation gain)
The Devil's Punchbowl is a point where two earthquake faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the high desert spreading out on one side, and the pine covered Angeles National forest on the other. The hike takes you along the mostly shaded rim of the Punchbowl, to the dramatic Devil's Chair, a breathtaking overlook with 360 degree views of the geologic formations. A rainbow of rock surrounds the Devils Chair with pink streaked chalk white cliffs, undulating tan crags, chocolate brown slabs, and green-gray ledges. This, combined with the green of the mountains and the blue sky, makes for a memorable image. Please click here for more information about this hike. Meet at Stearns St. Park & Ride at 8 AM. This is an all day event. Wear boots, bring a snack and 2 to 3 quarts of water.

November 13th
Ahmanson Ranch - Lasky Mesa
9.5 MRT - Easy (500' elevation gain)
The first part of our hike takes you through gently rolling hills dotted with huge, spectacular oak trees. After a loop around Lasky Mesa, the hike heads northwest to Las Virgenes Canyon where a small creek nurtures a more densely covered area along the banks of the stream. Please click here for more information about this hike. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water and a snack. Wear boots.

November 17th
Club Meeting
7 PM - The Sycamore Drive Community Center - 1692 Sycamore Drive - Room B-1

November 20th
Work Party
TBA

November 27th
Wildwood Park: Santa Rosa Trail Loop and Paradise Falls Figure Eight Loop
5 MRT - Moderate (400' elevation gain) or 8 MRT - Moderate (800' elevation gain)
We'll hike with the Santa Rosa Trail Loop, and for those who may want a bit longer hike, we'll continue on with the Paradise Falls Figure Eight Loop. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delight at the corner of Madera and Royal. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear boots.

December Activities

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December 4th
Upper Zuma*
5 MRT - Moderate
Hike down into Upper Zuma Canyon. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water and a snack. Wear boots. Optional: Meet at Baja Fresh after the hike for lunch.

December 11th
TBA

December 15th
Club Meeting
7 PM - The Sycamore Drive Community Center - 1692 Sycamore Drive - Room B-1

December 18th
Work Party
TBA