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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Hike Calendar for February 27 to March 5, 2012--CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST

NOTE: THIS LIST ONLY CONTAINS HIKES IN L.A. AND VENTURA COUNTIES. HOWEVER, THE GOOGLE CALENDAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE CONTAINS HIKES FROM MEETUP GROUPS IN ALL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

YELLOW SHADING: REX’S HIKES FOR THE WEEK

Monday, February 27

8:00am Beyond the bridge to nowhere, East fork narrows and return via river route.

9:00am Ventura Harbor & Jetty Ponds

9:30am Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

5:00pm Conditioning walk along Cabrillo Marina.

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!


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Tuesday, February 28

3:00pm Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

3:00pm Merry Go Round Hike

4:00pm PM Blaze: Boney Up To Stoney!

5:00pm Conditioning walk along Cabrillo Marina.

5:00pm Sunset Hike - Rancho Sierra Vista, Newbury Park - 1 Hr - Top of Wendy Dr.

5:45pm Jones Peak Advanced Training - 6 miles rt, 2600' gain

6:15pm Michael's Chumash Trail to Rocky Peak Fireroad

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:30pm Griffith Park Hike to Mt. Hollywood @ Merry Go Round Lot

6:30pm Tuesday Night Trailblaze (LIGHT)


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Wednesday, February 29

8:30am Women's Wednesday Wander; Ojai Foothills. 7-10 miles.

9:00am Lynnmere Loop Trail high above Wildwood Park

4:00pm Ken's Hump Day Hike/ Cruzin' the Conejo- Arroyo/ Lynnmere Loop

5:00pm Conditioning walk along Cabrillo Marina.

5:00pm Hike to Echo Mountain

6:30pm An Evening on Mt McCoy

6:30pm East Ballona Wetlands and City lights viewing and garlic-fest Dinner at Alejo's

6:45pm Ventura Urban Hike every Wednesday evening

7:00pm Wednesday Night Hike!

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Thursday, March 1

8:30am Hike Long Canyon - West Simi - Thursday March 1st Meet @ 8:30am

9:00am Greenway Trail Walk

10:00am Beach hike to lunch at Paradise Cove Cafe- a gentler hike

3:00pm Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

4:00pm PM Blaze: Topanga Ridge Rumble!

5:00pm Conditioning walk along Cabrillo Marina.

5:45pm Mini mid-Week Hike: Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:45pm HIKING: Mt. Hollywood Cardio Workout - "Newbie"

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Friday, March 2

9:30am 60 min. Hike Elysian Park West Loop

9:30am Kennedy Ridge in Ojai

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Saturday, March 3

7:15am La Jolla Canyon to Sandstone Peak...PT MUGU

8:00am West Side Story - Mt. Lee via Burbank and Cahuenga Peaks

8:30am Mt. Baldy Loop Hike(Mt. San Antonio)

8:45am NoHo Station to Orcutt Ranch

9:00am East Canyon Moderate 8 miles hike

9:00am Red Rock to Topanga Lookout to Hondo Canyon Car Shuttle

9:30am Hike Mount Lowe

10:00am Hummingbird trail to Rocky Peak: caves, rocks and flowers in Simi

1:00pm Hike to Beacon Hill in Griffith Park

1:45pm Sondra's Hike, Level 6-8—Griffith Park

3:15pm Zion Loop at twilight (9.5 miles, 2,000 vertical feet, partial night hike)

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Sunday, March 4

8:00am Jones Peak and Hastings Peak ~8.5 miles 2700 elevation gain

8:00am THE DEVIL'S DESCENT "exploratory"—San Gabriel Mts

8:30am Short, Dog Friendly, Beginners Hike to Saddle Peak

9:00am Schabarum Park

10:00am Topanga SP: Santa Ynez Falls/Cyn w/Exploration

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Monday, March 5

8:00am Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

9:00am Emma Wood State Beach

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

5:00pm Conditioning walk along Cabrillo Marina.

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Hike Calendar for February 20-27, 2012--CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST

NOTE: THIS LIST ONLY CONTAINS HIKES IN L.A. AND VENTURA COUNTIES. HOWEVER, THE GOOGLE CALENDAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE CONTAINS HIKES FROM MEETUP GROUPS IN ALL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

YELLOW SHADING: REX’S HIKES FOR THE WEEK


Monday, February 20

7:00am Mount Bliss - President's Day

7:30 am Matilija Wilderness—Ojai

8:00 am Blue Canyon—Newbury Park

8:30am SF Valley- Nike Missile Site Hike & Pres Day Brunch @ FYH :)

8:30am The Bridge to Nowhere

9:00am Port Hueneme Beach & Lighthouse

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Verdugo Mts--Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!

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Tuesday, February 21

9:00am 3+2=1 Anniversary Hike- La Jolla Canyon in Malibu!

9:00am Greenway Trail Walk--Whittier
10:00 am Malibu Creek State park—beyond the rock pool

3:00 pm Griffith Park

3:00pm Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

4:00pm PM Blaze: Los Padres To Hidden Valley!

4:45 pm Rancho Sierra Vista

5:45 pm Brand Park

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:30pm Griffith Park Hike @ Merry Go Round Lot

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Wednesday, February 22

 4:00 pm Oak Creek Canyon-Angel Vista

5:00pm Hike to Echo Mountain

6:30pm An Evening on Mt McCoy

6:30pm Ballona Lagoon and Venice Canals--and garlic-fest at Gaby's

6:45pm Ventura Urban Hike every Wednesday evening

7:00 pm Griffith Park

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Thursday, February 23

8:30am Ahmanson Ranch from Las Virgines trail - Thursday Feb 23 Meet @ 8:30am

9:00am Powder Canyon

3:00pm Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

4:00pm PM Blaze: Malibu Canyon To Mesa Peak!

5:45pm Mini mid-Week Hike: Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:45pm HIKING: Stough Canyon Cardio Workout

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Friday, February 24

9:00am 60 min. Hike Elysian Park West Loop

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Saturday, February 25

7:00am Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Canyon

7:00am Ladybug campsite and Hines Peak--Ojai

7:00am Peakbagger Conditioning: Wilson Warm-Up!!!

7:00am Switzer Picnic Area to Bear Canyon

8:00am Bag the Highest Peak in Griffith Park

8:00am Bird Hike—Puente Hills

8:30am Vetter Mountain Lookout Hike - K9 friendly

9:00am Turnbull Canyon Trail-Whittier

1:30pm Possible Movie Star Spotting Hike (Runyon Canyon)

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Sunday, February 26

7:30 am Monrovia Peak

8:00am Manzanita Ridge ~ 10.5 miles 3500 elevation gain

9:00 am Ring around the Verdugos

9:30am Ancient Skills and Edible, Medicinal and Useful Plants--$35—George F. Canyon in Palos Verdes

4:00pm Beatles Sing-A-Long Scheduled - RSVPs start Sunday, Feb. 12 after 7:00 p.m

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Monday, February 27

8:00am Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

9:00am Ventura Harbor & Jetty Ponds

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Hike Calendar for February 13-20, 2012--CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST

NOTE: THIS LIST ONLY CONTAINS HIKES IN L.A. AND VENTURA COUNTIES. HOWEVER, THE GOOGLE CALENDAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE CONTAINS HIKES FROM MEETUP GROUPS IN ALL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

YELLOW SHADING: REX’S HIKES FOR THE WEEK


Monday, February 13

8:00am Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

8:00am Loon Point Low Tide Beach Walk--vENTURA

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

5:15pm Echo Mountain Conditioning Hike - Flexible Hours

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!


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Tuesday, February 14

9:00am Greenway Trail Walk

9:00am we're on a Mission Point from O’Melveny Park

2:00pm 2nd Annual Valentine's Day on Heartbreak Hill, Agoura

3:00pm Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

4:00pm PM Blaze: Long Way To Calabasas Peak!

4:45pm Sunset Hike - Rancho Sierra Vista, Newbury Park - 1 Hr - Top of Wendy Dr.

5:30pm Mid-week Getaway/Las Virgenes Trail to Cheseboro Ridge Loop (about 5.5 miles)

5:45pm Jones Peak Advanced Training - 6 miles rt, 2600' gain

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:30pm Griffith Park Hike to Glendale Peak @ Merry Go Round Lot

6:30pm Tuesday Night Trailblaze

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Wednesday, February 15

8:30am Women's Wednesday Wander; Ojai Foothills. 7-10 miles.'

10:00am Malibu Creek State Park- a Gentler Hike

4:00pm Ken's Hump Day Hike: Moonridge, Lynnmere/ Indian Creek Loop

5:00pm Hike to Echo Mountain

6:30pm An Evening on Mt McCoy

6:30pm West Ballona Wetlands and City lights view--and garlic-fest Dinner at Alejo's

6:45pm Ventura Urban Hike every Wednesday evening

7:00pm Wednesday Night Hike!

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Thursday, February 16

8:30am Wildwood Park, T.O. - Thurs Hike 2/16 Meet @ 8:30am

9:00am Greenway Trail Walk

3:00pm Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

4:00pm PM Blaze: Lindero To Simi Peak Or Pylon!

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:45pm HIKING: Mt. Hollywood Cardio Workout via the Bronson Caves

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Friday, February 17

9:00am 60 min. Hike Elysian Park West Loop

11:00am Malibu Creek State Park-grasslands trail

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Saturday, February 18

7:00am Escondido Falls-Sandstone Peak- Tri Peaks-Boney Mountain (Intermediate Plus)

7:00am Mt. Wilson Super Challenge

7:00am Wilson again (you asked for it, you got it) -- 14m, 4,200 feet

8:30am Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park

9:00am Back to the Lighthouse

9:00am Hacienda Hills Trailhead

9:00am Historical Hike

1:00 PM Numerous Waterfalls at the Grotto—Circle X Ranch

1:00pm Hike to Hollywood Sign/Batcave--not for the squeamish

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Sunday, February 19

9:00am Caballero Canyon—Tarzana--SLOW PACED ADVANCED BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE HIKE!!!

12:30 pm Topanga Summit—Viewridge trail loop—and dinner at Froggy’s

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Monday, February 20

7:00am Mount Bliss - President's Day

8:30am SF Valley- Nike Missile Site Hike & Pres Day Brunch @ FYH :)

9:00am Port Hueneme Beach & Lighthouse

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Hike Calendar for February 6-13, 2012--CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST

NOTE: THIS LIST ONLY CONTAINS HIKES IN L.A. AND VENTURA COUNTIES. HOWEVER, THE GOOGLE CALENDAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE CONTAINS HIKES FROM MEETUP GROUPS IN ALL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

YELLOW SHADING: REX’S HIKES FOR THE WEEK


Monday, February 6

8:00am Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

9:00am McGrath State Beach, Oxnard

10:00am Sage Ranch (easy 3 mile loop)

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

5:15pm Echo Mountain Conditioning Hike

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!

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Tuesday, February 7

7:15am Ontario Peak on a Tuesday? Yeah a Tuesday! 13 Miles~Slow Pokey style...

9:00am Whittier Greenway Trail Walk

3:00pm PM Blaze: Cheseboro Ridge To The Cliffs!

4:45pm Sunset Hike - Rancho Sierra Vista, Newbury Park - 1 Hr - Top of Wendy Dr.

5:00pm FULL MOON HIKE AT WILDWOOD

5:00pm Pretzel Pop Full Moon Hike--Camarillo

5:45pm Jones Peak Advanced Training - 6 miles rt, 2600' gain

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:30pm Griffith Park Semi Beginner Hike @ Merry Go Round Lot

6:30pm Griffith Park Tuesday Night Trailblaze

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Wednesday, February 8

8:30am 'Wednesday Women's Wander; Ojai Foothills. 7-10 miles.'

9:00am Fryman Canyon/ Franklin Canyon Crazy 8

3:30pm Ken's Hump Day Hike: Short Blast to Ladyface Mountain & Ladyface Brasserie

5:00pm Hike to Echo Mountain

6:30pm Cheviot Hills ups and downs urban hike, and dinner at Bawarchi

6:30pm The Real McCoy

6:45pm Ventura Urban Hike every Wednesday evening

7:00pm Griffith Park Wednesday Night Hike!

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Thursday, February 9

8:30am Devils Canyon, Chatsworth - Thurs Hike 2/9 Meet @ 8:30am

10:00am Los Robles Scenic Loop - a Gentler Hike

3:00pm Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

3:00pm PM Blaze: Lang Ranch To Simi Peak & Sunset Descent!

5:45pm Mini mid-Week Hike: Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas

6:15pm Michael's Chumash Trail to Rocky Peak Fireroad

6:30pm 6 mile - Signal Hill Evening Hike

6:45pm Griffith Park -- Mt. Hollywood Cardio Workout

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Friday, February 10

9:00am 60 min. Hike Elysian Park West Loop

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Saturday, February 11

7:00am Bailey Canyon to Jones Peak, optional Hastings Peak

7:00am Baldy For Brunch!

7:00am Hike Slide Mountain to the Lookout tower

8:00am bridge to nowhere

8:00am Ontario Peak--14 miler--out and back

8:00am Shhhhhh, It's a Secret—Griffith Park

8:30am Beginners Hike: Topanga Lookout Site

9:00am M*A*S*H from Upper Solstice Canyon

9:00am Sycamore Canyon—Whittier Hills

12:30 pm—Leo Carrillo beach to Nicholas Pond

5:30pm PARKER MESA FULL MOON WALK AFTER FULL MOON

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Sunday, February 12

6:00am Mt Baldy via the Ski Hut Trail

7:00am Mt Lowe -Via Echo Mt & Inspiration Point 15 miles / 4000' gain

8:00am Monrovia Canyon Park - Valentine Special

8:30am Urban Hike -- Pershing Square to Barnsdall Park

9:00am Hike to the Hollywood Sign

9:00am Rice Canyon Loop 6 Miles

9:00 am—the Mt. Lukens loop

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Monday, February 13

8:00am Hiking Elysian Park West Loop

4:30pm Monday evenings at Chantry Flat (winter edition!)

5:15pm Echo Mountain Conditioning Hike - Flexible Hours

6:30pm LETS DO A SAND WALK ON MONDAY

6:45pm Mt. Thom Cardio Workout, say No to Monday Laziness!

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