Guides
A moderate hike from Newbury Park, Ca, to a pretty waterfalls
The length of this hike is 3.6 miles, round trip. The trail begins with a slight downhill to a tree-lined creek bed, which sometimes has a little water. Shortly after emerging from the trees, you will arrive at a junction. Take the trail to the left, yes that's correct, up the steep hill. Not too far after reaching the top, you will come to...
Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak and Tri-Peaks
A 7.1 mile loop through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful terrain in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This route takes you through scrubland and native oak groves to Tri-Peaks, Inspiration Point, and Sandstone Peak - three prominent peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains with unbelievable views of the range, the Channel Islands,...
2.4 mile trail (each way) close to Ojai, California
This Chaparral Crest Trail to El Nido Trailhead is about 2.4 miles long (each way) and located near Ojai, California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes 2 hours (round trip) more or less. This guide takes you from the end of a 2.4 outing, back to one of 3 available trail heads. This is part of a reall great Ojai Land Conservancy trail...
Good vertical hike with nice views and a relaxing downhill finish.
From hwy 150 in Ojai, go North on Signal St to the National Park sign. You can park on Signal (I prefer this) or you can turn left at the sign and park in the Park parking lot.
5.2 mile trail near Ojai, California
Ventura River Preserve, Wills-Rice Loop is about 5.2 miles long and located near Ojai, CA, California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes two or three hours. The Ventura River Preserve is maintained by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. It contains a vast network of trails along the Ventura River and into the adjoining foothills. One...
A moderate, 10-mile loop with views of Montecito, Santa Barbara, and the Channel Islands
The trail starts out in the trees, but after 2 miles it becomes completely exposed the rest of the way to the top of the ridge. Bring plenty of water and sun protection. Once above the tree line, this trail provides stunning views of Montecito, Santa Barbara, and the Channel Islands. Avoid following the little 1 mile jaunt at the halfway point of the...
Spectacular destination with 3 deep pools, 2 waterfalls, and a natural water slide.
This is one of the more spectacular destinations in the Los Padres, and to top it off, it's only a moderately difficult 2.7-mile hike (5.4 miles roundtrip). From the trailhead, you have an early elevation gain of 120 feet, followed by a 720-foot drop to the final destination. Keep in mind the return uphill climb, if the temperature is high, as if...
Trips
Ray Miller Trail / La Jolla Canyon
Sycamore Cove, California, United States
Hiking | 14.9 miles (17.9 miles away)
Hiking | 14.9 miles (17.9 miles away)
Full write up at Modern Hiker.
The Mishe Mokwa Trail to Tri-Peaks, Inspiration Point, and Sandstone Peak.
Full write-up and more pictures at Modern Hiker.
Full write up at Modern Hiker.
Matilija Camp Backpacking
Vickers Hot Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 13.3 miles (17.8 miles away)
Hiking | 13.3 miles (17.8 miles away)
A backpacking excursion into the Los Padres Forest. Camping and off-trail bushwhacking ensue.
Full write up at Modern Hiker.
Anacapa Island from Ventura
Channel Islands, California, United States
Hiking | 49.7 miles (1.5 miles away)
Hiking | 49.7 miles (1.5 miles away)
Beautiful day, saw some gray whales and many dolphins on the way to the island. The surge that day made disembarking at Anacapa an interesting experience. Lovely hike among the nesting gulls and springtime flowers once on the island.Spectacular views for the northern most point.
I love this hike I do this route all the time you can take a short route
to the peak if you want only to see the peak & sign the registry .
But the Loop gives you a feeling of hiking threw dense trees at times
and scrambling up & down some rocky trails along with great scenic
opportunities for good photos. Most of the time I never come across
anyone...
Santa Paula Canyon (8-14-11 10-51-46AM)
Sulphur Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 8.3 miles (14.7 miles away)
Hiking | 8.3 miles (14.7 miles away)
Trail Hike Around Camarillo
Camarillo, California, United States
Hiking | 1.7 miles (10.6 miles away)
Hiking | 1.7 miles (10.6 miles away)
Equestrian trails around the neighborhood. Great walking trails!
Tidepool Hike, Leo Carrillo State Park
Malibu, California, United States
Hiking | 0.0 miles (24.1 miles away)
Hiking | 0.0 miles (24.1 miles away)
The tidepools at Leo Carrillo State Park are a wonderful place to explore. Join us as we visit them and check back as I update the hike with more pictures of plants and animals throughout the year. Park Ranger and Docent Staff
