Upcoming Day Hikes

    • Fri, December 05, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Joshua Tree National Park Cottonwood Entrance
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    The trail to Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park begins at the east end of Cottonwood Springs Oasis Road near the southern entrance of the park. The oasis is reported as the largest or second largest in JTNP and is reached by an in and out trail with an optional short loop down into the oasis. The trail has crests with views of the Salton Sea, Santa Rosa, and Mt San Jacinto, with dips into arroyos where sand and water may be encountered. Wildflowers often accent the landscape that is full of desert plants, wildlife, and (surprise!) rocks.

    At 3.5 miles into the hike, the official trail ends. Hikers will have the option to pick a perch and admire the oasis from above, or hike down into the oasis for a closer look. The oasis loop is the most challenging part of the hike, as the route is steep, with loose rocks, and palm frond debris. Plan lunch for the oasis stop.

    • Trail Length: 7.4 mile plus 0.5 miles for oasis loop
    • Total elevation gain: 1500'
    • Difficulty Rating: moderate plus
    • Trail Type: Out and back.
    • Hiking Time: 4.5 hours
    • Distance to trailhead approximately 51 miles.

    Departure Time: 8 a.m.

    Departure Location: Near PetSmart and Walmart Gas - Ramon/Crossley, Palm Springs: Map. Arrive a few minutes early for a prompt 8 a.m. departure.

    Fees/Charges: Joshua Tree Park entrance fee or bring your entrance card.

    Hiking Requirements: Although the trail is mostly rolling hills, except for several arroyos and the final steep descent into the oasis, the elevation is around 3,000 feet, so you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    What to Bring: Ten Essentials (click here). Water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch, and trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing. Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread.

    Contact leader:  Spencer B. Email

    Carpooling - is encouraged and may be available if offered by a driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive early for briefing and carpooling. 

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

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    • Sat, December 06, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • End of Griffith Park Blvd at Shannon Rd and Cadman Dr, 3610 Griffith Park Blvd
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    Perfect Weather Hike 

    Every Saturday Morning

    This is a group where everyone is welcome- queer folx and allies building community togetherness. We’ll have views of the Pacific Ocean, Griffith Observatory, and downtown Los Angeles. Go at your own pace! We’ll gather at each split in the trail to make sure all are accounted for.

    LocationEnd of Griffith Park Blvd at Shannon Rd and Cadman Dr3610 Griffith Park Blvd, · Los Angeles, CA

    Note: Every other month the hike is to the Hollywood sign so the meeting location changes. We will post any changes in advance but please check this link before attending: Perfect Weather Hike, Meetup

    Time: 9:00 to 11:00 AM

    Contact: Gary Cleff, (323) 314-7143 or via email

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Distance: 4-5 mile loop on mostly fire roads. 

    Elevation: 700ft

    Dogs: Dog friendly . Just remember there are coyotes in the park.

    Bring: Plenty of water, sun protection, hiking shoes with good grip, Emergency Contact Information.

    Keep in touch: Facebook

    Restrooms: This is a residential neighborhood. There are NO restrooms on this hike. The nearest is at the Griffith Park, Southern Railway by the Griffith Park Cafe on Crystal Springs Drive. If you arrive early, It’s a 15 minute roundtrip walk to the restroom.

    Cancellation: Hike will be cancelled in the event of rain and soggy trails or severe heat advisories.

    Health Issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.

    Keep in touch: Facebook


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    • Sun, December 07, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Cowles Mountain Service Road
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    Great Outdoors San Diego - Cowles Mtn & Pyles Peak

    WhenSunday 12/7/25 at 3:05 PM  

    RequirementAll participants register online.

    Event Description: 

    Join Great Outdoors San Diego for a Hike at Pyles Peak and Cowles Mountain! 

    Join us on Sunday, 12/7 at 3:05 PM (We will start when everyone is ready 15 min) for a hike! A bathroom is provided at the start of the trail.  There is no water. Cowles and Pyles Pk can be strenuous for new hikers. Embark with us on a 7.12 mile hike along the mountain inspired by nature's creatures at Cowles Mtn & Pyles Pk. 

    Note: The Pyles Peak section is planned for this hike, so please plan accordingly.

    This is a great but challenging hike with magnificent views along the way. Find your inner self and enjoy seeing mini dust tornadoes and other exotic phenomenon before heading back with dusty shoes and inspiration in tow!

    This is a moderately challenging 7.12 mile out-and-back along Cowles Mtn and Pyles Pk in the San Carlos area with continuous views and 2,389 feet in elevation change. It is open to members or non-members.

    DetailsWe’ll take a hike along Cowles Mtn and Pyles Pk at a viewpoint with views.  

    Host:  Jeremiah O’Neal 619-788-9407

    TrailCowles Service Road >> Cowles Mtn >> Pyles Pk >> Cowles Mtn >> Barker Way

    Length: 7.1 miles

    Difficulty: Difficult

    Elevation Gain: 2,389 feet

    RSVP: Please register using this link

    Meeting Location(by Google Map): https://maps.app.goo.gl/KL7Eq9AQzbTreUCbA 

    Note: (Please park on the left side of the road away from the houses)

    Meeting Date & Time: Sunday, 12/7 at 3:05 PM - We will plan to start when everyone is ready (15mins after start time at latest).

    ParkingStreet parking near the chain link fence

    Cost: None

    Time Commitment: Plan for approx 3 hours. However, we will turn back before Pyles Pk if the time to complete the loop exceeds 3 hours which it shouldn’t.

    Useful information: Cowles Mtn is a very popular trail with many hikers. Take caution around children and parents with babies. Allow joggers to pass. Tell people in front when you wish to pass and feel free to say Hi/Good afternoon. Hikers are very friendly here. There are rattlesnakes and the bees in the summer can be aggressive. Bring with you some form of eye protection, water, and some kind of jacket during the colder months and sunscreen during the hot months. Additionally, the banks on either side of the trail are very slippery. Most of all, keep a good pace and you will have a lot of fun.

    Dogs: Though dogs are permitted, signs on trail advise that you do not bring animals on this trail. In addition, rattlesnakes can be found on this trail. Read the warning signs carefully and please use your best judgment. 

    Map of hike: This is the path we will take. Return through Barker Way Trail due to Cowles Service Road being extremely slippery on the return.

    Note: The final portion of Pyles Pk can be extremely slippery on the return. Please be careful.

    Trail Details: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1x8ixPJWePM2qEtzIdv7KeKMuZ8ACbEg&usp=sharinghttps://maps.app.goo.gl/VjUipyfWJK2FJDar9 




    • Tue, December 09, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Whitewater Preserve
    The Canyon View Loop Trail has been slightly rerouted in order to fully reopen (after being partially closed due to extensive damage from Tropical Storm Hilary on 8/20/23). We will climb the switchbacks to the summit and enjoy great views while we hike. We will stop to eat a snack before completing the rest of the loop and returning to the parking lot lot.
    • Trail Length: 3.5 mi
    • Hiking time: 2-3 hours
    • Total Elevation Gain/Loss: 625’
    • Trailhead Elevation: 2100’
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate

    Meeting Location:  

    • 8:00 a.m.:  Walmart/PetSmart parking lot at Ramon and Crossley in Palm Springs Map here
    • or 8:30 a.m.:  Whitewater Preserve Map here

    Hiking Requirements:

    Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Hiking poles may be helpful.

    Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

    Hike Leader:  Pat M. 

    Carpooling:  Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. 

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.  Weather forecast click here

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 


    • Thu, December 11, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Palm Springs, CA
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    Using parts of PS City Bicycle Loops we will ride from the PS Art Museum to The Indian Canyons entry booth.  A short loop around Andreas Hills will provide an optional ‘Hill Challenge.’  Riding along Camino Real through Canyon Corridor and The Deepwell Loop will wind us through Warm Sands and Baristo neighborhoods for our return to Museum Way.


    Distance:  Is approximately 15 miles, round trip. 

    There are a few major traffic intersection crossings at traffic lights.

    Meet Location:  PS Downtown Park accross from the PS Art Museum. (Map click here)

    What to Bring:  Water (2-3 liters recommended), snacks, sun protection, and layered clothing.  Carry emergency contact information.  All riders are strongly encouraged to wear helmets.  Remember to inflate your tires to the recommended PSI.  You may want to bring a tire pump, spare tube, and bike tools.

    Don't forget when checking your tires to re-adjust your seat height in order to get your best leg extension while riding.

    You should consider yourself a confident street cyclist in order to enjoy this PS Loop bike ride.

    Event Leader Bill B. click here

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this event.

    • Sat, December 13, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 71800 CA-111 B119, Rancho Mirage, CA (At the River)
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    Book signing at the store on Saturday, December 13th from 10am-12pm.  Philip Ferranti, the author or "140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs" will be here. 

    Also a 30% off coupon for one full price item (day of only)



    HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

    • Sun, December 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Mount Woodson off Hwy 67
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    Woodson Mountain: Potato Chip Rock Hike

    Sunday Dec 14th, 2025 at 9am


    The immensely popular hike to Woodson Mountain's summit, commonly referred to as the Potato Chip Rock hike, takes you through an amazing scene of various boulders. The variety of shapes is amazing, from smooth and rounded, angular or shattered, to, of course, the form of a potato chip.

    Most hikers elect to stop at the razor-sharp boulder flake popularly dubbed Potato Chip Rock on the left, just as you reach the service road. This geologic feature attracts hikers by the hundreds on weekends, many of whom stand in a long line for the opportunity to have their picture taken atop the flake.  Continue another 0.2 mile to each Woodson's highest point.

    Hike Start Time and Location: 9:00 am at parking area off highway 67 on west side by Mount Woodson Trail.

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/tnTnRgG2bUaw5iBm8 

    Hike Elevation Change: ~1,200 ft

    Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderately streneous

    Estimated Hike Time: 3 hrs

    Hike Type (out-and-back, loop, shuttle): Out and back

    Hiking Trail Details (AllTrails or Similar link): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/woodson-mountain-and-potato-chip-rock-via-hwy-67

    Hike Specific Challenges (scrambling, narrow passages, allergens): None

    Hike Specific Equipment: N/A

    Parking Information: The parking area is just off Highway 67, near the CAL FIRE Ramona Fire Station.

    Costs involved: Free

    Pets Permitted: Yes

    What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: N/A

    Who to Contact with Questions: Bill Stanhope 619.306.2378

    *Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

    1. Water/snacks

    2. Sun protection/appropriate clothing (check accuweather for forecast)


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sun, December 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Cathedral City
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    Cathedral Canyon Loop


    • Meet Time: 9:00 AM
    • Meet at: Revivals Cathedral City parking lot Map click here
    • Trail Length: 4.5 miles
    • Total Elevation Gain/Loss: 1100’
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate Plus+ (* see below); uphill first mile
    • Type: Trail, old road
    • Trail Route: Loop

    See Cathedral City from a new angle: from above. This hike begins at the top of the CC cove and climbs steeply with great views of the city and across the valley to Joshua Tree. At the top the trail winds through a desert valley with great views of San Jacinto. The trail loops back on the dirt Dunn Road to the start. 

    Contact: Hike Leader Howard K. email click here 

    You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share.

    Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

    * Moderate: generally suitable for novice hikers who want a bit of a challenge. The terrain will involve a moderate+ incline and may have some steeper sections.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    What to bringTen Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), lunch/snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

    • Sun, December 14, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 31501 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 - Point Vicente Interpretive Center
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    LA - Palos Verdes Coastal Walk:

    Point Vicente to Terranea

    When:  Sun, December 14, 2025

    Starting Location: 31501 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 - Point Vicente Interpretive Center.  Free parking adjacent to Interpretive Center. Meet at the front entrance of the Center building.


    Join us for an easy 3.5 mile coastal trail walk along the Palos Verdes peninsula, from Point Vicente to the Terranea resort! We'll enjoy our bring-your-own picnic lunch, take in the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, rugged bluffs and explore a blend of nature and creature comforts.


    Itinerary:

    1. Hike North along the Vicente Bluffs Reserve - protected and restored with coastal sage scrub habitat by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
    2. Back south to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center - We'll check out the exhibits on natural and cultural history of the Peninsula, including whale migrations.
    3. Southeast to Pelican Cove Park, then Terranea Bluff Top Park, then into the Terranea resort property...
    4. We'll walk to a small beach cove which accesses a sea cave.
    5. Pack your own picnic lunch; we will sit at public benches along the trail. We will break for snack/lunch near Nelson's bluff-top restaurant. We will spend about 30 - 45 minutes having our own leisurely snack/lunch and soak in the view. Feel free to bring your own refreshment of choice.
    6. Afterwards, we'll explore further into the Terranea resort grounds. The public trail system links around and through the site. The coffee shop Sea Beans outside the main entrance is perfect for a pick-me-up or dessert, before we ...
    7. Make our way back to our starting point.

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    At any time, feel free to venture on or head back earlier if you wish.


    Please consider carpooling or taking public transit if possible. As Great Outdoors members we strive to do our part to reduce traffic and parking congestion and help protect the environment we celebrate on our outings.

    Biodiversity: The Palos Verdes peninsula is a great area to appreciate native flora and fauna, including plants indigenous to Palos Verdes and the Channel Islands, California Blue and Pacific Gray whales during migration seasons, the endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly, sea lions, dolphins, pelicans and more. Whale watching season for Gray whales spans from December to May. Humpback and Blue whales migrate during the summer months from June to late September.

    Bring: Snack/Lunch, water/beverage, sun protection (hat, sunscreen), water, proper shoes, money if desired. Jacket in case of wind/cold weather.

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    Hike leaders: John Blasco and Joe Holliday

    Contact: John: 562-726-4165

    Registration is free but required.


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    • Tue, December 16, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Chuckwalla National Monument
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    This hike winds through geologic formations that represent a vast expanse of geologic history from about 1.7 billion years ago to the present. Geologists from all over the world come here to study the exposed results of tectonics forces. Hikers enjoy this enchanted high-walled canyon with ladders to access different levels and marvel at the variety of colors in the Painted Canyon rocks. Participants are encouraged to read about the geology before the hike. “Painted Canyon Geology” typed into a search bar returns a very good selection of sites.  For a  simple introduction click here.

    We drive to Painted Canyon Road located east of Mecca, a distance of 42 miles from our meeting place and will require an hour of drive time. The last 5 miles are on a sandy road with washes and washboard. Possible lunch stop in Mecca after the hike--driver option.

    Rain in the days just prior to the hike or day of the hike may result in cancellation due to the access road condition or flash flood possibilities. 

    • Length: 5.1 miles 
    • Elev. Gain/(Loss): 960 feet
    • Rated: Moderate.  Some narrow shelves and scrambling; good balance is essential.  Ladders are in place at 7 or more spill-offs to ascend or descend.   
    • High-clearance vehicles are recommended; road may be OK for sedans.

    Meeting Time: Departing at 8:00 AM

    Departure Location: Parking lot between PetsMart and Walmart Gas - Ramon/Crossley in Palm Springs.  Map

    What to Bring: Ten Essentials (click here). Water (2 to 3 liters recommended), trail snacks, sun protection and layered clothing, Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread is required. Gloves may be helpful.  Hiking poles may be helpful on sand and some slopes, but may be a hinderance while scrambling on ladders.  

    Hike Leader:   Spencer B.  Email

    Hiking Requirements: You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling.  Possible stop for lunch in Mecca after the hike.  Please arrange carpooling accordingly.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

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    • Thu, December 18, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Living Desert 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert
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    Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la ... 

    WildLights at the Living Desert is back and brighter than ever! With more than three million dazzling lights throughout the park, this year's event will delight both longtime fans and first-time visitors!

    Our discount tickets are sold out but you can still attend when you..

    PURCHASE YOU TICKET(S) DIRECTLEY FROM THE LIVING DESERT ZOO, ADULT ONLY NIGHT, AT THIS LINK: CLICK HERE, AND MEET US AT THE ENTRANCE AT 6PM. The price is $22. All are welcome... Bring a guest!

    Your Invited to a special event - Adults Only Night.

    • Feel the holiday spirit come to life as you marvel at awe-inspiring lighted exhibits
    • Take an enchanting stroll through the African Safari section of the Zoo, where in addition to the lights, you may see some of Africa’s most iconic animals, such as the rhino, giraffe, zebra, and African painted dogs.
    • Visit your favorite festive displays such as the Tunnel of Lights, Dazzling Gift, and holiday-themed G-Scale model train!
    • Warm up at the s’mores station or visit one of the many food outlets to grab dinner! 
    • A full bar with beer, wine, and specialty cocktails will be available to purchase for guests 21+.  The Living Desert is now a cashless park, only credit cards are accepted. 

    6:00 PM Meet at the main entrance.

    Wear you best holiday outfit and your name tag.  When you arrive, check-in with the trip leader so that the tickets can be distributed efficiently.  Once we all arrive we will enter the park at our assigned time of 6:30pm.  Late comers will have to text Robert (760) 641-9112 so he can return to the entrance and give you the tickets.


    The Living Desert is a 30-minute drive from Palm Springs, 45 from DHS, so please plan accordingly.  

    Tickets are nonrefundable, but they are transferrable!

    Questions: Contact: Robert Varga Email click here


    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the trip leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 


    • Sat, December 20, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Cuyamaca Rancho State Park @ East Mesa Trailhead
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    Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

    Arroyo Seco Circuit Hike

    Saturday Dec. 20, 2025 @ 9am

    Arroyo Seco Trail, California - 192 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

    We begin at the East Mesa Trailhead on HWY 79 and then head north to the Sweetwater parking area. At Sweetwater we cross Hwy 79 to the Monument trail. We climb the Monument Trail to the Arroyo Seco trail which has long and beautiful views when we descend. From there, there is a short connector to the Pine Ridge Trail that leads to Green Valley Campground. We cross back across HWY 79 and head south to our cars.

    Hike Start Time and Location: 9am Sharp at East Mesa Trailhead, rain cancels.

    Hike Length: ~9mi

    Hike Elevation Change: ~1,400 ft

    Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate

    Estimated Hike Time: 5-6hrs

    Parking Information: Take SR (HWY) 79 North from Interstate 8. The East Mesa Parking area/Trailhead is about a half mile past the Park entry sign (past the Oakzanita parking area and before the Green Valley Campground). No parking pass is required to park here. There are restrooms at Sweetwater and at the Green Valley Campground.

    Costs involved: N/A

    Pets Permitted: No.

    What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Pack water, lunch, and snacks. 

    Who to Contact with Questions: Scott Opis at [email protected]

    *Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

    1. Navigation

    2. Headlamp

    3. Sun Protection

    4. First Aid

    5. Knife

    6. Fire

    7. Shelter

    8. Extra food

    9. Extra water

    10. Extra clothes


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sun, December 21, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Palm Springs, CA


    Henderson, Shannon, Bern, Araby Loop

    This hike offers panoramic views of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Mountains after a steep climb up the Shannon Trail. We plan to hike at a moderate pace, starting and ending at Araby Road.

    • Trail Length: 5.0 mile loop
    • Hiking 
    • Time: 3 1/2 hours
    • Total Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,300 feet
    • Maximum Elevation: 1,522 feet
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate plus with a long, steep climb with numerous switchbacks
    • Expected time of return: noon
    • Terrain: well-established trail and narrow in spots. Parts of the trail are used by equestrians and mountain bikers.

    Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?):  You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information. This hike is rated Moderate+. The terrain will involve a moderate incline and have some steeper sections. 

    Meeting Place:  Araby Drive off of 111 to the dirt parking lot on the left at the end of the wash.  (Map click here)

    Meeting Time:  We will gather about 8:15 and begin the hike at 8:30.

    Hike Leader:  Howard K. email click here

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 

    • Mon, December 22, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Whitewater Preserve
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    We will climb the switchbacks to the summit and enjoy great views while we hike. We will stop to eat a snack before completing the rest of the loop and returning to the parking lot.
    • Trail Length: 3.5 mi
    • Hiking time: 2-3 hours
    • Total Elevation Gain/Loss: 625’
    • Trailhead Elevation: 2100’
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate

    Meeting Location:  

    • 8:00 a.m.:  Walmart/PetSmart parking lot at Ramon and Crossley in Palm Springs Map here
    • or 8:30 a.m.:  Whitewater Preserve Map here

    Hiking Requirements:

    Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Hiking poles may be helpful.

    Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

    Hike Leader:  Kirk O.

    Carpooling:  Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. 

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.  Weather forecast click here

    Health Problems/allergies:  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 


    • Tue, December 23, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Indio, CA

    Hike the hills and canyons created by the San Andreas fault with outstanding geological features and great views from the ridge. 

    • Trail Length:   5.3 mi
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 900'
    • Trailhead Elevation: 20'
    • Trail Type: Loop
    • Terrain: Rocky, sandy areas, slot canyons.
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate* The trail narrows through a canyon and then it climbs to a high ridge with a steep drop-off.

    9:00 AM Meeting Place: PetSmart Ramon/Crossley, Palm Springs: Map Click Here. Meet at the north/east corner parking lot.

    *Hiking Requirements - You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Bring Ten Essentials (click here) - water (2 to 3 liters recommended), and trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE).

    Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

    Optional Lunch: CIE Sichuan Cuisine, 45682 Towne St., downtown IndioArrange your carpooling accordingly. NOTE: Bring $20+ cash, or use Venmo or Zelle to facilitate paying one group check for shared dishes. 

    Contact leader: Howard G. - email click here

    Carpooling - is encouraged and may be available if offered by a driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is at 9 AM. Distance to trailhead (Golf Center Parkway/Ave 42) is 18 miles, approximately 30 minutes.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Additional Photos - Click Here

    You must be a Great Outdoors (GO) member in order to attend this event.

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

    • Thu, December 25, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • TBD

    (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

    Description:

    • Trail Length:
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
    • Difficulty Rating: 
    • Trail Type: 
    • Terrain: 
    •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

    Contact hike leader:  Bill B. 

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 


    Photos: (optional)

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Mon, December 29, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Whitewater Preserve

    Toutain canyon and waterfall is a short but moderately challenging hike to a beautiful waterfall in Toutain Canyon (adjacent to Whitewater Canyon Preserve). We follow the stream bed, traversing river rubble at the mouth of the canyon, passing through shaded cottonwood and sycamore glens, and walking across mats of wild grapevines to reach the waterfall. Includes multiple stream crossings (one-stride wide) and some travel in damp stream bed (water level very shallow). 

    • Distance: 2.5
    • Elevation Gain/Loss:  400
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate challenging due to terrain conditions. Stream crossings and thick low hanging vines.
    • 8:30 AM Meet in the Palm Springs Walmart/Petsmart parking lot at Ramon and Crossley (Map click here)
    • or 9:00 AM at the Tukut trailhead parking lot Map click here. (USE THE POINT LOCATION ON THE MAP LINK ON THE 2/12 TOUTANE HIKE).This lot is located prior to the Preserve main parking lot.

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Ask leader about dogs.

    Hiking Requirements - You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. 

    Weather forecast link.

    Contact hike leader: Kirk O. Email

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    The canyon was named after Joe Toutain, who owned a ranch in the area until 1930 (when he sold it), and lived in Iron Canyon, a canyon on the north side of the Whitewater Canyon Road, between Bonnie Bell and the Whitewater Preserve Visitor Centre (the mouth of that canyon is visible from the road).

    Joe Toutain is remembered as a Constable who was a member of the posse that tracked Willie Boy. You can find good information about the Willie Boy story at the following link:

    https://www.ucr.edu/magazine/summer-2023/willie-boy


    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Wed, December 31, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Carrizo Canyon


    Carrizo Canyon is one of the group of canyons which are open for only the last three months of each year. This  hike begins at the Art Smith parking lot and gradually climbs south through soft sand in a wide wash with evidence of a history of mining, exploration and recreational use over many decades. The wash narrows as we enter the canyon where we are amazed at the stunning folding and layering of metamorphic rock in the canyon walls. As the canyon narrows, the trail gets a bit rockier and poles can be handy for maintaining one’s balance. We will carefully scramble over a few granite boulders. After a visit to a dry waterfall, we will take a side trail up Indian Canyon and up a 5 foot rock ladder to an overlook from which you can see back to Palm Desert and up Carrizo Canyon to a stand of California palms at an oasis hidden above the dry fall. We retrace our steps to return to the parking lot.

    • Map here: https://caltopo.com/m/U4Q7J
    • Altitude gain: 364 feet  (1044′ to 1408′) 
    • Cumulative altitude gain: 503 feet
    • Distance: 2.3 miles
    • Pace: 1-1.5 MPH, ~2 hours
    • Terrain: Slightly varied, deep sand, short climb, some slick rock
    • Obstacles: Rocks, boulders, plant debris
    • Difficulty rating:  Easy to Moderate
    • Meet 8:50 am Denny's Cathedral City  Map Click Here

    Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 1.5 liters recommended), trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are essential

    Contact Hike Leaders: Howard K.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is at 9 AM. 

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.

    Additional Photos Click Here



     Health Problems/allergies:  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.


    • Tue, January 06, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • Indian Canyons

    please note: a second group as been added for this hike, same day at 9am. if you are on the waitlist for this hike but would like to schedule a slot for the 9am group, please register separately for that hike. Priority will be given to those currently on the waitlist.

    This hike takes us through one of our region’s most scenic areas, full of colorful, canyons and unusual palm groves. It winds through the oasis that was the historic home of the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians and onto a rocky ridge with great views. 

    Description:

    • Trail Length: 3 miles
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 340 feet 
    • Difficulty Rating: moderate
    • Terrain: well-traveled sandy and rocky trail
    • Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 liters recommended), snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Each participant must pay the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation entry fee ($12 per person, $7 for seniors 62+) at the Indian Canyons tollgate, just past the south end of South Palm Canyon Drive. Tickets may be purchased in advance online. Because cars may be lined up at the tollgate in season, carpooling is encouraged. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Drivers should proceed all the way into Indian Canyons to meet at the Trading Post.

    Contact hike leader: Pat M.


    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Pets are not allowed.

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Sat, January 10, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Anza Borrego State Park, GPS Location: 33.30344,-116.23898
    Register

    Great Outdoors - San Diego

    Fonts Point/Calcite Mine Combined Hikes

    Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:30 am

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    Please find the descriptions for the two hikes below:

    First Hike: We will hike 1 mile round Trip on the trail that runs along the edge of the cliffs of Fonts Point and will marvel and the breath-taking badlands.  

    Second Hike: We then will drive in a caravan to the Calcite Mine Trail trailhead and will hike 4.5 miles to the historic calcite mine. On the way, we will take a brief side trip through a gorgeous narrow slot canyon. Going back, we will pass through a wide, deep impressive canyon. The trips through the canyons can be a little challenging, but if someone cannot climb over the rocks of the canyons, they can wait for us to come back to the main road. Font’s Point hike involves very little elevation gain, but the Calcite mine has an 800feet in elevation change. 

    Meeting Location: Font’s point turn off and parking 10.3 miles east of Borrego Springs Christmas Circle .3 miles east of S-22 Mile marker 29. GPS 33.30344,-116.23898

    Meeting Date & Time:  Saturday, January 10, 2025 10:30am. Normally, the spectacular drive from Hillcrest is 2 hours, so please leave by 8am, so you can take photos along the way. 

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    Details: Fonts Point is considered to have the most spectacular views in Anza Borrego. The Calcite mine has great views, an interesting history, (calcite is a mineral so clear and hard, it was used as gun-sites in WW II), and an Amazing slot canyon to squeeze through and a wide deep canyon to marvel and explore.

    Note: Font’s Point is at the end of a 4-mile dirt road off of highway S22, 10 miles east of Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs.  I have traveled on this road in my Prius and my Bolt, but if the dirt road scares you, leave your car at the parking area off of S22 where we are all meeting, and carpool with me or other brave drivers. If you don’t want to hike Calcite Mine, but you have a jeep, you can drive to the Mine with a 4x4 on the jeep trail.

    Host: Bill Stanhope at 619-306-2378

    Trail: Font's Point: Anza Borrego State Park's Best View - California Through My Lens                 1-mile round trip                                                                                                                                  Calcite Mine Trail, California - 553 Reviews, Map | AllTrails  4 miles round trip

    Length: ~5 miles combined both hikes

    Difficulty: both hikes are easy unless you go to the canyons, then moderate.

    Elevation Gain: ~20 feet at Fonts Point, 800 feet at the Calcite Mine

    RSVP: Please RSVP, or if running late, please call Bill at 619-306-2378

    Parking: ample parking is available at the font’s point intersection. Or if you are brave enough or have a jeep, please drive and take others. 

    Cost: there is no charge.  Please bring your lunch.

    Time Commitment: Plan for approx 5-6 hours 

    Dogs: Not allowed.

    Cell Phone Service: No reception issues anticipated.

    Health Problems/Allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with a trip leader if you wish.

    Contact/Question - If you have any questions not addressed by the information above or on our registration page, please feel free to contact the trip leaders: Bill Stanhope ([email protected])

    What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*:

    • Food
    • Ten Essentials
    • Phone/camera 
    • Warm/cool weather clothing depending on forcast
    • Any prescription or other needed medications
    • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock, lip block)

    *Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

    1. Navigation

    2. Headlamp

    3. Sun Protection

    4. First Aid

    5. Knife

    6. Fire

    7. Shelter

    8. Extra food

    9. Extra water

    10. Extra clothes


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    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sun, January 11, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    Register

    SAN DIEGO ZOO HIKE/SOCIAL

    Join us at the zoo!. This year we will be hiking through the famous San Diego Zoo on Sunday, January 11th @ 10:00am. We will hike through the park to the far end and take a different path back to the entrance. Tickets/membership should be purchased prior to the event. If this is an event you would like to participate in but cannot access it due to finances, please reach out to KJ Archer at [email protected]

    San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass Ticket, No Reservations Required! 2022

    Details: We will hike through the park to the far end and take a different path back to the entrance

    Host: KJ Archer (619-214-6353)

    RSVP: Please RSVP so I know how many to expect. If we have a large group, please mask/social distance, as needed.

    Meeting Location: 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA

    92101 https://maps.app.goo.gl/brG2rRmm333248LC9

    Meeting Date & Time: Sunday January 11th @ 10:00am inside the front entrance at the map stand - We will plan to leave from the inside of the park entrance at 10:15am.

    Parking: Ample parking available.

    Cost: Self purchased membership/tickets required for entry

    Time Commitment: Plan for approx. 4-6 hours, group dependent  



    • Mon, January 12, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Palm Springs

    Explore one of our best natural areas and home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Mountain/canyon views, and overlooking Palm Springs in the distance.  The turnaround point features a waterfall at a Palm Oasis.

    • Start time: 8:00am
    • Distance: 4.8 miles out and back
    • Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
    • Elevation:  900ft 
    • Terrain: Dirt, rocky, some minor bouldering requiring good balance and coordination; MUST be in good physical condition to attend.
    • Duration:  3.5 hours 
    • No dogs permitted due to Bighorn Sheep habitat.

    Location/directions: Parking will be at the south end of the South Lykken trailhead. Ample parking along the west side of South Palm Canyon Dr. near the bridge.  Map  to trailhead parking.

    Contact Hike Leader: Kirk O. email click here

    What to bringTen Essentials (click here), water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, electrolyte supplements. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

    Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

    Inclement weather may cancel.

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

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    • Mon, January 19, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Joshua Treet National Park

    (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

    Description:

    • Trail Length:
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
    • Difficulty Rating: 
    • Trail Type: 
    • Terrain: 
    •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

    Contact hike leader:  Kirk O. Email click here

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 


    Photos: (optional)

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Mon, January 26, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Whitewater Preserve

    Toutain canyon and waterfall is a short but moderately challenging hike to a beautiful waterfall in Toutain Canyon (adjacent to Whitewater Canyon Preserve). We follow the stream bed, traversing river rubble at the mouth of the canyon, passing through shaded cottonwood and sycamore glens, and walking across mats of wild grapevines to reach the waterfall. Includes multiple stream crossings (one-stride wide) and some travel in damp stream bed (water level very shallow). 

    • Distance: 2.5
    • Elevation Gain/Loss:  400
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate challenging due to terrain conditions. Stream crossings and thick low hanging vines.
    • 8:30 AM Meet in the Palm Springs Walmart/Petsmart parking lot at Ramon and Crossley (Map click here)
    • or 9:00 AM at the Tukut trailhead parking lot Map click here. (USE THE POINT LOCATION ON THE MAP LINK ON THE 2/12 TOUTANE HIKE).This lot is located prior to the Preserve main parking lot.

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Ask leader about dogs.

    Hiking Requirements - You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. 

    Weather forecast link.

    Contact hike leader: Kirk O. Email

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    The canyon was named after Joe Toutain, who owned a ranch in the area until 1930 (when he sold it), and lived in Iron Canyon, a canyon on the north side of the Whitewater Canyon Road, between Bonnie Bell and the Whitewater Preserve Visitor Centre (the mouth of that canyon is visible from the road).

    Joe Toutain is remembered as a Constable who was a member of the posse that tracked Willie Boy. You can find good information about the Willie Boy story at the following link:

    https://www.ucr.edu/magazine/summer-2023/willie-boy


    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Mon, February 09, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Palm Springs

    HIKE - JANE'S HOFFBRAU

    • Length: Approx 3 miles
    • Route: Out and back
    • Hike time: Approx 2 hours
    • Elevation Gain: Approx 700'
    • Difficulty: Moderate

    Meet at 9:00 AM at the Rimrock Plaza (Vons) 4733 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. Park in the East parking lot near the Eisenhower facility and meet at the parking lot corner in front of the Thrifty Wash. Depart at 9:00 AM. Arrive a few minutes early for introductions and briefing. Map Click Here

    Description: The hike starts at the dirt road at the far eastside of Rimrock Plaza. At the water reservoir tanks we pick up a trail to the top of a plateau that affords great views of Palm Springs and Cathedral City. We then hike the plateau until we descend a canyon to Jane's Hoffbrau Palm Oasis. No, there is no coffee served here, but it is a small beautiful canyon with a dry waterfall and it is loaded with palm trees. We will relax in the shade of the palms and then return on the same trail. 

    Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Hiking poles may be helpful

    Contact Hike Leader: Kirk O. 

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 




    • Tue, February 10, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Willis Palms Trail, Thousand Palms, CA

    Willis Palms Oasis

    Hike along the San Andreas Fault to a lush palm oasis featuring views of the Coachella Valley, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountains, and a walk through an extensive Washingtonia Filifera Palm grove.  The Willis Palms Trail is part of the Coachella Valley Preserve located 10 miles east of Palm Springs in the bluffs and mesas of the Indio Hills. The trailhead is located on Thousand Palms Canyon Road a short distance from the intersection of Ramon and Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, on the left (west side).


    • Meet at PetSmart (Ramon & Crossley) Time: 9:00 AM Map click here or the Willis Palms Trailhead parking area (Map click here)
    • Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver.  You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Limited parking at trailhead or alongside roadway. 
    • Trail features: Out and back loop, 3 miles length, 2 hrs. duration, elevation gain/loss 300 ft., mostly full sun exposure.  
    • Terrain: rocky, sandy areas, portion of trail narrow with steep drop-off on one side.
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate
    • Sorry no pets allowed in the Preserve.
    • Please advise leader of any medical concerns or physical limitations.
    • Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks.
    • Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. 
    • Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.
    • Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE).

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Contact Hike Leader:  Pat M.





    • Mon, February 16, 2026
    • 7:15 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Joshua Tree National Park

    Split Rock Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park will be our first stop. This is an easy, undulating 2.7 mile trail with convenient, sedan accessible parking. Interesting rock formations abound, including one quite wonderful anthropomorphic feature, and a few seemingly out-of-place trees. 

    The next stop is Hall of Horrors. Opportunities to scamper over, under, and between rocks have been reported to bring an instant return to youthful joy. If we are lucky, we will find the well-hidden Hall of Horrors and descend into it to find the spooky feature. Those uninterested in scrambling on the rocks can enjoy an easy stroll around the rocky outcroppings.  Additional hiking in this area is about 1+miles.

    • Elevation gain: 295 to 500 feet
    • Total Distance: 3 to 4.5 miles
    • Pace: Under 30 minutes per mile for first stop, and slower later
    • Terrain: Varied, compacted sand, deep sand, optional rock scrambling
    • Obstacles: Rocks, boulders, plants
    • Difficulty rating:  Moderate

    Departure Location: Meet at 7:15 am at Carl's Jr. at Hwy 111 and Racquet Club Rd (Map click here)

    Fees/Charges: Joshua Tree Park entrance fee. It is highly recommended that you enter Joshua Tree National Park from the North Entrance, located in 29 Palms.  It is the closest entry to the trailhead. In addition, there are fewer visitors entering at this location.

    Hiking Requirements:  Although the trail is fairly level, the elevation is at 4600 feet so you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver.  You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. 

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Contact hike leader:  Kirk O.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

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    • Sat, February 21, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive at Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
    • 24
    Register

    San Diego Botanic Garden Tour

    Photo

    Welcome to the San Diego Botanic Garden's 37-acre urban oasis featuring 4 miles of meandering trails and ocean views, 5,000+ plant species and varieties, and 29 uniquely themed gardens that represent 15 different regions and many habitats of the world. This natural wonderland is designed for children and adults, alike; explore your interests, learn about the plant world that surrounds us, and let nature fill you with a little wonder.

    Start Time and Location: 10:00am Saturday 2/21/26 outside the Conservancy 

    Event Specific Challenges (stairs, animals, allergens): Potential allergies, waterfall stairway (optional)

    Event Specific Equipment: N/A

    Parking Information: Free on site

    Costs involved: 

    • SDBG Members and AHS Reciprocal Garden Members) Bring Membership info & ID) Free
    • Adult $18
    • Military, Senior (60+), Student $15
    • Youth (3-17) $10
    • Child (under 3) Free
    • Note: If a financial constraint is preventing you from attending, please reach out to us as we can secure additional tickets as needed!

    Pets Permitted: N/A

    What to Bring: Water, good walking shoes

    Trip Leader: Jeff Clingan, San Diego Botanic Garden Chair, Volunteer Committee and Docent Training Coordinator


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Mon, February 23, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Whitewater Preserve

    Toutain canyon and waterfall is a short but moderately challenging hike to a beautiful waterfall in Toutain Canyon (adjacent to Whitewater Canyon Preserve). We follow the stream bed, traversing river rubble at the mouth of the canyon, passing through shaded cottonwood and sycamore glens, and walking across mats of wild grapevines to reach the waterfall. Includes multiple stream crossings (one-stride wide) and some travel in damp stream bed (water level very shallow). 

    • Distance: 2.5
    • Elevation Gain/Loss:  400
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate challenging due to terrain conditions. Stream crossings and thick low hanging vines.
    • 8:30 AM Meet in the Palm Springs Walmart/Petsmart parking lot at Ramon and Crossley (Map click here)
    • or 9:00 AM at the Tukut trailhead parking lot Map click here. (USE THE POINT LOCATION ON THE MAP LINK ON THE 2/12 TOUTANE HIKE).This lot is located prior to the Preserve main parking lot.

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Ask leader about dogs.

    Hiking Requirements - You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. 

    Weather forecast link.

    Contact hike leader: Kirk O. Email

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    The canyon was named after Joe Toutain, who owned a ranch in the area until 1930 (when he sold it), and lived in Iron Canyon, a canyon on the north side of the Whitewater Canyon Road, between Bonnie Bell and the Whitewater Preserve Visitor Centre (the mouth of that canyon is visible from the road).

    Joe Toutain is remembered as a Constable who was a member of the posse that tracked Willie Boy. You can find good information about the Willie Boy story at the following link:

    https://www.ucr.edu/magazine/summer-2023/willie-boy


    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Fri, March 06, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains

    (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

    Description:

    • Trail Length:
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
    • Difficulty Rating: 
    • Trail Type: 
    • Terrain: 
    •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

    Contact hike leader:  Email click here

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 


    Photos: (optional)

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Tue, March 10, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Indian Canyons 38500 S Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs CA

    Palm Canyon/Victor and Andreas Canyon Trails

    Indian Canyons includes some of the ancestral lands of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla (pronounced Kaw-we-ah) Indians.  This leisurely hike will be through scenic areas of colorful, rocky canyons and unmatched palm groves.

    2. Trading Post.  Lunch break will be at the Trading Post with snacks and refreshments, art and artifacts, books, jewelry, pottery, baskets, weavings, and a short walk on the West Fork waterfall trail.

    3. Andreas Canyon.  Next we will drive down to the Andreas Canyon loop hike with remnants of Cahuilla settlements, the world’s second largest grove of Washingtonia palms, a babbling brook and views of a hidden private club.

    • Meet Location:  Palm Canyon Trailhead/Trading Post parking lot. MAP 
    • Meet Time: 8:30 am 
    • Trail Length: 2.7 miles Palm Canyon/Victor trails loop; 1.0 mile Andreas Canyon loop. 
    • Total Elevation Gain: 393 ft in the 2.7-mile Palm Canyon/Victor Trail loop. 173 ft in the 1.0-mile Andreas Canyon loop.
    • Difficulty Rating: Moderate  (gradual ascent/descent, mostly easy but with some moderate sections). (approx. 3.5 hr. duration)
    • Type: Well-trodden and marked trails.
    • Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (2 liters recommended), lunch and snacks. Hat, sunscreen and layered clothing are recommended.
    • Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE).
    • Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

    Hike Leader:  Pat M.

    Each participant must pay the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation entry fee ($12 per person, $7 for seniors 62+, Free military/first responder) at the Indian Canyons tollgate, just past the south end of South Palm Canyon Drive. The gate opens at 8 am.

    Participants may pay in advance online, print out the confirmation and hand it to the gate agent. Or, pay at the gate.  See “Purchase Tickets” https://www.indian-canyons.com/hours

    Drivers should proceed to the Palm Canyon Trailhead/Trading Post parking lot at the far end of the canyon road.  Carpooling is encouraged because cars may be lined up at the tollgate and parking can be limited. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. 

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels 

    Web: https://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

    • Wed, March 18, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Palm Springs, CA

    (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

    Description:

    • Trail Length:
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
    • Difficulty Rating: 
    • Trail Type: 
    • Terrain: 
    •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

    Contact hike leader:  Tom W.

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 


    Photos: (optional)

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Tue, April 28, 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • Thu, April 30, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Hawaii Volcanoes NP & Hawaii Big Island
    Register

    OCLB- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park &

    Hawaii Big Island Day Hikes

    Tues 4/28/26 and Thu 4/30/26

    Hawaii is full of attractions that are unlike anything else in the world, but even among these unique wonders, Hawaii’s volcanoes stand out as truly remarkable. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii protects some of these natural marvels, including two of the world's largest and most active volcanoes.

    Come join me for day hikes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and on the Big Island of Hawaii to experience stunning landscapes created by these volcanoes.

    Registration: Limited to Great Outdoors members

    Day Hike: Tue. Apr. 28th, 2026 at 9 am- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    Day Hike: Thu. Apr. 30th, 2026 at 9 am- Big Island Hawaii, local trail. Location TBA.

    Transportation & Lodging: Air, ground transportation, lodging, meals, fuel, and travel costs on the Big Island of Hawaii is the responsibility of each member. It is strongly recommended that members purchase travel insurance to insure their trip costs in the event of cancellation or interruption. 

    Fees: Day hikes are FREE.  There is a vehicle entrance fee of $30 to enter Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  A valid national park pass waives the entrance fee. There may be parking and entrance fees charged at the trailhead of a local hiking trail on the Big Island.

    What to Bring: Day Pack with Ten Essentials. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and rain protection. Pack a lunch, snacks, and water.

    Important information

    Great Outdoors is not arranging air, ground transportation, or lodging for members on the Big Island of Hawaii. 

    Register- Please RSVP for a day hike so I know who is coming.

    I will email attendees with essential details such as trailhead location, parking, and hike mileage and elevation gain for each day hike up to two weeks before the event. 

    I am visiting the Big Island of Hawaii the week of 4/26 to 5/03/26 and inviting other Great Outdoors members to join me on day hikes on Tuesday 4/28 and Thursday 4/30/26.

    I am staying in Kailua-Kona, so if you are also visiting the Big Island of Hawaii during the last week of April 2026, reach out and let’s meet up.



    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

    Climate- In late April, the climate on the Big Island of Hawaii is generally pleasant, with daytime temperatures averaging in the high 70’s to low 80’s F and evening temperatures dropping into the 60’s F.  This month marks the end of the rainy season, so you can expect fewer rain showers, although it’s still possible to experience some rain, especially at night.

    Questions?

    Email Michael at [email protected]

    Disclosure- I do not respond to emails immediately due to my non-traditional work schedule. I will respond to emails about this event on my days off. 





















    • Tue, May 05, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Palm Springs

    • Length: Approx 4 miles
    • Route: Out and Back
    • Hike time: Approx 2 hours
    • Elevation Gain: Approx 700'
    • Difficulty: Moderate

    Meet at 10:00 AM at the Rimrock Plaza (Vons) 4733 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. Park east of the plaza parking lot on or near the dirt roadway. Arrive about 15 minutes early for introductions and briefing. Map Click Here

    Description: The hike starts at the dirt road at the far east side of Rimrock Plaza. At the water reservoir tanks we pick up a trail to the top of a plateau that affords great views of Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Murray Peak. We then hike the plateau until we descend into Eagle Canyon at Jane's Hoffbrau Palm Oasis. This is a small beautiful oasis with dry waterfalls and a stand of Washingtonia palm trees. We will relax in the shade of the palms and then proceed down the canyon beneath high canyon walls and aside large boulders in the wash.  At the end of the canyon we'll go back up the canyon to the trail to a view point and back to the trailhead at Vons.

    Optional Lunch after the hike: Location TBD (La Perlita or Manhatten Deil)

    Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Hiking poles may be helpful

    Contact Hike Leader:  Pat M. 

       

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 




    • Fri, May 15, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Mon, May 18, 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Yosemite Valley, Camp Curry
    • 2
    Register


    OCLB Annual Yosemite Trip!


    Heaven On Earth!

    Pictured above:  Glacier Point just before starting the Panorama Trail.

    Pictured above:  On top of Yosemite Falls - what an accomplishment.

    Pictured above:  All smiles on one of the most difficult trails in Yosemite.

    Orange County/Long Beach

    goes to 

    Yosemite National Park

    Curry Village Canvas Tents

    May 15-18, 2026

    Need we say more?

     Yes we will! 

    Spring in Yosemite can't be beat!

    We will be heading to Yosemite at the BEST time to visit this illustrious National Park!  The weather will be amazing with the waterfalls at their most dynamic! Our lodging for the 3-night outing will be in Camp Curry, in unheated canvas tents.

    These events get sold out to capacity each year!

    Do NOT hesitate to book as soon as possible as we expect this event to be SOLD OUT again!


    Yosemite is one of the most popular National Parks in the country and we in southern California are very fortunate to have it so close. If you have never seen it then this Great Outdoors trip is a good opportunity for you to be introduced to this special place.

    If you have been there one or more times, then you’ll understand why many have made a Yosemite visit an annual event.  The grandeur and majesty of the park are so enriching that Yosemite can be experienced and enjoyed again and again.  The natural beauty of the park has inspired many for the last 150 years, but perhaps none more effusive than John Muir, who said of Yosemite, “It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter.” Please join us in this temple of the great outdoors.

    Pictured above:  Richard, Mike and Claudia half way up to the top of upper Yosemite Falls, this photo is at the top of lower Yosemite Falls.

    The location of this trip will be Yosemite Valley.  Our accommodations are canvas tents in Camp Curry, a rustic but charming village near the east end of the valley.

    Arrival should be about 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon.

    For both Saturday and Sunday, there will be optional hikes each day to choose from - one will be strenuous, the other will be easy.  Or simply visit the galleries, stores, bike ride, museums and/or stroll in the valley floor!


    Pictured above:  We are hitting the Panorama Trail that will put us back to Yosemite Valley - 8 Miles.  Yippee!

    On Monday morning we must check out of the cabins by 11:00 am. 

    More details will be announced as we finalize registration.

    Canvas Tents:

    We have secured four canvas tents for our group.  

    Each tent has 3 single beds and a double.  We can max out at 5 people per tent.  We are hoping to get a couple or friends (with benefits or without benefits) to share the double bed.  This way we can max out each tent with 5 people so that we can get as many as possible to experience Yosemite for this excursion.

    If you want to be in the same tent with another member please note that on the registration.

    If you prefer sharing a double cot with someone please note that on the registration and who the person is so we match you with the correct person.

    If you have a LOUD snoring issue, you should consider not attending so that others will not be affected by the noise.  This is close sleeping quarters.




     Driving & Directions:

    While GO is not authorized to be directly involved in coordinating carpools, we highly recommend our members to consider carpooling!

    What else?

    Cooking facilities/campfire rings are not available in Curry Village. However, there are several dining options near our cabins.  




    Such as Pizza & Beer, Cafeteria (with Vegan options!) and of course burgers & fries too. A general store is also open for purchasing food items and other material goods. You may bring snack food and drinks, but all food and scented items must be stored in the bear-proof storage locker in front of the cabin. This includes all food, food related items, toiletries, sundries and ice chests. Bears have a strong sense of smell and are attracted to anything they think will lead them to human food. Remember not to store these items in your vehicle or  canvas tent . It is recommended to use sealed plastic containers for storing your food inside the bear boxes. This makes it easier to keep your food organized, and away from campground critters.

    And of course, there is the option of having some fine dining at the Awahnee!


    Showers, sinks and flush toilets are all available to participants.

    Be sure to remember a flashlight or headlamp to find your way around Camp Curry at night. In addition, a sleeping bag (recommended), an extra blanket or a honey bunny may help keep you warm at night.  Other things to bring:

    Warm outer gear appropriate for snow and/or rain or Shorts and T-shirts for warm days

    Layered under gear (long underwear, etc.)

    Hat, gloves, scarf, etc.

    Sunglasses, sun block (for your face), lip balm 

    Sturdy hiking shoes 


    Weather: Average temperatures in May in the Yosemite Valley range from the low 50s (night time) to the low-mid 70s during the day. Conditions may vary between sun, clouds, rain, or snow. Be prepared for anything. Expect the unexpected!  

    The trip leader will inform you of the weather conditions a couple days before our arrival but you may also want to keep abreast of them by using the Yosemite National Park website. (Click here.)





    Price: 

    $225 for Great Outdoors members for the 4 days/3 nights event.  Come early on Friday to enjoy the park and/or stay late on Monday to enjoy the park!  We will check into our canvas tents at 4 PM on Friday.

    This is a members only event, thus an annual membership ($25) must be purchased prior to signing up for this event.

    If you have a LOUD snoring issue, you should consider not attending so that others will not be affected by the noise.  This is close sleeping quarters.

    Cancellations will be authorized up to 21 days prior to start day of event IF a replacement can be found; a $20 cancellation fee will be charged.

    Trip Leader: Lance Whitmier



    Lance states:  Yosemite mesmerized me the very first time I visited the Park in the 90's.  I always brag about the majestic beauty of Yosemite along with it's grandeur and power.  I claim that Yosemite is indeed "my Heaven on Earth" and I can't wait to share the experience with you!"  For those visiting Yosemite for the first time - be prepared to experience a bit of heaven and the surreal!

    Lance can be contacted at:

    [email protected]

    Photos: Previous OCLB Yosemite Treks

    We have a great, fun time! Join us!











      

     

Past Hikes

Thu, December 04, 2025 OCLB - Hoagees Trail Camp Loop - Day Hike
Mon, December 01, 2025 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall
Sun, November 30, 2025 SD - Hike - Corte Madera Mountain *Rescheduled*
Sat, November 29, 2025 LA - Hike: Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
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Thu, November 27, 2025 PS - Bike - Thanksgiving Day Bike Ride
Wed, November 26, 2025 OCLB - Potato Chip Rock Hike in Poway
Tue, November 25, 2025 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon-Seven Sisters--RESCHEDULED Nov. 25
Mon, November 24, 2025 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
Sat, November 22, 2025 LA - Hike: Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Sat, November 22, 2025 PS - Bike: CANCELLED - PS Perimeter Ride on the CV Link -
Thu, November 20, 2025 PS - Bike/Post Veterans Day Bike Ride
Mon, November 17, 2025 PS - Hike Jane's Hoffbrau
Sat, November 15, 2025 LA - Hike: Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Fri, November 14, 2025 SBVC Day Hike - Ventura Botanical Gardens
Thu, November 13, 2025 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon Loop Trail
Mon, November 10, 2025 PS - Hike: Tahquitz Canyon & Waterfall
Sun, November 09, 2025 LA - Autumn Leaves Hike
Sat, November 08, 2025 SD - Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak
Fri, November 07, 2025 PS - Bike - CV Link Grand Opening ceremony Cathedral City
Thu, November 06, 2025 SBVC Twilight Hike - Arroyo Verde Park
Mon, November 03, 2025 PS – Hike: Mission Creek to Whitewater Overlook via PCT North
Sun, November 02, 2025 SBVC Day Hike - Sandstone Peak
Sat, November 01, 2025 OCLB - Carlson Trail & San Joaquin Marsh Loop in Irvine
Thu, October 30, 2025 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palm Oasis
Mon, October 27, 2025 PS - Hike Lost Horse Loop Trail - Joshua Tree National Park
Sun, October 26, 2025 SD - Hike - Stonewall Peak
Sun, October 26, 2025 PS - Bike: Palm Springs Wanderings - an Unofficial Loop
Sun, October 26, 2025 PS - Hike - Tram to Wellman Divide
Sat, October 25, 2025 LA - Hike: Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Sat, October 25, 2025 SD - Run - Front Runners Meet Up
Thu, October 23, 2025 SB/VC Twilight Hike - Arroyo Verde Park
Thu, October 23, 2025 PS - Hike: Garstin, Berns, Bogert Loop
Wed, October 22, 2025 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Tue, October 21, 2025 SD - Run - Front Runners Meet Up
Mon, October 20, 2025 PS - HIKE: Horsethief Creek - Cactus Springs
Sun, October 19, 2025 PS - Hike Tram: Willow Creek Trail to Hidden Divide
Sat, October 18, 2025 LA - Hike: Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Thu, October 16, 2025 PS - Hike: Whitewater Canyon View Loop
Wed, October 15, 2025 PS - Hike: Chuckwalla & Jackrabbit Trails Loop CANCELLED
Mon, October 13, 2025 PS - HIKE: PCT South from Hwy 74
Sun, October 12, 2025 LA - Pizza Party and Cemetery Walk
Sun, October 12, 2025 OCLB - Inglewood Urban Walk
Sat, October 11, 2025 LA - Hike: Hollywood Sign
Fri, October 10, 2025 PS - Bike: Tahquitz Creek - Indian Canyons
Thu, October 09, 2025 PS - HIKE: Oak Glen Preserve- Lunch - Edward-Dean Museum
Mon, October 06, 2025 PS - Hike: Skyline Route TRAINING HIKE 1.1
Sun, October 05, 2025 SD - Hike - Lake Murray Trail
Sun, October 05, 2025 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Public Art Bike Ride
Sun, October 05, 2025 PS - Hike: Split Rock Plus - Joshua Tree Park
Sat, October 04, 2025 LA / OCLB - Mt. Baldy Moonlight Hike with Dinner & Live Music
Sat, October 04, 2025 LA - Hike: Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Sat, October 04, 2025 Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Sat, October 04, 2025 PS - Bike: Early Morning Bike Ride on the CV Link
Sun, September 28, 2025 SD - Hike - Hillcrest Urban Walk & Drag Brunch
Sat, September 27, 2025 SD - Day Event - Annual End of Summer Hike, BBQ & Pool Party!
Sat, September 27, 2025 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY at Giant Rock
Sat, September 20, 2025 OCLB - 7th Annual Ranchos Walk in Long Beach
Sun, September 14, 2025 PS - Hike - Mission Creek trail
Sat, September 13, 2025 SD - Annie's Canyon Hike
Sun, September 07, 2025 LA - Beach Gathering
Sat, September 06, 2025 Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Sun, August 31, 2025 OCLB - Park to Playa Urban Hike
Sat, August 30, 2025 LA - Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Sat, August 30, 2025 SD - Hike - Balboa Park Historical Tour + Coffee
Wed, August 27, 2025 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Wellman's Divide (Loop)
Sun, August 24, 2025 PS - Hike: Tram Hike Round Valley loop 2
Sat, August 23, 2025 OCLB – Easy Evening Walk at Fairview & Talbert Parks in Costa Mesa
Sat, August 23, 2025 PS - AUGUST POOL PARTY
Sat, August 23, 2025 SD - Hike - Mountain, Forest, Desert and Ocean View Pet-Friendly Hike
Sat, August 23, 2025 LA - Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Wed, August 20, 2025 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Round Valley Ranger Station
Sun, August 17, 2025 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop clockwise Tram hike
Sat, August 16, 2025 LA - Weekly Saturday Morning Hike in Griffith Park
Thu, August 14, 2025 PS - Hike: Garstin, Berns, Bogert Loop
Wed, August 13, 2025 OCLB - Upper Rock Creek Trail Backpack
Sat, August 09, 2025 PS - Mt. Wilson Observatory Tour
Sat, August 09, 2025 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Wed, August 06, 2025 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop and Shangra-La
Wed, August 06, 2025 SBVC - Duck Creek Campout (Postponed)
Wed, July 30, 2025 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Wellman's Divide (Loop)
Sun, July 27, 2025 OCLB and LA - Joint Picnic in the Park - Long Beach
Sat, July 26, 2025 OCLB - Urban Hike in Signal Hill
Wed, July 23, 2025 OCLB – Mt. San Jacinto Round Valley Loop Hike
Wed, July 23, 2025 PS - Hike: Tamarack and Round Valleys Loop via Sid Davis
Sun, July 20, 2025 SBVC/PPF - Outside with Pride 2025
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Sun, July 20, 2025 OCLB - Double Whammy! Icehouse Canyon AND Cucamonga Peak Day Hike
Sat, July 19, 2025 SD - PRIDE - Hike - SD Pride Parade
Wed, July 16, 2025 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Round Valley Ranger Station
Sun, July 13, 2025 PS - Bike Demuth Park > CV Link > N Palm Springs Loop
Wed, July 09, 2025 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop and Shangra-La
Mon, July 07, 2025 PS - Hike: Wellman Divide
Mon, July 07, 2025 PS - Bike Demuth Park > CV Link > N Palm Springs Loop
Tue, July 01, 2025 OCLB - Switzer Falls Day Hike
Sun, June 29, 2025 PS - Hike: Willow Creek Trail
Wed, June 25, 2025 PS - Hike: Tamarack and Round Valleys Loop via Sid Davis
Sat, June 21, 2025 PS - Bike: Beat the heat with an early morning 20-mile bike ride
Wed, June 18, 2025 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Round Valley Ranger Station
Sun, June 15, 2025 SD - Hike - Tecolote Canyon
Fri, June 13, 2025 PS - Hike: Fuller Ridge Trail
Wed, June 11, 2025 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop and Shangra-La
Wed, June 11, 2025 PS - WALK: CV Link Sunrise
Sun, June 08, 2025 LA - Hike -San Pedro: Marine Mammals, Korean Bell, Sea Cliffs, Lighthouse, and Picnic
Wed, June 04, 2025 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop
Sat, May 31, 2025 SD - Social - San Diego Botanic Garden Tour & Orchid Show
Sat, May 31, 2025 PS - WALK: CV Link Crossley
Wed, May 28, 2025 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram--Desert View Trail
Thu, May 22, 2025 PS - Tour Gamble House and Huntington Library
Mon, May 19, 2025 PS - Bike: Tahquitz Creek - Indian Canyons
Sun, May 18, 2025 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Sat, May 17, 2025 SBVC - Guided Tour Santa Barbara Courthouse
Wed, May 14, 2025 PS - HIKE: PCT South from Hwy 74
Mon, May 12, 2025 PS - Bike: Tahquitz Creek - Indian Canyons
Fri, May 09, 2025 OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2025 in the Spring - Curry Village
Wed, May 07, 2025 PS - Hike: Lost Horse Loop Trail - Joshua Tree Park
Tue, May 06, 2025 PS - HIKE: Round Valley-Tamarack Valley Discovery Hike
Mon, May 05, 2025 PS - WALK: CV Link DeMuth
Sun, May 04, 2025 LA-Hike: Beverly Hills Garden Parks
Thu, May 01, 2025 PS Saving Nature Film Festival
Wed, April 30, 2025 PS - HIKE: Horsethief Creek - Cactus Springs
Wed, April 23, 2025 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall
Tue, April 22, 2025 LA - Hiking: High Rise Views, Pedways, and a Concert
Tue, April 22, 2025 PS - Hike: Lost Horse Loop - Joshua Tree Nat'l Park
Sun, April 20, 2025 OCLB - Urban Hike: OC Museum & More
Sun, April 20, 2025 PS - Hike: Art Smith
Sun, April 20, 2025 PS - Hike - Mission Creek trail
Sat, April 19, 2025 OCLB – Weir Canyon & Anaheim Hills Trail Loop
Wed, April 16, 2025 PS – Hike: Mission Creek to Whitewater Overlook via PCT North
Mon, April 14, 2025 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palm Oasis
Sun, April 13, 2025 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain (and Pyles Peak)
Thu, April 10, 2025 PS - Hike: Indian Canyons - Stone Pools - CANCELLED
Wed, April 09, 2025 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon Loop Trail - CANCELED
Sun, April 06, 2025 PS - Hike: Henderson, Shannon, Bern, Araby Loop
Sun, April 06, 2025 PS - Hike: Whitewater Preserve to Red Dome
Sun, April 06, 2025 PS - Hike: Snowshoe Round Valley - CANCELLED
Thu, April 03, 2025 PS - Keys Ranch Tour - Joshua Tree National Park
Wed, April 02, 2025 OCLB - Morgan Trail Day Hike
Sat, March 29, 2025 LA - Misc: Yoga on the Mountain and Hike
Wed, March 26, 2025 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon - March 26
Mon, March 24, 2025 PS - Hike Indian Canyons: Palm and Andreas Canyons
Sun, March 23, 2025 LA - Palos Verdes Ocean Trails Reserve and Beach Art Rock Hike
Sun, March 23, 2025 PS - Hike: Maze Windows Loop - Joshua Tree Natl Park
Sat, March 22, 2025 SD - Hike - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park UPDATED DATE
Thu, March 20, 2025 PS - Hike -Walkabout: Desert Dunes Wildlife Preserve Mar 20
Sun, March 16, 2025 OCLB - Urban Walk in the Ballona Wetlands
Sun, March 16, 2025 PS - Hike: Garstin, Berns, Bogert Loop
Thu, March 13, 2025 PS - Camping - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Wed, March 12, 2025 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall Mar 12
Tue, March 11, 2025 PS - Hike -Walkabout: Desert Dunes Wildlife Preserve Mar 11
Sun, March 09, 2025 LA - Hike: Secret Gem! "Betty to Nancy" Trail (Coldwater and Fryman Canyons)
Sun, March 09, 2025 PS - Bike - Gay History Bike Ride II
Sun, March 09, 2025 PS - Hike 4 Hope Fundraiser for City of Hope
Sat, March 08, 2025 OCLB – Day Hike to Workman Hill in the Puente Hills
Wed, March 05, 2025 PS - CABOT'S PUEBLO MUSEUM - LUNCH and SOAK AT MIRACLE SPRINGS
Tue, March 04, 2025 PS - Hike: Sunrise Hike with Guided Meditation, South Lykken Trail
Mon, March 03, 2025 PS - Bike - Gay History Bike Ride
Sun, March 02, 2025 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain
Thu, February 27, 2025 PS - Badlands Indio Hills
Thu, February 27, 2025 PS - Hike: Tim's Ladder CANCELLED
Wed, February 26, 2025 PS - Hike: Tahquitz Canyon & Waterfall
Sun, February 23, 2025 LA - Hiking: (Update) Franklin Canyon Park Potluck and Hike
Sun, February 23, 2025 SD - Social - San Diego Botanical Garden Tour
Sat, February 22, 2025 PS - HIKE: North Lykken to Museum Trail
Wed, February 19, 2025 PS - Hike: Willis Palms Oasis
Sat, February 15, 2025 OCLB - Urban Walk/Ride in Downtown Los Angeles
Sat, February 15, 2025 SD - Hike - Valentine's Hike in Laguna Mountain
Fri, February 14, 2025 PS - Hike: Garstin, Berns, Bogert Loop-CANCELLED
Wed, February 12, 2025 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall
Sun, February 09, 2025 SD - Hike - CANCELED Cowles Mountain (and Pyles Peak) CANCELED
Sat, February 08, 2025 OCLB – Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach - Day Hike
Sat, February 08, 2025 PS - Bike: Tour de Palm Springs
Thu, February 06, 2025 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon Loop Trail
Thu, February 06, 2025 PS - Hike: 8:30 AM - Painted Canyon Ladders
Thu, February 06, 2025 PS - Hike: 8 AM - Painted Canyon Ladders
Wed, February 05, 2025 PS - Hike: Whitewater Canyon View Loop
Tue, February 04, 2025 PS - Hike: S. Lykken Trail shuttle hike
Sun, February 02, 2025 PS - Bike: Palm Springs/CV Link Loop Ride
Tue, January 28, 2025 PS - Hike: Palm Canyon and Victor Trails Group 2
Tue, January 28, 2025 PS - Hike: Palm Canyon and Victor Trails Group 1
Sat, January 25, 2025 SD - Day Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak Hike
Sat, January 25, 2025 OCLB - Whiting Ranch Day Hike in Orange County
Thu, January 23, 2025 PS: HIKE - Herman's Hike
Wed, January 22, 2025 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall
Mon, January 20, 2025 PS - Hike: Garstin, Berns, Bogert Loop
Sun, January 19, 2025 LA - Hike Palos Verdes Shoreline Preserve and Agua Amarga/Lunada Canyon Hike
Sun, January 19, 2025 SB/VC - Pismo/Grover Beach Meadow Creek Trail-Monarch Butterfly Grove Walk
Sat, January 18, 2025 SD - Hike - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Thu, January 16, 2025 PS - Bike Demuth Park > CV Link > N Palm Springs Loop
Wed, January 15, 2025 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
Sun, January 12, 2025 OCLB - Urban Walk in Uptown Whittier
Sat, January 11, 2025 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon Loop Trail
Wed, January 08, 2025 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
Sun, January 05, 2025 SBVC - Kick Off 2025 Day Hike - San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Sun, January 05, 2025 SD - Tecolote Canyon and USD Hike
Tue, December 31, 2024 PS - Hike: 10 AM - Jane's Hoffbrau Oasis & Eagle Canyon 10 AM
Tue, December 31, 2024 PS - Hike:9 AM Jane's Hoffbrau Oasis & Eagle Canyon 9 AM
Sat, December 28, 2024 PS - 10 AM - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall
Sat, December 28, 2024 PS - 8 AM Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall - 8 AM
Wed, December 25, 2024 SD - Hike - Christmas Hike in Laguna Mountain
Wed, December 25, 2024 PS - Bike: Christmas Day Bike Ride: Distinctive Entryways
Tue, December 24, 2024 PS - HIKE LOWER CARRIZO CANYON
Tue, December 24, 2024 PS - Hike: Bighorn Overlook - Sunrise Christmas Eve
Mon, December 16, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin, Berns, Bogert Loop
Sun, December 15, 2024 PS - WALK: CV Link
Sun, December 15, 2024 OCLB - Hoagees Trail Camp Loop - Day Hike
Sat, December 14, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Fri, December 13, 2024 PS - Hike: Jane's Hoffbrau Dec 13
Thu, December 12, 2024 PS - Hike - N. Magnesia Falls
Wed, December 11, 2024 PS - Hike: Jane's Hoffbrau
Mon, December 09, 2024 PS - Bike: Monday...(Palm Springs Wanderings - an Unofficial Loop)
Sat, December 07, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sat, December 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Sawtooth Loop Chaparossa Spring
Sat, December 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Murray Hill for Newbies
Wed, December 04, 2024 PS-HIKE Chaparossa Peak
Sat, November 30, 2024 PS - Hike: Covington Flats Loop
Fri, November 29, 2024 OCLB - Sitton Peak Day Hike!
Thu, November 28, 2024 PS - Bike - Thanksgiving Day Bike Ride
Wed, November 27, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Mon, November 25, 2024 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve Nov 25
Sun, November 24, 2024 LA - Hike: Fall Hike Under a Canopy of Sycamore Trees
Sat, November 23, 2024 OCLB - Laguna Beach Sandcastle "La Tour" Urban Hike in Laguna Beach & Brunch
Sat, November 23, 2024 SD - Hike - Cuyamaca Peak
Sat, November 23, 2024 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY MECCA HILLS CLEANUP
Wed, November 20, 2024 PS - HIKE: Horsethief Creek - Cactus Springs
Mon, November 18, 2024 PS - Hike: Cross Trail
Sun, November 17, 2024 SBVC - Post Election Stress Reduction - Hike n Lunch
Wed, November 13, 2024 PS - Badlands Indio Hills
Tue, November 12, 2024 PS -Hike Big Morongo Canyon Preserve - Lunch - Soak
Mon, November 11, 2024 LA - Hike: Malibu Creek State Park-MASH
Mon, November 11, 2024 PS - Bike/Veteran's Day Bike Ride
Sun, November 10, 2024 PS - Hike: Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail
Sat, November 09, 2024 SD - Hike - Volcan Mountain Trail
Thu, November 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon-Seven Sisters
Wed, November 06, 2024 PS - HIKE: PCT South from Hwy 74
Sun, November 03, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sun, November 03, 2024 PS - Hike -Skyline Trail to First Rescue Box
Fri, November 01, 2024 PS - HIKE- HALLOWEEN PRIDE Pushawalla Palm Oasis
Thu, October 31, 2024 PS - Hike: Idyllwild Perimeter Trail
Wed, October 30, 2024 PS - Hike: Whitewater Canyon View Loop
Tue, October 29, 2024 PS - Hike: Indian Canyons - Stone Pools
Mon, October 28, 2024 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Sat, October 26, 2024 OCLB - Sycamore Canyon To Water Tower - Puente Hills Preserve
Fri, October 25, 2024 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Round Valley
Thu, October 24, 2024 PS - Hike: Idyllwild Perimeter Trail--CANCELLED and Rescheduled
Wed, October 23, 2024 PS - Hike Willow Hole
Thu, October 17, 2024 LA/CORP - 46th All Chapter CampOut and Conference
Tue, October 15, 2024 PS - Hike: Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail
Mon, October 14, 2024 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
Sun, October 13, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sun, October 13, 2024 LA - Hike: White Point and Royal Palms
Sat, October 12, 2024 SD - Hike - Bayside Trail Nature and Culture Interpretive Hike
Thu, October 10, 2024 PS - HIKE and LUNCH: Oak Glen Preserve Oct 10
Wed, October 09, 2024 PS-HIKE Santa Ysabel Preserve Exploration and Pie
Tue, October 08, 2024 PS - HIKE: UPPER CARRIZO CANYON -Oct 8
Mon, October 07, 2024 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Monuments Oct 7
Sun, October 06, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sun, October 06, 2024 LA - 2025 Election Lunch at DeSano Pizza Bakery (FREE PIZZA!*)
Tue, October 01, 2024 PS -Cancelled due to Heat & Smoke- HIKE: UPPER CARRIZO CANYON
Sun, September 29, 2024 LA - Hike: Topanga Canyon Picnic Dinner & Theatre
Sat, September 28, 2024 SD - Pool Party, Hike and Event Planning
Sat, September 28, 2024 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY at Giant Rock
Fri, September 27, 2024 PS -Canceled and Rescheduled Oct 7 Bike - Palm Springs Monuments
Thu, September 26, 2024 PS - Cancelled/Rescheduled- HIKE and LUNCH: Oak Glen Preserve
Sun, September 22, 2024 SD - Hike/Paint - Palomar Mtn
Sat, September 21, 2024 OCLB - *CANCELLED* DUE TO FIRE - Caspers Wilderness - East Ridge Bell Canyon Loop
Fri, September 20, 2024 SD - Hike/Paint - Sunset Cliffs
Thu, September 19, 2024 PS -Camp - Mammoth Lakes - Old Shady Rest
Tue, September 17, 2024 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palm Oasis - SAVE THE DATE
Sun, September 15, 2024 LA - Calendar Meeting + Stairway Hike & Picnic
Sun, September 15, 2024 PS - Hike - Mission Creek to Overlook
Sat, September 14, 2024 OCLB - OC AIDS Walk 2024
Sat, September 14, 2024 OCLB - Mt Hood Timberline Trail Backpack
Sun, September 08, 2024 OCLB - Urban Walk in Anaheim
Sat, September 07, 2024 SD - Hike - Mt. Baldy
Sat, August 31, 2024 SD - Hike - Marian Bear Natural Memorial Park
Wed, August 28, 2024 PS - HIKE: SUNSET HIKE AND DINE
Thu, August 22, 2024 PS - HIKE: Round Valley-Tamarack Valley
Wed, August 21, 2024 OCLB - Day Hikes in the Adirondack State Park
Tue, August 20, 2024 LA - Short Notice! Tuesday 8/20 Full Moon Wine & Cheese Potluck Night Hike - Echo Mountain!
Mon, August 19, 2024 OCLB - Hike: San Jacinto Round Valley Loop Hike
Sun, August 18, 2024 OCLB - Urban Walk at the Los Angeles State Historic Park
Wed, August 14, 2024 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Round Valley Ranger Station Aug 14
Wed, August 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram--Desert View Trail
Sat, August 03, 2024 OCLB - Easy Hike @ Juanita Cooke Trail in Fullerton
Sat, August 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Tram To Idyllwild
Sat, August 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Earl Henderson
Wed, July 31, 2024 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop and Shangra-La
Sun, July 28, 2024 LA-Hike: REVISED - Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day: Hike, Beach, Learn and Relax
Mon, July 22, 2024 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop
Sun, July 21, 2024 SD - Pride Hike and Pool Party!
Sun, July 21, 2024 OCLB - Dawn Mine Trail Hike
Sun, July 21, 2024 LA - Hike #2 Moderate to Strenuous w Views - Cancelled
Sat, July 20, 2024 SD - Hike - San Diego Pride Parade
Sat, July 20, 2024 PS - WALK: Walk the Wash
Wed, July 17, 2024 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Wellman's Divide (Loop)
Sun, July 14, 2024 LA - Hike #1 Moderate to Strenuous w Views-canceled
Fri, July 12, 2024 PS - Hike: CANCELLED DUE TO WILDFIRE Mt. Baldy Overnighter
Thu, July 11, 2024 PS - Hike: Tahquitz Peak via Devil's Slide
Wed, July 10, 2024 PS - Big Morongo/Mesquite Marsh - CANCELLED
Sun, July 07, 2024 SBVC - Outside with Pride Hike
Sun, June 30, 2024 SD - Hike - Seven Bridges Walk & Brunch TIME CHANGE 30 MINUTES
Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Hike: 🌈 Pride Outside at Eaton Canyon Natural Area in Pasadena
Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Misc: Malibu Creek State Park - Hike, Swim, Eat and More
Wed, June 26, 2024 PS - Hike: Tamarack and Round Valleys Loop via Sid Davis
Sun, June 23, 2024 LA - Hike: 🌈 Pride Outside at Stoneview Nature Center in Culver City
Sat, June 22, 2024 OCLB – El Moro Canyon to Moro Ridge Loop
Wed, June 19, 2024 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop
Wed, June 19, 2024 OCLB - San Gabriel Peak via Angeles Crest Hwy
Sun, June 16, 2024 LA - 🌈 Pride Hike This Sunday! Gould Mesa Trailhead to Brown Mountain Dam
Fri, June 14, 2024 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN LAKE
Mon, June 10, 2024 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN LAKE - DIVIDE PLUS
Sun, June 09, 2024 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palms & Hidden Horseshoe Early Morning Hike
Mon, June 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Desert View Trail Hike and Lunch
Tue, May 28, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - "The Grand Circle Route Through Utah"
Sun, May 26, 2024 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Sat, May 25, 2024 SD - Hike - Univ of San Diego and Tecolote Canyon Hike
Thu, May 23, 2024 PS - Hike: Full Moon - Roadrunner/Chuckwalla Trail
Sun, May 19, 2024 OCLB - San Gabriel Peak via Angeles Crest Hwy
Sat, May 18, 2024 LA - Stream Hike This Saturday! Gabrielino Trail from Gould Mesa Trailhead to Brown Mountain Dam
Fri, May 17, 2024 OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2024
Thu, May 16, 2024 PS - HIKE: Oak Glen Preserve & Visit to Edward-Dean Museum
Wed, May 15, 2024 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Tue, May 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop via Aerial Tram—CANCELED
Sun, May 05, 2024 OCLB - Urban Walk in the Niguel Botanical Preserve
Sat, May 04, 2024 PS - Bike and Breakfast/Brunch
Wed, May 01, 2024 PS - Hike: Lost Horse Loop Trail - Joshua Tree Park
Sun, April 28, 2024 LA - Hike: Double the Friendship
Sun, April 28, 2024 SD - Social/Hike - Fiesta Island Dog Walk
Sat, April 27, 2024 OCLB – Weir Canyon & Anaheim Hills Trail Loop
Sat, April 27, 2024 PS - Hike: Covington Crest Trail
Fri, April 26, 2024 PS - Keys Ranch Tour - Joshua Tree National Park
Wed, April 24, 2024 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall April 24
Tue, April 23, 2024 PS - Hike: Jane's Hoffbrau
Sun, April 21, 2024 OCLB - Signal Hill Scenic Urban Walk
Sat, April 20, 2024 SD - Hike - Volcan Mountain Trail
Fri, April 19, 2024 PS - Hike - Indian Trail Loop at Pipes Canyon
Thu, April 18, 2024 PS - Bike - Gay History Bike Ride April 18
Wed, April 17, 2024 PS – Hike: Mission Creek to Whitewater Overlook via PCT North
Sat, April 13, 2024 PS - Hike-Social Mixer-Joshua Tree Park
Thu, April 11, 2024 PS - Bike - Gay History Bike Ride April 11
Wed, April 10, 2024 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall April 10
Sat, April 06, 2024 PS - Off-Grid Camping Meeting
Sat, April 06, 2024 OCLB Agua Chinon Day Hike
Fri, April 05, 2024 PS - Bike: First Friday Bike Ride
Thu, April 04, 2024 PS - Hike: 49 Palms Oasis
Wed, April 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Trail
Tue, April 02, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Sat, March 30, 2024 CANCELLED FOR WEATHER San Diego Safari Park
Sat, March 30, 2024 OCLB- Hike: Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park
Sat, March 30, 2024 OCLB - Hiking to the Lost Palms Oasis
Thu, March 28, 2024 PS - Thousand Palms to Willis Palms via Herman's Hike Trail
Tue, March 26, 2024 LA - Short Notice! Tuesday 3/26 Full Moon Wine & Cheese Potluck Night Hike - Echo Mountain!
Tue, March 26, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - "Virtual Tour of Washington State"
Mon, March 25, 2024 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
Sun, March 24, 2024 PS - Hike - Mission Creek to Overlook
Sun, March 24, 2024 PS - Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts
Sat, March 23, 2024 OCLB Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Thu, March 21, 2024 PS - Hike: Lykken via Descanso
Wed, March 20, 2024 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall Mar 20
Tue, March 19, 2024 PS - Hike: Lang Canyon
Sun, March 17, 2024 SD - Day Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak Hike
Sun, March 17, 2024 PS - Hike: Murray Hill for Newbies
Sat, March 16, 2024 LA-Hike: Santa Monica Mountains Native Plant Restoration & Hike
Thu, March 14, 2024 PS - Camping - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Wed, March 13, 2024 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Trail
Tue, March 12, 2024 PS - Hike: Indian Canyon / West Fork Trail
Fri, March 08, 2024 PS - Hike: Bogert Trail
Thu, March 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon
Mon, March 04, 2024 PS - Hike: Tim's Ladder
Sat, March 02, 2024 OCLB – Weir Canyon & Anaheim Hills Trail Loop
Fri, March 01, 2024 PS - Bike: First Friday Bike Ride-Deepwell and Tahquitz Creek Loops
Thu, February 29, 2024 PS - Hike: Sawtooth Loop Chaparossa Spring
Wed, February 28, 2024 PS - Cabot's Pueblo Museum & Historic Rock House
Sun, February 25, 2024 LA - Just added! Hike Beaudry Loop in the Verdugo Mountains
Fri, February 23, 2024 PS - Hike: Covington Flats Loop
Thu, February 22, 2024 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
Sun, February 18, 2024 OCLB - Repeat of the Urban Walk in Downtown Los Angeles
Sat, February 17, 2024 **DATE CHANGE** SD - Hike - 5 Peak Challenge, North & South Fortuna
Wed, February 14, 2024 PS - Hike: Tahquitz Canyon & Waterfall
Tue, February 13, 2024 PS - Hike: Chocolate Drop - Flag Peak
Mon, February 12, 2024 PS - Hike: Painted Canyon Ladders
Sat, February 10, 2024 OCLB - Cancelled Due To Weather Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Fri, February 09, 2024 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve Feb 9
Wed, February 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Lost Palms Oasis
Sun, February 04, 2024 OCLB - Signal Hill Scenic Urban Walk
Fri, February 02, 2024 PS - Bike: First Friday Bike Ride-PS City Loop
Mon, January 29, 2024 PS - Hike: Top-of-Tram Hike
Sun, January 28, 2024 LA-Hike: Winter in Palos Verdes along the Terranea Trail and Brunch/Lunch!
Sun, January 28, 2024 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon
Thu, January 25, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Tue, January 23, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - "Oregon Overview"
Sat, January 20, 2024 SD - Hike - 5 Peak Challenge, Cowles/Pyles Peaks
Sat, January 20, 2024 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon
Sun, January 14, 2024 OCLB - Urban Walk in Downtown Los Angeles
Fri, January 12, 2024 PS - Hike Indian Canyons: Palm Canyon (Ranger-Led) and Fern Canyon
Thu, January 11, 2024 PS - Hike: Mission Creek Ramble
Mon, January 08, 2024 PS - Hike: N. Lykken from Museum - Lunch
Wed, January 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
Sun, December 31, 2023 PS - Hike: Vargas Palms
Fri, December 29, 2023 PS - Year End Bike Ride: CV Link 2a > CV Link 2…and Beyond
Thu, December 28, 2023 PS - Whitewater Preserve Trail Rebuilding Dec 28
Sun, December 24, 2023 PS - Hike: Pushawalla Palm Oasis Christmas Eve
Sat, December 23, 2023 PS - Holiday Lights - Candy Cane Lane
Thu, December 21, 2023 PS - Hike: Bighorn Overlook
Mon, December 18, 2023 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve 12/18
Sun, December 17, 2023 OCLB - HoliGay Party 2023
Sun, December 17, 2023 PS - Hike: Whitewater to Snow Creek on Pacific Crest Tr
Sat, December 16, 2023 LA - OCLB - Palos Verdes Hike: Hills, Rocks, and Ocean Hike
Thu, December 14, 2023 PS - Living Desert Wildlights
Wed, December 13, 2023 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Tue, December 12, 2023 PS - Whitewater Preserve Trail Rebuilding Dec 12
Sat, December 09, 2023 SD - Hike - Eagle Rock Hike
Sat, December 09, 2023 PS - Hike: Murray Peak Loop Hike
Fri, December 08, 2023 OCLB - Urban Hike: CSULB Sculptures & Museum Exhibit: Drag Show
Fri, December 08, 2023 PS - Hike: Lykken via Descanso
Mon, December 04, 2023 PS - HIKE: Eisenhower Mountain Loop Trail (Also Known as The Living Desert Wilderness Loop Trail)
Sun, December 03, 2023 OCLB - El Dorado Nature Center and Park Urban Hike
Fri, December 01, 2023 PS - Hike - La Quinta Cove Oasis
Thu, November 30, 2023 PS - Whitewater Preserve Trail Rebuilding
Sun, November 26, 2023 PS - WALK: Walk the Wash
Sun, November 26, 2023 SD - Annie's Canyon Hike
Sun, November 26, 2023 OCLB - Mount Baldy Day Hike
Fri, November 24, 2023 PS-Hike: Mecca Hills: Pyramid - Arch
Thu, November 23, 2023 SD - Urban Hike/Social - Thanksgiving @ San Diego Zoo
Tue, November 21, 2023 PS - Hike - N. Magnesia Falls
Sat, November 18, 2023 LA - Hike: POSTPONED Tapia Park to Piuma Ridge Trail
Sat, November 18, 2023 PS - HIKE: Horsethief Creek - Cactus Springs
Wed, November 15, 2023 PS - Hike: Desert Queen Mine and Elton Mine via Lucky Boy Vista Loop
Mon, November 13, 2023 PS - Hike: The Maze and North View Loop - Joshua Tree Park
Fri, November 10, 2023 PS - Bike/Veteran's Day Bike Ride
Tue, November 07, 2023 PS - Hike: Indian Canyons - Stone Pools
Fri, November 03, 2023 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palm Oasis
Fri, November 03, 2023 PS - Hike: Willis Palms Oasis
Sun, October 29, 2023 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Soak
Sat, October 28, 2023 PS - HIKE: UPPER CARRIZO CANYON
Thu, October 26, 2023 PS - Hike: Warren Peak/Panorama Loop
Wed, October 25, 2023 PS - Badlands Indio Hills
Tue, October 24, 2023 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
Fri, October 20, 2023 PS/CORP - 45th All Chapter Campout and Conference - Lake Perris
Wed, October 18, 2023 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Mon, October 16, 2023 PS - Hike: Pine City/Pine City Canyon
Sun, October 15, 2023 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
Sat, October 14, 2023 LA-Hike: Cucamonga Peak hike
Thu, October 12, 2023 PS - HIKE: Oak Glen Preserve
Sun, October 08, 2023 OCLB - Urban Hike: Two Bridges Row & OC Museum & More
Thu, October 05, 2023 PS - Hike: Deep Creek Hot Springs
Sun, October 01, 2023 PS - HIKE: UPPER CARRIZO CANYON
Fri, September 29, 2023 PS - HIKE: SUNSET HIKE AND DINE
Wed, September 27, 2023 PS - Sunnylands Open Air Experience
Sat, September 23, 2023 LA-Hiking: 3 T's Trail
Sat, September 23, 2023 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY at Giant Rock
Thu, September 21, 2023 PS-Camping - Hearst Castle - San Simeon State Park
Wed, September 20, 2023 PS - Hike: Wellman Divide
Tue, September 19, 2023 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve Sept 19
Sat, September 16, 2023 SD - Day Hike - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Sat, September 16, 2023 OCLB - Urban Hike in Signal Hill
Wed, September 13, 2023 PS - Hike: Idyllwild & Lunch
Sun, September 10, 2023 LA-Hike: Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day Two: Hike, Beach, and Relax
Thu, September 07, 2023 SBVC - First Thursday Art "Hike"
Sun, August 27, 2023 SD - Backpacking - Treasure Lakes Backpacking Retreat! (Intermediate)
Sat, August 19, 2023 OCLB - Double Whammy! Icehouse Canyon AND Cucamonga Peak Day Hike
Wed, August 16, 2023 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve August 16
Mon, August 14, 2023 PS - Hike: Earl Henderson
Sun, August 13, 2023 OCLB - Urban Walk across the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge
Sat, August 12, 2023 LA - Hiking: South Fork Big Rock Creek
Wed, August 09, 2023 PS - HIKE: PCT North from Hwy 74
Tue, August 08, 2023 OCLB - McGee Pass Backpack
Sat, August 05, 2023 OCLB - Crystal Cove Day Hike
Thu, August 03, 2023 PS - Discovery Hike
Mon, July 31, 2023 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN LAKE
Sun, July 23, 2023 OCLB - Hike Lake Hollywood Reservoir!
Sat, July 22, 2023 LA - Hike: Fish Canyon Narrows
Fri, July 21, 2023 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve July 21
Sun, July 16, 2023 SD - Hike - Torrey Pines (Morning After Pride March)
Sat, July 15, 2023 SBVC - Franklin Trail Day Hike
Sat, July 15, 2023 SD - Hike - San Diego Pride Parade
Wed, July 12, 2023 PS - Hike and lunch: Desert View Trail via Aerial Tram
Wed, July 12, 2023 OCLB - CALIFORNIA STATE AND NATIONAL REDWOOD PARKS
Sun, July 09, 2023 LA-Hike: Palos Verdes Summer: Oceanfront Hike, Learn, and Relax
Tue, July 04, 2023 PS - HIKE: 4th of July Fireworks
Sat, June 24, 2023 SD - Hike - Torrey Pines, Guy Fleming, EB Scripps Overlook, Red Butte and Razor Point Loop
Fri, June 23, 2023 OCLB - Upper Rock Creek Trail Backpack (Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead)
Sat, June 17, 2023 SBVC - Arroyo Hondo Day Hike
Fri, June 16, 2023 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop via Aerial Tram
Wed, June 14, 2023 PS - HIKE: PCT South from Hwy 74
Sun, June 11, 2023 OCLB - Mount Baldy Day Hike
Sun, June 11, 2023 LA - Hike: This Sunday! Strawberry Spring and Meadows
Wed, June 07, 2023 OCLB - San Mateo Peak Dayhike
Mon, June 05, 2023 PS - Hike - Big Morongo Canyon
Sat, June 03, 2023 OCLB - Easy Urban Walk @ Fullerton Arboretum
Thu, June 01, 2023 PS - Hike: Full Moon - Roadrunner/Chuckwalla Trail
Thu, June 01, 2023 GOSD - Yosemite, Whitewater Rafting, Caving, and Gold Country Adventure
Thu, June 01, 2023 PS - Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Mon, May 29, 2023 SD - Day Hike - Lake Murray Hike & BBQ
Mon, May 29, 2023 OCLB - Sitton Peak Day Hike!
Mon, May 29, 2023 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN LAKE
Sat, May 27, 2023 SD - Mount Laguna Campout
Fri, May 26, 2023 PS - Hike: Willis Palms
Sun, May 21, 2023 LA-Hike: Devil's Chair and Punchbowl
Fri, May 19, 2023 OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2023
Wed, May 17, 2023 PS - Hike: Devil's Slide May 17
Wed, May 17, 2023 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Sun, May 14, 2023 SBVC - Tentative Day Hike
Wed, May 10, 2023 OCLB - Mount Islip Day Hike
Mon, May 08, 2023 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Monuments
Tue, May 02, 2023 PS Hike: Tahquitz Canyon & Waterfall
Sat, April 29, 2023 OCLB - Easy Urban Hike @ Old Town Orange
Sat, April 29, 2023 LA - Henninger Flats Hike and Picnic
Thu, April 27, 2023 PS - HIKE: BIG MORONGO CANYON
Wed, April 26, 2023 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon
Wed, April 26, 2023 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve April 26
Sat, April 22, 2023 SD - Day Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak Hike
Fri, April 21, 2023 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition #2 (Add'l Dates!)
Fri, April 21, 2023 PS - Hike: Garrets Arch Joshua Tree Park
Sun, April 16, 2023 OCLB - Morgan Trail Day Hike
Sat, April 15, 2023 SBVC - San Marcos Foothill Preserve
Fri, April 14, 2023 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall April 14
Fri, April 14, 2023 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition
Tue, April 11, 2023 PS - Hike: Rainbow Rock Canyon
Fri, April 07, 2023 PS - Hike: Toutain Canyon and Waterfall
Wed, April 05, 2023 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon
Wed, April 05, 2023 PS - The Past, Poppies and Pies!
Sat, April 01, 2023 OCLB - Hike Lake Hollywood Reservoir!
Sat, April 01, 2023 PS - Hike: Lykken via Descanso
Sat, April 01, 2023 OCLB - Hike to the Hollywood Sign!
Sat, April 01, 2023 Ellwood Mesa Preserve
Sun, March 26, 2023 OCLB - Yosemite Valley in March
Sat, March 25, 2023 SBVC - Shoreline Park to Chromatic Gate
Fri, March 24, 2023 PS - Hike: Pioneer Preserve near Yucca Valley
Thu, March 23, 2023 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon Mar 23
Tue, March 21, 2023 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon
Thu, March 16, 2023 PS - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Thu, March 16, 2023 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve March 16
Tue, March 14, 2023 PS - Hike Indian Canyons: Palm and Andreas Canyons
Sun, March 12, 2023 LA - Mt Lowe Trail Camp - CANCELED
Sat, March 11, 2023 CANCELLED FOR RAIN - OCLB - Easy Urban Hike @ Old Town Orange
Sun, March 05, 2023 LA - Hiking: Switzer's Falls - CANCELLED
Sat, March 04, 2023 SBVC - Day Hike: More Mesa
Fri, March 03, 2023 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve March 03
Fri, March 03, 2023 PS - Hike: Eagle Canyon
Tue, February 28, 2023 SD - Hike - Anza Borrego
Mon, February 27, 2023 SD - Hike - Borrego Palm Canyon
Wed, February 22, 2023 PS - Hike-CANCELED: Badlands Indio Hills
Wed, February 22, 2023 PS - Hike: N. Lykken to Museum Trail
Tue, February 21, 2023 SD - Hike - Daley Ranch
Tue, February 21, 2023 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
Sat, February 18, 2023 SBVC - Day Hike: San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Fri, February 17, 2023 PS - Hike: Samuelson's Rocks
Sat, February 11, 2023 OCLB - Top Of The World Hike from Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Wed, February 08, 2023 PS - Hike: Indian Canyons - Stone Pools
Sun, February 05, 2023 OCLB - Etiwanda Falls Trail (Rancho Cucamonga)
Thu, February 02, 2023 PS - Hike: S. Lykken Trail shuttle hike
Wed, February 01, 2023 PS - Hike - La Quinta Cove Oasis
Tue, January 31, 2023 SD - Hike – Anza Borrego Palm Canyon Loop
Fri, January 27, 2023 PS - Hike: Mecca Hills Red Canyon Slot
Sat, January 21, 2023 PS - Bike: Palm Springs Golf Courses
Fri, January 20, 2023 PS - Day Trip Quartzsite Rock Shows
Thu, January 19, 2023 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
Tue, January 17, 2023 PS - Hike: Indian Canyons - Stone Pools
Fri, January 13, 2023 PS - Hike: Panorama Loop
Wed, January 11, 2023 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon
Wed, January 04, 2023 PS - Hike Indian Canyons: Palm and Andreas Canyons
Tue, January 03, 2023 PS - Hike: Bogert Trail, Palm Springs
Sat, December 31, 2022 PS - Hike: New Years Eve - Vargas Palms
Fri, December 30, 2022 PS - Bike - Gay History and Breakfast - Brunch
Wed, December 28, 2022 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve 12/28
Mon, December 26, 2022 PS - Hike: Painted Canyon Ladders
Sat, December 24, 2022 PS - Hike: Pushawalla Palm Oasis Christmas Eve
Fri, December 23, 2022 PS - Holiday Lights - Candy Cane Lane
Thu, December 22, 2022 PS - Walkabout: Prescott Preserve - 12/22
Wed, December 21, 2022 PS - Hike: Bighorn Overlook
Sun, December 18, 2022 LA - San Pedro: Tide pools, Sea Cliffs, History, and Aquarium
Sat, December 17, 2022 PS - Hike: Zebra Canyon - Chocolate Drop
Sat, December 17, 2022 OCLB - Beeks Place Via Black Star Canyon Day Hike
Thu, December 15, 2022 PS - Living Desert Wildlights
Thu, December 08, 2022 PS - Hike: Pine City/Pine City Canyon
Mon, December 05, 2022 PS - Hike: Lykken via Descanso
Sat, December 03, 2022 SD - Hike - Eagle Rock Hike
Sat, December 03, 2022 PS - Bike: South Palm Springs
Fri, December 02, 2022 PS - HIKE: Eisenhower Mountain Loop Trail (Also Known as The Living Desert Wilderness Loop Trail)
Thu, December 01, 2022 PS - Hike: Painted Canyon Ladders
Thu, December 01, 2022 PS - Hike: Painted Canyon Ladders
Fri, November 25, 2022 PS - HIKE: Horsethief Creek - Cactus Springs
Tue, November 22, 2022 PS - Hike: Murray Peak Loop Hike
Sun, November 20, 2022 OCLB - Easy Hike @ Juanita Cooke Trail in Fullerton
Sat, November 19, 2022 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
Fri, November 18, 2022 PS - Walk: Prescott Preserve, Fri. November 18, 2022
Wed, November 16, 2022 PS - Trail Talk
Tue, November 15, 2022 PS - Speaker Series- Friends of the Desert Mts. Organization
Tue, November 15, 2022 PS - Hike: Mastodon Peak Loop
Sun, November 13, 2022 SD - Hike - Bayside Trail Nature and Culture Interpretive Hike
Sun, November 13, 2022 PS - Hike: Whitewater Red Dome
Sun, November 13, 2022 PS - Hike: Maze Loop - Joshua Tree Park NP SAVE THE DATE
Fri, November 11, 2022 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Loop
Mon, November 07, 2022 PS - Hike: Almost Full Moon - Pushawalla Ridge
Sat, November 05, 2022 LA - Kayak/Paddleboard
Sat, November 05, 2022 OCLB - Mt San Jacinto Day Hike in Palm Springs!
Thu, November 03, 2022 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Sun, October 30, 2022 PS - Keys Ranch Tour - Joshua Tree National Park
Sat, October 29, 2022 OCLB - Long Beach Festival of Flight
Fri, October 28, 2022 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Wed, October 26, 2022 PS - Hike: Warren Peak / Panorama Loop SAVE THE DATE
Sun, October 23, 2022 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Spa Soak
Sun, October 23, 2022 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Spa Soak
Sat, October 22, 2022 PS - Bike - Gay History and Breakfast - Brunch
Wed, October 19, 2022 PS - Hike: Lost Palms Oasis
Sun, October 09, 2022 SD - HIKE - 3 Mile Loop Challenge (Nature Collective)
Sat, October 08, 2022 SD - HIKE - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Thu, October 06, 2022 PS - HIKE: UPPER CARRIZO CANYON
Sun, October 02, 2022 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
Sat, September 24, 2022 OCLB - Hollywood! Hike to the Hollywood Sign!
Sun, September 18, 2022 OCLB - El Moro Canyon - Crystal Cove Day Hike
Thu, September 08, 2022 PS - Discovery Hike - Shangri-La
Thu, August 25, 2022 PS - HIKE: SUNSET HIKE AND DINE
Mon, August 15, 2022 OCLB -North Fork Big Pine Creek Trailhead to Big Pine Lakes Backpack
Sun, August 14, 2022 OCLB - Double Whammy! Icehouse Canyon AND Cucamonga Peak Day Hike
Sun, August 07, 2022 SD - Urban Hike/Social - San Diego Zoo
Tue, July 26, 2022 PS - Hike: Eagle Canyon
Sat, July 23, 2022 LA - Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day: Hike, Beach, and Relax
Thu, July 21, 2022 PS - Discovery Hike Yellow Post Camps
Wed, July 13, 2022 OCLB - Grand Teton National Park Trip with Day Hikes
Wed, July 06, 2022 PS - Hike: Round Valley to Ranger Hut
Thu, June 30, 2022 PS - Discovery Hike
Tue, June 28, 2022 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop and Shangra-La
Tue, June 28, 2022 PS - CANCELLED - HIKE: Horsethief Creek - Cactus Springs
Sun, June 26, 2022 SD - Hike - Seven Bridges Walk & Brunch
Sat, June 25, 2022 OCLB - Sunset Hike to Mount Hollywood Summit
Tue, June 21, 2022 PS - HIKE: PCT South from Hwy 74
Sat, June 18, 2022 SD - Hike - Torrey Pines, Guy Fleming, EB Scripps Overlook, Red Butte and Razor Point Loop
Sun, June 12, 2022 OCLB - Emerald Canyon/Bommer Ridge Day Hike
Sat, June 11, 2022 PS - Hike: Coyote Hole Canyon June 11
Fri, June 10, 2022 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN DIVIDE PLUS
Thu, June 09, 2022 PS - Hike: Fuller Ridge Trail
Tue, June 07, 2022 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop via Aerial Tram
Thu, June 02, 2022 PS - Hike: Mt. San Jacinto Peak
Mon, May 30, 2022 SD - Hike - Mission Trails Ethnobotany Nature Walk (& Brunch)
Thu, May 26, 2022 PS - Hike: Champion Oak
Sun, May 22, 2022 OCLB - Mount Baldy Day Hike
Sun, May 22, 2022 PS - Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden - Plus
Sat, May 21, 2022 LA - Palos Verdes Hike: Hills, Rocks, and Ocean Hike
Sat, May 21, 2022 SD - Hike - Mission Trails Regional Park Ethnobotany Hike
Wed, May 18, 2022 PS - Hike: Deep Creek Hot Springs
Tue, May 17, 2022 PS - Hike: Split Rock - Joshua Tree Park
Mon, May 16, 2022 PS - Hike: Devil's Slide May 16
Wed, May 11, 2022 PS - Hike: Skyline Trail - reverse
Tue, May 10, 2022 PS - Hike: Devil's Slide - Cancelled
Sat, May 07, 2022 SD - Hike - Sunset Trail to Water of the Woods (& Dinner)
Sat, May 07, 2022 SD - Bird Walk in Big Bear Lake
Fri, May 06, 2022 OCLB - Yosemite National Park
Thu, May 05, 2022 PS - Hike: Quail Springs - Joshua Tree RR
Tue, May 03, 2022 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
Sun, May 01, 2022 PS - Bike: Perimeter Palm Springs
Fri, April 29, 2022 PS - Hike: Chaparrosa Peak
Thu, April 28, 2022 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Tue, April 26, 2022 PS - Hike - Mission Creek to Whitewater Preserve - Shuttle
Sun, April 24, 2022 OCLB - Caspers Wilderness day hike, intermediate
Sat, April 23, 2022 SD - Hike - Volcan Mountain Trail
Thu, April 21, 2022 PS - Speaker - Oswit Land Trust
Thu, April 21, 2022 PS - Hike: Warren Peak
Wed, April 20, 2022 PS - Hike: Whitewater Preserve Red Dome
Mon, April 18, 2022 PS - Hike: Maze Loop - Joshua Tree Park NP
Sun, April 17, 2022 SD - Hike - City Heights Canyons Hike + Lunch
Sat, April 16, 2022 LA - Eaton Canyon Hike
Fri, April 15, 2022 PS - Hike: Tahquitz Falls
Thu, April 14, 2022 OCLB - Mount Islip Day Hike
Thu, April 14, 2022 PS - Hike: Fern Canyon Loop
Tue, April 12, 2022 PS - Hike: Earl Henderson
Sat, April 09, 2022 SD - Social Hike - Fiesta Island Dog Walk
Sat, April 09, 2022 PS - Hike: Big Foot - Maze
Thu, April 07, 2022 PS - Hike: Mecca Hills Grotto - Canceled
Wed, April 06, 2022 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon
Tue, April 05, 2022 PS - Hike: Earl Henderson
Sun, April 03, 2022 SBVC - EXPLORATORY Wind Caves Hike
Sun, April 03, 2022 OCLB - "La Tour" Hike in Laguna Beach & Brunch
Sun, April 03, 2022 PS - Hike - Big Morongo Canyon
Sun, April 03, 2022 PS - Bike: PS Museum to Indian Canyon Parking Area
Fri, April 01, 2022 PS - Hike: Lang Canyon
Wed, March 30, 2022 PS - Hike: Bogert and Wildhorse Trails
Tue, March 29, 2022 PS - Hike: Lost Horse Loop Trail - Joshua Tree Park
Sun, March 27, 2022 OCLB - Tenaja Falls Day Hike!
Sun, March 27, 2022 PS - Hike: Mission Creek to Whitewater
Sat, March 26, 2022 SD - Hike - Iron Mountain
Thu, March 24, 2022 PS - Hike: Eagle Canyon
Wed, March 23, 2022 PS - Hike: Garrets Arch
Sun, March 20, 2022 PS - Hike - Mission Creek to Overlook
Fri, March 18, 2022 PS - Hike: Lykken via Descaso
Wed, March 16, 2022 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Loop
Tue, March 15, 2022 PS - Hike: Carey Castle
Sun, March 13, 2022 SD - Urban Hike/Social - San Diego Zoo
Sat, March 12, 2022 LA - Temescal Canyon Loop in the Santa Monica Mountains
Sun, March 06, 2022 OCLB - Oak Canyon Nature Center Day Hike
Sun, March 06, 2022 SD - Hike - Ranch Penasquitos Loop
Sun, March 06, 2022 PS - Hike: Pioneertown Mountain Preserve
Sat, March 05, 2022 PS - Hike: Four Trails
Sat, March 05, 2022 PS - Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District Walking Tour
Thu, March 03, 2022 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Tue, March 01, 2022 PS - Bike: Museum to Indian Canyons
Mon, February 28, 2022 PS - Hike: Maynard Mine
Mon, February 28, 2022 PS - Hike: Lost Palms Oasis
Sun, February 27, 2022 LA - Beautiful Bear Canyon Hike in the San Gabriel Mountains
Fri, February 25, 2022 OCLB - PopUp Hike! Potato Chip Rock
Fri, February 25, 2022 PS - Hike: Badlands Indio Hills
Wed, February 23, 2022 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon Conservation History Walk
Tue, February 22, 2022 PS - Hike: Maynard Mine - Cancelled
Sun, February 20, 2022 PS - Hike: Four Trails
Sat, February 19, 2022 OCLB - Bommer Canyon Day Hike
Thu, February 17, 2022 PS - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Tue, February 15, 2022 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
Sun, February 13, 2022 PS - Hike: Four Trails
Sat, February 12, 2022 PS - Hike: 49 Palms Oasis
Sat, February 12, 2022 LA - Second Saturdays Hike: Sandstone Peak
Sat, February 12, 2022 SBVC - Day Hike: Sandstone Peak
Sat, February 12, 2022 PS - Bike: Tour de Palm Springs
Wed, February 09, 2022 PS - Hike: South Lykken-North
Sun, February 06, 2022 SD - Hike - Balboa Park
Sun, February 06, 2022 PS - Hike: Four Trails
Sun, February 06, 2022 OCLB - Aliso and Wood Canyons
Sat, February 05, 2022 PS - Bike: South Palm Springs
Sun, January 30, 2022 PS - Hike: Moser Mine
Sat, January 29, 2022 PS - Bike: South Palm Springs
Fri, January 28, 2022 PS - Hike - Mission Creek to Overlook
Wed, January 26, 2022 PS - Hike - RESCHEDULED - Mission Creek to Overlook
Tue, January 25, 2022 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon Jan 25
Sun, January 23, 2022 SD - Hike - Daley Ranch
Sun, January 23, 2022 Date/Time Change! OCLB - Tunnels to Nowhere/Shoemaker Canyon Road Trail
Thu, January 20, 2022 OCLB - Pop-Up Descanso Gardens and Oak Grove Park
Thu, January 20, 2022 PS - Keys Ranch Tour - Joshua Tree National Park
Wed, January 19, 2022 PS Hike: Biskra Palm Oasis - Lunch
Tue, January 18, 2022 PS - Hike: Randall Henderson
Sat, January 15, 2022 OCLB - Sitton Peak Day Hike!
Thu, January 13, 2022 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palm Oasis
Tue, January 11, 2022 PS - Hike: Cathedral Canyon
Mon, January 10, 2022 OCLB - Pop-Up San Mateo Peak Day Hike
Sun, January 09, 2022 OCLB - A Walk along the Beach Path in Long Beach
Sun, January 09, 2022 PS - Hike: Indian Canyons - Stone Pools
Sat, January 08, 2022 LA - Bluff Cove and Lunada Bay hike in Palos Verdes
Sat, January 08, 2022 PS - Hike: Coyote Hole Canyon
Thu, January 06, 2022 PS - Hike: N. Lykken from Museum - Lunch
Fri, December 31, 2021 PS - Hike: Badlands Indio Hills - New Year's Eve
Sun, December 26, 2021 OCLB - Tunnels to Nowhere/Shoemaker Canyon Road Trail Postponed & To Be Rescheduled!
Sat, December 25, 2021 PS - Bike Christmas Morning
Fri, December 24, 2021 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palm Oasis Christmas Eve
Tue, December 21, 2021 PS - Hike: Painted Canyon Ladders
Sat, December 18, 2021 LA - Abalone and Sacred Coves Palos Verdes Hike
Sat, December 18, 2021 PS - Hike: Zebra Canyon - Flag Peak CANCELLED
Fri, December 17, 2021 PS - Living Desert Wildlights
Tue, December 14, 2021 PS - Hike: N. Lykken from Museum - Lunch
Mon, December 13, 2021 PS - Hike: Mission Creek to PCT
Sat, December 11, 2021 PS - Hike: Pioneer Mountain Preserve Hike - Indian Loop
Fri, December 10, 2021 PS - Hike: Mecca Hills Grotto
Thu, December 09, 2021 PS - Hike: Lost Horse Loop Trail
Sun, December 05, 2021 PS - Bike - CicLAvia - South LA
Sat, December 04, 2021 SD - Hike - Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Sat, December 04, 2021 PS - Hike: Slot Canyon Experience - Mecca Hills
Tue, November 30, 2021 PS - HIKE: Horsethief Creek - Cactus Springs
Mon, November 29, 2021 PS - Hike: Garstin Trail
Sat, November 27, 2021 SBVC - Day Hike Point Sal
Sat, November 27, 2021 OCLB - Icehouse Canyon Day Hike
Mon, November 22, 2021 PS - Hike: Snow Creek - PCT North Face
Sun, November 21, 2021 PS - Bike: Palm Springs North East
Sun, November 21, 2021 OCLB - Mount Baldy Day Hike (rated Difficult)
Sat, November 20, 2021 SD - DAY ACTIVITY - MISSION BAY BIKE RIDE
Sat, November 13, 2021 PS - Hike: Mission Creek Preserve
Fri, November 12, 2021 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
Wed, November 10, 2021 PS - Hike: Magnesia Falls North
Tue, November 09, 2021 PS - Bike: PS - Indian Canyon Entrance
Mon, November 08, 2021 PS - Hike: Bogert Trail Sunset
Sun, November 07, 2021 LA - Hike: Windy Gap, Crystal Lake Recreation Area
Sat, November 06, 2021 OCLB - Mount San Jacinto Day Hike
Wed, November 03, 2021 PS - Hike: The Maze Joshua Tree Park
Sun, October 31, 2021 PS - Hike: Eagle Canyon - Halloween
Sat, October 30, 2021 PS - Bike: PS to Rancho Mirage
Sat, October 30, 2021 OCLB - Bridge to Nowhere Day Hike
Thu, October 28, 2021 PS - Hike: Hayfield Canyon
Wed, October 27, 2021 PS - Hike: Eagle Canyon
Mon, October 25, 2021 PS- Hike: South Lykken
Sun, October 24, 2021 OCLB - Mount Baden Powell Day Hike
Sat, October 23, 2021 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Spa Soak
Wed, October 20, 2021 SD - Social Event - Haunted Trail and Experiment Maze of Balboa Park
Wed, October 20, 2021 PS - Cancelled -HIKE: CHOCOLATE DROP
Mon, October 18, 2021 PS - Hike: Mission Creek to PCT
Sun, October 17, 2021 LA - Palos Verdes Coastal Walk: Point Vicente to Terranea
Fri, October 15, 2021 (copy) PS - Hike: Pushawalla Palms Oasis
Fri, October 15, 2021 OCLB - Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Easy Day Hike
Wed, October 13, 2021 (copy) PS - HIKE: MAGNESIA FALLS NORTH
Tue, October 05, 2021 PS - Bike Ride - Palm Springs
Fri, October 01, 2021 PS - HIKE: UPPER CARRIZO CANYON
Sun, September 26, 2021 LA - Palos Verdes Hike: Founders Park/Ocean Trails Reserve
Sat, September 18, 2021 LA - Malibu Hindu Temple
Sun, September 12, 2021 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
Sun, September 05, 2021 OCLB - WaterBikes in Long Beach! Ride A Bike On Water!
Sat, September 04, 2021 PS - Hike: Marion Mt - San Jacinto Peak
Sun, August 29, 2021 SD - Day Hike - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Sat, August 28, 2021 LA - Lake Shrine Walk
Sat, August 21, 2021 SBVC - Flying Club Picnic
Sun, August 08, 2021 OCLB - Abalone and Sacred Coves Day Hike
Fri, August 06, 2021 PS - Hike: Mt. San Jacinto Peak 8/6
Tue, August 03, 2021 PS - Hike: Sunset Hike and Dine
Fri, July 30, 2021 PS - HIKE: Tamarack Valley-Harvard Peak
Sat, July 24, 2021 PS - Hike: Mt. San Jacinto Peak 7/24
Sat, July 17, 2021 SBVC - Day Hike in Santa Barbara
Fri, July 16, 2021 PS - Hike: Tram To Idyllwild
Fri, July 09, 2021 PS - HIKE: Wellman Divide-Tamarack Vly
Sun, July 04, 2021 PS - HIKE: 4th of July Fireworks/Laser Displays
Thu, July 01, 2021 PS - Discovery Hike
Sun, June 27, 2021 OCLB - "La Tour" Hike in Laguna Beach & Brunch
Fri, June 25, 2021 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN DIVIDE PLUS
Fri, June 18, 2021 PS - Hike: Round Valley
Tue, June 15, 2021 PS - Hike - Fuller Ridge Trail
Wed, June 09, 2021 PS - Hike - Eagle Canyon
Sat, June 05, 2021 Hike - Coyote Hole Canyon June 5
Sat, May 29, 2021 Hike - Coyote Hole Canyon May 29
Sat, May 29, 2021 PS - Hike - Black Mountain Fire Tower
Wed, May 26, 2021 PS-Hike: Roadrunner/Chuckwalla Trail
Sun, May 23, 2021 OCLB - Mount Baldy Day Hike (rated Difficult)
Wed, May 19, 2021 PS - Hike Deep Creek Hot Springs
Wed, May 19, 2021 PS - Hike - Deep Creek Hot Springs
Sat, May 15, 2021 PS - Hike - Mission Creek
Fri, May 14, 2021 PS - Picnic/Hike: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Sat, May 08, 2021 SD - Day Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak Hike
Sat, May 08, 2021 PS - Hike - Coyote Hole Canyon May 8
Sat, May 08, 2021 OCLB - Morgan Trail Day Hike
Fri, May 07, 2021 PS - Hike: Earl Henderson Trail
Tue, May 04, 2021 PS - Hike - Pipes Canyon
Sat, May 01, 2021 PS - Hike - Coyote Hole Canyon May 01
Thu, April 29, 2021 PS - Hike: Oak Glen Preserve
Wed, April 28, 2021 PS - Hike - Shannon Trail
Mon, April 26, 2021 PS - Hike The Maze
Sun, April 25, 2021 PS - Bike Ride
Wed, April 21, 2021 PS - Hike Willow Hole
Sat, April 17, 2021 OCLB -San Mateo Peak Day Hike - Moderate to Difficult
Sun, August 16, 2020 OCLB - McGee Pass Backpack
Thu, July 23, 2020 PS - Death Valley Pt 2 - Virtual Tour
Thu, July 16, 2020 PS -4x4 Trip to Santa Rosa Mountain /Toro Peak
Sat, July 11, 2020 LA - [CANCELED] GO Picnic and Social Hike at Chilao
Thu, July 09, 2020 PS - Death Valley Pt 1 - Virtual Tour
Sat, June 20, 2020 LA - Pasadena Architectural House Walking Tour
Sun, June 14, 2020 OCLB - Cottonwood Lakes Beginner Backpack
Fri, June 12, 2020 PS - Name That Campout-Jeopardy
Thu, May 28, 2020 PS - Staycamp -Saline Valley - Virtual Tour
Thu, May 28, 2020 OCLB - Buckhorn to Mount Waterman Day Hike
Fri, May 15, 2020 PS - Staycamp - Lake Perris Virtual
Fri, May 15, 2020 CANCELLED - CORP - Lake Perris Jamboree
Sat, May 09, 2020 CANCELLED - SD - Day Hike - Cedar Creek Falls: West Approach
Thu, April 30, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Hike Deep Creek Hot Springs
Sun, April 26, 2020 CANCELLED - SD - Day Hike - Three Sisters Waterfalls
Sun, April 19, 2020 OCLB - Mount Lowe, day hike - Moderate
Tue, April 07, 2020 PS - Hike and Spa
Sat, April 04, 2020 Cancelled: OCLB - Irvine Ranch day hike, Orange County
Thu, April 02, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Hike: Eagle Cliff Hills
Sat, March 28, 2020 Canceled: OCLB - Arroyo Seco Day Hike
Tue, March 24, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Hike: The Maze
Sun, March 22, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Hike: Whitewater PCT To I-10
Sat, March 21, 2020 LA - Cancelled - Condor Peak Hike
Thu, March 19, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Hike: Cathedral Canyon Loop
Tue, March 17, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Hike: Pipes Canyon
Tue, March 17, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Hike: Red Canyon via 4x4 trail
Sat, March 14, 2020 PS - BIKE AND HIKE INDIAN CANYONS
Tue, March 10, 2020 PS - Hike: Pipes Canyon
Sat, March 07, 2020 OCLB - Blackstar Canyon Day hike, Easy/moderate
Sun, March 01, 2020 PS - Hike: Whitewater Red Dome Plus
Sat, February 29, 2020 OCLB - O'Neill Regional Park day hike, Orange County
Fri, February 28, 2020 PS - Hike: Slot Canyon Experience
Thu, February 27, 2020 PS - HIKE: North Lykken to Museum Trail
Tue, February 25, 2020 PS - Hike: Hayfield Canyon
Wed, February 19, 2020 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Loop
Sun, February 16, 2020 PS - Hike: Eagle Canyon
Sat, February 15, 2020 LA - Echo Mountain: Hike through History
Fri, February 14, 2020 PS - Hike - La Quinta Cove Oasis
Wed, February 12, 2020 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Sun, February 09, 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!! SD - Day Hike - Woodson Mountain: West Approach (Potato Chip Rock)
Sat, February 08, 2020 LA - Oak and Fascination Springs Hike
Fri, February 07, 2020 PS - Hike: Slot Canyon Experience
Thu, February 06, 2020 PS - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Sun, February 02, 2020 LA - Kayaking and Birding in Beautiful Newport Back Bay
Sat, February 01, 2020 OCLB - Irvine Ranch Conservancy Day Hike
Fri, January 31, 2020 PS - Hike: Earl Henderson Trail
Wed, January 29, 2020 PS - Hike: Tachevah Waterfall
Tue, January 28, 2020 PS - Hike Leader Training: Garret's Arch
Sun, January 26, 2020 PS - Hike - East Indio Hills Badlands
Thu, January 23, 2020 PS - Hike: Hermans Peak
Thu, January 16, 2020 PS - Hike: Grotto To Mecca Hills
Sun, January 12, 2020 OCLB - Palos Verdes Day Hike
Wed, January 08, 2020 PS - Hike Indian Canyons
Sun, January 05, 2020 LA - New Year's Hike: Bear Canyon
Thu, January 02, 2020 PS - HIKE: South Lykken North
Tue, December 24, 2019 PS - Hike: Pushawalla Palms Oasis
Sat, December 21, 2019 OCLB - Santiago Oaks Regional Park Day Hike
Thu, December 19, 2019 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Loop - PCT
Sun, December 15, 2019 PS - Hike: Hayfield Canyon
Thu, December 12, 2019 PS - HIKE: BISKRA PALM OASIS
Sat, December 07, 2019 OCLB - Irvine Ranch Conservancy Day Hike
Tue, December 03, 2019 PS - BIKE AND HIKE INDIAN CANYONS
Sat, November 30, 2019 PS - HIKE: EAST INDIO HILLS
Tue, November 26, 2019 PS - Hike: Suicide Rock
Mon, November 25, 2019 PS - Hike -Skyline Trail to First Rescue Box
Sun, November 24, 2019 PS - HIKE: CACTUS SPRINGS TO HORSETHIEF CREEK
Sun, November 24, 2019 LA - Fish Canyon Hike
Thu, November 21, 2019 PS - HIKE & DOCENT TOUR LIVING DESERT
Sun, November 17, 2019 SD - Day Hike Santa Ysabel Preserve West
Sat, November 16, 2019 PS - HIKE: JANE'S HOFFBRAU
Sat, November 16, 2019 OCLB - Whiting Ranch Day Hike
Tue, November 12, 2019 PS - Speaker Series - Joshua Tree Park Jeopardy
Tue, November 12, 2019 PS - HIKE: SHANNON
Sun, November 10, 2019 PS - HIKE - SAVE OSWIT CANYON
Sat, November 09, 2019 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY TRAIL CLEANUP
Thu, November 07, 2019 PS - HIKE: MAGNESIA FALLS NORTH
Mon, November 04, 2019 PS - HIKE: MISSION CREEK - WHITEWATER PCT
Sun, November 03, 2019 LA - Central Gabrielino Trail
Sat, November 02, 2019 PS - Skyline Trail to Mountain Station
Wed, October 30, 2019 PS - Save Oswit Canyon Fundraiser
Sun, October 20, 2019 PS - HIKE: BEARPAW RESERVE
Sun, October 20, 2019 SD - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Sat, October 19, 2019 OCLB - Mount Baldy Day Hike
Sat, October 19, 2019 LA - Blue Ridge to Baldy summit (via Pine Mountain) aka “The North Backbone”
Thu, October 17, 2019 PS - Sunset Hike and Campfire Event
Wed, October 16, 2019 PS - HIKE: OAK GLEN PRESERVE
Fri, October 11, 2019 PS - HIKE: WELLMAN DIVIDE CIENEGA
Thu, October 10, 2019 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN DIVIDE PLUS
Wed, October 09, 2019 PS - HIKE: UPPER CARRIZO CANYON
Tue, October 08, 2019 PS - GOPS Speaker Series - Save Oswit Canyon
Sat, October 05, 2019 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN DIVIDE PLUS
Tue, October 01, 2019 PS - HIKE & YOGA
Sun, September 29, 2019 OCLB - Crystal Cove Day Hike
Sat, September 21, 2019 LA - Scenic hike along Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes
Sat, September 21, 2019 SBVC - Day Hike in Carpinteria
Sun, September 15, 2019 OCLB - Aliso Wood Canyon Day Hike
Tue, September 10, 2019 PS - Hike _ Sunrise S. Lykken
Fri, September 06, 2019 PS - HIKE: Round Valley-Tamarack Valley
Thu, August 29, 2019 PS - HIKE: Tamarack Valley
Sun, August 25, 2019 SD - End of Summer BBQ, Hike and Pool Party
Sat, August 24, 2019 PS - Hike: Round Valley
Thu, August 15, 2019 PS - HIKE: Wellman Divide-Tamarack Vly
Fri, August 09, 2019 OCLB - Silver Lake to Thousand Island Lake Intermediate Backpack
Thu, August 08, 2019 PS - Discovery Hike
Wed, August 07, 2019 SBVC - Mid-Week Day Hike
Sat, August 03, 2019 LA - Chinatown Urban Walk & Wine Day
Sun, July 28, 2019 PS - Hike: Mt. San Jacinto Peak
Fri, July 26, 2019 PS - DISCOVERY HIKE
Thu, July 18, 2019 PS - Hike: Tram To Idyllwild
Sun, July 14, 2019 PS - HIKE: ISLAND IN THE SKY
Sat, July 13, 2019 LA - Big Rock Creek / Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness day hike
Thu, July 11, 2019 PS - Hike: Mt. San Jacinto SP - Round Valley
Mon, July 08, 2019 OCLB - Yosemite National Park Intermediate Backpack
Thu, July 04, 2019 PS - HIKE: 4th of July Fireworks
Thu, July 04, 2019 LA - Mount Hillyer Day Hike
Sun, June 30, 2019 OCLB - Mount San Jacinto Day Hike
Sat, June 29, 2019 LA - Big Gay Picnic + Victorian Urban Stair Hike
Sun, June 23, 2019 LA - Beginner Pride Bike Ride
Sat, June 22, 2019 PS - Mt Baldy Hike and Camp
Sat, June 15, 2019 PS - Hike: Mt. San Jacinto Peak CANCELLED
Sun, June 09, 2019 OCLB - Crown Valley to Cabin Creek Beginner Backpack
Tue, June 04, 2019 PS - Hike Deep Creek Hot Springs
Sat, June 01, 2019 OCLB - Emerald Canyon/Bommer Ridge Day Hike
Sat, June 01, 2019 PS - Mt Baldy Hike and Camp
Sat, May 25, 2019 OCLB - Mount Baldy Day Hike
Thu, May 23, 2019 PS - Hike Deep Creek Hot Springs (Cancelled)
Sun, May 19, 2019 SD - Dripping Springs Hike (Cancelled due to Weather!)
Sat, May 11, 2019 OCLB - Bridge to Nowehre Day Hike
Sat, April 27, 2019 OCLB - Icehouse Canyon to Timber Mountain Day Hike
Sun, April 21, 2019 PS - Hike: Garret's Arch
Sat, April 20, 2019 PS - Hike: South Lykken to North Lykken
Thu, April 04, 2019 PS - Hike: Skyline Trail to 1st Rescue Box
Tue, April 02, 2019 PS - Hike: Lucky Boy - Eagle Cliff
Tue, March 26, 2019 HIKE: Herman's Peak 26 March 2019
Mon, March 25, 2019 PS- HIKE: SLOT CANYON EXPERIENCE 25 March 2019
Wed, March 20, 2019 PS- HIKE: The Maze Copper Mt Overview 20 March 2019
Tue, March 19, 2019 PS - HIKE: OSWIT CANYON
Sun, March 17, 2019 PS - HIKE Tachevah Waterfall
Sun, March 17, 2019 PS - GUIDED HIKE: Geology- Earthquakes-History-Floral-Fauna
Sat, March 16, 2019 PS - HIKE: PIPE'S CANYON
Tue, March 05, 2019 PS - HIKE: Kim Nichols Trail & SPA
Thu, February 28, 2019 PS - HIKE: SMITH WATER CANYON
Mon, February 18, 2019 PS -HIKE: Earl Henderson 18 Feb 2019
Sun, January 20, 2019 PS - Lunar Eclipse-Blood Moon-Hike 20 Jan 2019
Tue, January 08, 2019 PS - HIKE: CATHEDRAL CANYON
Sat, January 05, 2019 PS - HIKE: CHOCOLATE DROP
Mon, December 24, 2018 PS - Pushwalla Palms - Xmas Eve Hike 24 DEC 2018
Tue, December 18, 2018 PS - HIKE lOWER CARRIZO CANYON
Mon, December 03, 2018 PS - HIKE: EAST INDIO HILLS
Tue, November 27, 2018 PS - TOUR: KEYES RANCH
Sun, November 25, 2018 PS- Hike: Forbes Trail: Garner Valley 2018
Tue, October 30, 2018 PS - HIKE: MAGNESIA FALLS CANYON
Wed, October 10, 2018 PS - HIKE: GARRET'S ARCH
Tue, October 09, 2018 PS - HIKE: FULLER RIDGE
Fri, August 31, 2018 PS - HIKE: HIDDEN LAKE
Wed, August 08, 2018 PS - HIKE: SUNSET HIKE AND DINE
Fri, July 13, 2018 PS - Sweetwater Regional Park Camping
Wed, July 04, 2018 PS - HIKE: 4th of July Fireworks
Tue, May 08, 2018 PS - HIKE: BIG MORONGO CANYON
Wed, February 07, 2018 PS - HIKE: WILLIS PALMS
Sun, January 21, 2018 PS - HIKE: Mecca Hills Little Utah Canyon 21 Jan 2018
Fri, December 01, 2017 PS - OSWITT CANYON


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