Welcome to the San Fernando Valley Group's Calendar of Events and Hikes. We hope that you find this page informative. Any questions re: the Valley group please call (818) 884-6210. This page will cover events/hikes taking place in the San Fernando Valley and those sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Group. The San Fernando Valley Group is looking for hike leaders, if you are a Sierra Club leader and wish to lead hikes in the San Fernando Valley area Contact Barry Katzen at 818 341-8304 or Contact us
For any information regarding any San Fernando Valley Group Hike E-mail Gabe Szende
or call him at 818-999-5384.
For information regarding any other hikes or hike leaders check your Schedule of Events, or if you do not have one
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03/11/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Cheseboro Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 7 mi, 500' gain in lovely Agoura Hills, first through ridge grasslands,
then along an old ranch road, following a streambed with lovely oak woodlands to Sulfur Springs.
Meet 8:30 am at trailhead (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Cheseboro Rd exit, N on Palo Comado Cyn Rd then R,
follow road to second lot at end). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Steve Rudolph. Asst: Pixie Klemic
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
03/13/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Chumash Trail to Fossil Hill Rating:O
Moderately paced 8 (optional 10) mi 1500' gain hike in rolling hills of Santa Susana Mtns.
Meet 8 am at trailhead. (From 118 Fwy take Yosemite Ave exit N 0.4 mi, R on Flanagan Dr 0.8 mi to end).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Margaret Vernallis, Doug Demers. Asst: Bob Galletly
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
03/16/08 Sun (Palm Sunday)
Bird Walk/Malibu Creek State Park Rating:C
For beginners or buffs conducted by San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
Enjoy birds in unspoiled habitat; learn about their behavior and how they survive.
Meet 8 am 3rd Sun monthly at Malibu Creek State Park, 2nd parking lot past kiosk
(4 mi S from Ventura Fwy on Las Virgenes Rd or 6.5 mi N from PCH on Malibu Cyn Rd. $8 fee).
Bring binoculars, water, sturdy walking shoes.
Leaders:Muriel Kotin
Sponsor:Santa Monica Mtns TF
03/18/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Newton Canyon/Backbone Trail Rating:O
Moderately paced 5 mi, 800' gain, hike on scenic trail through oak woodlands and chaparral.
Meet 8:30 am Newton Canyon Trailhead. (101 Ventura Fwy to Kanan Rd, S on Kanan Rd 8 mi to paved trailhead parking area
on W side just N of Tunnel 1 [3rd tunnel from 101 1¾ mi past Mulholland Hwy]).
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Charlotte Feitshans. Asst: Dotty Sandford
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
03/19/08 Wed
Full Moon in the Verdugos Hike Rating:O
Stough Canyon. Two hour conditioning hike in Verdugo Mtns. Meet at 6:45 pm at the end of Walnut near the gate to Stough Canyon.
(Exit Burbank off-ramp on I-5, travel N. Take L on 3rd St, R on Delaware, R on Glenoaks, L on Walnut, continue 1¼ mi).
Bring water, lugsoles, old cell phones, old inkjet, LaserJet cartridges to the hike for recycling. Rain cancels.
Leaders:Silvia Darie, Jeff Wilson, Denise Sims, Annette Tamraz
Sponsor: Crescenta Valley, San Fernando Valley
03/20/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Los Robles Scenic Overlook Trail Rating:O
Enjoy rolling hills and meadows on moderately paced 8-10 mi, 1000' gain, mostly loop trails.
Meet 8 am at trailhead (from 101 Ventura Fwy exit Moorpark Rd S ½ mile, park in dirt lot at end just after
crossing Greenmeadow Ave). Bring 2 qts water, lunch lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Tom Siebert, Nancy Krupa
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
03/25/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Placerita Canyon State Park Rating:O
Moderately paced 4 mi 400' gain hike through Placerita Canyon Park with shaded oak groves and a willow
and sycamore-lined seasonal stream. Meet 8:30 am at Placerita Nature Center parking lot.
(From Hwy 14 in Newhall take Placerita Cyn Rd exit, R (E) 1½ mi to park entrance).
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders:Pixie Klemic. Asst: Steve Rudolph
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
03/27/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Malibu Nature Preserve Rating:O
Moderately paced 7 mi loop hike, 1900' gain, in Santa Monica Mtns through private Malibu Nature Preserve,
past Chumash caves, ascending Nicholas Canyon to Nichols Flat.
Learn about indigenous plants, animals and history of Nicholas Canyon.
Meet 8 am at Malibu Nature Preserve, 33905 PCH, 12.5 mi W of Malibu Cyn Rd, free parking.
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, ht sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders:Peter Ireland. Asst: Nancy Krupa
Sponsor:San Fernando Valley
04/01/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Malibu Nature Preserve from Nicholas Flat Rating:O
Rare opportunity to hike from Nicholas Flat in Leo Carrillo State Park and descend through a private nature preserve
in Nicholas Cyn with stunning ocean views. 4-6 mi, 200' gain/1600' loss. Learn how this land came to be protected
and the history of this area. Enjoy lunch in the beautiful Sycamore Grove Malibu. Free parking).
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Peter Ireland. Asst: Pixie Klemic
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
04/03/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Paramount Ranch-Tapia Park Rating:OModerately paced 12 mi 1200' gain hike crossing Malibu Creek State Park.
Meet 8 am Paramount Ranch parking area. (101 Ventura Fwy to Kanan Rd, S on Kanan Rd ½ mi, L on Cornell,
veer to R [S] 2½ mi to entrance on R). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: Aurelio Albaisa. Asst: Nancy Krupa
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
04/08/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Top of Reseda to Hub Rating:O
Moderately paced 5 mi, 300' gain hike along dirt Mulholland and fire roads in Topanga State Park.
Valley views, wildflowers, and glimpse of the Pacific too! Meet 8:30 am at top of Reseda Blvd in Tarzana.
(101 Ventura Fwy to Reseda Blvd, S 3 mi to Mulholland Gateway Park--park along street below the white line
at beginning of fee area or pay fee).
Bring water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen, rain cancels.
Leaders: Pixie Klemic. Asst: Ramona Dunn
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
04/10/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Caballero Canyon, Garapito Trail to Eagle Rock Rating:O
Moderately paced 9 mi 1200' gain hike in northern Topanga State Park. Meet 8 am at Caballero trailhead in Tarzana
(101 Ventura Fwy to Reseda Blvd, S 2 mi to E side across from Braemar Country Club entrance).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Doug Demers, Vera Salomons. Asst: Nancy Krupa
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
04/15/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Towsley Canyon, Santa Clarita Woodlands Rating:O
Moderately paced 5½ mi, 1000' gain with great vistas, a chilly narrows, diverse plant life, wildflowers, tar seeps and a fumarole.
Meet 8:30 am Santa Clarita rideshare pt.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Steve Rudolph
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
04/17/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Wilson Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 10 mi 1600' gain hike from Santa Monica Mtns. Conservancy Park
with magnificent oak area, to Wilson Saddle viewpoint with great SF Valley views.
Meet 8 am at Wilson Canyon Park trailhead (I-5 Fwy in Sylmar to Roxford, N past the 210 Fwy,
bend R to Olive View Dr, continue past the main hospital and the four way stop at Bledsoe St to
park entrance road 200 yards E of Bledsoe, just before Fenton Ave, pay $3 fee near entrance,
then proceed to trailhead parking at NW terminus of entry road).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Margaret Vernallis. Asst: Bob Galletly
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
04/18/08 Fri
Full Moon in the Verdugos Hike-Chandler Canyon Rating:O
Two hour conditioning hike in Verdugo Mtns. Meet 6:45 pm at the end of Edmore Pl near the gate to Chandler Canyon.
(I-5 to Hollywood, N on Glenoaks, R on Lanark, L on Edmore).
Bring water, lugsoles, old cell phones, old inkjet, old LaserJet cartridges to the hike for recycling.
Rain cancels.
Leaders:Silvia Darie, Jeff Wilson, Denise Sims, Annette Tamraz
Sponsor: Crescenta Valley, San Fernando Valley
04/20/08 Sun
Bird Walk/Malibu Creek State Park Rating:C
For beginners or buffs conducted by San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
Enjoy birds in unspoiled habitat; learn about their behavior and how they survive.
Meet 8 am 3rd Sun monthly at Malibu Creek State Park, 2nd parking lot past kiosk
(4 mi S from Ventura Fwy on Las Virgenes Rd or 6.5 mi N from PCH on Malibu Cyn Rd. $8 fee).
Bring binoculars, water, sturdy walking shoes.
Leaders: Muriel Kotin
Sponsor: Santa Monica Mtns TF
04/22/08 Tue (EARTH DAY)
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Malibu Creek State Park-Cornell to Mash Site Rating:O
Moderately paced 6 mi 600' gain hike including Lookout Trail with great views, wildflowers,
Century Lake, MASH site, and Reagan picnic area.
Meet 8:30 am at Cornell & Mulholland dirt parking area.
(101 Ventura Fwy to Kanan Rd, S on ½ mile, L on Cornell Way, veer R [S] 3 mi past Paramount Ranch to paved entrance
to dirt parking area on E side of St, just S of Mulholland Hwy). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: Marcia Harris. Asst: Pixie Klemic
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
04/24/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/China Flat and Simi Pk Rating:O
Moderately paced 8 mi 1300' gain hike in Simi Hills through chaparral, grasslands and oaks, with great views from 2403' peak.
Meet 8 am at Lindero Cyn Rd trailhead (101 Ventura Fwy to Lindero Cyn Rd, N 4 mi, past Kanan Rd to King James Ct,
park on either King James or Lindero Cyn).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain Cancels.
Leaders: Margaret Vernallis. Asst: Bob Galletly
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
04/29/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/de Anza Park to Liberty Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 6 mi 400' gain. The trail follows Las Virgenes Creek to the Talapop Trail then down Liberty Canyon
to see an old adobe in Mailibu Creek State Park. Lots of trees, wildflowers, and other interesting plants with lovely views
of the mountains. Meet 8:30 am at De Anza Park, Calabasas. (101 Fwy to Lost Hills Rd, turn S
[L if coming from the Valley], 1 mi to lot on the R in De Anza Park).
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Ramona Dunn. Asst: Pixie Klemic
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
05/01/08 Thu(MAY DAY)
Moderate Hikers/Valley to the Sea Rating:O
Moderately paced 11 mi 1600' gain, 3000' loss hike across Topanga State Park from
Tarzana to Sunset Blvd/PCH in Pacific Palisades.
Ride 3 buses and rideshare back to start. This is an all day adventure, lots of fun.
Meet 8 am on Mecca Ave just S of Ventura Blvd for rideshare to trailhead
(101 Ventura Fwy to Reseda Blvd, S to Ventura Blvd, R, then L at next comer, Mecca).
Bring bus fare, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Vera Salomons. Asst: Nancy Krupa
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
05/06/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Sage Ranch in Simi Hills Rating:O
Moderately paced 3 mi hike 200' gain hike around the top of one of the Simi Hills. Great views and rock formations.
Refreshments will be served. Eat at Ramona's mobile home on the way back from the hike.
Meet 9 am at Sage Ranch parking lot (101 Fwy to Valley Circle Blvd, N 5 mi to Woolsey Cyn Rd.
L up hill to end of Woolsey Cyn, R on Black Cyn Rd to parking on L).
Bring lunch, water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Charlotte Feitshans. Asst: Dotty Sandford
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
05/08/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Las Llaja Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 10 mi 1000' gain one-way hike with car shuttle.
We will first hike up Las Llaja Canyon to Rocky Peak Rd, and then hike down through lush Devil Canyon.
Meet 8 am at hike terminus for shuttle to trailhead
(from N end of Topanga Canyon Blvd in Chatsworth, just N of 118 Fwy exit, L onto Poema Pl,
uphill around curve to the second driveway on the R [for Summerset Village], park on Poema Pl).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Nancy Krupa. Asst: Vera Salomons
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
05/13/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Solstice Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 4 mi 400' gain hike on Rising Sun Trail to Tropical Terrace and Solstice Canyon Falls,
then back along the canyon through oak and walnut groves by the stream.
Meet 8:30 am at parking lot kiosk. (From Malibu Canyon Rd intersection, W on PCH 2¼ miles, turn inland on Corral Cyn Rd
[at 76 station], ¼ mi to park entrance, continue to lot at end).
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders:Marcia Harris. Asst: Pixie Klemic
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
05/15/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Weldon Canyon Overlook Rating:O
Moderately paced 8 mi 1200' gain hike through oaks, black walnut and fir trees,
passing BFI planted oaks as a condition of landfill expansion, to overlooking views of Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys.
Meet 8 am East Canyon trailhead, Newhall. (I-5 to Calgrove, L [W] under Fwy, So on
The Old Road 1 mi to parking entrance after church on R, continue past trailhead sign to parking area).
Bring $3 for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Bob Galletly. Asst: Nancy Krupa
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
05/18/08 Sun
Bird Walk/Malibu Creek State Park Rating:C
For beginners or buffs conducted by San Fernando Valley Audubon Society. Enjoy birds in unspoiled habitat;
learn about their behavior and how they survive. Meet 8 am 3rd Sun monthly at Malibu Creek State Park,
2nd parking lot past kiosk (4 mi S from Ventura Fwy on Las Virgenes Rd or 6.5 mi N from PCH on Malibu Cyn Rd. $8 fee).
Bring binoculars, water, sturdy walking shoes.
Leaders:Muriel Kotin
Sponsor:Santa Monica Mtns TF
05/22/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Cheseboro Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 9-10 mi hike in Agoura Hills, first across ridge grasslands, then along an old ranch road following a streambed,
continuing to Shepherds' Flat. Optional return along ridge with great canyon views, or retrace steps.
Meet 8 am at trailhead (101 Ventura Fwy to Cheseboro Rd, N on Palo Comado Cyn Rd, R on Cheseboro Rd, N 1 mi to park entrance,
R to dirt parking area at end).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen, Rain cancels.
Leaders:Aurelio Albaisa. Asst: Vera Salomons
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
05/27/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Red Rock Canyon from Stunt Road Rating:O
Moderately paced 4 mi 800' gain hike up a fire road and then down into hidden Red Rock Canyon with bright brick red rock formations.
Seasonal streams, good views, chapparral and sage habitats. Meet 8:30 am at Stunt Road Trailhead.
(101 Ventura Fwy to Valley Circle/Mulholland Dr S, R on Valmar Rd [becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd], R on Mulholland Hwy for 3½ miles,
L 1 mi on Stunt Rd, park on dirt shoulder on R). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders:Pixie Klemic. Asst: Ramona Dunn
Sponsor:San Fernando Valley
05/29/08 Thu
Moderate Hiker/Nike Missile Radar Site Rating:O
Moderately paced 7 mi 1000' gain hike with great mountain and valley views.
Meet 8 am Caballero trailhead in Tarzana. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd exit, go S 2 mi to E side
of St across from Braemar Country Club entrance).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen, Rain cancels.
Leaders:Doug Demers, Vera Salomons. Asst: Bob Galletly
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
06/03/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/East and Rice Canyons Rating:O
Moderately paced 5 mi 800' gain by year-round streams into two canyons.
Explore the wide variety of plant communities. Meet 8:30 am at East Canyon trailhead, Newhall.
(I-5 to Calgrove, W under the Fwy, take the Old Road S 1 mi to parking entrance after church on R,
continue past trailhead sign to parking area). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Pixie Klemic. Asst: Ramona Dunn
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
06/05/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/ Las Virgenes Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 8-9 mi 800' to 1200' gain hike in delightful canyon, with various options depending on weather.
Meet 8 am at trailhead kiosk. (101 Ventura Fwy to Las Virgenes Rd, N 1 mi to end, St parking).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Nancy Krupa. Asst: Vera Salomons
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
06/10/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Trippet Ranch to Eagle Rock via Musch Trail Rating: O
Moderately paced 5 mi 700' gain hike through Topanga State park to great view at Eagle Rock.
Meet 8:30 am at Trippit Ranch parking lot. (101 Ventura Fwy to Topanga Canyon Blvd, S 7½ mi, L [E]
on Entrada Rd, 1 mi to fee lot).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Marcia Harris. Asst: Pixie Klemic
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
06/12/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Johnston's Motorway to Rocky Pk Rating:O
Moderately paced 9 mi 1700' gain hike on picturesque trail in Santa Susana Mtns. Meet 8 am outside Indian Oaks gate
(from N end of Topanga Canyon Blvd in Chatsworth, just N of 118 Fwy exit. L onto Poema Pl, continue 0.2 mi,
park along curb outside gate).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Bob Galletly. Asst: Nancy Krupa
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
06/15/08 Sun (FATHER’S DAY)
Bird Walk/Malibu Creek State Park Rating:C
For beginners or buffs conducted by San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
Enjoy birds in unspoiled habitat; learn about their behavior and how they survive.
Meet 8 am 3rd Sun monthly at Malibu Creek State Park, 2nd parking lot past kiosk
(4 mi S from Ventura Fwy on Las Virgenes Rd or 6.5 mi N from PCH on Malibu Cyn Rd. $8 fee).
Bring binoculars, water, sturdy walking shoes.
Leaders:Muriel Kotin
Sponsor: Santa Monica Mtns TF
06/17/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Las Virgenes Canyon Rating:O
Moderately paced 6 mi 800' gain hike on picturesque trail and along seasonal stream among the beautiful Agoura Hills.
Meet 8:30 am at trailhead kiosk. (101 Ventura Fwy to Las Virgenes Rd, N 1+ mi to end, St parking).
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Pixie Klemic. Asst: Ramona Dunn
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
06/18/08 Wed
Mission Pk Moonlight Conditioning Hike Rating: O
Moderate 5 mi, 1200' gain to view San Fernando Valley. Meet 7 pm at trailhead
(405 Fwy to 118 Fwy W, exit Balboa, N 2 mi to Sesnon, W 1 mi to Neon Way, R to end).
Bring water, lugsoles, flashlight. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Henry Schultz, Gaylon Rodin, Mary Ellen Dittemore, Ken Kerner
Sponsor: Santa Clarita
06/19/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Towsley Canyon/Santa Clarita Woodlands Rating:O
Moderately paced 9 mi 1350' gain (optional 7 mi 1050' gain) hike with great vistas, a chilly narrows,
diverse plant life and tar seeps. Meet 8 am Santa Clarita rideshare pt.
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders:Margaret Vernallis. Asst: Bob Galletly
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
06/24/08 Tue
Moderate Easy Pace Hikers/Paramount Ranch Rating:O
Moderately paced 5 mi 400' gain around and the old (and still active) movie set and environs of oak savannahs,
Medea creek, chapparral canyons, including a side trip to the old Reagan Ranch.
Meet 8:30 am at Paramount Ranch parking lot.
(101 Ventura Fwy to Kanan Rd, S ½ mi, L on Cornell Way, veer R [S] 2½ mi to Paramount Ranch entrance on R).
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders:Marcia Harris. Asst: Ramona Dunn
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adventures
06/26/08 Thu
Moderate Hikers/Dead Horse Trail/Musch Trail/Eagle Rock Loop Rating:O
Moderately paced 8 mi 1200' gain hike in Topanga State Park.
Meet 8 am at Dead Horse trailhead parking lot (101 Ventura Fwy to Topanga Canyon Blvd, S to Entrada Rd, L [E],
200 yds to small paved lot). Bring $3 for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Ldr: Doug Demers. Asst: Bob Galletly
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
09/29/09 Thu
Moderate Easy Paced Calabasas Peak (SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 4 mile hike with 950’ elevation gain to the top for great multi- Valley views at one of the highest peaks in the Santa Monica Mtns. Wonderful rock formations and flowers; waterfalls after rains, too! Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8:00 AM at Stunt Road trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Valley Circle/Mulholland Dr exit south, turn right on Valmar Rd (becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd), right on Mulholland Hwy for 3½ miles, left on Stunt Rd for 1 mile, park on dirt shoulder on right
Leaders: Ldr: PIXIE KLEMIC | Asst: TMH Comm.
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
10/06/09 Tues
Trippet Ranch to Parker Mesa (SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 6 mile, 1300’ gain hike through Topanga State Park. Great views of both Topanga and Santa Ynez Canyons. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8:30 AM at Trippit Ranch parking lot. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd 7 ½ mi. south to Entrada Rd, turn left (east), and go about a mile to fee lot
Leaders: Ldr: RITA OKOWITZ | Asst: PIXIE KLEMIC
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
10/13/09 Tues
Towsley Canyon, Santa Clarita Woodlands(SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 5½ mile 1000’ gain with great vistas, a chilly narrows, diverse plant life, tar seeps and a fumarole. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8:30 AM Ed Davis Park, Newhall. Take the Calgrove exit from Interstate 5, turn west under the freeway and take the Old Road south ½ mile to Ed Davis Park entrance on right, park in second dirt parking area on the right near kiosk, about 50 yds past entrance gate, before fee area.
Leaders: Ldr: PIXIE KLEMIC | Asst: TMH Comm
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
10/20/09 Tues
Malibu Creek State Park -Cornell to MASH Site(SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 6, mile 600’ gain hike including Lookout Trail with great views, Century Lake, MASH site, and Reagan picnic area. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8:30 AM at Cornell & Mulholland dirt parking area. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd exit, go south on Kanan Rd ½ mile, turn left on Cornell Way and veer to right continuing south 3 miles (past Paramount Ranch) to paved entrance to dirt parking area on east side of street just south of Mulholland Hwy. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Ldr: MARCIA HARRIS | Asst: PIXIE KLEMIC
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley /WA
10/27/09 Tues
Malibu Nature Preserve from Nicholas Flat(SFV)- Rating:O
Rare opportunity to hike from Nicholas Flat in Leo Carrillo State Park and descend through a private nature preserve in Nicholas Cyn with stunning ocean views. 4-6 mile, 200' gain / 1600' loss. Learn how this land came to be protected and the history of this area. Enjoy lunch in the beautiful Sycamore Grove picnic grounds and enjoy local landscape art work in lodge. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet at 8:30 AM at the Malibu Nature Preserve. Take101 Fwy W to Kanan Rd., Kanan S to PCH, then PCH West 7 1/2 miles to Malibu Nature Preserve, 33905 West PCH, Malibu. Free parking. Short car shuttle.
Leaders: Ldr: PIXIE KLEMIC | Asst: PETER IRELAND
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
10/27/09 Tues
Malibu Nature Preserve from Nicholas Flat(SFV)- Rating:O
Rare opportunity to hike from Nicholas Flat in Leo Carrillo State Park and descend through a private nature preserve in Nicholas Cyn with stunning ocean views. 4-6 mile, 200' gain / 1600' loss. Learn how this land came to be protected and the history of this area. Enjoy lunch in the beautiful Sycamore Grove picnic grounds and enjoy local landscape art work in lodge. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet at 8:30 AM at the Malibu Nature Preserve. Take101 Fwy W to Kanan Rd., Kanan S to PCH, then PCH West 7 1/2 miles to Malibu Nature Preserve, 33905 West PCH, Malibu. Free parking. Short car shuttle.
Leaders: Ldr: PIXIE KLEMIC | Asst: PETER IRELAND
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
10/01/09 Thurs
Las Virgenes Canyon (WA/SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 8 - 9 mile 800’ – 1200’ gain hike on picturesque trail. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8 AM at trailhead kiosk (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd, exit 32, north 1+ mile to end, street parking).
Leaders: Ldr: AURELIO ALBAISA | Asst: PIXIE KLEMIC
Sponsor: WA/ San Fernando Valley
10/08/09 Thurs
Johnston's Motorway to Rocky Peak (WA/SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 9 mile 1700’ gain hike on picturesque trail in Santa Susana Mtns. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8 AM outside Indian Oaks gate (from north end of Topanga Canyon Blvd in Chatsworth, just north of 118 Fwy exit 34, make left onto Peoma Place, then continue .2 mile and park along curb outside gate).
Leaders: Ldr: MARGARET VERNALLIS | Asst: BOB GALLETLY
Sponsor: WA/ San Fernando Valley
10/15/09 Thurs
Dead Horse Trail, Musch Trail, Eagle Rock Loop(WA/SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 8 mile 1200’ gain hike in Topanga State Park. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8 AM at Dead Horse trailhead parking lot (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd south to Entrada Rd, turn left (east), and go about 200 yds to small paved lot). Bring $3 for parking.
Leaders: Ldr: AURELIO ALBAISA , MARGARET VERNALLIS | Asst: BOB GALLETLY
Sponsor: WA/ San Fernando Valley
10/22/09 Thurs
East Canyon to Mission Point (WA/SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 8 mile 1400’ gain hike, first going up East Canyon Mtwy of Santa Clarita Woodlands Park to ridge, then across Corral Sunshine Mtwy to Mission Point, with great views of San Fernando Valley. Return same way. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8 AM at East Canyon trailhead of Santa Susana Mtns. (take Calgrove Blvd, exit 166, from Interstate 5, turn west under the freeway and take the Old Road south about 1 mile to parking entrance after church on right, and continue past trailhead sign to parking area). Bring $3 for parking
Leaders: Ldr: MARGARET VERNALLIS | Asst: BOB GALLETLY
Sponsor: WA/ San Fernando Valley
10/29/09 Thurs
Hondo Canyon Backbone Trail & Fossil Ridge (WA/SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 9 mile 1800’ gain hike in scenic canyon and along ridge with great ocean, mountain and valley views. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8 AM at trailhead, located on Old Topanga Canyon Rd 0.4 mile west of intersection with Topanga Canyon Blvd. Limited roadside parking, so ridesharing is suggested.
Leaders: Ldr: NANCY KRUPA | Asst: VERA SALOMONS
Sponsor: WA/ San Fernando Valley
10/10/09 Sat
Sepulveda Basin Beginners Walk (SFV)- Rating:O
4.5 to 5.5 mi rt, at slow to moderate pace on walking trail. Newcomers welcome. Learn about the many activities this urban recreational area and restored natural habitat has to offer; fishing lake, bird watching, native plant garden, golf courses and a few other surprising elements. Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals of the area Join leaders after walk for optional late breakfast or early lunch at Monterey Encino restaurant. Meet 8:30 am in parking lot in front of the Encino golf course restaurant Monterey @ Encino (16821 Burbank Blvd, Encino) landmark Encino Glen sign. Bring good walking shoes, water, hat, and money. Rain or extreme Heat (+90) cancels
Leaders: Ldr: SANDRA TAPIA Tel: 818.356.8789 | Asst: FRANCINE OSCHIN
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley
10/18/09 Sat
Sun Devil's Canyon (SFV)- Rating:O
Moderately paced 5 mi, 400’ gain nature hike through a steep-sided canyon in the Santa Susana Mtns, among a mosaic of plant communities. Some boulder-hopping over the stream. Children welcome. . Come & learn about the indigenous plants & animals Meet 8:30AM outside Indian Wells gate (from N end of Topanga Cyn Blvd in Chatsworth, just N of 118 Fwy exit, make L onto Poema Place. Continue ¼ mi, park along curb outside gate). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Ldr: GABE SZENDE | Asst: TBA
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley