Outings are back!

August 8, 2021

We are excited to welcome people back to our free hikes. Join us! Please bring drinking water to all outings and optionally a lunch. Sturdy footwear is recommended. If you have any questions about a hike, please contact the leader listed. All phone numbers listed are within area code 805, unless otherwise noted. A parent or responsible adult must accompany children under the age of 14.  A frequently updated on-line listing of all outings can be viewed at: https://www.sierraclub.org/los-padres/outings This website also contains links to Group web pages and other resources. Some regional Groups also list their outings on Meetup sites.

Upcoming Hikes include:

  • August 16 ORMOND BEACH and WETLANDS: Meet at the end of Arnold Rd. at 8:45AM. From Hueneme Road turn west on Arnold Rd and follow it to the end. Parking is very limited so please car pool. Low tide is at 9:52am. We’ll walk around the wetlands where the snowy plover breed, up the beach to the pier and back to our cars. This walk is 6 miles and sunny. MAUREEN moenandez@ gmail.com (VEN)
  • August 21 LIZARD'S MOUTH BACK ROUTE: Have fun exploring this popular spot! Beautiful rock formations and wind caves are a pleasure to enjoy! We will enter the "back way" which may be new for some! Short Easy hike with some boulder hopping and some agility required. Bring a snack and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ROBERT 805-685-1283 / event@swt.org (SB)
  • August 22 RED ROCK TO GIBRALTAR DAM: Long drive to Red Rock trailhead at the end of Paradise Road. Hike up the dirt road to Gibraltar Dam, then return following the Santa Ynez river stopping at a relaxing swimming area. Moderate-strenuous 6.5 mrt. Bring swimsuit, wading shoes, lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ALEJANDRO 805-451-1239 (SB)
  • August 23 FOSTER PARK BIKE PATH: Meet in the last parking lot at the end of the park at 8:45am. There is a parking fee at Foster Park so if you’d rather, park under the overpass and follow the bike path to the meeting spot. We’ll walk 3 miles up the path and return to the parking lot. For those wanting to extend the hike, we can walk up to the amphitheater and back afterwards. MAUREEN moenandez@gmail.com (VEN)
  • August 28 BARON RANCH COUNTY TRAILS: This is a conditioning hike for experienced hikers, 12- mile round trip, 2400 ft elevation gain. Bring tick repellent, sun screen, lunch and 3 to 4 liters water. Dress for warm sunny conditions. Meet at 8:30am at Baron Ranch Trailhead (14550 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117), approx. 40 min north of Santa Barbara on Hwy 101. DALE 805- 886-1674 (SB)
  • August 30 OXNARD SHORES to CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR: Park at the beach end of 5th Street in Oxnard. We’ll meet on the corner of Mandalay and 5th by the mobile home park at 8:45am. This will be a 6-mile lollipop walk through beach housing and CI Harbor. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat. MAUREEN moenandez@gmail.com (VEN)
  • September 6 RAY MILLER TRAIL: Park in the La Jolla State Beach parking lot of PCH. It is free with a state parking pass. Or if you choose, park along PCH for free and walk in. We will meet near the port a pot at 8:45am. The trail is a 5.4 mile out and back with 1054 ft elevation gain. It offers spectacular view of the coastline and the islands. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and be prepared for sun exposure. Water is a must have. MAUREEN moenandez@gmail.com (VEN)
  • September 11 BARON RANCH TRAIL: A 7 mrt moderate hike on the Gaviota Coast. This trail leads us high into the foothills for great views of the coast and valley. We’ll include the upper loop in our route. Although mostly on old ranch roads, the route starts rising steeply towards the rear of the valley, then transfers to a well-marked trail leading us to the 1200’ high point. Meet at 7am outside the Starbucks in La Cumbre Plaza, 3815 State St, Space #G-141. Bring snacks and water (it can get very warm). If you are coming from north of Santa Barbara, you can meet us at the trailhead. Call for instructions. ELLEN 805-717- 4099. (SB)
  • September 13 BATES BEACH LOW TIDE WALK: Park in the Rincon Park lot at the end of Bates Road at 8:45am. We will be near the bathrooms. Depending the route we take, the hike is about 6 miles and flat. Terrain is sand, dirt path and some concrete. Water and facilities are available along the way. MAUREEN moenandez@ gmail.com (VEN)
  • September 18 ROCKY PINE RIDGE - SHORT ROUTE: From Camino Cielo, hike into this wonderful pine tree/rock region and skirt along the ridge line. Moderate with some boulder hopping and agility required, 4mrt. Bring water and lunch. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ROBERT 805- 685-1283 / event@swt.org (SB)
  • September 19 THREE POOLS BEYOND SEVEN FALLS: Difficult but short 5 mrt. Primitive trail with a 10- foot boulder to climb and lots of boulder hopping along Mission creek to reach a beautiful pool. Bring swimsuit, lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ALEJANDRO 805-451-1239 (SB)
  • September 20 LAKE CASITAS WALK: Meet at the lake entrance, 11093 Santa Ana Rd, at 8:45am. The trail about a 7 mile out and back from the gate to the end. The new section of the trail has been rerouted around the eagle's nest but still allows for viewing of the raptors if they’re home. Terrain is mostly dirt trail...muddy if following rain. MAUREEN moenandez@gmail. com (VEN)
  • September 25 BARON RANCH COUNTY TRAILS: This is a conditioning hike for experienced hikers, 12-mile round trip, 2400 ft elevation gain. Bring tick repellent, sun screen, lunch and 3 to 4 liters water. Dress for warm sunny conditions. Meet at 8:30am at Baron Ranch Trailhead (14550 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117), approx. 40 min north from down town Santa Barbara on Hwy 101. DALE 805-886-1674 (SB)
  • September 26 WILDWOOD FALLS: The trailhead is at the end of Avenida de Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks. Meet in the parking lot at 8:45am. This is a 5-mile loop with an elevation gain of 700 ft. We’ll hike up to Lizard Rock, down to the water treatment plant, follow the creek past the falls and back to our cars. Wear study hiking shoes. There will be a couple water stops and facilities along the way. MAUREEN moenandez@gmail. com (VEN)

Sierra Club Outings have returned to the Santa Monica Mountains.

The more adventurous aspect of the Sierra Club is dusting itself off and stretching back into action. The Santa Monica Mountains Task Force itself sponsors two Sierra Club hikes every Tuesday: the Tuesday Moderate Hikers (TMH) and the Tuesday Conditioned Hikers (TCH). So, if you’re free, join us!

Coming up on August Tuesdays: Moderate Hikers

  • 8/10: Santa Monica's Hidden Stairs
  • 8/17: Sycamore/Serrano Canyons
  • 8/24: Sullivan Canyon Ridge Trail
  • 8/31: Mishe Mokwa to Sandstone Peak
  • 8/10: Santa Ynez Canyon, Trippet Ranch, Musch Trail
  • 8/17: Sycamore Canyon "Lower West Side" Hike

New events are regularly added, so bookmark the Activity Calendar to see all upcoming hikes sponsored by the Task Force here: https://tinyurl.com/SMMntsHikes

Fire Danger: Due to drought and heat, fire danger is extremely high so do not build any fires or smoke except in official campsites that have fire rings. For latest information on this and other aspects of the forest, go to: www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf

About 10-20 people sign on to each hike, to enjoy the outdoors and be with like-minded people. The moderate hikes are usually about 8 miles with close to 1,000 ft gain, and the conditioned hikes are usually about 12 miles with about 2,000 ft gain. Of course, that varies from week to week. The moderate hikes usually end in the early afternoon, the conditioned hikes somewhat later.