What we’re about
Outings for all levels of those adventurous at heart from beginning to experienced hikers throughout the Southern California area as well as Northern California, the rest of the U.S. and even International trips. Hiking, backpacking, off-trail, on-trail, snow travel, all throughout the year with many Sierra Club sections. . Meet other like-minded folks who love the outdoors. Enjoy shared "happy hours" camping beside alpine lakes; celebrate with others as they achieve their goals of climbing local, Sierra, and desert peaks; or go on regularly scheduled conditioning hikes and walks; make lifelong friends with whom you can explore the outdoors in every season. We are eager to share our love for the outdoors with old friends and new.
To find more WTC outings go to:
www.wildernesstravelcourse.org/outings; \
This Meetup also announces the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which runs from January to March of every year.
This ten-week Sierra Club course has been offering classroom instruction and field experiences to Los Angeles and Orange County outdoor enthusiasts for the past 20 years. During the late summer and autumn months, there is a series of free introductory/conditioning hikes (listed on this Meetup). The Wilderness Travel Course takes place every January through March and teaches basic navigation, off trail, snow travel, bouldering, and ,any other hiking / backpacking skills for mountain and desert travel. The Course includes navigation instruction using topo maps and compass, rock scrambling techniques, how to choose equipment, backpacking food and nutrition, snow travel, wilderness first aid, and lots more. Includes ten evening classes, and two full-day and two weekend outings with bus transportation provided. Offered in four So Cal locations (see below). See WTC Web site for more information, cost, and exact locations: \
www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
Locations:
Orange County \
South Bay (Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, North OC) \
San Gabriel Valley \
West Los Angeles
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Saturdays in the Santa Monicas 2025 #8 - Dead Horse Eagle Cathedral RocksDead Horse Parking Lot, Topanga, CA
Hike #8 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is
a 9 miles and 1500 feet elevation gain hike from the Dead Horse Trailhead to the Musch Trail to Eagle Rock then to Cathedral Rock.Meet 8:00 am at the Dead Horse Trailhead parking lot on Entrada Rd (PCH to Topanga Canyon Boulevard., north 4 miles to Entrada Roado or 7 miles south off Ventura Freeway to Entrada Road, lot is on left side of Entrada Road). NOTE THAT TOPANGA CANYON BLVD IS NOW OPEN AT PCH BUT IS ONLY ONE WAY FOR ABOUT A HALF MILE SO GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME. Carpooling recommended as Dead Horse is a pay parking lot.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.
This is a Back Country hike, and a medical form is required. Please print it out and carry it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform
