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 Monica Mountains 2025 #7 - Hondo Canyon Saddle PeakHondo Canyon Backbone Trailhead, Topanga, CA
Hike #7 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is
a SUNDAY outing. It is a strenuous 11 miles, 2300 gain hike up Hondo Canyon across Fossil Ridge to lunch at Saddle Peak and return.Meet at 8:00 am at Old Topanga Canyon Backbone trailhead (take Old Topanga Canyon Road one mile from Topanga Cyn Blvd). For safety do not make a left turn into the roadway parking. Rather, drive less than 1/2 mile further until you reach a straight part of the road. Safely turn around and drive back to the trailhead. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and an adventurous attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.
Please print out the Sierra Club medical form and bring 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
- Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #8 - Sycamore Serrano Chamberlinsycamore canyon campgrounds NATURE CENTER, Los Angeles, CA
Hike #8 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is
a strenuous 14 miles, 2500 gain hike from Sycamore Canyon through Serrano Valley to lunch at Chamberlain Split Rock Memorial and return.Meet at the Lower Sycamore Canyon fee parking lot on the in-land side of the PCH (PCH West 19 miles from Malibu Canyon Road - Google maps: 9000 PCH). Pay fee or park for free with appropriate parking permit in parking lot, or park for free on PCH around corner near sand dune.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and an adventurous attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.
Please print out the Sierra Club medical form and bring 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
