What we’re about
Meet other local hiking enthusiasts from the Santa Clartia Valley - those who are dedicated to hiking excursions, near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands!
We hike, snowshoe, camp, backpack, bring in speakers for our nature series, work on wilderness legislation and have stewardship events that keep our city clean and save the condors. We're all about fun, and completely free! All ages and fitness levels are invited to come join us any time.
Check us out at communityhikingclub.org
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Upper Shake Campground, 7N23 than East via PCT21033 Pine Canyon Rd, Lake Hughes, CA
Another warm day !!! Please bring lots of fluids; 3 liters are recommended.
Temps mild with an early start ending @ mid to high 80's.
DESCRIPTION: Initial challenging climb up a canyon with a running stream to an old Campground, then a long fire road to top towards Sawmill , then a long section of the PCT back down to the Canyon for the descent down the mountain. Lollipop style. Excellent views of Tehachapi and the Mojave Desert.
Hike leader volunteers: Nancy Harrison
Meet: at trailhead at 7:15 am, departure at 7:30 am sharp. Trailhead
Distance: 7.8 miles
Elevation gain: 1700 ft
Time: ~ 3.5 hours hiking with one snack break
Conditioning: you need to be in generally good physical condition
Dogs: not recommended, due to excessive amounts of poison oak & poodle dog bush, and a narrow canyon climb in and out of the mountain.
No restrooms - so plan accordingly.
Adventure Pass: Not RequiredWARNINGS:
- There are many areas that have Poison Oak and in certain areas a LOT of Poodle Dog bush - but it is all avoidable if you are observant and careful!
- There are sections of narrow trail with adjacent steep drop offs. Bring Poles.
ESSENTIAL GEAR: You will be emailed a full list of Recommended Hiking Gear, but these are essential for this hike"
- Hiking shoes/boots and Poles.
- Layers recommended. Temps are getting colder!
- Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets; camera, hat and sunscreen.
- Long pants, and fully covered arms recommended. Technu is a good precaution.
- Bug nets highly recommended – lots of bugs!
- Appropriate hiking gear and survival essentials recommended.
**THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3 (Intermediate - see chart below)**:
HIKE RANKING SCALE - Consider your capabilities before RSVP'ing for a hike to ensure you are properly conditioned for a hike:
1) Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain
2) Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain
3) Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain
4) Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain
5) Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gainTRAILHEAD LOCATION:
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GPS Coordinates are (34.70222740175785, -118.52371637472946) - you can plug this into Google Maps to navigate to the trailhead.
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20895-21033 Pine Canyon Rd, Lake Hughes, CA 93532
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Park along the north side of the road.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity.While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.
The Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes such like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike), or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5
- Mt. Pinos to Sawmill Mt. and maybe Grouse.Needs location
DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines.
Starting at the Nordic Hut lot / trailhead (8340'), first we summit Mt. Pinos (8847') and then after descending some switchbacks, we ascend again to summit Sawmill Mountain (8806'). We’ll decide as a group when we arrive at Sawmill whether to go on to Grouse Mountain (8673’) or enjoy a snack there before returning the same way.
The views from Mount Pinos / Sawmill Peak are beautiful, including the patchwork quilt of agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley to the north, the Tehachapi’s to the east, and the Carrizo Plain and Temblor Mountains to the northwest.
DETAILS:
- Hike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.
- Meet: Mt. Pinos Nordic Base at 7:45 am, departure at 8:00 am sharp (Revised to July 26).
- Distance: Approximately 7 - 10 miles.
- Elevation gain: Approximately 1,414 - 2,060 feet.
- Time: Approximately 3.5 - 5 hours hiking including a snack break.
- Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
- Restrooms: None.
- Adventure Pass: Not Required.
IMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. Hiking may be hazardous due to uneven footing, stream crossings, exposures, snakes, bugs, poison oak, etc. Please be aware of your abilities and their limits. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being. This event may be cancelled due to any inclement weather or other conditions. You can check the weather and other conditions on the AllTrails GPS Trail Map link below.
ESSENTIAL GEAR:
Hiking boots and poles. Clothing layers recommended. Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets. Hat and sunscreen.
The Ten Essentials of Hiking (link)THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 4, Intermediate (see chart below).
Please only sign up to attend hikes that are consistent with your ability. Based on your hiking during the last 90 days, how would you score on the CHC Hike rating scale of one to five assuming a brisk pace?CHC HIKE RANKING SCALE:
1. Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain.
2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain.
3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.
4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.
5. Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.TRAILHEAD LOCATION:
Mt. Pinos Nordic Base (Chula Vista Trailhead)
Cuddy Valley Rd · Frazier Park, CANAVIGATION:
We highly recommend the AllTrails app be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to.The Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike), or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities. - Morro Bay Camping Trip, Thurs Aug 14 - Sun Aug 17, 2025Morro Bay State Park Campground, Morro Bay, CA$20.00
CHC Camping Trip
Morro Bay State Park Campground. August 14-17, 2025Join us for a fun and educational beach campout!
Morro Bay State Park is located 13 miles west of San Luis Obispo, on the Central Coast about 3.5 hours from Santa Clarita. The park features a lagoon and natural bay habitats, and a natural history museum. Our CHC geologist, Mary Bates will be along to teach about the geological features of the area. On the lagoon's northeastern and eastern edges, there are saltwater and brackish marshes that support thriving bird populations. Two of the Nine Sisters chain of volcanic peaks leading from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay, Black Hill & Cerro Cabrillo, are within park boundaries. Black Hill has a trail winding through dense stands of Monterey Pine trees and offers a panoramic view of the greater Morro Bay area at its summit. Cerro Cabrillo has even more trails to explore all along its base. It is near Montana de Oro, which also has some beautiful trails.
The Community Hiking Club of SCV has reserved a limited number of pre-paid campsites which are available for sharing with other CHC campers. The cost of the reserved campsites will be divided equally among the number of campers per site. Each camper will be advised of their portion prior to the trip and is responsible for paying the party who reserved the campsite upon arrival.
Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table with water spigots nearby. There are flush toilets and TOKEN-operated shower facilities in place. An RV sanitation station and water-fill station are also available. Firewood is for sale from the campground host and proceeds go to help the Central Coast State Parks Association.
Only 2 vehicles maximum per campsite, so carpooling from SCV is highly recommended. No extra vehicles in campsites beyond the 2 vehicle limit. Trailers and motorcycles count as vehicles. Additional vehicles may be parked just outside the state park. Arrangements can be made with another camper to help bring you and your camping equipment into the campground with their vehicle should you arrive after the parking spots at the campsite have been filled.
8 Persons maximum per campsite.
Dogs must be monitored and leashed within the campgrounds.
To Reserve a Spot: RSVP AND secure your spot with a $20 deposit. Venmo your deposit to @Heidi-Webber-5 with the comment “Morro Bay Camping.” The rest of the fees will be divided between attendees and collected at the campsite. First come, first served.
Refund Policy:
If you cancel, your deposit is forfeited.
If CHC cancels a camping trip that requires a reservation fee at the time the site is reserved, each camper that paid the $20 deposit to hold their spot on the trip will be refunded all of their $20 minus the shared cost of any cancellation fee, if one is charged.Address:
Morro Bay Campground
State Park Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442Directions:
Morro Bay State Park & Campground are located:- 13 miles west of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1
- 32 miles south of the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Visitor Center on Highway 1
- 124 miles south of Monterey through Big Sur on Highway 1 (When road conditions permit)
- The charming community of Morro Bay is located 1.5 miles to the north of the campground and offers gas stations, grocery stores, dining and more.
- The coastal town of Cayucos is located 7.5 miles to the north of the campground and offers more dining choices.
- The small town of Los Osos is located 5 miles to the south of the campground and offers even more gas stations, grocery stores, and dining options.
Google Maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Unrn7SVp9oPRmyWn6More information will go out the week of the trip.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.
Morro Bay Campground Kiosk (805) 772-7434
