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Our vision is to create a network of outdoors enthusiasts to share our adventures, to learn from, to have fun with, and to create life long friends. We hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is a non profit organization and we will be donating back to the community by having beach cleanups. Our group is also committed to protecting the special places we hike. Our new conservation effort seeks to protect threatened areas in the local mountains through fun and easy actions we can take. Have fun Hiking and hope to see you soon!
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Featured event
🌵⭐️🌎 MALIBU CREEK ST PK/ M*A*S*H*/ 🪕🎻BANJO FIDDLE FEST @ KING GILLETTE RANCH
We'll hike Straight to the MASH Site & then go to the 🪕🎻**Topanga Banjo Fiddle Festival** for 🍔 Food, 🎵 Music, 🕺💃🏽Dancing and 😜Shenannigans!
*no extras, so we can head to the Festival. Buy tickets HERE PROMO CODE: SMHIKER (All Caps!) Feel free to join either of the activities or both. All are welcome!
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 2, 2026.
HURRY! We were given a very limited quantiy of Tickets at $30 each (plus a nominal fee). Normally $50+ fees, they gave us a generous discount.
https://my805tix.com/e/topangabanjofiddle/tickets?p=SMHIKER
PROMO CODE: SMHIKER (ALL CAPS)
*** IMPORTANT: This is only good for the month of March, afterwich the price will increase by $5.00 monthly until the event.
This discount is only good for the Adult tickets and does not apply for VIP, or any other type of ticket. ***
CAUTION!!! not to select the Contestant tickets, otherwise you will be expected to perform on stage!
STOP 1) MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK is where they filmed MASH, "Planet of the Apes" and a gazillion other movies...Click HERE for MASH VIDEO
- Google Maps to Malibu Creek State Park HERE
- START TIME: We usually wait 15 minutes grace, but please try to arrive early.
- DISTANCE: We'll be hiking ~ 4 1/2 miles ROUND-TRIP to the MASH filming site. Slight elevation gain. GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!!!
- ELEVATION: 358 ft
- PARKING: FEE AREA - it was $12 last time I was there. Park in the 2nd BIGGER Lot. Not the first lot.
- FREE PARKING: Alternately, arrive 15 - 20 minutes earlier to park on the corner of Mulholland & Las Virgenes / Malibu Canyon & walk in.
- *MORE FREE PARKING: California public library-card holders can check out the California State Library Parks Pass via their local public library. See link for details!
- **MORE FREE PARKING: Park at King Gillete Ranch for the Banjo Festival for FREE. Then walk across the Street. LINK for details.
- MEETING LOCATION: Meet at the Picnic Bench / Restroom in the 2nd BIGGER Lower Parking lot. Google Maps Here
- WHERE TO FIND US: Look for the large group of people by the bathroom.
- CELL SERVICE: 📞 very few bars.
- RESTROOMS: FlushToilets and Sink with Running Water
- DOGS: We love Fido, but sadly, no Dogs allowed on Hiking Trails in State Parks. (See link for details and guidelines).
- Service animals* are allowed in areas open to the public; however, misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is considered a misdemeanor.
- Last year someone brought their dog and claimed service animimal to the Rangers, and they got a ticket and were asked to leave the park.
- Proof of appropriate immunizations and valid licenses may be required for any animal brought onto state park property. All 58 California counties require dog licenses; contact your local jurisdiction for further details on obtaining a dog license. (CA Public Resources Code 5008.1 & CA Health & Safety Code 121690)
- WHAT TO BRING: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT OR UMBRELLA, SUNSCREEN, COMFORTABLE SHOES, SNACKS, WARM CLOTHES, MITTENS OR GLOVES, LIGHT JACKET
- All Trails – Link
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STOP 2) Walk to 🪕🎻TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE FESTIVAL🪕🎻AT KING GILLETE RANCH.
- Google Map: to King Gillette Ranch HERE
- WALK: Leave your car and walk (.08 miles/15 minutes) to King Gillete Ranch.
- OR Park at King GIllete Ranch: Parking is Free.
- 🛑GROUP PRICE FOR FIDDLE FEST!!!🛑🛑
- Limited # of Tickets. First come, first served.
- $30 + Fees. (Click on the link, which will take you straight to the discount, or you can enter this code [SMHIKER] & Order Tickets EARLY)
- https://my805tix.com/e/topangabanjofiddle/tickets?p=SMHIKER
- *** IMPORTANT: This price is only good for the month of March 2026 and will increase after that. This discount is only good for the Adult tickets and does not apply for VIP***
- BANJO / FIDDLE FEST WEBSITE https://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/
FOOD / LIVE BANDS / SHANANIGANS
- FIVE STAGES with live performances, exhibitions, food trucks, artisans, jamming, workshops, and a children’s instrument petting zoo area.
- FOOD: Bring your own picnic or buy from food trucks on site. Craft Beer for sale. Vegan options available.
- BRING LOW-BACK CHAIRS - ICE CHEST OK!!
- DOGS: DOGS ON LEASH
- SHADE: You can bring in a shade structure as long as it doesn't interfere with another activity or jamming group. If it’s a large shade structure, a TBFC Board Member will need to approve the location. We reserve the right to ask you to relocate any shade structure upon request.
- HIKE LEADER: Andy
- CoLEADERS: Peggy, Dean, Etc.
- SWEEPER: Eric Belle
*** 🟣🟣🟣 When we get to KING GILLETTE RANCH, we’re going to congregate by the main stage somewhere… (probably near the back of the audience). The entire area is about the size of a football field and there will be a bunch of stages, concession stands, pop-up shops and food trucks… OK to bring ice chests, chairs / blankets… you’ll probably want to meander around.
LOOK FOR A PINK INFLATABLE FLAMINGO
*********KEN STEIGERS VIDEO OF PREVIOUS YEARS BANJO-FEST!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RuwaJ789HE
Legal Disclaimer: By joining this hike, you acknowledge that you assume all risks associated with participation. Meetup and the organizers are not responsible for your safety. Please review Meetup’s Terms of Service, particularly section 6.2.
*This is a John classic! Click on the link if you want to know John. :)
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💦💧 SUNDAY FUNDAY!! TRAIL CANYON FALLS - JOSELITO'S MEXICAN FOOD💦💧
Trail Canyon Trail Parking, Big Tujunga Canyon Rd, Shadow Hills, CA, USLooks like Sunday will be in the low 60's, perfect for this picturesque hike, through some nice woodsy parts, into a sunny canyon leading to a charming waterfall streaming 30-40 feet into a shady pool. We'll do 8 creek crossings on the trail as we gain elevation. Half way in the path narrows into a canyon until Trail Canyon Falls comes into view. There is a steep but short scramble with ropes to help descend to the falls. WE WILL HELP EACH OTHER OUT. There is an option to go to skip the descent if you choose and go around to the top of the falls which we'll discuss before the hike. Or you can do both!
-NOTE: 20 minute grace period leaving at 12:50 P.M.
-DISTANCE: 4.8 miles round trip.
-ELEVATION GAIN: 1012 feet
-MEDIUM DIFFICULTY WITH SOME SCRAMBLING TO BASE OF FALLS
-8 STREAM CROSSINGS. USING POLES IS SUGGESTED.
-WEAR SHOES WITH GOOD TRACTION.
-BRING PLENTY OF WATER. 😁
-DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON LEASH. EXERCISE CAUTION IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE FALLS WITH YOUR DOG.
-POISON OAK ALONG THE TRAIL TOTALLY AVOIDABLE.
-THE STREAMS ARE USUALLY NAVIGABLE WITH BOULDER HOPPING USING POLES.
-AN EXTRA PAIR OF SHOES/SOCKS FOR AFTER HIKE SUGGESTED
-LIMITED PARKING AT TRAIL HEAD,
PARK ALONG BIG TUJUNGA CANYON ROAD EAST AND WEST OF THE TRAILHEAD. CARPOOL SUGGESTED.
Please be advised that while we do our best to look out for you we are all responsible for ourselves. Use good judgment, don't take off by your self, and let one of the leaders with walkie talkies know if you are splitting off or going back
Legal Disclaimer: By joining this hike, you acknowledge that you assume all risks associated with participation. Meetup and the organizers are not responsible for your safety. Please review Meetup’s Terms of Service, particularly section 6.2.We will go to Joselito's Mexican Food in Tujunga for post hike grub.
7308 Foothill Blvd, Sunland, CA 91042
MAP TO JOSELITOS
Joselito's full menu9 attendees🌵⭐️🌎 MALIBU CREEK ST PK/ M*A*S*H*/ 🪕🎻BANJO FIDDLE FEST @ KING GILLETTE RANCH
Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, USWe'll hike Straight to the MASH Site & then go to the 🪕🎻**Topanga Banjo Fiddle Festival** for 🍔 Food, 🎵 Music, 🕺💃🏽Dancing and 😜Shenannigans!
*no extras, so we can head to the Festival. Buy tickets HERE PROMO CODE: SMHIKER (All Caps!) Feel free to join either of the activities or both. All are welcome!Tickets go on sale Monday, March 2, 2026.
HURRY! We were given a very limited quantiy of Tickets at $30 each (plus a nominal fee). Normally $50+ fees, they gave us a generous discount.
https://my805tix.com/e/topangabanjofiddle/tickets?p=SMHIKER
PROMO CODE: SMHIKER (ALL CAPS)
*** IMPORTANT: This is only good for the month of March, afterwich the price will increase by $5.00 monthly until the event.This discount is only good for the Adult tickets and does not apply for VIP, or any other type of ticket. ***
CAUTION!!! not to select the Contestant tickets, otherwise you will be expected to perform on stage!STOP 1) MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK is where they filmed MASH, "Planet of the Apes" and a gazillion other movies...Click HERE for MASH VIDEO
- Google Maps to Malibu Creek State Park HERE
- START TIME: We usually wait 15 minutes grace, but please try to arrive early.
- DISTANCE: We'll be hiking ~ 4 1/2 miles ROUND-TRIP to the MASH filming site. Slight elevation gain. GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!!!
- ELEVATION: 358 ft
- PARKING: FEE AREA - it was $12 last time I was there. Park in the 2nd BIGGER Lot. Not the first lot.
- FREE PARKING: Alternately, arrive 15 - 20 minutes earlier to park on the corner of Mulholland & Las Virgenes / Malibu Canyon & walk in.
- *MORE FREE PARKING: California public library-card holders can check out the California State Library Parks Pass via their local public library. See link for details!
- **MORE FREE PARKING: Park at King Gillete Ranch for the Banjo Festival for FREE. Then walk across the Street. LINK for details.
- MEETING LOCATION: Meet at the Picnic Bench / Restroom in the 2nd BIGGER Lower Parking lot. Google Maps Here
- WHERE TO FIND US: Look for the large group of people by the bathroom.
- CELL SERVICE: 📞 very few bars.
- RESTROOMS: FlushToilets and Sink with Running Water
- DOGS: We love Fido, but sadly, no Dogs allowed on Hiking Trails in State Parks. (See link for details and guidelines).
- Service animals* are allowed in areas open to the public; however, misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is considered a misdemeanor.
- Last year someone brought their dog and claimed service animimal to the Rangers, and they got a ticket and were asked to leave the park.
- Proof of appropriate immunizations and valid licenses may be required for any animal brought onto state park property. All 58 California counties require dog licenses; contact your local jurisdiction for further details on obtaining a dog license. (CA Public Resources Code 5008.1 & CA Health & Safety Code 121690)
- WHAT TO BRING: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT OR UMBRELLA, SUNSCREEN, COMFORTABLE SHOES, SNACKS, WARM CLOTHES, MITTENS OR GLOVES, LIGHT JACKET
- All Trails – Link
🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎
STOP 2) Walk to 🪕🎻TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE FESTIVAL🪕🎻AT KING GILLETE RANCH.
- Google Map: to King Gillette Ranch HERE
- WALK: Leave your car and walk (.08 miles/15 minutes) to King Gillete Ranch.
- OR Park at King GIllete Ranch: Parking is Free.
- 🛑GROUP PRICE FOR FIDDLE FEST!!!🛑🛑
- Limited # of Tickets. First come, first served.
- $30 + Fees. (Click on the link, which will take you straight to the discount, or you can enter this code [SMHIKER] & Order Tickets EARLY)
- https://my805tix.com/e/topangabanjofiddle/tickets?p=SMHIKER
- *** IMPORTANT: This price is only good for the month of March 2026 and will increase after that. This discount is only good for the Adult tickets and does not apply for VIP***
- BANJO / FIDDLE FEST WEBSITE https://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/
FOOD / LIVE BANDS / SHANANIGANS
- FIVE STAGES with live performances, exhibitions, food trucks, artisans, jamming, workshops, and a children’s instrument petting zoo area.
- FOOD: Bring your own picnic or buy from food trucks on site. Craft Beer for sale. Vegan options available.
- BRING LOW-BACK CHAIRS - ICE CHEST OK!!
- DOGS: DOGS ON LEASH
- SHADE: You can bring in a shade structure as long as it doesn't interfere with another activity or jamming group. If it’s a large shade structure, a TBFC Board Member will need to approve the location. We reserve the right to ask you to relocate any shade structure upon request.
- HIKE LEADER: Andy
- CoLEADERS: Peggy, Dean, Etc.
- SWEEPER: Eric Belle
*** 🟣🟣🟣 When we get to KING GILLETTE RANCH, we’re going to congregate by the main stage somewhere… (probably near the back of the audience). The entire area is about the size of a football field and there will be a bunch of stages, concession stands, pop-up shops and food trucks… OK to bring ice chests, chairs / blankets… you’ll probably want to meander around.
LOOK FOR A PINK INFLATABLE FLAMINGO
*********KEN STEIGERS VIDEO OF PREVIOUS YEARS BANJO-FEST!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RuwaJ789HELegal Disclaimer: By joining this hike, you acknowledge that you assume all risks associated with participation. Meetup and the organizers are not responsible for your safety. Please review Meetup’s Terms of Service, particularly section 6.2.
*This is a John classic! Click on the link if you want to know John. :)
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