What we’re about
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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Upcoming events (4)
See all- Japan: Cherry Blossom, Monkeys in Hot Springs, Golden Route, & Beyond!Needs location
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Let's go to one of the most fascinating countries in the world and experience one of the most beautiful spectacles of nature: Sakura, the Japanese Cherry Blossom. For only a few weeks every year, these beautiful and unique flowers blossom in Japan, creating breathtaking sceneries all over the country.
But we are not going to stop there! We created an itinerary in which we will visit all of the major cities in Japan, from Tokyo all the way to Okinawa, experiencing all of Japan during its most beautiful time of the year. And we're even going to see an incredible phenomenon of flora and fauna: monkeys bathing in hot springs!
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HIGHLIGHTS
Here are some of the things we will be doing or have the option to do:- Visit 8 major Japanese cities: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Naha.
- Have a chance to see over 10 different cherry blossom occurrences
- Hike at Mt. Fuji.
- Go to Jigokudani Monkey Park, were we will see monkeys bathing in hot springs!
- Watch Sumo wrestling.
- Stay at traditional Japanese ryokans.
- Visit the. Fuji Five Lakes Area.
- Visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, one of the classic postcards of Japan.
- Ride the shinkansen, the Japanese bullet train that goes as fast as 200mph.
- Visit Kiyomizu-Dera Temple one of the most important temples of Japan, over 1200 years old.
- Spend a night in a Buddhist temple.
- Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
- See the sakura at night.
- See several castles, including the Osaka Castle and Himeji Castle.
- Interact with the friendliest deer at Miyajima Island
- Visit Hiroshima and the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum, and the Peace Memorial Park.
- Visit Okinawa. - Japan: Cherry Blossom, Monkeys in Hot Springs, Golden Route, & Beyond!Needs location
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Let's go to one of the most fascinating countries in the world and experience one of the most beautiful spectacles of nature: Sakura, the Japanese Cherry Blossom. For only a few weeks every year, these beautiful and unique flowers blossom in Japan, creating breathtaking sceneries all over the country.
But we are not going to stop there! We created an itinerary in which we will visit all of the major cities in Japan, from Tokyo all the way to Okinawa, experiencing all of Japan during its most beautiful time of the year. And we're even going to see an incredible phenomenon of flora and fauna: monkeys bathing in hot springs!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP
HIGHLIGHTS
Here are some of the things we will be doing or have the option to do:- Visit 8 major Japanese cities: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Naha.
- Have a chance to see over 10 different cherry blossom occurrences
- Hike at Mt. Fuji.
- Go to Jigokudani Monkey Park, were we will see monkeys bathing in hot springs!
- Watch Sumo wrestling.
- Stay at traditional Japanese ryokans.
- Visit the. Fuji Five Lakes Area.
- Visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, one of the classic postcards of Japan.
- Ride the shinkansen, the Japanese bullet train that goes as fast as 200mph.
- Visit Kiyomizu-Dera Temple one of the most important temples of Japan, over 1200 years old.
- Spend a night in a Buddhist temple.
- Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
- See the sakura at night.
- See several castles, including the Osaka Castle and Himeji Castle.
- Interact with the friendliest deer at Miyajima Island
- Visit Hiroshima and the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum, and the Peace Memorial Park.
- Visit Okinawa. - 🌳🦋BEAUTIFUL RUSTIC CANYON (4-5 MILE HIKE) / MURPHY RANCH 🐄1599 Casale Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA
🌳⛰️RUSTIC CANYON / Murphy Ranch 🐄 hike is a lovely setting with a "😱 shady" past that adds a little EXTRA adventure and local lore.
Along the way we'll be taking a couple of breaks to socialize, enjoy a snack, take photos and enjoy the scenery. This LOLLIPOP LOOP is ~4 miles, with a simple option to explore further at a particular juncture for more ambitious hikers who want a longer hike.
HISTORY: LINK for more details. We'll descend 200 feet down concrete steps to the Murphy Ranch located between Sullivan Ridge and Will Rogers State Park. The WWII-Era Enigma was intended for notorious Nazi supporters awaiting America's fall, but was raided by U.S. Authorities and closed in 1941. The abandoned buildings became an artist's colony🎨 🖼️ in the 60s and 70s ☮️❤️✌️ but were deserted after the Mandeville Canyon Fire 🔥 in 1978. We'll explore before looping back to the fire road.
START TIME: We usually wait 15 minutes grace, but please try to arrive early to find parking.
DISTANCE: ~4-5 miles
ELEVATION: 700 ft
PARKING: Parking on the surrounding streets, no fee.
Murphy Ranch trail - 1550 Casale Rd · Pacific Palisades, CA
Street parking at the intersection of Capri Drive and Casale Road (also try the streets that run parallel to Casale). *Read STREET SIGNS CARFULLY!MEETING LOCATION: Meet near the intersection of the Capri Drive and Casale Road.
STARTING LOCATION: We begin walking up Sullivan Ridge Fire Road.RESTROOMS: No Toilets to count on, just the "🌳FACILITREES🌳" which are abundant. Stop by some place before arriving.
DOGS: 🐶 DOGS ON LEASH OKAY!
WHAT TO BRING: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT, SUNSCREEN, COMFORTABLE SHOES, SNACKS, WARM CLOTHES, MITTENS OR GLOVES, LIGHT JACKET !
ALLTRAILS: LINK
DINNER LOCATION: tbd
HIKE LEADER: Peggy
SWEEPER: Eric Belle (Tangerine Guy**)**LEGAL STUFF: by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: https://www.meetup.com/terms/
- Australia: The Adventure Down UnderNeeds location
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Let's go to one of the most beautiful and exciting countries in the world: the land down under, Australia.
As always, we have gone out of our way to create a 1000 Treks-only amazing itinerary in which we will do tons of exciting activities and visit tons of incredible places. We will do the must-do tourist things that everyone has to do when they go to Australia, but, like we always do, we’ll take things to another level by seeing and doing unique and adventurous places and things.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP
HIGHLIGHTS:
Here are some of the things we will be doing or have the option to do:- Visit some of Australia’s major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, and Brisbane.
- Climb the Sydney Bridge, one of the most exiting adventures you will ever go on!
- Explore the breathtaking Blue Mountains.
- Go face-to-face with Australia's unique wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park. - Drive the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most beautiful drives through the stunning southern coast of Australia.
- Go on a jungle cruise through the Daintree Rainforest, where we will spot crocodiles in the wild and have a chance to spot the elusive platypus!
- Get introduced to the Aboriginal culture, the oldest living culture in the world, dating back 40,000 years!
- Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef in the world. - Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef! This is a must for any scuba diver, but you will be able to do it even if you have never scuba dived before!
- Go whitewater rafting.
- Go bungee jumping or swinging at AJ Hackett Skypark!
- Visit Fitzroy Island.
- Swim at Whitehaven Beach, arguably the most beautiful beach in the world!
- Visit the incredible K'Gari Island (formerly know as Fraser Island), the largest sand island in the world, and go on a two-day 4x4 adventure where you can drive your own 4x4 through the sandy beaches.
- Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you will have the chance to cuddle with a koala!
- Visit the Australian Outback, one of the most fascinating lands in the world.
- See the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock) and do a full hike around it.
- Take a helicopter flight over Uluru, one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have!
- Have the chance to skydive over Uluru! That’s right: do a safe tandem jump (attached to a professional skydiver) over Uluru!
- Climb the Sydney Bridge, one of the most exiting adventures you will ever go on!