Why join the SoCal Gay Men Excursion & Hiking Group? Do you enjoy hiking and the outdoors? Are you an adult gay man? This is a group for adult gay men who love hiking and are outdoor lovers. This group is exclusively for adult gay men interested in hiking and outdoor excursions. Where: Hikes are in the Southern California areas-- Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Activities are often for specific skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. Waiver and Fee: Upon joing …

Dharma Hikes - Local hikes, local people, local sights, and lots of fun! Dharma Hikes is a unique way to discover LA, leading you and your friends on a tour-guided hike through some of LA's most hidden gems. Combining the city's secret stairs, a bit of hiking, beneficial yoga, and a spirit of exploration, Dharma Hikes is a great way to gain some cardio, some fun facts about LA, and perhaps some new friends!

This group is for those who are interested in hiking in the L.A. area. I noticed that many of the meetup groups start their hikes early in the morning and because I often work late hours, I prefer to hike later in the day. So if you like to sleep in, please join us! I started this group to meet new friends who are in their 20's and 30's who enjoy the outdoors, but any age group is welcome. There will be some hikes and activities that are for women only, so please pay attention to the titles. Mos …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking---with a mission to help others! Our hikes are drives where we collect items for local shelters and/or schools. We collect all items before the hike so we know, while hiking, that we are also helping others. Some of the past items collected include school supplies, hygiene items, blankets, etc. Let's climb the local hills and mountains while giving back to those in need.

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. All 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 monthly stewardship events to 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.

This group is for anyone who is interested in hiking, running/walking, aerobic exercise and exploring other forms of exercise. All skills and Fitness levels are welcome. I am starting this meet up group to help encourage people to workout, and to meet new people who a are also interested in being active.

We are a hiking and backpacking group focused on the Pacific Crest Trail.  We're fast becoming a very active Meetup focused on light and safe travel in the wilderness. We have interesting meetings and plans for brief, overnight hikes as well as for more ambitious treks. We'll learn new skills, hone current ones and develop a network of people you'd trust with your life in the backcountry. We are very open to new trip ideas, lightweight, and ultralightweight backpacking techniques, and the equipm …

This group was originally started by Yvonne.  It was primarily a hiking group for New Zealand expats. Now that I'm organizer, we will still do some hikes which I love too and we will also mix it up with some regular meetings for conversation and camraderie, maybe a potluck or two. You'll also hear of other events that are on in the LA area. We welcome Australian expats and other friends of NZ! Mitta Vicki Wise: I'm a kiwi, mostly from Auckland, 4 years Christchurch, one year Mapua near Nelson, …

Hi Hikers! We are 2 personal trainers that thought to do something fun and free for our community! We have an up and running Hiking/Fit Club every Saturday and Sunday. Starting time is 8am sharp. If you are looking for a way to get active and have fun, we do hiking and stretching that pretty much anyone can handle. Everybody are welcome! If you want to live healthy and active lifestyle, lose weight and also have fun then join our group and bring your friends and family!! Bring water and positive …

Welcome to the Weekday Trailblazers! Our goal is to combine nature's magnificence, a good workout, and the support and laughter of friends. An observer of one of our early hikes noted that our group is like a mobile party, and we feel that captures our spirit beautifully. All that's missing is you, so get out here with us! The majority of our hikes fall within the area from Malibu to Simi Valley (south to north), and Will Rogers State Park to Port Hueneme (east to west), although we'll venture b …

Welcome to the Southern California Adventure Hikers meetup! This group brings together like-minded hiking enthusiasts who enjoy advanced and challenging outdoor activities in Southern California and beyond. Adventure Hikers is intended for experienced and prepared hikers who are looking for challenges that take them to the next level. Please note that the term 'Adventure' does not refer primarily to off-trail, bushwhacking or exploratory kind of hikes, but also to long 20+ mi hikes and/or hikes …

This group is for all people who realize the Grand Truth that God created mornings for sleeping in, not hiking. I pledge that every hike of ours will begin at an hour that is followed by a well-rested "p.m." Now you no longer have to miss a wonderful hike just because you couldn't drag yourself out of bed to get to the trailhead by 8 a.m.  Our start times will always begin between the hours of noon and midnight. All members can suggest and organize a hike. Disclaimer: This is Southern California …

This group is about hiking and fun events with our dogs.  Join us to hike, walk, go to dog friendly restaurants, dog beaches, backyard parties and other types of fun events. I am only a facilitator of this group and need members to pitch in and plan events too. We are all dog lovers who want to hike and socialize our dogs together. Owners of all dog breeds are welcome! Please do not bring dogs who are aggressive or who can't walk on leash.  We want people and dogs to be safe! In joining this g …

This is a volunteer organization of outdoor enthusiasts committed to the care and protection of our natural environment for the enjoyment of all. It is affiliated with the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District and was formed in late 1992. Regularly scheduled activities include: 3 weekly evening conditioning hikes in Simi Valley; weekly Saturday morning hikes ranging from the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains to the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the southern L …

I've hiked, camped and backpacked for many years. One day while hiking with a group, I heard people talking about some local hot springs, and it sounded interesting so I wanted to find out more.  Long story short, within a few years, I've gone to most of the hot springs in Southern California and many up north as well. Hot springs are special places.  They truly do have medicinal and stress relieving properties.  If you have any silver jewelry you will see the healing mineral content of the wate …

Jewish Outdoor Adventures (JOA) Los Angeles is a community based, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to create an alternate social arena for single members of the Jewish community in the Los Angeles Area. Activities include day hikes, moonlight hikes, and other outdoor activities.

The purpose of this group is to discover, explore and understand the natural resources existing in an urban environment. During the weekend I teach classes in what I call "Urban Outdoor Skills" and once a month, I take people on a donation-based hike/meeting to explore the city wilderness where we learn about wild edible food, the various uses of plants (medicinal, aromatic, etc...) and how to use nature to become more self-reliant. The hike/Meeting is very informal - we have a mix of experts an …

We are a group of walking, hiking, photographers who enjoy being outdoors but want to move at a pace that allows time for photographs and soaking in the beauty of Southern California. If you enjoy nature, hiking, and amateur photography join us on some less aggressive trails for great company and photos.

This group was created to cater to adults who love to hike, love the outdoors and want to do anywhere from 2-6 miles at a moderate pace. You should join this group if you like planned, as well as impromptu gatherings at varied times and varied locations. If you enjoy meeting people and making friends, love the outdoors and leaving your cares behind, then this is for you!

Do you like to do outdoor activities and hate to leave your pooch behind? Are you a responsible dog owner with a neutered, well socialized dog? If so, look no further, this is the group for you and your canine buddy! We are interested in fun, active Southern California day & weekend outings. Hiking, camping, backpacking and kayaking are all on the table. As many of these outings as possible will be in an off-leash environment. Come join us! *****  We are not associated with the Active Dog …

Step it up at Stough! This group is for individuals and families who want to explore the great natural open space right in our own backyard. We will meet for a variety of hikes, walks and other nature activities for all ages, interests and abilities. Plan on getting together a few times a month in the Stough Canyon or Wildwood Canyon areas of the Verdugo Mountains above Burbank. So start exploring now and join the Stough Canyon Explorers!

This group is for anyone interested in hiking, camping, backpacking. All skills are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and to plan fun camping/backpacking trips to popular national parks. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody!

“This is a group for anyone interested in Traveling on weekends, Camping outdoors, 4x4 , off-roading, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping as long as your outdoorsy and always looking forward to an interesting adventure and most importantly have an open mind. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because to meet other travel / outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors , have fun and mingle all other adventurous and fun loving souls. The idea is to always h …

My girlfriend and I met last summer at a Meetup in Big Sur. Since then we have had great adventures Beach Camping near LA, Backpacking at Catalina, Wine Tasting in Paso Robles, Camping in the Sierras, and hiking all over Southern California with various Meetup groups. We've loved meeting great people and sharing adventures with them. Now we are ready to start planning some of our own events. We are starting with trips to Mammoth for snowboarding and skiing this winter and look forward to beach c …

Our group is all about havin' a good time, making special connections and sharing awesome experiences with fun, high energy, spontaneous, easy going, upbeat, confident, happy, active singles! If you think you can keep up and you're 30-50, with an awesome attitude...then you'll fit right in. We will be planning a variety of get-togethers...Happy Hours, Dancing, Softball Games, BBQ's, Sporting Events, Concerts, Dinners, Hikes, Horseback Riding, Comedy Shows, Karaoke, Board Game Nights, Kayaking, P …

A place where like minded women of color mostly in our 20's & 30's (however we except everyone) can hang out, have fun, meet new friends, and empower one another! A lot of the events I post are free or inexpensive that way everyone can join regardless of their financial situation.  SO Come out and join us for A night on the Town, dinner, dancing, movies, festivals, concerts, red carpet Events, traveling, hiking, Volunteering and so much more!! Whether you're new to Cali or have been here your wh …

Started 10/19/10: Calling all Asians and Asian culture enthusiasts in the San Fernando Valley!!!  The San Fernando Valley Asian Connection is a group for Asians AND those interested in Asian culture who live, work, play (or would like to play) in the San Fernando Valley. While there already are groups for Asians, they are mostly located in the San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach, general Los Angeles and Orange County areas.  For those of us who live in the San Fernando Valley, this means driving a mi …

Active Outdoor Gals is an adventure group for women who want to explore the outdoors in Southern California. Recently, I realized that I spend a lot of time indoors, whether it be working, exercising, or relaxing at home. I am tired of all that! Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to explore nature! This meetup is also for women who don’t have much experience with the outdoors; this would be a perfect learning ground for all of us. ☺ We will go kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, running, pad …