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!
OUR GROUPS YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SantaMonicaHiking
We'll hike to the MASH Site & then go to the 🪕🎻**Topanga Banjo Fiddle Festival** for 🍔 Food, 🎵 Music, 🕺💃🏽Dancing and 😜Shenannigans!
HURRY! For limited time & limited quantiy of Tickets at $30 each (plus a nominal fee) using code [2025SMHCBANJOFUNDAY]. Normally $50, they gave us a generous discount. Buy tickets HERE
*** IMPORTANT: You will see a list of different ticket prices. Scroll down and select the one that says Santa Monica Hiking Club, otherwise you'll pay full price.***
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
- WHAT TO BRING: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT, 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.
- $30.00 + Fees. (Use the Code [2025SMHCBANJOFUNDAY] & Order Tickets EARLY)
- *** IMPORTANT: You will see a list of different ticket prices. Scroll down and select the one that says Santa Monica Hiking Club, otherwise you'll pay full price.***
- 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 and Steve
- 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.
*********KEN STEIGERS VIDEO OF PREVIOUS YEARS BANJO-FEST!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RuwaJ789HE
*This is a John classic!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 💦💧 TRAIL CANYON FALLS - JOSELITO'S MEXICAN FOOD💦💧Trail Canyon Trail Parking, Shadow Hills, CA
-PLEASE NOTE: We will leave at 12:50 P.M. or shortly thereafter.
-DISTANCE: 4.8 miles round trip. ELEVATION GAIN: 1012 feet
-MEDIUM DIFFICULTY WITH SOME SCRAMBLING TO BASE OF FALLS
-8 EZ STREAM CROSSINGS. USING POLES WILL KEEP FEET DRY.
-WEAR SHOES WITH GOOD TRACTION.-WARMER WEATHER BRING LOTS OF WATER!!!!
-TEMPS EXPECTED TO BE 90 DEGREES. SO LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER. 😁A picturesque hike into a sunny canyon with a charming waterfall splashing down 30-40 feet into a shady creek pool. We'll do 8 creek crossings on a wide trail as we gain elevation. Half way into the hike the path narrows and snakes around a deepening canyon until Trail Canyon Falls comes into view on our right. There is a very steep, short rocky scramble to descend. There are ropes to hang onto as we descend to the base of the falls. The "crab walk" method works well. PLEASE BE SAFE!!! WE WILL HELP EACH OTHER DESCEND. There is an option to go to the top overlooking the falls which we'll discuss before the hike.
-DOGS ARE ALLOWED HERE ON LEASH, BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BASE OF THE FALLS.
-POISON OAK ALONG THE TRAIL, BUT AVOIDABLE.
-THE STREAMS ARE EASILY NAVIGABLE WITH BOULDER HOPPING USING POLES.
-AN EXTRA PAIR OF SHOES FOR AFTER THE HIKE IS SUGGESTED
-LIMITED PARKING AT TRAIL HEAD, PARKING ALONG BIG TUJUNGA CANYON ROAD EAST AND WEST OF THE TRAILHEAD. CARPOOL SUGGESTED.
Please be advised that while we will 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.
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.ADVENTURE PASS REQUIRED $5.00.
Available at 7/11 - 8363 Foothill Blvd, Sunland, CA 91040
Turn left from Foothill onto Oro Vista.
MAP TO 7/11 SUNLAND
(Passes are always available at your local REI and Big 5)It is suggested that you leave the west side by 10:45.
We will go to Joselito's Mexican Food Tujunga for post hike grub.
7308 Foothill Blvd, Sunland, CA 91042
MAP TO JOSELITOS
Joselito's full menu - 🌵⭐️🌎 MALIBU CREEK ST PK/ M*A*S*H*/ 🪕🎻BANJO FIDDLE FEST @ KING GILLETTE RANCHMalibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC, Calabasas, CA
We'll hike to the MASH Site & then go to the 🪕🎻**Topanga Banjo Fiddle Festival** for 🍔 Food, 🎵 Music, 🕺💃🏽Dancing and 😜Shenannigans!
HURRY! For limited time & limited quantiy of Tickets at $30 each (plus a nominal fee) using code [2025SMHCBANJOFUNDAY]. Normally $50, they gave us a generous discount. Buy tickets HERE
*** IMPORTANT: You will see a list of different ticket prices. Scroll down and select the one that says Santa Monica Hiking Club, otherwise you'll pay full price.***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
- WHAT TO BRING: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT, 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.
- $30.00 + Fees. (Use the Code [2025SMHCBANJOFUNDAY] & Order Tickets EARLY)
- *** IMPORTANT: You will see a list of different ticket prices. Scroll down and select the one that says Santa Monica Hiking Club, otherwise you'll pay full price.***
- 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 and Steve
- 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.
*********KEN STEIGERS VIDEO OF PREVIOUS YEARS BANJO-FEST!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RuwaJ789HE*This is a John classic!
