Santa Monica Hiking Club

🌸🌼🌻🌺RIVAS CANYON TRAIL / Prima Cocina !!!

Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM PDT

Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, 15601 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

It has been 2 years since we hiked RIVAS CANYON TRAIL🌸🌼🌻🌺 to Will Rogers State Park. The trail will not be so shaded, but it will be great to be back again to enjoy the recovering land, lots of fresh air, good fun, and good company.

• DISTANCE: 5.5 miles
• MEETING LOCATION: Meet at the Bathrooms and Picnic Bench near the CAMP STORE (all the way at the end of the parking lot)
• FREE PARKING: On Sunset Blvd or on Temescal Canyon Road before entering the park (always check Parking Signs).
• PAID PARKING: Temescal Gateway Park Lot (Last I checked it was $12)
• *****WARNING: This parking area has stop sign cameras. Make sure you come to a complete stop, or they'll mail you a ticket.***
• Restrooms: Flush Restrooms available at the Meeting Location (aka Temescal Canyon Retreat Center)
• DOGS! No dog's allowed in State Parks. We'll be entering Will Rogers State Park: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626
• WHAT TO BRING: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT, SUNSCREEN, COMFORTABLE SHOES, SNACKS, WARM CLOTHES, MITTENS OR GLOVES, LIGHT JACKET

DINNER: Prima Cocina at 15246 Sunset Blvd (3 blocks away- thanks Ken!)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/15246+Sunset+Blvd,+Pacific+Palisades,+CA+90272/@34.046656,-118.5277432,817m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2a37a4560755b:0x5f4fcb4cc51cec52!8m2!3d34.0466516!4d-118.5251683!16s%2Fg%2F11nnkqpv7r?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAxOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

• Sunset: 7:02 pm
• we may end up at the beach so
• Bring a Folding Chair, Beach Blanket, Light Jacket, Beanie, etc.

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💚GLAMPING 🎃Halloween MALIBU CRK ST PK! AWESOME, shaded, SECLUDED spot!

Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM PDT

Malibu Creek State Park, Las Virgenes and Mulholland Dr., Clabasas, CA, US

⭐️ GLAMPING!!! / BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent) ⭐️ MASSIVE / VERY SECLUDED SPOT with PICNIC TABLES, SINKS, OAK TREES, SHOWERS and REST ROOMS!!

This year our Dance Party Lands on Halloween! Let’s dress up and have a blast. Wear your favorite costume. Some are dressing up as Zombies!!!!

💚⭐️💚💚💚 HOW DO I SIGN UP??? 💚💚💚⭐️💚

Closing registration for now. Will see if anyone drops off. You’re still welcome to come to the hike and dance party and potluck.

💚⭐️💚⭐️💚⭐️💚⭐️💚

FROM: Friday, OCT 30th; 2PM
FUN: Saturday, OCT 31; all day
TO: Sunday, Nov 1; NOON
PRICE: $29/person!

PREVIOUS GLAMPING TRIP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-MWSxVu2Y

🅿️ PARKING LOT🅿️

• big enough for 25 cars... so people should try to CARPOOL.
• ADMISSION into the park is approx $12 per car per day...
• If parking lot is full, there's TONS of parking in the lot, 1/4 mile from the campsite... (you can drop off your stuff in the closer parking lot, then park in the designated lot)
• FRONT GATE CLOSES FOR "INCOMING" VEHICLES AT 10PM

OVERVIEW

• 2 OVERNIGHTS at the campsite...
• POT-LUCK FOR SATURDAY DINNER and LIBATIONS
• OPTIONAL SHENANIGANS!!!

GOOGLE MAPS
https://goo.gl/maps/m2hDaw7qcnk

🌸 HERE'S THE ITINERARY and some INFO!! 🌸

FRIDAY, OCT 30, 2026

• SETUP: we can start setting up tent as early as 2PM... or come after work and set up any time... - OR come on by Saturday; your choice!!
• DINNER: around 6:30 PM; Bring your own food and drink.
• EVENING: around 8 PM - OPTIONAL NIGHT HIKE AFTER DINNER
• CAMPFIRE: around 9 PM - Trivia and Games
• QUIET TIME: 10:00 PM

SATURDAY, OCT 31, 2026 - HALLOWEEN

• BREAKFAST: On own 8:00 am
• HIKE: 11:30 am - 4:00 PM (pack your own lunch)
• POTLUCK DINNER: Ready to eat round 6:30 pm
• DANCE PARTY: around 8:00 PM (like last year, we'll have the "Fiesta-Pod", restored by Ken; playing 80's/90's-to-Current dance music)
• QUIET TIME: 10:00 PM

SUNDAY, NOV 1, 2026

• BREAKFAST: On own 8:00 am
• If anyone wants to volunteer to cook, let me know
• RELAX & STRIKE CAMPSITE: ANY TIME
• CHECK OUT: Out by 12:00 pm - we have to be out by NOON on Sunday

DOGS

• Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than 6' and in a tent or enclosed vehicle at night. Except for service animals, pets are not allowed in park buildings, on trails, or on most beaches.
• 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.
• Previously, someone brought their dog and claimed service animal 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)
• Our preference is no overnight barking or annoying dog fights. We prefer quiet and dogs that will be in harmony with the group and nature.

MISC

• (there's a water pump near the campsite, if anyone's got a small inflatable pool, that might be cool!!)
• (people arriving late can stay around the campsite and do "whatever ya want")
• it's around 120 yards from the parking lot to the campsite - if you got a wagon, BRING IT!
• there's 6 flush restrooms, 6 sinks, 4 showers and 10 picnic tables
• Showers: are FREE at the group site!!! yay!!!
• CAMP FIRES DEPEND ON WEATHER CONDITIONS, but personal propane / Jet-boils are OK
• We got the music covered with John's Fiesta Pod, lovingly restored by Ken.

***

WHAT TO BRING

• Conditions may be too dry for ANY kind of fire... bring portable burners / Jet-Boils if you need them to prepare food.
• Coffee Mug
• plate & utensils
• bring food for POTLUCK dinner
• bring a TENT
• bring a CHAIR / hammock
• bring LIGHTS / GLOWSTICKS if you got 'em!!
• "corn-hole game" / beach balls / and that sort of thing might be fun, as well

🍕 Potluck Food Schedule is by BIRTHDAY 🍕
(these are just suggestions)

• Jan Feb March July - Protein
• Apr May June - Veggies or Salad
• Aug Sept Oct - Pasta or Carb
• Nov Dec - Fruit or Desert
• everyone bring your own beverages, plates / glasses / utensils / napkins
• ***if you have a specialty that doesn't fit into your category feel free to go for it, it's just a suggestion and nobody will check your ID.

GOOGLE MAPS / SMARTPHONE LINK HERE https://goo.gl/maps/m2hDaw7qcnk

Misc:
This is not for profit. All funds go towards funding the trip; site rental, supplies, etc.
***no refunds after Oct 16, 2026 ...
****This is a John Classic! Link

LEGAL STUFF ⚖️
By joining this trip, 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.

🌻🌸🌼 MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK - 4 1/2 mile hike - great for beginners!! 🌸🌼🌻

Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM PDT

Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

🌸🌼🌻🌺 YAAAYYYYY!!!!!!! 🌼🌻 🌼🌻

4 1/2 mile HIKE

THIS is where they filmed MASH, "Planet of the Apes" and a gazillion other movies...

GOOGLE MAPS TO MALIBU CREEK PARKING AREA - CLICK HERE
https://goo.gl/maps/SZVdsQem2eK2

MEETING LOCATION: Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead LINK

CLICK HERE FOR M*A*S*H VIDEO

If it's too hot, we'll hike change the hike and go to the shady part of Malibu Creek. TBD.

🌼🌻 MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK 🌼🌻

START TIME: We usually wait 15 -20 minutes grace, but please try to arrive on time.

RESTROOMS: Flush toilets🚽 in the parking lot with.

WHERE TO FIND US: Look for the large group of people by the bathroom.

**DOGS:**🐕‍🦺

• Only official licensed Service animals are allowed on trails. 🐕‍🦺 Park Rangers will check your license and issue tickets if not.
• However the official rule is: “Malibu Creek State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area that preserves the Malibu Creek Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains. Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park's day-use areas and campgrounds but NOT on the trails or dirt tracks.”
• Bring a bag and Pick up after 🦮💩

PARKING 🅿️

• Regular parking fee at the park is $12/day. (It never hurts to support our parks).
• If you have a Los Angeles Public Library card, you can pick up a California State Library Park Pass. This pass offers FREE Day Use Parking at Malibu Creek State Park. (This tip comes from our wonderful Stacy :) )
• Alternately, you can arrive 15 minutes earlier and park at the corner of Mulholland and Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon for FREE and then walk in.

AFTER HIKE ACTIVITIES
4:30 pm to 6 pm - shower, relax, get ready for potluck
6:00 pm Potluck at the group camp ground
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Halloween Dance Party

( 40 minute drive from Santa Monica )

We'll be hiking 4 1/2 miles ROUND-TRIP to the MASH filming site. Slight elevation gain. GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!!!

WHAT TO BRING: BRING 2 LITERS OF WATER 💦💧, A HAT 🤠, SUNSCREEN 🧴, COMFORTABLE SHOES 🥾, SNACKS 🍓, Comfortable CLOTHES, etc.

CELL SERVICE: very spotty 📵📞
SUNSET: 6:30 pm 🌞
MOONRISE: 10:00 pm 🌙

***

FROM Santa Monica travel NORTH on PCH approx 12 miles. Make a RIGHT on Malibu Canyon Road. (just before Pepperdine University) Approx 6 miles up the road, make a LEFT turn into Malibu Creek State Park. Fee is approx $12. We're at the back of the SECOND parking lot on the left, approx 4/10 mile from the entrance

****This is a John Classic! Link

LEGAL STUFF ⚖️
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.