Meetup Time: 8:15 A.M.
DISTANCE: 9 miles – Loop
GAIN: 1,569 ft’
RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate +++ mainly for almost 1600 Elevation Gain and Distance.
HIKE DURATION: About 5 1/2 hours (including a 20-minute snack break)
DESCRIPTION: The area of China Flat and Simi Peak is in the Santa Monica Mountains This provides a 9-mile hike loop trail near Thousand Oaks. Generally considered a challenging route due to some steep slopes and terrain, it takes an average 5 to 5 ½ hours to complete. We will meet near a public park and then walk up the street @ 8:30 to the actual trail head. This is an exposed hike and not much shade so make sure to bring appropriate sun protection.
The China Flat area is in a wide valley in the Santa Susana Mountains, surrounded by hills and mountains composed of mainly of sandstone and shale, as well as other metamorphic rocks. The hiking trail from China Flat to Simi Peak passes through a variety of rock types and landscapes, including rocky outcrops, steep canyons, and grassy meadows. Along the way, we may encounter fossils, and other geological features that provide some great eye candy, not to mention wildflowers. We are also going to see if we can find the Back to the Future Part III — Delgado Mine Entrance that apparently was filmed in this location.
BRING: Strong shoes, dress in layers might be chilly in the morning, Poles will be useful for some the technical areas.; snack lunch; a hat; !!sunscreen!!, bug spray / bug net (in case). 3 liters of liquids (2L water/ 1-liter electrolytes, i.e., Gatorade).
ADVENTURE PASS: Not required.
**MEET AT : (**Google GPS Coordinates: 34.21247063086402, -118.81689355618344)
Find Your leaders at the open space in front of the playground at the “Oakbrook Regional Park”. (Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park, 3287 Lang Ranch Pkwy, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362)
Bathrooms: There will be bathroom at the meetup location.
Dogs: OK, if well behaved around other dogs/ people with hiking poles and on a leash.
Leaders: Paul H, and Gary S.
