Just a heads up: Please and thank you for being considerate and cancelling with enough time to give someone on the waitlist a chance to hike! Otherwise, you may no longer be allowed to hike with me.
Masks are mandatory as we gather at the trailhead!
I am posting this because I cannot keep up with Kim! We will start in a slightly different spot than Kim, but end up at the same place, at the top of Conejo Mountain. Basically, this is my Powerline Hike with a detour to the top of the mountain.
We will start on the Powerline Trail until it reaches the much wider Edison Conejo Mountain Road, marked by sets of power line transmission towers. We will be hiking from tower to tower. After turning around at the end of the trail, we will detour on a little side trail to the top of Conejo Mountain before heading down again. The views are pretty amazing from the top of the mountain. Hopefully, we will see a nice sunset on the descent.
This trail is a bit on the long, steep side and the mountain can get quite brown and barren. But the rock formations are pretty cool, and get more interesting the higher you climb. On the way up, we should be able to catch some of the outstanding views, from Boney Mountain to the south to the Channel Islands and Oxnard Plain to the west and Thousand Oaks to the east.
If you want to bring snacks to share, please consider Covid and bring individually wrapped items, so people aren’t dipping into the same bags or containers.
Distance: ~ 5.5 miles
Elevation Gain: Around 1300′
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dogs: If leashed
Restrooms: Nature
Water Fountain: No
Parking: Free at the Trailhead along Via Ricardo
Trail: Single to double track, fair condition, for rocks and ruts
Sunset: 4:46 PM
We will be coming down as the sun sets and the trail can be rough in spots, so please remember your lights!
Also, it can be slippery going down, so you might want to bring poles.
Directions: From the 101, exit Borchard Rd. Stay on Borchard Road, up a hill and into Dos Vientos. After around 4 miles, right turn onto Via Ricardo (this is the first stop light in Dos Vientos). The trailhead will be on your right after about 0.6 mile. Park on either side of the street.
Known Dangers: Attack skunks, rattlesnakes, slip-‘n-fall, poison oak, bears, mountain lions, heatstroke, rabid rabbits, whatever.
Bring:
Flashlight/headlamp, charged and ready to go!
LOTS of H20, especially if it’s hot when we start out.
A light jacket if you tend to get chilly in the evenings
COVID-19 DISCLAIMER / RULES
Please follow the guidelines under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). https://covid19.ca.gov/
COVID information for Ventura and LA counties:
• https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/
• http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
Your participation means you agree with the observance of mandated COVID-19 safety measures and you agree to follow these rules:
• Each participant will observe social distancing of 6 ft. among ourselves.
• It is required to carry a mask and wear it through the duration of the hike. Of course we remove our masks when we can but…
• Be considerate and wear your mask when near each other or near other hikers passing by.
• Cover your mouth with your elbow if you need to sneeze or cough.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
• You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
• If you choose to sign up for any event, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.
• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
