Let’s celebrate the first full week of fall with a seven (7) trail tour in and around the Lang Ranch Open Space. From our Lang Ranch starting point (end of North Westlake Blvd) we will take the Autumn Ridge Trail to the Sunrise Trail and the Woodridge Connector which climbs up and over the ridge to Wood Ranch. From there we will use the Long Canyon Trail to climb to the first of our panoramic vistas at the top of Long Canyon. Then we rollercoaster down and up the Meadow Vista Trail to sweeping views of the Woodridge Open Space (and our old friend the Albertson Motorway). To complete our circuit we return via Rocky Incline Trail (aka ‘Hidden Canyon”) to Alapay Trail to Autumn Ridge.
Sounds like a lot but don’t worry, our 7 trail adventure is just under 6 miles with 1,100 foot elevation gain/loss. But, keep in mind that the route is exposed and sometimes steep so bring plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes and bring trekking poles if you use them.
To get to the trailhead, exit 101 at Westlake Boulevard, and drive north until it dead-ends at the transition between Oak Valley Lane and Autumn Ridge Drive. This is about a half-mile north of Lang Ranch Parkway (Chumash Museum), but offers an alternative entry into this area.
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The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
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Please no dogs or plus-ones. All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
