The Camarillo State Hospital dairy farm at one time thrived with cattle and working patients from the hospital. Today it is known as the Scary Dairy and it is haunted!
This is a two part hike making it suitable for beginner and fit beginner/intermediate.
Part one: We will hike about ¾ mile through lush vegetation to the dairy farm, take time to explore the area and view the buildings. Then we will continue to the trail, and those who wish to leave at this point are welcome to do so.
Part two: We will hike a nearby trail with a gain of about 600′ with a couple of steeper areas. We will stop for a snack at a grassy area with views of Camarillo, the Pacific, and Channel Islands. After break time, I may decide to continue on the trail another mile or so just to get in more hiking but that will be an unanimous group decision.
MEETUP TIME AND OTHER INFORMATION
The meet up time is at 9:45 am at the gravel parking lot near the dairy, There is a parking fee of $6.00 (cash) – a kiosk with envelops is located there. We will start promptly at 10:00 am.
The scary dairy is part of the Camarillo Regional Park: https://www.csuci.edu/cipark/
DIRECTIONS:
Be sure to check the photos below for the map to the trailhead and read the directions CAREFULLY, it is easy to pass the parking lot.
HIKING DETAILS:
Distance: 4+ miles
Elevation Gain: 600’ with a couple of steep areas.
Difficulty: Beginner, fit beginner, intermediate
Restrooms: no
Parking: $6.00 parking fee
Dogs: Only if leashed
Known Dangers: slip and fall, rattlesnakes, mountain bikers
WHAT TO BRING:
2 liters of water
Lunch, snacks, electrolytes
Hiking shoes/boots
Sunscreen
Hat
Dress according to the weather
DIRECTIONS
https://www.csuci.edu/cipark/directions.htm
See map below
From the Los Angeles area
From the US-101, exit at the Lewis Road (SR 34) off-ramp.
Turn right onto Daily Drive and continue to the Lewis Road stoplight.
Turn right onto SR 34 Lewis Road and continue until you see the CSU Channel Islands sign.
Turn left at Camarillo Street and continue for approximately 1/8 of a mile.
After crossing the bridge over Calleguas Creek the entry is immediately on the left hand side of Camarillo.
From Ventura
From the US-101, exit at the Lewis Road (SR 34) off-ramp.
Use the middle lane to turn left onto Ventura Blvd.
Turn right onto S Lewis Road and continue until you see the CSU Channel Islands sign.
Turn left at Camarillo Street and continue for approximately 1/8 of a mile.
After crossing the bridge over Calleguas Creek the entry is immediately on the left hand side of Camarillo.
Don’t park beyond the kiosk.
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