Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
- Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
- No “Plus Ones” on this hike
- Plan on sticking with the group, and completing the entire hike at a reasonable pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
- Dogs are not permitted on State Park land.
- Bring ample hydration and sun protection.
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Let’s hike through Wood Ranch with a loop just under 5 miles with an elevation gain of about 1000′. The trails have dried out so I recommend hiking poles for the spots with loose and rocky terrain.
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After we climb up the Long Canyon trail, we’ll pass by rock formations with links to the past. Continuing the climb, we’ll pause at the bench to take in the great view.
Our loop will traverse Long Canyon, Meadow Vista, Hidden Canyon, and Sunrise trails, ending on the Woodridge connector trail back to the parking lot.
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During the hike, we’ll see how this area connects to several other WDTB hikes – Montgomery Canyon, Albertson Motorway, Autumn Ridge, Woodridge, and Sunset Hills trails.
This is a gentler hike. We will go at a more moderate pace than a regular Trailblazer hike, and we’ll take more breaks. The purpose is to give novice and intermediate hikers who may feel they’re not up to a regular hike a chance to get out and experience our beautiful trails. Faster hikers are welcome to come along, with the understanding that the hike is geared toward those who want to go at an easier pace.
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Directions:
From the 23 between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, exit on Olsen Rd and go east (toward Simi). Olsen Rd becomes Madera Rd. Near the Reagan Library, turn right onto Wood Ranch Pkwy. At the stop sign at the end, turn right, then make a quick left into the parking lot.
From the 118 in Simi Valley, exit on First St and go south. First St becomes Long Canyon Road. Continue just past Wood Ranch Pkwy, and turn left into the parking lot.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
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.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
