*** THIS HIKE IS FULL – even if someone drops out, I will not be adding anyone from the waitlist **^
Very limited attendance – wait list only – taking people I have hiked with regularly who follow the rules – max 5 people – masks must be worn if it’s not possible to distance (yes, even though we are outside)
10+ lollipop loop with somewhere between 1500 and 1700′ of gain (I’ve done the trail twice and got readings of 10.3 and 10.6 miles).
I will be making a slight detour to check out the campgrounds at MCSP which will add a bit of mileage and time to the hike. If you know how to get back to the park, you don’t have to do the detour.
MEETUP LOCATION : Meet near the bathrooms at Juan Bautista de Anza Park
MEETUP DIRECTIONS FROM 101: From the Valley on US 101 North, exit Lost Hills. Make a left and follow the road to the park, which will be on your right. If you reach, Las Virgenes Road, you’ve gone too far.
From the north/west on US 101 South, exit Lost Hills. Make a right and follow the road to the park, which will be on your right. If you reach, Las Virgenes Road, you’ve gone too far.
MEETUP PARKING FEE: No Parking Fee
DISTANCE: 10+ miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 1500-1700 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate hiker capable of hiking 10+ miles and can maintain at least a 2.5 mph moving average. The hike will likely take around 4.5 hours, and we will stop periodically to regroup and for at least one snack break.
NOTE: NO DOGS
The Fine Print/Please Read!
Wear lug soled shoes, long sleeve shirt and long pants for brush and tick protection, and dress in layers for comfort.
Bring at least 1 liter of water per 3 miles, snacks, lunch (if posted), hiking poles (if you use them), camera and the Ten Essentials–see here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Essentials).
Know your own capabilities and plan accordingly.
No guests or “plus ones” please. For liability reasons we must have everyone join the group, and agree to the standard Meetup “Terms of Service”, especially section 6.2, here (http://www.meetup.com/terms/).
Any outdoors activity can be challenging, fun, or a painful experience, (often depending who you are with), even deadly and more painful depending on you, your abilities, circumstances and sometimes just bad luck. Accidents happen. Please do not sign up if you are not comfortable with what you are doing, or if you think you don’t have the needed skills for the event. You will be agreeing to take responsibility for yourself, your actions and not to hold organizer/group leader, participants, or anyone liable but yourself by signing up for this event.
