It’s still going to be a bit warm, and humid, but if we start at 8:30 I think we will be okay. We will go up the Ray Miller trail to the fire road and back, about 6 miles. This is an out and back so you can go at your own pace, but there will probably be another hike posted that will no doubt be faster than my hike. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views unless it’s foggy.
Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west end of Malibu (just shy of Port Hueneme), the swelling blue ocean is rivaled in beauty by the undulating native California grasslands. On a clear day, the Channel Islands are easily within sight, although it is often foggy this time of year.
Most of the trail is exposed, bring sunscreen, hopefully there will be some clouds. It may be mosquito season so it’s up to you whether you should bring bug repellent.
We’ll meet in the parking lot near the Ray Miller Trailhead (look for the brilliant yellow sign). There is a parking fee in the lot (or free with state parking pass). There is free parking on PCH just a short walk to the parking area.
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Please review the ongoing guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines:
https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
No “Plus Ones” on this hike
No dogs on this hike
Directions:
From Los Angeles, take the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) north, 22 miles from Malibu Canyon Rd. Across the street from Thornhill Broome Beach is the entrance to La Jolla Canyon. It is very clearly marked. Turn right.
From Ventura, take PCH eastward, and turn left 4 miles after Las Posas Road.
Do NOT leave anything of value in your car, at this or any other trailhead.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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, or someone, 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, its organizers, and sponsors from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.
There are no “Plus One’s” on this hike. If you want to bring someone along, have them sign up, and make sure they’re aware of, and agree to, this disclaimer.
All participants must be 18 or older or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
