Hike #8 in the 2024 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, a strenuous 12 mile, 2000 gain out and back hike from Bark Park to King Gillette Ranch. We will start on the New Millenium Trail then take the Las Virgenes View Trail over to brunch at Gillette Ranch.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.
Meet at 8:00 AM at Bark Park on Las Virgenes Road. It is about 1/2 mile south of the 101, exiting at Las Virgenes. The park has a parking lot and is on the east side. If you are coming from PCH, go all the way through on Malibu Canyon Road. The park is about 1/2 mile past Lost Hills from PCH.
This is a Back Country hike, and a medical form is required. Please print it out and carry it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well. You can download the form here.
