This hike starts at the corner of Potrero and Westlake Boulevard, and immediately crosses over into the Three Springs area over an empty streambed, past some old car parts and bug traps! We’ll climb up a single-track to a volcanic boulder-strewn ridgeline offering views of both Lake Eleanor and the Las Virgenes Reservoir. We will traverse three hills of a roller-coaster like landscape until we get to the soundwall behind the houses at Denver Springs Drive, where we’ll turn around and, avoiding the roller coaster climbs, make our way back. On the way, we’ll descend to Hillsbury Road and the “official” South Shore Open Space trailhead, in case you’re interested in coming back and revisiting this area without crossing a streambed.
I’ll talk a little about the short- and longer-term history of the area, not so much to interrupt the hike, but enough to amuse, hopefully.
This is a 4+ mile more-or-less out and back hike, with about 750′ of elevation gain.
NOTE: Please review the guidelines to participate in our 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
Plan on completing the entire hike at an intermediate pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
No dogs allowed.
Directions:
Exit 101 at Westlake Boulevard and head south to Potrero. Turn right onto Potrero, then in on Camberwell. Park along Camberwell and Margate Place, away from people parked for Westlake Elementary School, and walk to the corner of Westlake and Potrero, nearby.
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 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.
No “Plus Ones” on this hike; please have your friends join The Weekday Trailblazers, and register for the event.
Sorry, dogs are not allowed on State Park trails.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
