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Wendy Trailhead to Olympia Vista – Potluck Hike

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Wendy Trailhead to Olympia Vista – Potluck Hike

5.0 miles, 640′ gain, Easy Intermediate

Starting at the Wendy trailhead we hike about 1/4 mile and take the left fork up the Windmill Trail, a steep, but short climb (0.1 miles, 100 ft gain). At the top of this steep climb we’ll take the right fork down the Wendy-Satwiwa Connector into the grasslands for about another 1/4 mile where we will take the right fork onto the Satwiwa Loop Trail. We’ll hike for about 1/3 mile down to the Satwiwa Native American Indian Cultural Center.

Next we’ll cross over the paved road and continue along the Rancho Overlook Trail for about 0.8 miles. At this point we’ll take the fork to the left going up a short incline (3/4 mile, 200 ft elevation gain). Then we’ll take a right turn down to the picnic area. We should be able see the tables under the tree from here.

On the return trip we’ll go straight on the Palomino/ Rancho Overlook Trail for about 2 miles back to the Satwiwa Native American Indian Cultural Center. Just past the center, we’ll take the first left turn (0.1 miles) up the hill along the Wendy Trail back to the cars (0.7 miles).

This is a potluck hike. Please bring food, drinks to share.
If your item requires utensils/plates/toothpicks, etc., please bring them.
You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils in case there aren’t any.
Snacks and/or beverages to share

At the turning point, there is a picnic table in Olympia Farms. We’ll enjoy the great views and enjoy a potluck social event at the top for 60-90 minutes before heading back the way we came. Please bring some food and drink to share, and utensils of your item requires it.

Hike Distance: 5.0 miles
Gain: 640′
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate.
Shape: Basically Out and back.
Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on leash and away from picnic table.
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free along the street.
What to bring
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Hiking shoes/boots. Not required, but recommended.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Your own cup, plate, and utensils in case there aren’t any for picnic.

Directions:
Wendy Trail Head
4128 Potrero Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Where S. Wendy Dr. ends at Potrero Rd. 4128 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

From CA-118:
CA-118 west for 8 miles.
CA-23 south for 7.4 miles.
US-101 North for 2 miles.
Exit 45 Lynn Rd. and south/west for 2.5 miles.
Left on S. Wendy Dr. for 0.6 miles until it dead ends at Potrero Rd.
Park on Potrero.
From US-101 north/west of Wendy:
US-101 south, exit Wendy Dr.
South on Wendy Dr. for 3 miles until it dead ends at Potrero Rd.
Park on Potrero.

March 23 2025

Details

Date: March 23
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Hiking Group:
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Venue

4128 Potrero Rd

Hidden Valley,CA91361United States

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Organizer

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