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Western Plateau Hawk Canyon – Gentler Friendly. Rain or COSCA Closures Cancel

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Western Plateau Hawk Canyon – Gentler Friendly. Rain or COSCA Closures Cancel

Meet at the Conejo Canyons trailhead next to the Thousand Oaks Recycling Center on Conejo Center Drive, near the end of Rancho Conejo. We’ll walk down the fire road to Hawk Canyon and beyond, taking the Peninsula Trail to Five Points. From Five Points, we will take the Western Plateau trail up to intersection with the Plateau Rim trail. We will take the Plateau Rim trail, the Peninsula Loop trail and the Western Plateau trail to the new bridge (where you can “Ooh” and “Aah” before we hike back through Hawk Canyon, along the creek, and back to the cars.

The total distance of this lollipop hike is about 5½ miles with approximately 800′ gain. Some of the sections are rocky; trekking poles may be advisable. If the rain is heavy on Tuesday and Wednesday, there may be a wet, but short, creek crossing and one potentially muddy spot.

On this hike, you’ll see the Conejo Airfield (honest!), Mt. Rex’s backside, at least two wrecked cars, some fennel, and maybe a rattlesnake or two. Plus, impressive views of the Santa Susannah Mountains (if it’s clear), two or three rocky canyons, and the new biotech developments nearby.

UPDATE: Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights:
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
  • All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
  • As per recent guidance for post-fire recovery, please do not bring or scatter wildflower seeds

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

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 and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

February 06 2025

Details

Date: February 6
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hiking Group:
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Venue

Conejo Canyons Trail Head

2010 Conejo Center Dr
Thousand Oaks,CA91320US

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Organizer

The Weekday Trailblazers
Email:
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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.