This is an alternative hike to Peter’s hike on Thursday. It’s a bit far on PCH, but we will meet at 9:00 AM.
The name “Zuma” is derived from the Chumash language and means “abundance.” There is an absolute abundance of beautiful and spectacular wildflowers engulfing the entire area and it appears that there was no impact from the Woolsey fire other than a few remnants of burnt trees.
We will start to hike the Zuma Loop trail and continue on to Ocean View trail. Then, we descend down the Canyon View trail into Zuma Canyon for a bit. We will come back out of the Canyon and take a small loop around the opposite side.
This hike is five miles with an elevation gain/loss of approximately 800’.
Directions:
From Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, and the San Fernando Valley, drive west on Pacific Coast Highway somewhat less than a mile west of Kanan, and turn right (north) on Bonsall Drive. Continue north into the dirt lot at the end, where the parking is free.
From Oxnard and points north and west, you will turn left on Bonsall to the end. If you get to Kanan, you’ve gone too far! The turn is just past the Zuma Beach parking lot. It might be easier to turn left at Busch Dr. (with the Italian restaurant on the corner) and then turn right on Rainsford Pl. and then left onto Bonsall to the end. The dirt lot at the end is free.
Please review the guidelines (https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/) to join our hikes.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
- Don’t show up unless you’re shown on the “Attending” list.
- Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike at a moderate pace, or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
- No “Plus Ones” or dogs on Weekday Trailblazer hikes.
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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.
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