Undetermined Memorial Day Weekend Trip
2025-05-24 08:00 - 2025-05-26 22:00 (America/Denver) | Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, United States

Hike to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall - Gabrieleno Trail
2025-05-24 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | JPL Riparian Zone, Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA, 91001, US
This hike is so cool! It’s a good distance with little elevation gain and it is beautiful.
This hike will take us to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. The hike is an out and back at around 8 miles total with 750 ft. of elevation gain, so not steep! This area of the Angeles National Forest is beautiful so I’m really looking forward to this hike.
There are a lot of shallow water crossings, so please be prepared to get your feet wet. There is also a lot of shade, so it’s great on warmer days.
Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, snacks, and good hiking boots or shoes!
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/JPL+Riparian+Zone/@34.2029024,-118.1682544,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2c30f4d8248d1:0xd1fc05d47252423f!8m2!3d34.2019973!4d-118.1658189!16s%2Fg%2F11s_w23wgd!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu
Please look at the map and directions ahead of time so you know where to go.
Parking is free in the lot and other side streets.

Bear Creek Via Sespe River Trail
2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, United States
Bear Creek via Sespe River Trail
DESCRIPTION: This is a 9-mile out-and-back trail near Ojai, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail takes you along the Sespe River and into the beautiful Sespe wilderness, from lush areas to more open, dry stretches, and you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This trail takes us to Bear Creek campground which is popular among backpackers. The are some water crossings so you may get your feet wet. There is not a lot of shade, so hats are recommended.
DETAILS:
· Hike leader volunteer(s): Michele E
· Meet: Parking lot near trailhead at 7:45 am, departure at 8:00 am sharp
· Distance: Approximately 9 miles.
· Elevation gain: Approximately 715 feet.
· Time: Approximately 3.5 hours hiking including a snack break.
· Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.
· Restrooms: At trailhead
· Adventure Pass: Required
IMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. There are a few stream crossings and limited shade. As always, people may slip and fall, encounter poison oak, rattlesnakes, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike.
ESSENTIAL GEAR:
· Hiking boots and poles.
· Clothing layers recommended.
· Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.
· Hat and sunscreen.
Additional Hiking and Survival Gear Recommendations (link)
THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3, Intermediate (see chart below).
Please only sign up to attend hikes that are consistent with your ability. Based on your hiking during the last 90 days, how would you score on the CHC Hike rating scale of one to five assuming a brisk pace?
CHC HIKE RANKING SCALE:
1. Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain.
2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain.
3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.
4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.
5. Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.
TRAILHEAD LOCATION: Parking lot, California 93023
Driving Directions (link)
NAVIGATION & GEAR:
We highly recommend AllTrails or GAIA apps be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to.
GPS Trail Map (link for downloadable mobile version)
The Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike), or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.

SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #8 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla Canyon
2025-05-25 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead, pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon, malibu, CA, US
Our eighth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails before finishing the La Jolla Campground.
This is a Sierra Club hike, so participants must sign in, carry their medical form, and hike between the leader and sweep. The Sierra Club medical form is available at ttps://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt. We ask you to print it out and bring it with you, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.
We will meet initially at 8:00 AM outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH just south of the entrance (Ray Miller Trailhead). From the PCH, the La Jolla Campground Parking Area is 4.9 miles northwest of Yerba Buena Road (Neptune’s Net); or 4.2 miles southeast of Las Posas Road. Go past the yellow gate into the parking area or park along the shoulder (on the east side of PCH).
CAR SHUTTLE: From La Jolla Canyon, we will car shuttle 17 miles up the long and winding Yerba Buena to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead.

Wendy Trailhead to Olympia Vista - Potluck Hike
2025-05-25 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | 4128 Potrero Rd, Hidden Valley, CA, 91361, United States
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.

Memorial Day - Picnic and Concert - DSB (Journey Tribute)
2025-05-26 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Conejo Community Park (Hendrix), Hendrix Avenue 1175, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
Picnic and Concert
Many of us from this group will attend this event. We’ll start picnicing a few hours before the concert.
Bring food and drinks to share.
If your item requires utensils, please supply them.
Please post in the comments, if you can bring a table.
Bring blankets and lawn chairs. A variety of gourmet Food Trucks and Dessert Trucks will be on-site and available for purchase.
Please bring something to put on, as it often gets cooler in the evening.
Concert starts at 5:00p.
DSB – Don’t Stop Believing is highly revered as the world’s greatest Journey tribute band!
About the band – click here
Park on the surrounding streets. Drop your stuff off at the park if you don’t want to carry it.
No pets please.
Look for the exact location posted in the comments close to event time.
Link to Conejo Recreation and Park District
Conejo Community Park
1175 Hendrix Avenue
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
FAQ
Hiking Plus Page Links

Dos Vientos - Memorial Day Picnic
2025-05-26 14:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, US
5.2 miles, 1140′ gain, Intermediate
Beginner Option: 3.5 miles, 500′ gain, Fit Beginner
Come to the hike only (2:30p), picnic only (4:00p), or both.
This event has limited space. Those still on the waiting list will be moved to the RSVP list several days before the event, or even the day of the event, if there is space, with priority to those that hike with us regularly.
Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions.
The Hike
2:30 pm at the parking lot entrance.
We take the Park View trail, flat along a gravel track, moving around Dos Vientos park. It then gently rises into the hills, continuing onto the Powerline trail.
Some sections are strewn with small rubble but there are still clear foot paths along the edge. It will get the heart pumping. At the height of this point, there is a fantastic overlook.
For some additional challenge, one can continue another 0.85 miles for another 450′ of gain and 190′ on the return. It continues to the next electrical tower where the trail splits. This leads to the 2,200 feet high Conejo Mountain in Camarillo, CA.
Whether you decide to take the extra segment or not, you will be rewarded by great views. This trail offers panoramic views of the Oxnard Plain, the Pacific Ocean, numerous Channel Islands, Boney Mountain, Mugu Lagoon, and the Topa Topa Mountains.
I will be marking the trail with white arrows at junctions so that nobody gets lost and hikers can turn around at any point.
The Picnic
Approximately 4:00p.
When entering from Borchard, turn right immediately after the driveway, then left to the end of the lot. Alternatively, enter from Via Ricardo, picnic area on the right.
This is a pot luck picnic. Please also bring something to eat and drink, and a little extra to share.
You can leave your pot luck item in the car and retrieve it after the hike. Please bring something to put on in case it starts to get cool.
Alcohol IS allowed in this park.
Photos from 2023
Photos from 2024
The Park
The Dos Vientos building is open until 5pm. The park has plenty of parking in a paved lot, has indoor drinking fountains and bathrooms, and various picnic areas with barbecue grills.
Interesting Notes.
You will see these on the hike.
Prickly Pear Cactus
Inside and fruit are edible. Remove needles and scrape to remove hairs, cut top off, hollow out to make water container. Burn off needles. Fruit peels easily. Eat seeds and all. Use duct tape to remove thorns from hands.
Lichen
A composite organism arising from algae, cyanobacteria, or both, and often fungi. They come in many colors. Not related to moss or any plant. They get all their food from photosynthesis, air, water, and minerals in their environment. Most comes from air, and therefore, can be used to monitor air pollution. 6% of earth’s land surface is covered by lichens. This is the paint that gives the look of the rocks of Yosemite. 20,000 known species. Self-contained ecosystems. Some of the oldest living things. Can survive unprotected in space, surviving vacuum, fluctuating temperatures, and cosmic radiation. Used for making dyes, sometimes by boiling in water. Some are edible, some poisonous.
Directions
Dos Vientos Community Park
4801 Borchard Rd
Newbury Park, CA 91320
34.175179, -118.981733
From the 118
West to CA-23.
CA-23 south for 7.4 miles.
US-101 north for 4.1 miles.
Exit 47B Borchard Rd.
Borchard Rd. south for 7 miles.
Dos Vientos park entrance on the right.
From CA-23
CA-23 south to US-101.
US-101 north for 4.1 miles.
Exit 47B Borchard Rd.
Borchard Rd. south for 7 miles.
Dos Vientos park entrance on the right.
From US-101 (Camarillo/Ventura)
US-101 south.
Exit 47A Borchard Rd.
Borchard Rd. south for 7 miles.
Dos Vientos park entrance on the right.
Hike Stats
Fit Beginner, 3.5 miles, 500′ gain, 1.5 hours
Intermediate, 5.2 miles, 1140′ gain, 2 hours
Pace: 2.0 mph
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: Yes.
Drinking Fountains: Yes.
Parking: Free in paved lot.
Trail: Single track and fire road. Parts of the fire road have heavy gravel and rubble.
What to Bring
1-2 liters of water.
A pot luck item and a beverage to share
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
FAQ
Hiking Plus Page Links
Disclaimer / Release of Liability

Ansel Adams/Minarets early season
2025-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead – HWD, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
ANSEL ADAMS & MINARETS: Early season hike around the Minarets area. Enter via Red Cones near Mammoth (does not require that the Reds Meadow Road be open). Loop route past Reds Meadow, around Minarets to Garnet and Thousand Island Lakes, option to loop around to Duck Lake. Lots of lakes and streams. 6 people max.
If you are interested, add yourself to the wait list. The cost for the campground at Lake Mary and the permits will be $10 per person, via VENMO or other arrangements. Be sure to check Meetup for messages related to this trip – as we work through the wait list, you will have only a few days to respond. Attendees will be moved to going in late March/early April.
Itinerary:
May 26th (Monday, Memorial Day): Meet and car camp at Lake Mary Campground, Mammoth area. The campground is a 6 1/2 hour drive (400 mi) from San Diego.
May 27th: Red Cones/Mammoth Pass Trailhead (very close to Lake Mary Campground), up over Mammoth Pass and through Reds Meadow area, cross the JMT and follow Minaret Creek towards Minaret Lakes. Camp short of Minaret Lake. 11.6 mi, +2928/-2105
May 28th: Continue towards and pass Minaret Lake and several small lakes, loop back to JMT at Garnet Lake, camp there. 9.2 mi, +2707/-1925
May 29th: Follow JMT past Garnet, spend some time exploring Thousand Island Lake area, over Island Pass, pass Waugh Lake and Gem Lake, camp just before Agnew Pass. 11.3 mi, +1984/-1888
May 30th: Continue around the loop south back to San Joaquin River area, camp there; 8.4 mi, +423/-2524;
May 31st: Join JMT and continue south, option to return to cars via Mammoth Pass (less than 10 mi) OR proceed south towards Duck Lake, camp before Duck Lake. 11.5mi, +2767/-694
June 1: Duck Lake back to Duck Pass Trailhead, around Lake Mary back to cars. 12 mi, +1586/-2414
For map with itinerary see https://caltopo.com/m/7L1JS4U/F8GCCK6GTECA0B0S
Important notes:
Weather may reschedule or cancel this trip. Current snow pack in the Sierras (as of early Feb) is 90-95% of normal, so there is likely to be snow in places. Itinerary is tentative, flexible, and may change depending on residual snow, ranger advice, and group preferences. This is a high altitude trip. There is significant (>2000’) climbing most days – this is not a flat walk. This trip will be conducted at a relaxed pace with no more than 12 miles each day. Your trip leader walks slowly, likes to stop and breathe and appreciate nature, and take pictures. Specific camp locations are flexible and will be decided as we walk. Some of the route is off the maintained trail system. There may be off trail side excursions as well. Bear proof canisters required.
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. Bring a map and navigational tools and know how to use them. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.

Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista - Gentler Intermediate
2025-05-27 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | 150 Regal Oak Ct, 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320, US
We will start our hike near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the mountains, and continue to the usual Rosewood trail. Rosewood trail presents a clear view over the 101 Freeway carving up the Conejo Valley. This is a preview of the panorama to come at Angel Vista, and the view grows larger as you hike higher up the mountain. At the top, the picnic table at Angel Vista offers one of the magnificent panoramic viewpoints in the Santa Monica Mountains in a coastal area including the Boney Mountains, Sandstone Peak and the rocky crown of Santa Monicas with Conejo Valley, the Oxnard Plains and (on a clear day) a couple of the Channel Islands.
This hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’.
Directions: From the 101 Freeway take Ventu Park Rd. south, turn right on Lynn Rd. and left on Regal Oak.
PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
Please review our guidelines to participate in 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 at a moderate pace (>2.5 MPH) and completing the entire hike.

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 and hosts 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 hosts from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Sorry, we don’t allow “Plus-Ones” on our hikes. Please join the group, then sign up for a hike.

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Rancho Sierra Vista, Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, 91319, US
Let’s head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then climbs up Danielson fire road for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it’s really clear, we’ll catch a glimpse of Mount Baldy in the distance to our east. At the upper end we’ll visit the remnants of an old cabin and the Danielson Monument. The monument is dedicated to Richard Danielson, the person who donated much of the land for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNMRA). The hike will start in SMNMRA and pass into Point Mugu State Park. It’s mostly single track and fire road.
This out and back hike is about 6 miles with 1200feet 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.
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. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.
There are no “Plus One’s” on this hike.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Oak Creek Canyon to Ventu Park Rd. - Intermediate
2025-05-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Oak Creek Canyon Trailhead, 472 Greenmeadow Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361, US
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Since the trail has been redesigned and is now about 8 1/2 miles, we will stop at Ventu Park Road for our break.
PLEASE NOTE:

Don’t show up unless you’re shown on the “Attending” list
Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
Make sure you can keep up with the group
No “Plus Ones” on this hike
No dogs are allowed on Weekday Trailblazer hikes

This is a moderately strenuous 7+ mile OAB conditioning hike. Starts at the Oak Creek Canyon Trailhead, and hiking through the Hope Nature Preserve along the Los Robles Trail. This section of the trail is also known as Space Mountain by the local mountain bikers because of all the antennas on one of the peaks along our climb. Keep your eyes and ears alert for bikers as they don’t always use the bells provided on the trail. Expect a moderate gain/ loss of 1400ft +/-. with open space views of the Conejo Valley, Hidden Valley, and the Pacific Ocean/ Channel Islands. We will stop at Ventu Park Rd. to enjoy the views, take in a snack before heading back to the parking area.
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Essentials:
Please wear – brush-resistant pants/shorts , one or more wicking shirts appropriate to the temperature, comfortable hiking shoes or light boots, your favorite accessories, and a light backpack.
Please bring – at least two liters of water, snacks, an extra layer of clothing, a charged cell phone, identification, a headlamp, a small first-aid kit, bug repellant and sunscreen, a waterproof shell if rain is forecast, and any medications or anything else you might need on the trail.
Parking:
Free parking is available at the parking lot at the end of Greenmeadow Ave.
Please do not leave anything of value in your car, at this or any other trailhead.
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.
** Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Hope you can join me.
Linda
My cell is: 818-523-8719.

Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) - Gentler Friendly Hike (Not a Beginner's Hike)
2025-05-29 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, US
Note 8:30am start time!
This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. We will cross 3 streets along the way.
This hike is about 6.0 miles with 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
Pace: This is a gentler friendly hike. We will go at a slightly slower pace than the Intermediate Trailblazer Hikes and we will finish in about 2-2 1/2 hours, but this is not a beginner hike. Faster hikers are welcome to join us so long as they are willing to hike at the slower pace of the group or wait at the forks on the trail. There are many confusing side trails in Dos Vientos so I ask that everyone plan to stay in contact with the group, not too fast and not too slow!
Please note this trail is very exposed (no shade) and there is no water along the way.
DIRECTIONS: From the 101 Freeway in Newbury Park, exit at Borchard Road. Drive 3.4 miles and turn into the Dos Vientos Community Park on the right, just after Via Ricardo (and before Via Las Brisas). Meet near the tennis courts to the left.
If you are coming from the NW, exit Wendy and turn left on Wendy and then a right on Borchard to Dos Vientos Community Park.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
No “Plus Ones” on this hike
Plan on completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
No dogs
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.
There are no “Plus One’s” on this hike. If you want to bring someone along, have them sign up, and make sure they’re aware of, and agree to, this disclaimer.

Ride the Two Winds (Dos Vientos) - Gentler Friendly Hike (Not a Beginner's Hike)
2025-05-29 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, US
Note 8:30am start time!
This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. We will cross 3 streets along the way.
This hike is about 5.0 miles with 800 feet of elevation gain.
Pace: This is a gentler friendly hike. We will go at a slightly slower pace than the Intermediate Trailblazer Hikes and we will finish in about 2-2 1/2 hours, but this is not a beginner hike. Faster hikers are welcome to join us so long as they are willing to hike at the slower pace of the group or wait at the forks on the trail. There are many confusing side trails in Dos Vientos so I ask that everyone plan to stay in contact with the group, not too fast and not too slow!
Please note this trail is very exposed (no shade) and there is no water along the way.
DIRECTIONS: From the 101 Freeway in Newbury Park, exit at Borchard Road. Drive 3.4 miles and turn into the Dos Vientos Community Park on the right, just after Via Ricardo (and before Via Las Brisas). Meet near the tennis courts to the left.
If you are coming from the NW, exit Wendy and turn left on Wendy and then a right on Borchard to Dos Vientos Community Park.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
No “Plus Ones” on this hike
Plan on completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
No dogs
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.
There are no “Plus One’s” on this hike. If you want to bring someone along, have them sign up, and make sure they’re aware of, and agree to, this disclaimer.

Chivo Tar Pits lollipop - Easy Intermediate with beginner option
2025-05-29 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | 5079 Westwood St, 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, US
4.75 miles, 700′ gain, easy-intermediate
Option for 3 miles, 300′ gain, easy.
This is a link to the route: LINK
We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left and take a relatively flat section and hike for about 3/4 mile. We’ll come to the same tar pits as the Tapo Canyon tar pit hike, and then continue for another 300 feet to a fire road.
We’ll turn left and after about 300′, we arrive at a trail junction, which is our social event area.
Easier Option: Those taking the easier option will wait there for 30-45 minutes for the rest to arrive back. They also have the option to turn left and start walking up the hill, turning around to return at any time, or turning back when they run into the fastest people taking the regular route making their way back down.
Regular Option: Those taking the regular route will make a gradual climb for 1 mile and about 450′ of incline. At the top, continue straight and around to the left, down for 3/4 mile, arriving back at the social event area for 30-60 minutes.
Please bring food and drink to share.
Next we’ll turn back and head the way we came down a mostly flat section for about a mile until we arrive back at the trail head. Then another 1/4 mile walk along Cottonwood Drive back to our cars.
There is a map of the route posted with this event.
Directions:
5079 Westwood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Park on the street.
The Hike:
Distance: 4.75 miles, option for 3 miles.
Elevation Gain: 700′, option for 300′.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate with beginner option.
Pace: 2.0 mph
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: No.
Drinking Fountains: No
Parking: Free, along the neighborhood streets.
Trail: Single Track, Double Track, and fire road.
Purpose: Social
What to Bring:
1-2 liters of water.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
Flashlight or headlamp. The last 30 minutes may get dark.
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🚶‍♂️‍➡️Easy Hike: The New Paramount Ranch
2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Reagan Ranch, 28754 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, US
A new old west is rising! Let’s check out the rebuilding progress of the famous Old Western Town at Paramount Ranch with this easy hike.
📽️As many of you know, until the Woolsey fire, this was the filming site of hundreds of movies and TV shows since 1927. The Woolsey Fire destroyed the original Western Town buildings. Only two structures survived: a white chapel built for “Westworld” and a train depot built for “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.”
🏎️The ranch site also was also the home of a world class race track in the late 50s.
The National Park Service is building a new Paramount Ranch set to house four buildings on the footprint of the historic structures, and all will be built with an eye toward wildfire safety. Plans for the new structures include a prop shed, barn, restrooms and a large pavilion, which all could be used for events and as “the backbone for future filming.” The chapel and depot will remain in place.
Let’s check out the progress!
👉Hike will be about 4 miles with 400′ of total ascent and rated EASY. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide. Depending on group, we can easily add more elevation.
Getting There
In order to respect the NPS parking limits we will be parking and meeting at the old Reagan Ranch in Malibu Creek State Park and hiking into Paramount Ranch. See Google map.

Backpacking Essentials
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Sports Basement, Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708, United States
Join us at Sports Basement OC for a fun opportunity to see and test lots of gear demos, take advantage of special offers and attend clinics. One of the clinics will cover the essentials of backpacking. If you’re just getting started or thinking about it, or if you have some questions about building your kit, this session is perfect for you. the event runs several hours but clinics will be 30-45 min sessions.

Afternoon Hike at Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness - Loop
2025-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast – Ridge Park Entrance (map), Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, 92657, US
The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge.
We are going to start on Bommer Ridge Trail and take this to Lizard Trail. We will go down that and loop back up to Bommer via Upper Laurel.
Parking is free on the street coming through this entrance.
Link to Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pacific+Ridge+Trailhead/@33.6058217,-117.8038299,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce71c010911c1:0x3fbfbafb7fbf23cd!8m2!3d33.6058173!4d-117.8016359
Here is a map just for Crystal Cove: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/644/files/ccsp_map_trail_distance_box.pdf
Dogs are not allowed on these trails.

Ventura Spring Wine Walk
2025-05-31 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Winchesters Grill & Saloon, 632 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001, US
Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time!
The festival takes place along 4 blocks of Main St., between N. Fir St and S. Palm St.
{ TRAIN OPTIONS – travel via the train } Link to Amtrak
The train station is 8 – 15 min walk, depending on which end of the festival.
769 Pacific Surfliner 12:11p – 1:03p $18
794 Pacific Surfliner 7:43p – 8:40p $18
These times will be updated as the date nears, because the schedule often changes slighty.
I don’t recommend buying tickets. Instead, buy what you want to eat and/or drink as needed at various businesses, or bring your own (fastest and least expensive).
For those that still want to buy tickets, they start at (to be updated)
(Link coming soon}
Suggested check-in: Winchester’s Saloon
From their flyer
The Most Magical day in Ventura will kick off with the FREE Fiesta Street Fair from 12pm-8pm in Downtown Ventura from the Museum of Ventura County through the 600 block of Main Street with vendors and live entertainment. Shop artists, crafters, non-profit organizations, commercial and food vendors.
The street fair and entertainment is FREE and open to the public starting at Noon!
THE WINE WALK 4pm – 8pm
CHECK-IN TIME IS FROM 3pm-5: 45 pm SHARP! You will not be allowed to participate if you arrive after 5:45 pm, No refunds will be issued. Wine Sampling is from 4pm-7: 00 pm. Holiday Street Fair is Noon-8pm. The music ends at 8 pm.
The Wine Walk will showcase Wineries and Breweries in your favorite Downtown businesses. Each guest will receive a tasting cup and a map of the participating tasting sites in Downtown Ventura.
Each tasting site will have a designated area set up for Wine Walk guests to sample the amazing wines or beers! Wine tasting will end at 7:00 pm.
All guests MUST START at your designated check-in location before they can start the Wine Walk.
There are many check-in points, and which one will depend on the ticket you buy. Regardless of where you check in, please get there early enough so that after checking in, you are able to make your way to:
4pm
Winchesters Grill and Saloon
632 E Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
Photos from the prior Wine Walk (Spring 2022)
Photos from the prior Wine Walk (Winter 2022)
Photos from the prior Wine Walk (Spring 2023)
Photos from the prior Wine Walk (Winter 2023)
Photos from the prior Wine Walk (Spring 2024)
Photos from the prior Wine Walk (Winter 2024)
Note: Parking can be tricky, and you may need to walk several blocks, maybe even further. I recommend adding 45 minutes for parking and walking to our meet point.
The event time is set for 3p, but we’ll meet at 4p. That will give people time to check-in if they bought a ticket, because the check-in process can take 1/2 hr.
FAQ
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RUSSIAN RIVER E-BIKE TRIP - DAY 1 - MOUNT MT TAMALPAIS
2025-06-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 4965 Shoreline Hwy Bolinas, California, 4965 Shoreline Hwy Bolinas, California, Bolinas, CA, 94924, US
I’m taking a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of those four, three will be bike rides on narrow secluded paved back roads through redwood forested hills for the most part. One of the events will be a 2.5 mile inner tube float down The Russian River. (If relaxing on the Russian River isn’t your thing, I have a bike loop route you can do instead on your own or with others that might choose to do so.) The one remote ride on June 2nd will take place 1.5 hours south of Guerneville on a narrow paved road starting basically at sea level and winding all the way to the top of Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam). Pack a light lunch to enjoy at the top while taking in all the views. There are some very short trails some of you might want to check out while up there.
PHOTOS IN THIS AREA
Make sure you bring along your bike battery, battery key and charger as well as a spare inner tube or slime.
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If you haven’t been to the top of Mount Tamalpais with its fantastic views of San Francisco, you’re in for a real treat. But, you’ll have to work your butt off to reach it, since this ride will be 22 miles with a 3400′ gain.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: At 4965 Shoreline Hwy, Bolinas, Ca. at 11:00am.
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 22 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 3400′
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 4+ hours
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner E-biker
TERRAIN: Winding, scenic and narrow paved roads.
RESTROOMS: At the top of Mt. Tam.
LUNCH: At the top of Mount Tam we can have a light lunch or snack, so bring something to eat while we enjoy the views.
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972

Upper Stunt High Trail To Saddle Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate
2025-06-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve, 1201 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302, US
The “Featured photo” was taken at the Saddle Peak after the Pacific Palisades fire. I also added a photo previously taken at the same location. Let’s go to see how the fire changed the area.
This hike begins at Upper Stunt High Trail, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward gradually over switchbacks, giving way as the trail heads up to a dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of the Pacific, Stunt Ranch State Park, Calabasas Peak, and Old Topanga Canyon. There are also longer vistas northwest into Ventura County and east to the San Fernando Valley. We will see beautiful wooded areas and increasing views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Stunt Ranch State Park as we ascend. We eventually reach the Saddle Peak Trail via Backbone Trail and soon begin an easterly ridgeline walk high above the Pacific. This route will take us along and above spectacular tilted and pocketed sandstone formations, with dramatic views of the mountains and ocean as we proceed. There will be a little rock-scambling close to the top. We will take a short break at Saddle Peak and return back the same way.
It is about 5 miles round-trip with 1O00-1100 feet of elevation gain.
Directions:
From the 101 – exit at the Las Virgenes Road exit and go south (toward the ocean). Drive 3 miles to Mulholland Highway and make a left turn. Continue 4 miles to Stunt Road and turn right. Go just past the 1.94 mile marker at the entrance to the UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve, park and meet in the asphalt pullout on the right.
From the PCH – turn up Malibu Canyon Road and drive 6.5 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn right and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Go just past the 1.94 mile marker at the entrance to the UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve, park and meet in the asphalt pullout on the right.
Please review the guidelines 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(>2.5MPH).

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY – PLEASE READ 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.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Sorry, we don’t allow “Plus-Ones” on our hikes. Please join the group, then sign up for a hike.

Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak - Intermediate
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, US
We will hike the Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak, including a brief stop at the “teardrop” loop below the final climb to the peak. Great views of the Pacific, Channel Islands, Oxnard Plain, Conejo Valley, and (if clear) snow-covered Mt. Baldy and peaks east and north.
This area was completely burned over by the 2013 Springs Fire, and the peak area saw a small wildfire in 2020, but has recovered well. The Edison road is rocky, and has some washouts from this year’s rains. There is one short but steep section of the Edison road just before the teardrop loop and our even steeper “goat trail” climb to the peak.
With the climb to the peak this hike is 6.2 miles, with an elevation gain of 1,350 feet. Trekking poles are recommended, as our descent will be fairly steep over loose gravel.
If you elect to skip the peak, the hike is just over 5 miles, with an elevation gain of 850 feet.
We’ll start at Dos Vientos Community Park, cross Via Ricardo, walk over the hill above the Camarillo quarry (watch for the “Unstable Ground – Gravitational Anomalies” sign), and then up the Powerline Trail. We’ll zig-zag up to the “teardrop”, and continue the climb like the mountain goats we are, and then traverse the rocky meadow at the top to the peak, where we will gather around the (now missing) flagpole for a photo, and inspect the set of new lead-acid batteries someone has deposited there. We’ll carefully descend through the rocky cleft back to the Powerline Trail where we’ll rejoin our compatriots, and descend to the cars.
Directions
Google and Apple Maps direction are reliable.
From the east, exit 101 at Borchard, and drive southwest 3.5 miles to Dos Vientos Community Park, the second right-hand turn after the hilly pass from Newbury Park into Dos Vientos. Park in our usual spot for hiking is Dos Vientos..
From the west, exit 101 at Wendy, and drive south 0.9 miles to Borchard. Turn right onto Borchard, and drive 2.3 miles to the park, then follow directions, above.
From Port Hueneme, Point Mugu, and Oxnard, drive up Potrero Road, which turns into Lynn at the top of the canyon. Turn left onto Via Las Brisas, then drive north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Borchard, then immediately left into the park.
Boots on at 8:45, ready to hike for a 9:00 a.m. departure!
Please do not leave anything of value in your car, at this or any other trailhead.
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.
Please review our guidelines. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
No “Plus Ones” on this hike; please have your friends join The Weekday Trailblazers, and register for the event.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Plan on sticking with the group, and completing the entire hike at a reasonable pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
Dogs are not invited.
Bring ample hydration.

RUSSIAN RIVER E-BIKE TRIP - DAY 2 - ARMSTRONG REDWOODS STATE NATURAL PRESERVE
2025-06-03 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA, US
This is day 2 of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of those four, three will be bike rides on narrow secluded paved back roads through redwood forested hills for the most part. One of the events will be a 2.5 mile inner tube float down The Russian River. (If relaxing on the Russian River isn’t your thing, I have a bike loop route you can do instead on your own or with others that might choose to do so.) The one remote ride on June 2nd will take place 1.5 hours south of Guerneville on a narrow paved road starting basically at sea level and winding all the way to the top of Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam).
Make sure you bring along your bike battery, battery key and charger as well as a spare inner tube or slime.
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DAY 2 – ARMSTRONG REDWOODS STATE NATURAL PRESERVE
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MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville in a parking lot just before the entrance to the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Preserve next to a restroom. There is a parking fee there.
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 23 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 3000′
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 3+ hours
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner E-biker
TERRAIN: Winding, scenic and narrow paved roads.
RESTROOMS: At the beginning and end of the ride.
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972

Palo Comado Lollipop - Easy Intermediate
2025-06-03 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | Doubletree/Sunnycrest Trailhead, Oak Springs Drive & Doubletree Road, Oak Park, CA, 91377, US
4.6 miles, 900′ gain, easy-intermediate
This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a few parts that have tree cover. We’ll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share.
We’ll start at the Palo Comado Canyon – Doubletree Trailhead (coordinates: 34.182480,-118.751785) and head east for 1/2 mile along the Doubletree Connector Trail. We’ll turn left and head north along the Palo Comado for about 1 mile. We’ll turn right (east) onto the Dead Cow Trail for 0.8 miles, where we’ll come to an overlook on the left.
There, we’ll stop for a snack and beverage share. Then we’ll continue down the Sheep Corral trail for about 700′, turning left back onto the Palo Comado trail. From there, we’ll head south 1.75 miles and turn right (west) onto the Doubletree Connector Trail and the final 1/2 mile back to the trailhead.
Hike
Distance: 4.6 miles
Gain: 900′
Distribution: Most of the incline well distributed in the first half.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate.
Shape: Lollipop, counter-clockwise.
Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road and single track. Areas of sand, gravel, and rock, some of it rugged.
Trail Variations:
Several extended inclines of 1000 steps.
Several steep sections of 300 steps, but no hands required.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free along street.
What to bring:
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Hiking shoes/boots
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Snack and Beverage Share
Hosting
Route: The host knows the route.
Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.
Hike type: Social.
We won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping, even if it means every 50 steps.
Stops:
The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage share at the half way point. We will stop at junctions to make sure everybody makes any turns or chooses the correct direction at splits, else something will be used to mark the direction, usually a large arrow made of baking soda or some sticks. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker.
Each hiker is responsible for knowing their capability, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group.
Group separation:
Sometimes hikers wish to move significantly ahead and not wait at designated stopping points. Please let the host know. They are on their own regarding route and navigation.
Directions (Palo Comado Canyon – Doubletree Trailhead):
From I-101
I-101, exit Kanan Rd.
Kanan Rd. north for 2 miles.
Right (east) on Sunnycrest Dr. for 0.6 miles.
Continue on Doubletree Rd. for 0.l miles.
Trailhead on the right, park along the street.
From CA-118, CA-23
I-118 west.
I-23 south for 4.8 miles, exit Avenida de Los Arboles.
Left (east) on Avenida del Los Arboles for 1.6 miles.
Right (south) on N. Westlake Blvd for 1.5 miles.
Left (east) on Kanan Rd. for 4.2 miles.
Left (north-east) on Deerhill Rd. for 0.3 miles.
Right at second cross street onto Doubletree Rd for 0.5 miles.
Trailhead on the left, park along the street.
Coordinates of trailhead: 34.182480,-118.751785
Address of a nearby house: 720 Clear Haven Dr., Oak Park, CA 91377
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RUSSIAN RIVER TRIP - DAY 3 OPTION B - LOOP RIDE EAST OF GUERNIEVILLE
2025-06-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA, 95446, US
This is day 3 option (B) of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of those four, three will be bike rides on narrow secluded paved back roads through redwood forested hills for the most part. One of the events will be a 2.5 mile inner tube float down The Russian River. (If relaxing on the Russian River isn’t your thing, I have a bike loop route you can do instead on your own or with others that might choose to do so.) The one remote ride on June 2nd will take place 1.5 hours south of Guerneville on a narrow paved road starting basically at sea level and winding all the way to the top of Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam).
Make sure you bring along your bike battery, battery key and charger as well as a spare inner tube or slime.
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DAY 3 OPTION B – LOOP RIDE EAST OF GUERNIEVILLE
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This event is for those that don’t want to do DAY 3 OPTION A floating down the Russian River. I will not be leading this event unless for some reason one of our other planned routes can’t be done. If doing this istead of the river float, you’ll have to navigate the ROUTE using all trails.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville in a parking lot just before the entrance to the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Preserve next to a restroom. There is a parking fee there.
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 23 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 2200′
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 3+ hours
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner E-biker
TERRAIN: Winding and scenic beautiful back country roads
RESTROOMS: At the beginning and end of the ride.
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972

RUSSIAN RIVER TRIP - DAY 3 OPTION A - 2.5 MILE RIVER TUBE FLOAT
2025-06-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Russian River Tubes and Kayaks, 16297 Main St Suite A, Guerneville, CA, 95446, US
This is day 3 option (A) of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of those four, three will be bike rides on narrow secluded paved back roads through redwood forested hills for the most part. One of the events will be a 2.5 mile inner tube float down The Russian River. (If relaxing on the Russian River isn’t your thing, I have a bike loop route you can do instead on your own or with others that might choose to do so.) The one remote ride on June 2nd will take place 1.5 hours south of Guerneville on a narrow paved road starting basically at sea level and winding all the way to the top of Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam).
Make sure you bring along your bike battery, battery key and charger as well as a spare inner tube or slime.
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DAY 3 OPTION A – RIVER FLOAT DOWN THE RUSSIAN RIVER
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You’ll need to pay for a rental (river tube, stand-up paddle board, single or double kayak). The Russian River Tubes & Kayaks, in Guernieville has the inner tube that some of us are buying at Big 5 Sporting Goods. Make sure it’s made by Intex like the rentals since I will be able to inflate that brand quickly at our final meetup location.
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Paul, Kim and DaveR have purchased their Intex River Run tubes at Big 5
WARNING: There will be WWW members on this event, so be prepared to be drenched by water cannons.
INITIAL MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: For those renting equipment at the Russian River Tubes & Kayaks 16297 Main St Suite A, Guerneville meet there at 10:00am to pick up river tubes. Those that already have their equipment will just meet at the final meetup location.
FINAL MEETUP LOCATION: At Stealhead Beach at 11:00am. The entrance to Steelhead Beach is at the Intersection of River Road and Trenton Rd. From the rentals drive 7.3 miles east on River Rd. and make a left into Steelhead Beach. At this location
DON’T FORGET TO BRING THE FOLLOWING FOR THE RIVER FLOAT:

Hat
Sunscreen lotion
Enough water for a 4 hour outing on the river
Sun Glasses
Water Cannons (Squirt guns)
Snacks
Tennis or water shoes to walk in the river

ROUTE
DISTANCE: 2.5 miles.
DURATION: 3+ hours
THE PACE: A leisurely float down the river
DURATION: 3+ hours
RESTROOMS: At the beginning
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972

Lindero Canyon Road to Simi Peak - Intermediate
2025-06-04 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Lindero Canyon & Wembly, Lindero Canyon Road & Wembly Ave, Oak Park, CA, 91377, US
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This challenging hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling.
This hike will take us on a scenic trip from the suburbs of Oak Park to the top of Simi Peak, which overlooks both the Simi and Conejo Valleys and offers splendid views of the Santa Monica range and offshore islands to the south and west.
Our route begins at the north end of Oak Park. We begin our ascent, through a series of switchbacks, a fire road, and then a double track. Once we reach China Flats, our remaining route is reasonably flat, except for the last quarter mile, as we ascend about 300 feet to reach Simi Peak and its worthwhile views. The terrain is a mix of single and double-file trail and open fire road.
The total distance will be approximately 6+ miles with 1400+ feet elevation gain.
The hike is mainly open hillside and chaparral. The weather can range from calm to windy and from warm to hot. Dress accordingly. We will stop at Simi Peak to grab a snack and enjoy the great views there, and return to the traihead via China Flat and then the fire road back to our starting point.
Parking:
Parking is free at the Lindero Canyon Trailhead. Please do not leave anything of value in your car, at this or any other trailhead.
Directions:
From the 101 Freeway – Exit the 101 freeway at Lindero Canyon Road and turn north toward the Simi Hills. Drive about 4 miles on Lindero Canyon Road to Wembly Ave. and make a U-turn. After the U-turn, the China Flats Trailhead will be on the right. Park along the right side of the road and we will meet in front of the marked China Flats Trailhead.
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.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Dogs are not allowed.
See you there!
Linda
Cell: 818-523-8719

Kanan Dume to Latigo ~
2025-06-05 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Newton Canyon Trailhead, 1600 South Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, CA, 90265, US
This hike should still be fairly cool and we can meet the other hiking group for lunch on Kanan. We will go a bit slower than the other hike. We will start on Kanan at Newton Canyon and hike to Latigo Canyon Rd. It is a little steep at the beginning but then turns into a nice hike. This hike is only 5 about miles with about 900’ gain and will take us on a less-traveled but quite beautiful part of the 67-mile Backbone trail.
Please only sign up for one hike.
The route begins at Kanan Dume Road, there is a bit of a climb at first and then it levels out, allowing us to cross over the southernmost tunnel (Tunnel 1) above Kanan Dume Road. We then proceed easterly roughly 2.5 miles and up 900 feet, gradually winding our way up and through Latigo Canyon, turning around at Latigo Canyon Road, and returning to the cars. Along the hike, you can take a short jog up to the ridgeline for spectacular Pacific Ocean views.
The terrain is a mix of single and double-file trail with occasional stretches of loose rock and gravel (you may want to bring trekking poles). The majority of our out and back hike is wooded and shaded canyon trails, offering periodic glimpses of the Pacific.
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:
From the 101 – exit at the Kanan Road exit and drive south (toward the ocean) 7.8 miles, going through two of the three tunnels on this road (which changes name to Kanan Dume Road). Turn right into the “Backbone Trail” parking area, just before entering the third tunnel.
From PCH – turn up South Kanan Dume Road. Drive 4.4 miles from PCH, going through one tunnel, and then turn left into the “Backbone Trail” parking area, almost immediately after coming out of the tunnel. Free parking is available at the trailhead.
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.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No dogs.

Palo Comado to the Edge of China Flat - Gentler Friendly but not Beginner
2025-06-05 09:30 - 11:45 (America/Denver) | Palo Comado Canyon – Doubletree Trailhead, Aspen Ridge Ct, Oak Park, CA, 91377, US
Palo Comado (“Burnt Stick” in Spanish) tells you a lot about the environs – frequently burned over by wildfires, this was directly in the line of the Woolsey Fire but much of the vegetation has re-grown.
This is one of many routes from the Conejo Valley to China Flat. Except for one turn near the trailhead, this gentle 900′ climb, punctuated by a 100′ climb and descent just at the start, is uninterrupted until we get up to the top, where we’ll rest at the bench, turn around, and head back.
This is about 6 mile hike with about 1,000′ of elevation gain.
UPDATE: Please review the guidelines to participate in our morning 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 a moderate pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
No dogs allowed.
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, no dogs on Weekday Trailblazers hikes.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

RUSSIAN RIVER TRIP - DAY 4 RUSSIAN RIVER TO THE DEVIL'S RIBS
2025-06-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 16742 CA-116 Guernieville, 16742 CA-116, Guerneville, CA, 95446, US
This is day 4 of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of those four, three will be bike rides on narrow secluded paved back roads through redwood forested hills for the most part. One of the events will be a 2.5 mile inner tube float down The Russian River. (If relaxing on the Russian River isn’t your thing, I have a bike loop route you can do instead on your own or with others that might choose to do so.) The one remote ride on June 2nd will take place 1.5 hours south of Guerneville on a narrow paved road starting basically at sea level and winding all the way to the top of Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam).
Make sure you bring along your bike battery, battery key and charger as well as a spare inner tube or slime.
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DAY 4 – RUSSIAN RIVER TO THE DEVIL’S RIBS
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This ride leaves the safety of the Russian River and has us going deep into the dense woods on a very narrow, winding and uphill road to The devil’s Ribs. Back there where you would expect Big Foot to roam, you’ll see how isolated some poeple like to live.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 16742 CA-116 Guernieville at 10:00am.
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 30 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 2700′
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 3+ hours
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner E-biker
TERRAIN: Winding and scenic beautiful back country roads
RESTROOMS: NONE
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972

Long Canyon - Easy cc lollipop - the back way
2025-06-05 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | 572 Bannister Way, 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, 93065, US
4.3 miles, 800′ gain, Easy Intermediate.
Easier Option: 3.2 miles, 400′ gain, Fit Beginner.
The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead.
The “cc” in the title means counter clockwise. We’ll be stopping at various points to regroup.
We will start by heading the back way on a mostly flat section from the Long Canyon trailhead parking lot to an asphalt road, then left to the Poopond and trail split. At this point, if you want a shorter hike, turn left for 0.6 miles and 220 feet of gain, arriving at the Rockuzzi on the left.
Otherwise, we’ll turn right and make our way down to the Autumn Ridge trail, make a left heading sharply up for about 100′, then left on the fireroad for almost a mile up to the five-points junction. We’ll make a sharp left, then another left after about 500′ at the bench, heading up 50 yards and then down the Sunrise trail.
After about 1000′, we’ll head into the rocks into or next to the Rockcuzzi, a natural circular indentation in the rocks, hidden from view unless you know where it is, for a snack share social event for 30-60 minutes.
Finally, we continue down the Sunrise trail, take the Woodridge Loop trail back to the asphalt road, then head back the way we came along the Woodridge Connector back to the lot.
Interesting Notes
Turkey Mullein
Smashed leaves can be thrown into the water to stupefy fish, causing them to float to the surface, a practice illegal in most states. The seeds are not toxic to birds and are enjoyed especially by doves and wild turkeys.
Ancient Greeks rolled and dried the leaves, then used them as wicks for oil lamps. They were used as torches burned at funerals. Many tribes employed the use of mullein leaf tea for coughs, colds, and rheumatism. They considered it to be analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and expectorant. The astringent and demulcent properties of the leaf tea were found useful in cases of diarrhea.
Wild Oats
The mature seed of the plant is used as a cereal grain. All oats have edible seeds, although they are small and hard to harvest in most species. Oats are hard to tell apart from weedy relatives, so the term “sowing wild oats” came to be used to describe unprofitable activities and destructive sexual liaisons of an unmarried young male that could result in children being born out of wedlock.
Hike
Distance: 4.3 miles
Gain: 800
Distribution: Most of the incline is in the middle of this hike. It is a fire road incline of about 1 mile.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate.
Shape: Lollipop, counter-clockwise.
Pace: 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road, single and double track. Areas of sand, gravel, and rock, some of it rugged.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free in the lot at the trail head.
What to bring:
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Hosting
Route: The host knows the route.
Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.
Hike type: Social.
Stops:
The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage share at the 2/3 point along the hike.
We will stop at junctions to make sure everybody makes any turns or chooses the correct direction at splits, else something will be used to mark the direction, usually a large arrow made of baking soda or sticks. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker.
Each hiker is responsible for knowing their capability, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group.
Directions:
Where Long Canyon Rd. and S. Wood Ranch Pkwy. intersect in Simi Valley, at the traihead in the paved parking lot on the southwest corner.
From CA-23 and I-101
North CA-23, exit Olsen Rd.
Right (east) on Olsen Rd., which becomes Madera Rd., for 2 miles.
Right (south) on N. Wood Ranch Pkwy., which becomes S. Wood Ranch Pkwy., for 2 miles.
Right at dead end (intersection with Long Canyon Rd.) and immediate left into parking lot.
Trailhead at the opposite corner.
From CA-118 and CA-27
West CA-118, exit 23 onto 1st St.
Left (south) on 1st St., which becomes Long Canyon Rd., for 5 miles.
Cross at dead end (intersection with S. Wood Ranch Pkwy.) and immediate left into parking lot.
Trailhead at the opposite corner.
Coordinates of trailhead: 34.228330, -118.803130
Address of a nearby house: 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065.
Arrive early, because sometimes the parking lot gets full. If this happens, we’ll need another 15 minutes to carpool from a nearby parking lot.
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