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SUMMARY:Hill Canyon - Hawk Lollipop - Easy Intermediate\, beginner option
DESCRIPTION:5.3 miles\, 600′ gain\, Easy-Intermediate\n2.5 miles\, 100′ gain\, Beginner \nWe start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile\, we’ll come to a junction. \nFor those that want the full hike\, we’ll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop with 500′ of gain\, stopping just before the end of the loop for a social event at the picnic table on the left\, where we’ll share snacks and beverages for about 60 minutes. \nEasier Option.\nFor those that want to keep it beginner\, pass the junction and continue for 1/4 mile and no gain. That same picnic table will be on the right. \nFor the return\, we continue the loop for 1/4 mile\, then a relatively flat walk back for about a mile. \nHike Distance: 5.3 miles\, Beginner option is 2.5 miles.\nGain: 600′\, Beginner option is 100′.\nDistribution: Most of the incline is concentrated in the second quarter.\nDifficulty: Easy Intermediate/Easier option is beginner.\nShape: Lollipop.\nPace: approx. 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Fire road.\nTrail Variations: The first mile is mostly flat.\nAll of the trail is well groomed and not rugged.\nDuration: 3.5 hours\nDogs: Yes.\nRestrooms: Yes\, at trailhead\nDrinking Fountains: No.\nParking: Free in lot next to trail head. \nWhat to bring:\n1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nHiking shoes/boots. Not required\, but recommended.\nFlashlight or headlamp.\nSunscreen and/or hat as needed.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share \nHosting \nRoute: The host knows the route. Click the link to see it. \nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed. \nHike type: Social.\nWe 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. \nInteresting Notes \nHere are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike: \nWild Oats \nThe 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. \nRed Brome \nGrass like with thorny appearing tops. A sub-species of foxtail chess. Can lead to flash fires. Winter fires don’t kill the seeds. \nDirections: \nHill Canyon Trailhead\n10241 Hill Canyon Road (address is before trailhead\, continue to gravel lot on left)\nSanta Rosa Valley\, CA 93012\nCoordinates of trailhead: 34.226495\, -118.930374 \nFrom CA-118:\nCA-118 west to CA-23 south.\nExit 19 Tierra Rejada Rd.\, turn right (west) for 0.5 miles\nLeft (south) on Moorpark Rd. for 1.4 miles.\nRight on Santa Rosa Rd. for 3.7 miles.\nLeft on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.\nParking in gravel lot on left. \nFrom CA-101 (from Camarillo and farther west):\nExit Santa Rosa Rd. north for 4.9 miles.\nTurn right (south) on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.\nParking in gravel lot on left. \nFrom CA-23 and CA-101 (from Thousand Oaks):\nNorth on CA-12 for 3.1 miles.\nExit 16 Sunset Hills Blvd. and left (west) for 0.9 miles.\nLeft (west) on E. Olsen Rd. for 0.8 miles.\nRight (north) on N. Moorpark Rd. for 1.9 miles.\nContinue on Santa Rosa Rd. west for 3.7 miles.\nTurn left (south) on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.\nParking in gravel lot on left. \nParking can be very tight because it is also popular with bicyclists. Car pooling suggested\, because it would be sad for someone to not be able to hike because there isn’t any place to park. \nFAQ\nDisclaimer / Release of Liability
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hill-canyon-hawk-lollipop-easy-intermediate-beginner-option-5/
LOCATION:Hill Canyon Trailhead\, 10241 Hill Canyon Road\, Camarillo\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:EASY EBIKE RIDE - SANTA PAULA BACKROADS
DESCRIPTION:BIKE RIDE ON SANTA PAULA BACKROADS\nThis bike ride will have us take on a couple of dead end paved canyon roads (Wheeler and Aliso) west of Santa Paula.\nWHEELER CANYON ROAD \nALISO CANYON ROAD \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: at 8:00am. There are no restrooms here. \nROUTE \nDISTANCE: 16 miles round trip \nDURATION: 3 hours \nELEVATION GAIN: 950′ \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane road \nTHE PACE: 8 MPH on up. This will be harder if you don’t have an ebike. \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up \nLUNCH: After the bike ride we can have lunch at the Two Trees Restaurant and Taps. \nMY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/easy-ebike-ride-santa-paula-backroads/
LOCATION:Mt. Whitney Trailhead\, Whitney Portal Rd\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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SUMMARY:Hike with Beach Party and Fire
DESCRIPTION:Note: GPS in the past has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. \n2.7 miles\, 650′ gain. \nA hike\, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire. Come for the hike\, the beach party\, or both! \nPlease post in the comments if you will bring a fire wood bundle as your pot luck item. \n**Firewood:**\nGC Martin. Dennis Stewart \nThis hike is on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum\, based on distance and elevation. Beginners are welcome\, but if it gets too hard\, they can always turn around and go back the way we came. Nearly all of the elevation gain is in the first half. \nThis is not a conditioning hike. It is a social hike. The event host will be moving slowly and stopping at various points to let people catch up. Those that wish to move ahead at a faster pace\, are welcome to do so if they know the route\, but are on their own regarding navigation. \n**The Hike.** 2 – 3:30p.\nWe meet at the Sycamore Canyon Trail head inside of Sycamore Canyon Campground at Point Magu State Park. This is a counter-clockwise loop hike because of the shape of the route. \nFrom the trailhead\, we head up a mostly flat trail for about a 1/2 mile. Left onto the Overlook Trail\, climbing 400′ over the next mile. It ends\, and we turn left. We follow the ridge for about 1/2 mile\, with about 200′ of loss and 100′ of gain. \nFor return\, we follow our tracks back to the scenic trail\, turn right\, and follow it down for about 3/4 mile\, again reaching Big Sycamore Canyon Trail\, and turning right back to our starting point. \n**The Beach Party.** 4:00 – 9:00p.\nWe’ll go back to our cars and gather up our things for the beach party. From the trail head\, it’s about 1/4 mile to the camp ground parking lot\, then another 1/4 mile to the beach party area across the road at Sycamore Cove Beach. There are picnic tables and fire pits\, but we must supply our own wood to burn. There is usually wood for sale in camp ground. \nThe fire pits on the beach are first come\, first serve. We have members that have volunteered to arrive early in the morning to secure a fire pit. \nPlease bring something warm to put on. It can get cool and windy near the beach\, especially as the sun drops. A chair and blanket recommended. \nSunset: 7:59p. \n*Prior beach events:*\n[10/2021](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/events/281405307/)\n[9/2019](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/events/263940005/)\n[6/2018](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/events/250077800/)\n[4/2018](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/events/247433528/) \n**Hike**\nDistance: 2.7 miles\nGain: 650\nDistribution: All the incline is in the first half.\nDifficulty: Beginner end of intermediate spectrum.\nShape: Counter-Clockwise upside-down lollipop\nPace: approx. 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Fire road\, double track\, and single track.\nDuration: 1.5 hours (hike)\, 4 hours (beach party)\nDogs: No.\nRestrooms: Yes\nDrinking Fountains: Yes. \nParking\, prices from 2021: Campground lot\, $14\, gates close at 10p. Beach lot\, $12 (you need your license plate #\, pay “Iron Ranger” machine upon entry). If the lots are full\, there is plenty of parking along the west end of PCH\, but you may have to walk 1/4 mile or so. \nParking space is limited\, so please car-pool or arrive early in case you have parking issues. The beach lot closes at sunset and rangers announce this to beach goers\, giving plenty of time to move your cars. Some may find free parking along the street when it closes\, else what you paid for the beach lot also covers the campground lot parking cost\, across the street. \nWhat to bring: 1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nHiking shoes/boots. Not required\, but recommended.\nSunscreen and/or hat as needed.\nFood and drink to share for the beach pot luck. \n[Route Link](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/8/4/f/highres_499466703.jpeg)\n*Navigation:* Host memory and GPS navigation as needed. \n*Hike type:* Social.\nWe 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. \nGroup separation: Hikers moving significantly ahead or that don’t wait at designated stopping points are on their own regarding route and navigation. \n**Directions** \nSycamore Canyon Trailhead\nMalibu\, CA 90265\nCoordinates of trailhead: 34.074747\, -119.014081\nInside Sycamore Canyon Campground\, across from Pt. Magu State Park \n*From CA-118*\nCA-118 West.\nCA-23 South for 7.4 miles.\nUS-101 North for 10.8 miles.\nExit 53B Lewis Rd./CA-34.\nRight (east) onto E. Daily Dr. for 0.1 miles.\nRight (south) onto N. Lewis Rd. for 4.5 miles.\nBecomes Hueneme Rd.\, continue for 0.9 miles.\nLeft on Las Posas Rd. for 3.1 miles.\nLeft on CA-1 for 5.9 miles.\nPark in campground lot (left)\, beach lot (right)\, or on street west of lots. \n*From US-101*\nExit 55\, Las Posas Rd.\nLas Posas Rd. south for 7.5 miles.\nLeft on CA-1 for 5.9 miles.\nPark in campground lot (left)\, beach lot (right)\, or on street west of lots. \n[Official Info](http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630)\n[Rules and Regs](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1323) \n**[FAQ](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/23772638/Frequently_Asked_Questions)**\n**[Disclaimer / Release of Liability](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous)**
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hike-with-beach-party-and-fire-2/
LOCATION:Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach\, 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Hot Weather Hiking Tips
DESCRIPTION:Extended daylight and sunny days is synonymous with hiking weather. However\, hiking in hot weather — no matter whether we’re talking about an intense dry heat or a suffocatingly high humidity — requires some forethought and planning. \nHere are some tips and advice for hiking in hot weather: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hot-weather-hiking-tips/ \nDo you have your own tips? Post in comments below
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