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SUMMARY:Harmon cyn- single track
DESCRIPTION:We will be headed up the upper single track\, drop down to the lower ones an back to the parking lot. 5ish miles
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/harmon-cyn-single-track/
LOCATION:Missionary Church\, 500 High Point Drive\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Haddock Mountain
DESCRIPTION:We will be tagging Haddock. Be at the trailhead by 9. 8-10 miles ( might include Reyes on the way back). Carpooling available from Ventura. FYI this is about a 2 hour drive from Ventura to the trailhead.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/haddock-mountain/
LOCATION:Reyes Peak Trail Head\, Pine Mountain Road\, Maricopa\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Corriganville the Back Way Lollipop – Fit Beginner
DESCRIPTION:Distance: 3.25 milesGain: 750This hike is suitable for fit beginners (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781). \nPark on the south side of the CA-118 at the Rocky Peak exit. \nWe’ll walk west along the Santa Susana Pass Rd. for about 500 feet. Directly across from Lilac Ln\, we’ll enter a trail. We’ll move along a relatively flat section for 1/2 mile. When we come to a junction\, we’ll regroup. \nWe’ll turn right and make a gradual climb until we almost reach a wildlife tunnel underneath the CA-118 freeway\, built so that animals can cross. \n \nNext\, we’ll take the switchbacks (zig-zag trail) down into Corriganville. At the bottom of the switchbacks\, we’ll turn right and complete a 1 mile loop through the park\, eventually ending up back at the covered picnic area. \nWe’ll have a social event for 30 – 60 minutes before heading back. The return route is a gradual climb for 1/2 mile\, then a rolling trail until we connect back to the original outbound segment and then back to our cars. \nInteresting Notes \nHere are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike: \nCalifornia Sagebrush \nAromatic when crushed. AKA\, common sage\, coastal sage. Sunflower family. Cowboys used to ride through it and brush up against the pine-shaped leaves\, coming home with the smell on their clothes and giving rise to the nickname “Cowboy Cologne.” Not a true sage. Can be used as a cooking spice and can be made into a tea. Tear off some needles by running your hand up the stalk and smell the aroma. \n \nPurple Sage \nGrey-green leaves. Aromatic when crushed. Purple flowers. Aka\, Tobacco Sage\, with mild hallucinogenic properties when smoked. Can be used as a spice or made into a tea. Tea has medicinal affects: Antiviral\, gargle for sore throats\, reduce hay fever symptoms and other drying actions. In the last summer\, fall\, and winter months\, the flowers will have turned brown and the leaves we take on a greyer color. \n \n \nHike \nDistance: 3.25 milesGain: 750Distribution: Mostly single track\, some fire road.Difficulty (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781): Fit-Beginner.Shape: Out and Back.Pace: 2.0 mph.Trail Type: Single track.Trail Variations: The end of the first half is downhill and somewhat steep.Duration: 3 hoursDogs: Yes.Restrooms: Yes\, at our social event.Drinking Fountains: Yes.Parking: Free\, south side of CA-118 \nWhat to bring:1 liter of water for every 3 miles.Snacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772).Hiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK.Flashlight or headlamp.Sunscreen and/or hat as needed. \nHosting \nRoute: 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. \nThose that wish to return immediately instead of hanging around during the snack and beverage share\, can return the way we came. \nDirections:Rocky Peak Exit\, South Side of CA-118Simi Valley\, CA 9306534.268396\, -118.636139 \nFrom the 118Exit 32 Rocky Peak Rd.Park on south of the freeway along Santa Susanna Pass Rd. \nFrom the 101 @ CA-23North CA-23 for 8.4 miles.East I-118 for 14 miles.Exit 32 Rocky Peak Rd.Park on south of the freeway along Santa Susanna Pass Rd. \nRelease of Liability:You assume all risks of this hike. See the Meetup terms of service http://www.meetup.com/terms/)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/corriganville-the-back-way-lollipop-fit-beginner/
LOCATION:Rocky Peak Trail\, 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 91311\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Mission Peak from Neon Way Conditioning Hike (Slow Pace\, w/ 20-lb. vest/pack)
DESCRIPTION:Description:The hike ascends to Mission Point\, aka Mission Peak\, via the Mario A DeCampos Trail. The peak is the second highest summit in the Santa Susana mountain range behind Oat Mountain. This trail meanders up a beautiful ridge through walnut and oak groves and open grassland\, providing broad views of the San Fernando Valley and its surrounding mountains. Just before reaching Mission Peak the trail takes a series of switchbacks\, which Don T calls the “Stacked Rock Switchbacks” and pass the trees locally known as “Three Trees.” This is an out and back hike and while there are a few more steep areas most of the elevation gain is spread throughout the hike. The trail is a nice fire road with no steep drop offs. It can be windy at times or at certain areas of the trail. \nDuration: 2 hours \nPace will be slow (attendees are encouraged to carry a pack or wear a weighted vest) \nFor Safety:Carry water. Wear proper footwear\, bring snacks\, sunscreen\, a hat and be aware of weather conditions. Dogs must be friendly\, leashed and picked up after. Bring water for your dog! Know your limits and if you’re having problems or decide not to finish a hike please let someone know. Be alert for ticks\, rattlesnakes\, hyrax\, skink and poison oak.The purpose of this meetup is to have a regular place where people can unwind and safely hike in the company of friends after work. Considering that the start time is at 7:00 p.m.\, the tailend of the hike will be past dusk. So\, bring a headlamp to avoid any mishap while we go down the trail. \nDirections:From the 405 Fwy get on the 118 Fwy going west and exit Balboa Blvd and turn right going north\, 2 miles to Sesnon Blvd. turn left 1 mile to Neon Way\, turn right\, it will dead end into a cul-de-sac. From the Santa Clarita area you can exit the 5 Fwy at Balboa and turn right on Sesnon following the above directions from there. \nThis location IS NOT in O’Melveny Park which you will pass heading to our meeting spot. This is a residential neighborhood so please be courteous when parking. There’s not a lot of parking on the cul-de-sac\, but plenty in the area so leave yourselves a little bit of time to get to our meeting spot. \nMapquest (private residence) (http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Granada+Hills&state=CA&address=12863+Neon+Way) \n******************************************************************* \nThe Fine PrintThe Farzan Rule: “Posted hike times are the time the hike starts or we leave from a posted shuttle location. I’m aware other Meetup groups offer a grace period for late arrivals; we don’t. It’s your responsibility to know the location of the meeting spot and be there and ready to participate at the posted time. If you have any concerns about the directions feel free to contact the organizer of the event\, preferably in advance of the event and not at the start time. I’m of the opinion that it’s not fair to delay an event when the majority of attendees have arrived on-time. (so named after a conversation I had with a certain un-named member)” ~Don T.RSVP’s: If you RSVP for an event be responsible and update your RSVP if your plans change. If your plans change at the last second and you’re not able to update your RSVP also let us know. In my opinion a no-show is someone who has no regard for following the guidelines we request from our members and will risk being removed from future events that have a limit. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETYI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Valencia Hiking Crew 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 any Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup events\, you are releasing the Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/mission-peak-from-neon-way-conditioning-hike-slow-pace-w-20-lb-vest-pack/
LOCATION:Mission Peak\, 12999 Neon Way\, Granada Hills\, CA\, 91344\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:Ocean and Canyon View Trail
DESCRIPTION:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ocean-and-canyon-view-trail?u=i \nHello Fellow Hikers\,This is gonna be a collaboration hike with Facebook Hikerbabes (Malibu Chapter) Everyone is welcome and great to meet new fellow hikers that enjoy the outdoors like we do. Okay this trail…This is a more lightly trafficked trail. We will encounter more horses than mountain bikes on this one. The trail is known for Rocky cascades\, bedrock pools\, rich geological formations\, seasonal waterfalls. It has both views of Ocean and Mountains. This will be a moderate loop trail we may add an additional .7 to our hike to go to the top of Zuma Canyon trail which will give us a total of 4.9 miles…..I have attached the AllTrails link for directions\, stats and photos…We will be following the AllTrails map from start to finish…https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ocean-and-canyon-view-trail?u=i \nTrail LoopMiles 4.2 but a possible add on for a 4.9 totalRated ModerateElevation gain 1069ftDogs Allowed \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:1) Hike your own hike2) Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring your face covering and all essentials you’ll need for a hike \nAnd last….The Organizer\, Co Organizer\, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guess
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/ocean-and-canyon-view-trail/
LOCATION:Zuma Canyon Trailhead\, 5721 Bonsall Dr\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:BIKE RIDE - Temescal Canyon to Marina Del Rey
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nBIKE RIDE – Temescal Canyon to Marina Del Rey and back.The route will be on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (aka the beach bike path). This beautiful bike path will take us along the beach and eventually to Fisherman’s Village in Marina Del Rey. There is some street riding on this one – specifically on Washington Boulevard and Fiji Way but the rest of the time\, you’re on a bike path away from car traffic. However\, as we’re going through Venice\, there can be a lot of folks on the bike path in certain sections. \nIt won’t be a race as we’re out there to just enjoy the day and so we’ll probably stop to watch dolphins\, take pictures\, get some lunch and probably stop for ice cream at the half way point. \nLunch will be at the Candle Cafe in Venice (https://candlecafevenicebeach.com/) \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME:10:00 am at the bike path near the intersection of Pacific Coast Hwy and Temescal Canyon ( https://tinyurl.com/ccwcdw2f )If you have trouble finding us\, call my cell# (DaveR) (818-307-6460).There is a parking lot at this site but you can also park for free on either side of Temescal Canyon. \nMEETUP DIRECTIONS:Our destination is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Temescal Canyon in Pacific Palisades. Navigating to Will Rogers State Beach will also get you there. \nPARKING FEE: Free on Temescal Canyon. $$ in the lot \nDISTANCE:17-20 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 500 \nTHE PACE: 9 mph or more. \nDURATION: Around 6 hours \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner capable of at least 9 MPH \nTERRAIN: Mostly bike path \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nCDC COVID POLICY: We’ll practice CDC social distancing guidelines during this event.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-ride-temescal-canyon-to-marina-del-rey/
LOCATION:Pacific Coast Highway / Temescal Canyon\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90272\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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SUMMARY:Shooting the Core of the Milky Way (Trona Pinnacles)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s shoot the core of the Milky Way. This time let’s aim at the sky from the Trona Pinnacles. I’ve never been to Trona Pinnacles. But based on the Clear Sky Chart\, it’s one of the places in California that is still rated at Bortle 2. \nThe plan is to be at the shooting location at 7:00 PM. But I’ll try to get there earlier to shoot some daylight scenes. \nI also plan to stay past midnight and into the early morning. And I might shoot deep sky objects if I can bring my DSO imaging rig. But anyone who attends this event may choose to tailor one’s own schedule. \nSky quality forecast near the vicinity is: \nhttps://www.cleardarksky.com/c/TrnPnCAkey.html?1 \nRecommended Items to Bring: \n-DSLR/mirrorless camera-Lens (Preferably wide-angle and fast prime lens)-Tripod-Remote shutter release or intervalometer-Lens warmer (in case conditions are too cold)-Camera batteries-Memory card-Lens blower-Headlamp/Red light-Trail/hiking shoes-Warm clothes-Food/water \nOptional:-Star tracker to be able to shoot longer than what the “500 Rule” permits without getting star trails
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/shooting-the-core-of-the-milky-way-trona-pinnacles/
LOCATION:Trona Pinnacles\, California\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day - Hike at the Malibu Reagan Ranch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National Trails Day is a celebration of trails that evolved from the report of President Ronald Reagan’s President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors. In 1987\, the report recommended that all Americans be able to go out their front doors and within fifteen minutes\, be on trails that wind through their cities or towns and bring them back without retracing steps. The recommendation\, dubbed Trails for All Americans\, became the impetus behind several public and private parties joining American Hiking Society in launching National Trails Day® in 1993. National Trails Day is always the first Saturday in June. \nIn light of the history of NTD\, this year we’ll celebrate at the old Reagan Ranch \n \nDetails\nReagan Ranch (1957-1967)\, now part of Malibu Creek State Park\, is a delight for hikers\, who can enjoy the ranch’s rolling meadow-land and grand old oaks. Trails loop through the Reagan Ranch and connect with the main part of the state park. We’ll use a combination of trails — Yearling\, Deer Leg\, Lookout\, Crags Road and Cage Creek — to explore Reagan Country and the heart of the park. \nWe’ll also be visiting the exterior set for the long-running television show M*A*S*H. The medic tents have been removed\, but the location is still recognizable\, providing a rich experience for hikers. (See note below) \n[content-egg module=Amazon template=item_simple] \n  \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 7 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nUPDATE: We have such a large group\, I won’t force everyone to cross the creek on the tree trunk/branches to get to MASH site. I will consider options at that time\, possibly continuing the hike without the side trip to MASH site. \nPost-Hike Lunch\nIslands Restaurant Agoura Hills\n29271 Agoura Road\nAgoura Hills\, CA 91301\nPhone: 818-879-8550\nOn the northwest corner of Kanan and Agoura Rd \nDirections:\nPark in the dirt lot. If its full there is street parking on Lake Vista Dr.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”rsvp”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRSVP Here\nhttps://www.meetup.com/localhikers/events/278190102/[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:The Old Reagan Ranch\, 28830 Lake Vista Dr\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, US
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SUMMARY:Piru Creek! Water Lovers Only
DESCRIPTION:COVID precautions still apply. Please be mindful of other people’s space. \nBOULDERING\, ROCK HOPPING & UNEVEN HIKING SURFACES. \nWear shoes you can get wet. You’re almost guaranteed to go in at least knee deep into the water at some point. We’ll be exploring past our usual lunch spot three miles in with regrouping points along the way. \nWrite up is Don’s: \nPlease be sure you’ve read the write-up. Not a race\, but you’ll need to keep up. If you fall behind\, just stay with the creek and enjoy. We’ll be returning the same way and pick you up on our way back if you haven’t already returned on your own. There are usually multiple ways to travel\, just keep your eyes open and look around. By this I mean staying on a particular side of the creek\, crossing or in some spots going right down the middle. \nThe Stats \nDistance: 7+ miles \nElevation Gain: 700 ft. \nRating 5/10 \nDuration: 5 hours\, I won’t be in a hurry. \nThe Plan \nThis is a multiple rated hike. Your rating depends on your capabilities. The heat will dictate how much time we spend in the water. This is a great hike for kids that are careful. Dogs\, friendly and picked up after are fine here as well. There is poison oak on this trail! \nBring Lunch. \nYOU WILL BE GETTING WET!! \nElevation gain and loss is less than 700 feet for this one. There IS some bouldering\, but mostly rock hopping. I’ve decided to use rafting terms to give a better description. This hike has Class I rock hopping and a few Class II’s\, but is nothing like Santa Paula Creek or Bridge to Nowhere. Of course each time we try and go in a bit further and ya never know what we’ll come across. Good luck staying dry. This is an out and back route along a trail that is hard to follow at times. Walking sticks might be helpful in some areas and you might also want to wear pants as there will be some areas of the trail that are overgrown. If it’s hot and you want to take a dip\, BRING OR WEAR A BATHING SUIT. \nThe Story \nPiru Creek in the Los Padres National Forest rushes down the eastern flank of Pine Mountain in Ventura County\, it’s captured behind the dam that forms Pyramid Lake in extreme northwestern Los Angeles County\, and then exits below the dam through Piru Gorge and tumbles south to Lake Piru and\, eventually\, the Santa Clara River in Ventura County. If we were to hike to Lake Piru it would be 14 miles. We’re going to hike from Frenchman’s Flat\, working our way down the cottonwood and willow fringed banks. The creek slips over water-worn boulders\, some the size of cars\, and collects in silt-bottomed pools. The seamed and shattered walls down the length of the gorge\, up to 500 feet high\, disclose at least five distinct changes in the bedrock as you travel downstream. These rocks reflect a variety of ages\, from older than 600 million years (Precambrian metamorphic rocks) to tens of millions of years old (Eocene sedimentary rocks). Several faults cross the route\, including the northernmost end of the San Gabriel Fault. \nPARKING PASS REQUIRED As with all National Forest Land a parking pass is required and can be purchased at Sport Chalet\, Big 5 and other places. $5/day or $30/yr. You will get a ticket here. \nDirections: On the 5 freeway go about 6 miles north of Lake Hughes/Castaic and exit at Templin Hwy. Go left\, under the freeway and turn right at Golden State Hwy. Take this to the end\, this is Frenchman’s Flat. \nCarpooling/Caravaning: I usually stop at the Valencia Starbuck’s on The Old Road; exit the 5 Fwy at Valencia Blvd.\, head west and turn right on The Old Road. 26802 The Old Road\, Santa Clarita 91381. Be ready to leave from this location by 8:00. \n********************************************* \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. \nThe Farzan Rule: Posted hike times are the time the hike starts or we leave from a posted shuttle location. I’m aware other Meetup groups offer a grace period for late arrivals; we don’t. It’s your responsibility to know the location of the meeting spot and be there and ready to participate at the posted time. If you have any concerns about the directions feel free to contact the organizer of the event\, preferably in advance of the event and not at the start time. I’m of the opinion that it’s not fair to delay an event when the majority of attendees have arrived on-time. (so named after a conversation I had with a certain un-named member) \nRSVP’s: If you RSVP for an event be responsible and update your RSVP if your plans change. If your plans change at the last second and you’re not able to update your RSVP also let us know. In my opinion a no-show is someone who has no regard for following the guidelines we request from our members and will risk being removed from future events that have a limit. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE \nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk \n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain \n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. elevation gain \n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times) \n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times) \n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) \n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) \n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) \n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) \n10 – Use your imagination \nClass 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders\, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Valencia Hiking Crew 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 any Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup events\, you are releasing the Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/piru-creek-water-lovers-only/
LOCATION:Frenchman’s Flat Campground\, Golden State Hwy Old Road\, Castaic\, CA\, 91384\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:Los Padres - Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:3.5 miles\, 600′ gain\, Easy Intermediate. \nA fit beginner can handle this. Because there are a couple extended inclines\, I’ve rated this at the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. That’s OK\, because this is a social hike\, not a conditioning hike. \nWe’ll start by entering the Los Padres trail\, through a spooky oak covered section\, then move through until we come to a dead end. We’ll turn right\, and continue climbing up. We’ll come to another junction\, where we’ll turn right onto the Los Robles trail. \n \n \nAfter 500 feet\, we’ll come to a split off to the right. We’ll take this split and continue along the Vista Loop until we come to a bench. Then we’ll start heading down\, and when we come to a picnic table\, we’ll stop for a small social event. We’ll share snacks and drinks (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 30-60 minutes\, before continuing down and around for our return. \n \nIf you don’t wish to stay for the entire social event\, please study the map at the end of this description so you are able to navigate the remainder of this trail without the host \n \nHike Distance: 3.5 milesGain: 600′Distribution: Most of the incline well distributed in the first half.Difficulty (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781): Easy Intermediate.Shape: Loop.Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.Trail Type: Fire Road\, Single-Track\, and Double-Track.Trail Variations:Several extended inclines of 1000 steps.Several steep sections of 300 steps\, but no hands required.Duration: 3.0 hoursDogs: Yes. Leashed\, as required by law.Restrooms: NoDrinking Fountains: No.Parking: Free along street. \nWhat to bring: 1 liter of water for every 3 miles.Hiking shoes/bootsFlashlight or headlamp.Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.Snacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772).Your own cup\, plate and utensils. \nHosting \nRoute: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description. \nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed \nHike 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. See “How hard is this hike” in the discussion section (LINK (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)). \nStops:The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) 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. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker. \nEach 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. \nGroup 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. If others follow\, it is group hijacking: Incorrect routes may be taken and group splitting may occur. Please don’t do this. \nInteresting Notes \nThese are a couple plants you are likely to see on this hike: \nYucca \nWhite flowers on stalk. Stalk is often missing\, leaving only the spires from which it grows. Stalks are very strong and light\, so they make good walking sticks. Needles on end of spires. Chopped up root can be uses as shampoo or soap. Roasted root can be eaten like a potato. Illegal to remove live stick in CA. \nPronounced with short u. Dried leaves make good tinder. To eat root\, remove skin and core\, boil 15 minutes. Then fry or bake. Flowers are mildly sweet. Adam says they taste like radishes. The fruit is also edible\, but bitter if not ripe. To access fibers: Soak for a month in water\, or\, lightly pound leaves with rock or club\, or\, scrape off skin. Roll between hands\, then pull and separate fibers. Weave into cordage. \n \nWild Cucumber \nToxic. Boil fruit in water to make spikes easy to remove. Inside is a natural luffa. Tubars (thickened part of a stem\, usually underground\, like the potato) can be crushed and thrown into water to immobilize fish. \nAlmost the entire plant is poisonous. Although wild cucumbers are related to the familiar\, domestic vegetable\, the prickly “cucumbers” consist not of fleshy fruit\, but of two seed chambers containing lacy netting. \n \nDirections \nLos Padres Trailhead15 Los Padres DriveThousand Oaks\, CA\, 91361 \nFrom I-101:West of CA-23\, I-101\, exit S. Moorpark Rd.South on Moorpark Rd. north for 1000 ft.Left on Los Padres Dr.After 200 ft\, trailhead on the right.Park on the street. \nRelease of Liability: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/los-padres-potluck-picnic/
LOCATION:Los Padres Trailhead\, 15 Los Padres Drive\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91361\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Towsley Canyon Late Afternoon Conditioning Hike
DESCRIPTION:The Ed Davis Park in Towsely Canyon has several trails and we will take the most popular. \nDistance: 6 milesElevation Gain: 1600 ftDifficulty: Beginner to Intermediate pace.Dogs: are allowed in the park but must be leashed.Parking: There is lots of free parking on the outside of the gate and also on the inside. Pay attention to the signs. There are paid parking as well.Trail: Lollypop Loop trail that starts out on a flat road and narrows to a hiking trail that gets gradually steeper. \nSunset: 8: 04 pm. The hike should be finished before dark. \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, poison oak. There are tar pits along the trail. But they are avoidable. \nParticipation in the event consents to observance of the COVID-19 guidelines of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH):https://covid19.ca.gov/ \nRSVP’s: If you RSVP for an event be responsible and update your RSVP if your plans change. If your plans change at the last second and you’re not able to update your RSVP also let us know. In my opinion a no-show is someone who has no regard for following the guidelines we request from our members and will risk being removed from future events that have a limit. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Valencia Hiking Crew 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 any Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup events\, you are releasing the Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/towsley-canyon-late-afternoon-conditioning-hike/
LOCATION:Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon\, 24255 The Old Rd\, Newhall\, CA\, 91381\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:San Gorgonio from Fish Creek
DESCRIPTION:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-gorgonio-mountain-from-fish-creek?u=i \nHello Fellow Hikers\,San Gorgonio Mountain\, also known locally as Mount San Gorgonio\, or Old Greyback\, is the highest peak in Southern California and the Transverse Ranges at 11\,503 feet (3\,506 m)Spanish missionaries in the area during the early 17th century named the peak after Saint Gorgonius. Since it is the highest point in a region which is separated from higher peaks (e.g. in the Sierra Nevada) by relatively low terrain\, San Gorgonio Mountain is one of the most topographically prominent peaks in the United States. It is ranked 7th among peaks in the 48 contiguous states and 18th overall. This route from Fish creek is the most gradual trek up to the peak but also the longest. I have a permit for 10 so would like to invite 9 fellow hikers to join me. This will not be a fast paced hike as we will have a long day ahead of us. From this route you will need to drive at least 8 miles on a bumpy dirt road this is one of the reasons (besides length) this route is less traveled. do not depend on water sources on this hike as it has only two areas close to the start of the hike that may or may not have water. This is one of those bucket list hikes and also part of the Peak Challenge. . I have attached the AllTrails link for directions\, stats and photos… \nTrail out and backmiles 19.2 (expect a 20 mile day)Elevation gain 3687Rated hard (not recommended for beginners)Dogs (not recommended due to length and time)Adventure Pass is required \nThis is a harder hike and poles are not required but highly recommendedsnacks\, electrolytes\, water..prepare for a long day \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:1) Hike your own hike2) Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring your face covering and all essentials you’ll need for a hike. \nAnd last….The Organizer\, Assistant Organizer and Event host in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guess \nWe will have a meetup spot off 118 freeway and Kuehner ave at the strip mall across from the gas station so everyone can follow each other up or you can meet us at the trailhead I’ll be following the AllTrails directions to the trailhead. 4am meeting time it’s a long ride to the trailhead…..
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/san-gorgonio-from-fish-creek/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Trail 1W07\, 240 Forest Cir\, Angelus Oaks\, CA\, 92305\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Shelf Rd-Gridley-Fuel Break-Pratt trail
DESCRIPTION:6.7 miles\, moderate. Meet at the Pratt Trailhead at 9:30.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/shelf-rd-gridley-fuel-break-pratt-trail/
LOCATION:Stewart Canyon\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Harmon cyn
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the trailhead at 2. We will be taking the upper single track\, down to the main road\, north to the first intersection and back to the parking lot. 6 miles moderate.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/harmon-cyn-10/
LOCATION:Missionary Church\, 500 High Point Drive\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Thorn point/mount San Guillermo
DESCRIPTION:We will be tagging thorn point and probably San Guillermo peak. Both peaks are off Grade Valley rd. Est 10-12 miles. Difficulty- hard. Some bushwhacking may occur. Meet at the McDonald’s in Fillmore at 7am.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/thorn-point-mount-san-guillermo/
LOCATION:McDonalds on 126\, 908 W Ventura St\, Fillmore\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Thorn point
DESCRIPTION:We will be tagging Thorn and then maybe San Guillermo. 10ish miles moderate. Meet at the McDonalds in Fillmore at 0700. We can carpool from there. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/thorn-point-2/
LOCATION:McDonald’s\, 908 Ventura St\, Fillmore\, CA\, 93015\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Thorn point/mount San Guillermo
DESCRIPTION:We will be tagging thorn point and probably San Guillermo peak. Both peaks are off Grade Valley rd. Est 10-12 miles. Difficulty- hard. Some bushwhacking may occur. Meet at the McDonald’s in Fillmore at 7am.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/thorn-point-mount-san-guillermo-2/
LOCATION:McDonalds on 126\, 908 W Ventura St\, Fillmore\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:CHERRY PICKING at the Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms + optional lunch
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nHi Cherry Pickers\, \nOPENING DAY IS ALMOST HERE. Villa Del Sol sweet cherry farms will be opening for Cherry Picking early June. The Brook Cherries will be ready for picking. We’ll jump on this Tuesday June 8th before the weekend crowds show up. \nThey accept Credit and Debit Cards for your convenience as well as cash. \nAlthough there is no entrance fee\, they are a working Cherry Farm and grow their Cherries to sell them. They do not allow eating Cherries in the orchard–Pick then Pay then Eat! Remember\, only pick what you intend to buy. \nIf you have not been to their orchard before\, please review the rules on their web site www.upickcherries.com: NO picking stems\, NO climbing in trees\, NO pulling down branches as they will break\, NO picnicking in the orchard\, etc. \n=====================================================================LATEST NEWS FROM VILLA DEL SOL SWEET CHERRY FARMS \nhttps://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGkXctWFxTCFjWhJhjwQBhKMbSM====================================================================== \nIMPORTANT: Bring a cooler for the cherries since they will be in a hot car while we are having lunch and driving home. \nSo\, if you like the idea of getting out of town to hand pick some cherries\, then join the group as we take on a very short hike through the cherry trees. I plan on arriving at the farms around 10:00 am\, but\, I have set up an earlier meetup time of 8:30 am in Woodland Hills. My car will be full\, Elyse\, Sharon\, David and Elaine will be with me. \nAfter picking cherries\, I will be heading over to The Route 66 Classic Grill at 18730 Soledad Canyon Road\, Canyon Country for lunch. If you plan on doing the same make sure your carpool members are doing so as well. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: The following site has the directions to the cherry farm:http://www.upickcherries.com/index.htmWe’ll all meet there at 10:00 am. \nEARLIER MEETUP LOCATION: Those out my way can meet in Woodland Hills at 8:30 a.m. and take off from there in a car pool. Riders should help the drivers out ($10/passenger). Meet at the corner of Leonora Dr. and Ponce Avenue. Ponce Ave. is the first street east of Fallbrook. We can park on Ponce which is not in front of any homes. \nTake the 5 Freeway North to the 14 Freeway. Continue north and exit Palmdale Blvd. Turn west/left from LA.This turns into Elizabeth Lake Road.Continue on 5-7 miles and watch for the “first cherry stop on the right”.Villa del Sol is at the intersection of Elizabeth Lake Road and Godde Hill Road in Leona Valley\, CA. \nAGENDA: 8:30 am to 10:00 am carpool to cherry farms:https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1675212\,-118.6211016/Villa+del+Sol+Sweet+Cherry+Farms\,+Elizabeth+Lake+Road\,+Leona+Valley\,+CA/@34.3935625\,-118.6127561\,11z/data=!4m10!4m9!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c25f2a58a75bf5:0x81934f3d72c447e4!2m2!1d-118.2554088!2d34.6070032!3e0!5i1 \n10:00 am to 11:00 am pick cherries \n11:30 am drive to optional lunch at The Route 66 Classic Grill:https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Villa+del+Sol+Sweet+Cherry+Farms\,+Elizabeth+Lake+Road\,+Leona+Valley\,+CA/Route+66+Classic+Grill\,+18730+Soledad+Canyon+Rd\,+Canyon+Country\,+CA+91351/@34.5133585\,-118.3526466\,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x80c288f34849ce53:0xf38c6774d644deb!4m15!4m14!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c25f2a58a75bf5:0x81934f3d72c447e4!2m2!1d-118.2554088!2d34.6070032!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c288f372b072b7:0x39e8547fc4f9c477!2m2!1d-118.4623988!2d34.415517!3e0!5i1 \nROUTE 66 CLASSIC GRILL’S MENU: http://www.route66classicgrill.com/menu.php \nNO DOGS ALLOWED \nMY CELL# IS: 805-358-5972 Call don’t text \nFollow CDC Covid guidelines.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/cherry-picking-at-the-villa-del-sol-sweet-cherry-farms-optional-lunch/
LOCATION:Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms\, 6989 Elizabeth Lake Rd\, Leona Valley\, CA\, 93551\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nHi Cherry Pickers \nOPENING DAY IS ALMOST HERE. Villa Del Sol sweet cherry farms will be opening for Cherry Picking early June. The Brook Cherries will be ready for picking. We’ll jump on this Tuesday June 8th before the weekend crowds show up. \nThey accept Credit and Debit Cards for your convenience as well as cash. \nAlthough there is no entrance fee they are a working Cherry Farm and grow their Cherries to sell them. They do not allow eating Cherries in the orchard–Pick then Pay then Eat! Remember only pick what you intend to buy. \nIf you have not been to their orchard before please review the rules on their web site www.upickcherries.com: NO picking stems NO climbing in trees NO pulling down branches as they will break NO picnicking in the orchard etc. \n=====================================================================LATEST NEWS FROM VILLA DEL SOL SWEET CHERRY FARMS \nhttps://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGkXctWFxTCFjWhJhjwQBhKMbSM====================================================================== \nIMPORTANT: Bring a cooler for the cherries since they will be in a hot car while we are having lunch and driving home. \nSo if you like the idea of getting out of town to hand pick some cherries then join the group as we take on a very short hike through the cherry trees. I plan on arriving at the farms around 10:00 am but I have set up an earlier meetup time of 8:30 am in Woodland Hills. My car will be full Elyse Sharon David and Elaine will be with me. \nAfter picking cherries I will be heading over to The Route 66 Classic Grill at 18730 Soledad Canyon Road Canyon Country for lunch. If you plan on doing the same make sure your carpool members are doing so as well. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: The following site has the directions to the cherry farm:http://www.upickcherries.com/index.htmWe’ll all meet there at 10:00 am. \nEARLIER MEETUP  Those out my way can meet in Woodland Hills at 8:30 a.m. and take off from there in a car pool. Riders should help the drivers out ($10/passenger). Meet at the corner of Leonora Dr. and Ponce Avenue. Ponce Ave. is the first street east of Fallbrook. We can park on Ponce which is not in front of any homes. \nTake the 5 Freeway North to the 14 Freeway. Continue north and exit Palmdale Blvd. Turn west/left from LA.This turns into Elizabeth Lake Road.Continue on 5-7 miles and watch for the “first cherry stop on the right”.Villa del Sol is at the intersection of Elizabeth Lake Road and Godde Hill Road in Leona Valley CA. \nAGENDA: 8:30 am to 10:00 am carpool to cherry farms:https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1675212-118.6211016/Villa+del+Sol+Sweet+Cherry+Farms+Elizabeth+Lake+Road+Leona+Valley+CA/@34.3935625-118.612756111z/data=!4m10!4m9!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c25f2a58a75bf5:0x81934f3d72c447e4!2m2!1d-118.2554088!2d34.6070032!3e0!5i1 \n10:00 am to 11:00 am pick cherries \n11:30 am drive to optional lunch at The Route 66 Classic Grill:https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Villa+del+Sol+Sweet+Cherry+Farms+Elizabeth+Lake+Road+Leona+Valley+CA/Route+66+Classic+Grill+18730+Soledad+Canyon+Rd+Canyon+Country+CA+91351/@34.5133585-118.352646612z/data=!3m1!5s0x80c288f34849ce53:0xf38c6774d644deb!4m15!4m14!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c25f2a58a75bf5:0x81934f3d72c447e4!2m2!1d-118.2554088!2d34.6070032!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c288f372b072b7:0x39e8547fc4f9c477!2m2!1d-118.4623988!2d34.415517!3e0!5i1 \nROUTE 66 CLASSIC GRILL’S MENU: http://www.route66classicgrill.com/menu.php \nNO DOGS ALLOWED \nMY CELL# IS: 805-358-5972 Call don’t text \nFollow CDC Covid guidelines.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6989 Elizabeth Lake Rd:geo:-118.2553933,34.6070237
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SUMMARY:Oakbrook Vista - Easy Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:3.2 miles\, 900′ gain.This hike is on the easy end of the intermediate (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781) spectrum. It is an out-and-back hike. \nThe first part is a steady incline\, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike\, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. \n \nThis hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally into the side of the rock is a half-globe carved out of it\, giving us a quasi-cave area to sit and have our social event. \nThis is not a conditioning hike\, it’s a social hike. We’ll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to make sure they make any turns. We’ll stop at the turn around point for a social event lasting 30 – 60 minutes\, where we will share snacks and beverages (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772). \n \nThe Route (photo posted below): \n \nHikeDistance: 3.2 milesGain: 900′Distribution: Most of the incline is in the first half.Difficulty (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781): Easy Intermediate.Shape: Out and Back.Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.Trail Type: Double track\, single track.Trail Variations:Duration: 3.5 hoursDogs: Yes.Restrooms: No.Drinking Fountains: No.Parking: Park in the street. \nWhat 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.Snacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772). \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall. \nHosting \nRoute: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description. \nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed. \nHike 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. See “How hard is this hike” in the discussion section (LINK (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)). \nStops: The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) 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. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker. \nEach 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. \nGroup 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. If others follow\, it is group hijacking: Incorrect routes may be taken and group splitting may occur. Please don’t do this. \nInteresting Notes \nHere are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike: \nManzanita \nRounded leaves. Redish trunk and stems. Hard wood. Lots of curves. People used to spray this tree with lacquer and mount on their walls like a “tree of life” for decoration. \n \nSticky Monkeyflower \nOf the Snapdragon family. The flowers are supposed to resemble a laughing monkey’s face. Leaves are very sticky on the underside. \n \nDirections: \nOakbrook Vista Trailhead3222 Lang Ranch Pkwy.Thousand Oaks\, CA 91362Coordinates of trailhead: 34.212466\, -118.820325 \nFrom CA-23:Exit 15 Avenida de Los Arboles.East on Avenida de Los Arboles until it ends\, 1.6 miles.Right (south) on N. Westlake Blvd 0.2 miles.Left (east) on Lang Ranch Pkwy. 0.2 miles.Park on street\, trailhead on the right (south) side. \nRelease of Liability:You assume all risks of this hike. See the Meetup terms of service https://www.meetup.com/terms/)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/oakbrook-vista-easy-intermediate-2/
LOCATION:Oakbrook Vista Trailhead\, 3222 Lang Ranch Parkway\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Mini Mid-Week Night Hike: Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back!THIS A CONDITIONING HIKE! Our group hikes at a minimum of 2.5 miles per hour. You must be able to keep up with the group. Please sign up for this conditioning hike only if you can do this. \nUse the directions to the trailhead as described below. \nBring a flashlight or headlamp. You must be able to hike 2.5 miles per hour at a minimum. \nFour miles and elev. gain of 600 may be too much for a beginning hiker. \nIf you are used to small hills you will be fine though. \nThe description is as follows for the mini-hike: Talepop Loop Event Description: \nThis is a relatively easy hike for a regular hiker( 4 miles 600′ elev gain) \nwith pleasant views of oak studded rolling hills. The hike starts out at \nJuan Bautista de Anza Park\, connects with the Talepop Loop trail and \nclimbs a ridgeline with nice views of both Liberty and Malibu Canyons. \nJuan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Road Calabasas\, CA 91302 Park \nis on the corner of Las Virgenes and Lost Hills Rds. \nMeet at west end of parking lot. Parking is free. \nSuggestion:Wear long pants/sleeves as the brush on either sides of \nthe trail can be very dry and sharp if you rub against it. \nDirections : \nFrom the Valley – Take 101 west. Exit Las Virgenes. Left on Las Virgenes to Lost Hills Rd. Right on Lost Hills. Left into Park \nFrom Ventura – Take 101 east. Exit Lost Hills Rd. Right on Lost Hills. Right into the park. \nWhat to Bring : 1 liter of water\, hiking shoes (tennis shoes are ok). \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY IMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Thousand Oaks Hikers Group and it’s 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 any The TOaks Hikers Group events\, you are releasing the TOaks Hikers Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. \nResponsibility: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trailhead if you decide to turn back. \nDisclaimer: The organizer and assistant organizers take no responsibility and will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during this hiking event. Hiking can be inherently dangerous and accidents will happen. By participating in this hike posted on this meetup web page you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/mini-mid-week-night-hike-juan-bautista-de-anza-park-in-calabasas/
LOCATION:Juan Bautista\, De Anza Park\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, US
CATEGORIES:Thousand Oaks Hikers
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SUMMARY:Creekside to Long Canyon Loop
DESCRIPTION:meet at challenger park. 7.5 miles. moderate.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/creekside-to-long-canyon-loop/
LOCATION:Challenger Park Trailhead\, 105 Challenger Park Rd\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Sage Ranch Lollipop - Fit Beginner
DESCRIPTION:As of July 7\, 2020\, the first part of the clockwise loop was closed\, but we found a new and cooler route with a perfect place for a snack-share\, complete with picnic table. \nWe’ll head up the ramp and begin the hike counter-clockwise. This ramp will be the only significant incline\, but is still suitable for fit beginners (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781). It is paved\, runs 1/4 mile\, and about 125′ of gain. It will get your blood pumping\, but that’s OK because this is not a conditioning hike\, it is a social hike. \n \nWe’ll continue until we see a trail junction heading to the right and behind the rocks. We’ll follow it around and go up on the rocks to a secret area where the rock has been carved out. \nAfter\, we’ll continue back to the main trail and follow it the rest of the way around. When we come to a sign that says “detour” because the path forward is closed\, we’ll take the detour. \nShortly after the detour starts\, there will be a picnic table. \nWe’ll decide on the hike itself\, whether to have the social event where the rock has a circle carved out\, or at the picnic table on the return half of the loop. \nIt is a steady climb up most of the way back\, but fit beginners can handle it. It will eventually lead us back to the top parking lot. From there\, we’ll take the asphalt path and down to our cars. \nNote that we have been scolded in the past by the ranger for being on the trail after dark here\, so we’ll try to get back to our cars by dark. \nWe’ll stop whenever necessary to regroup. \n \nOther than what was mentioned earlier in this description\, all of the gain is distributed with no difficult or extended elevation climbs. This hike has all the look and feel you would expect of a mountain hike in this area. Most of the walk is a well maintained rocky trail. \nThis takes us through Sage Ranch Park\, with interesting rock formations all around\, a very cool overlook onto the valley at the half way point\, and even an overlook onto part of the old Santa Suzanna nuclear test facility. \nBelow is a picture of Turtle Rock. \n \nAbout the parking: \nThere are two spots to park. The first (where we will meet)\, is right at the entrance along the west edge of Black Canyon Rd. This is a free gravel lot\, but parking is limited to about 30 cars. \nIf the free lots gets filled\, continue about 500′ west up a steep incline\, where there is another lot with payment required via self-pay envelopes. In early 2018\, it was $5. If you plan on parking in this lot\, bring exact change. \nFor this hike\, we’ll walk up to this lot\, so you can wait there of you don’t want to make the climb from the lower lot to the upper lot. \nThe park is officially open from sunrise to sunset. Prior postings for this hike\, had this warning: If you do park in the pay lot\, be sure you return before sunset\, else risk a ticket or being locked in by a ranger. \nInteresting Notes: \nHere are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike: \nBlack Sage \nMultiple brown buttons going up the top of the stalk\, that may have white flowers. Green leaves. Purple or white flowers that are dark brown as they dry on the plant. Squish the leaves and smell. \nA rare and sought after Black sage honey is also made from the honey of bees that pollinate the Black sage plant. Black sage is utilized in the culinary world as an aromatic and flavorful herb. It can be used in recipes wherever traditional sage is called for\, however keep in mind that foraged Black sage has a much stronger flavor than that of traditional store bought sage. \nIts flavor marries well with winter squashes\, brown butter\, poultry\, venison\, pears\, cheese\, potatoes and other herbs such as rosemary and thyme. Use fresh in a variety of different preparations or leaves can be dried and stored for future use as a dried herb. Black sage was used traditionally by Native Americans known as the Chumash people to form an herbal soak for the bath to be used in the treatment of bodily pain\, specifically for the feet and lower legs. \n \nYerba SantaSaint Herb\, Holy Plant\, Mountain Balm. \nThe Spanish who came to early California were so impressed with the plant that they gave it the name Yerba Santa. \nLeaves were chewed to relieve dry mouth. Leaves were smoked or chewed to relieve asthma\, coughs\, colds\, headaches\, and stomachaches. Infusions of Yerba Santa leaves and flowers were used to treat fevers\, coughs\, colds\, stomachaches\, asthma\, rheumatism pleurisy\, chronic bronchitis\, tuberculosis\, and to purify the blood. Heated leaves were placed on the forehead to relieve headaches and other aches and sores. \nThe sticky leaves stay in place upon the skin. Mashed leaves were applied externally to sores\, cuts\, wounds\, insect bites\, and aching muscles. Mashed leaves were also used to reduce the swelling and relieve pain caused by bone fractures. The branches and leaves were burned in steam baths to treat rheumatism and hemorrhoids. Contains chemicals that are thought to loosen mucus in the chest and may increase urination. \n \nThe Hike: \nDistance: 3 milesDuration: 3.5 hoursElevation Gain: 560′Difficulty (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781): Fit BeginnerPace: 2.0 mphDogs: Yes if leashed\, per State lawRestrooms: Yes\, at the start\, but you may have to walk up a 1/4 mile incline to get to it.Drinking Fountains: Yes\, at the start\, but you have to walk up a 1/4 mile incline and down into the picnic area to get to it.Parking: Free in the gravel lot\, $5 to park up the incline at the top.Trail: Fire Road and rocky trail\, good condition.Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall \nWhat to Bring:1-2 liters of water.Snacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772).Hiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK.Flashlight or headlamp. The last 30 minutes may get dark. \nPicture of the route below the description. \nDirections: \nSage Ranch Loop Trail1 Black Canyon RoadSimi Valley\, CA 91304Coordinates: 34.241330\, -118.671742 \nFrom the 118 \nExit Topanga Canyon and head south for 2.5 mi.Right (west) on Plummer St. for 09. mi.Continue as the road curves left\, becoming Valley Circle Blvd. and then Lake Manor Dr. for 1.2 mi.Left (south) on Valley Circle Blvd. (do not continue onto Box Canyon Rd.) for 500′.Right (west) on Woosley Canyon Rd. up the winding hill for 2.5 mi.Right (north) on Facility Rd. for 500′.Left (west) into lot.Free parking is on left\, paid parking is up the incline at the end. \nFrom the 101 \nExit Valley Circle and head north past Roscoe Blvd. for 5.9 mi.Left (west) on Woosley Canyon Rd. up the winding hill for 2.5 mi.Right (north) on Facility Rd. for 500′.Left (west) into lot.Free parking is on left\, paid parking is up the incline at the end. \nFrom Simi Valley \nE. Los Angeles east of Yosemite Ave. for 0.5 milesRight (south) on Christine Ave. for 0.5 milesRight (west) on Katherine Rd. for 0.1 milesLeft (south) on Katherine Rd. for 0.2 milesRight (west) on Katherine Rd./Oak Knolls Rd. (last right before end) for 0.1 milesLeft split onto Black Canyon Rd. for 1.9 milesNote that this road gets very narrow. Go slow – 15 mph or less.Free parking on right at intersection with N. American Cut off Rd.\, paid parking is up the incline at the end. \nRelease of Liability:You assume all risks of this hike. See the Meetup terms of service https://www.meetup.com/terms/)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/sage-ranch-lollipop-fit-beginner/
LOCATION:Sage Ranch\, 1 Black Canyon Road\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 91304\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Hillcrest Ridge trail
DESCRIPTION:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hillcrest-ridge-trail?u=i \nHello fellow hikers\,This neighborhood trail located in Thousand Oaks is known for a hill that is a butt kicker. This is one of those hikes that’s a great workout. Fellow hikers and runners use this trail for a conditioning hike. So let’s see what this trail has to offer. This trail is rated moderate with both level sections and hill climbs. Time to start the weekend off right….I have attached the AllTrails link for directions\, stats and photos… \nTrail Out and backRated ModerateMiles 4.7Elevation gain 1463Dogs shows not allowed but can’t confirm \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:1) Hike your own hike2) Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring your face covering and all essentials you’ll need for a hike \nAnd last….The Organizer\, Co Organizer\, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guess
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hillcrest-ridge-trail/
LOCATION:1619 Grissom St\, 1619 Grissom St\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:BIKE RIDE - Santa Barbara and Goleta bike paths
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nBIKE RIDE – Santa Barbara and Goleta bike pathsThe route will be on several bike paths that will take us from Tuckers Grove Park through other local parks\, through UCSB campus and Goleta Beach Park. There is very little street riding on this one. \nIt won’t be a race as we’re out there to just enjoy the day and so we’ll probably stop to watch dolphins\, take pictures\, eat a snack and optional debriefing at the Siam Elephant Thai Restaurant (509 Linden Ave. Carpinteria) after the bike ride. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME:10:00 am at Tuckers Grove Park:https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B027’06.6%22N+119%C2%B047’23.6%22W/@34.4518444\,-119.7920737\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.4518399!4d-119.7898854 \nPARKING FEE: No \nDISTANCE: 17-20 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 250 \nTHE PACE: 9 mph or more. \nDURATION: Around 4 hours \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner capable of at least 9 MPH \nTERRAIN: Mostly bike path \nRESTROOMS: At Tuckers Grove Park and Goleta State Park \nMY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972 \nCDC COVID POLICY: We’ll practice CDC social distancing guidelines during this event.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-ride-santa-barbara-and-goleta-bike-paths/
LOCATION:Tuckers Grove Park\, 4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93111\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy via the Ski-Hut then to the Backbone and the Notch (Conditioning Hike)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Intermediate Hikers. You should have Mt. Baldy Summit experience via the Backbone Trail beforehand. \n \nDistance: 9 miles \nElevation Gain: ~4\,000 ft. \nMax elevation : 10\,064 ft. \nRating: 8/10 Strenuous \nPace: Sauntering \nTrail: Looped some pavement\, fire roads\, but mostly single track and rocky trails \nESSENTIALS: \n2 Liters of water (Minimum) \nSunscreen \nHat \nSnacks \nHiking Poles (Optional) \nLayered clothing (possibly windy & chilly at the summit) \nMoney for ski lift (optional) and grub from The Notch \nCheck the Weather (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=91759&searchType=WEATHER) \nNOTE: \nThis is considered a high altitude hike and high altitude sickness\, AKA acute mountain sickness\, is a possibility. Good Physical health is important. The San Antonio Ski Hut/Baldy Bowl Trail is considered the most direct route to the summit of Mount Baldy (10\,064′). This climb is considered strenuous. \nAs you start up the fire road you will soon enjoy views of the San Antonio Falls. Continuing on you will pick-up a use trail that climbs northwest along San Antonio Canyon through Jeffrey and Lodgepole Pines eventually reaching the San Antonio Ski Hut. From here you stand at the base of the Baldy Bowl with its dramatic ridgeline which ascends as much as 1600 feet over the Ski Hut. Most people will then cross the bowl and follow the switchbacks up through the trees. Once you reach the top of the bowl continue on up to the summit where you will enjoy fine views of the San Gabriel Mountains including Mount Baden-Powell\, (http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150664/baden-powell.html)Iron Mountain\, (http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150975/iron-mountain-1.html)Pine Mountain\, (http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150950/pine-mountain.html)Dawson Peak\, (http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/196829/dawson-peak.html)Ontario Peak\, (http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/154873/ontario-peak.html) and many others. Looking south you will look down on the San Gabriel Valley and on exceptional days the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. \nMount San Antonio\, also known as Old Baldy or Mount Baldy\, at 10\,068 ft\, is the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains\, and the highest point in Los Angeles County. The peak\, which marks a boundary between San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County is called Baldy because of the absence of trees around the summit. Mt. Baldy is visible from much of Southern California and much of Southern California can be seen from it’s summit on a clear day. It is one of the most photographed objects of the Southern California landscape It’s snow covered peak has appeared on post cards and tourist literature for many years. There are four popular routes to the summit. All are considered moderate hikes of 8.5 to 13 miles round trip and anywhere from 3\,600 feet to 6\,000 feet of elevation gain. \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while carrying on a conversation with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. \n******************************************************************* \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE \nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk \n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain \n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to1000 ft. elevation gain \n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times) \n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times) \n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) \n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) \n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) \n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) \n10 – Use your imagination \nClass 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders\, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Valencia Hiking Crew 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 any Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup events\, you are releasing the Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/mt-baldy-via-the-ski-hut-then-to-the-backbone-and-the-notch-conditioning-hike/
LOCATION:Manker Flats Parking Area\, Mount Baldy Road and Falls Road\, Mount Baldy\, CA\, 91759\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Corridor trail to the top of Rocky Peak
DESCRIPTION:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail–3?u=i \nHello Fellow Hikers\,If you haven’t had the pleasure of hitting the Wildlife trail then now is your time. This is a 2.4 mile trail that kicks butt. No need to go to the gym for leg day after this trail. It’s a great incline to the top then will meet up with the Rocky Peak trail and from there will continue our hike to the top of Rocky Peak ( not to the peak this time ) and head back the way we came. I posted the AllTrails Wildlife trail and the AllTrails Rocky Peak trail for pics and stats the meeting spot will be Corriganville Park which I will add directions below. \nWildlife trail:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail–3?u=iRocky Peak trail:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/rocky-peak-summit-trail?u=i \nTrail out and BackMiles about 7 milesElevation Gain 1400Rated moderateDogs are allowed but little to no shade on this hike \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:1) Hike your own hike2) Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring your face covering and all essentials you’ll need for a hike. \nAnd last….The Organizer\, Assistant Organizer and Event host in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guess
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/wildlife-corridor-trail-to-the-top-of-rocky-peak/
LOCATION:Corriganville Park\, 7001 Smith Rd\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210612T090000
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SUMMARY:The Original E.T. Hike – 🐶s OK
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ \nDetails\nAn HDW original\, we’ve been following the footsteps of ET since 2008!  Dogs are ok on this one. \nThe open spaces and trails lacing Porter Ranch provides us the opportunity to wander the remaining vestiges of two riparian canyons and a cliff-rimmed hillside blanketed with aromatic sage. So let us set out for the suburban stronghold of Porter Ranch for a variegated loop through the hidden wilds and wild suburbia of the north valley including Aliso Canyon and Limekiln Canyon. Two oak-and sycamore-shaded canyons and eroded sedimentary outcroppings known as “The Palisades” are some of the highlights \nWe’ll be hiking on a section of the The Palisades featured in the movie\, and will take our snack break at “E.T. Park” (Aliso Canyon Park) where they filmed some scenes from ET. \nThe video below shows the location of our hike. The maker did an excellent job in juxtaposing scenes from ET with present day shots. Pay particularly close attention to the opening shots\, the dirt path a bicycle is riding on\, and the van driving into a park. We will be hiking over and through these locations.\n\n\n \n\n\n  \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 8.3 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,300 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nLoading ...\nDirections:\nHead for the North Valley YMCA on Corbin Ave. The trail head is on the right (if you are traveling north) just before the YMCA sign. Park on street.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”rsvp”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRSVP Here\nhttps://www.meetup.com/localhikers/events/278285053/[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/the-original-e-t-hike/
LOCATION:Limekiln Canyon – Corbin Trailhead – HWD\, 11336 Corbin Ave\, Northridge\, CA\, 91326\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Corral\, Puerco Cyn & Malibu Seafood
DESCRIPTION:Weather should be nice for a coastal hike. \nLunching at Malibu Seafood after – BYOB! \nWrite up is Don’s: \nThe Stats \nDistance: 8 miles \nElevation Gain: 2000 ft. \nRating: 6/10 \nTrail: Single Track\, Fire Road\, rock scrambling and some overgrown Billie Goat trails \nDuration: 4-6 hours \nThe Plan \nWe’ll start on the Corral Canyon Trail and quickly head over to Puerco Canyon where we’ll be exploring some abandoned buildings along the way as we head uphill in the direction of the Backbone Trail. We’ll eventually come to a point overlooking Pepperdine University. It’s at this point we’ll be going on some lessor used and overgrown trails. Anyone able to bring garden clippers and help clean up the trail a bit would be great. Once we get back to a trail we’ll be looping around back to another portion of the Puerco Motorway. Eventually we will head back to the Coral Canyon trails completing our loop. \nMap (http://www.lamountains.com/maps/corralCanyon.pdf) \nDirections: Malibu Seafood is located on Pacific Coast Hwy about 1.8 miles west of Malibu Canyon Rd. The map in the link above is accurate. Free parking is located along PCH\, pay parking is located at the Coral Canyon Trail Head parking lot just east of the Malibu Seafood parking lot. \n************************** \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. \nThe Farzan Rule: Posted hike times are the time the hike starts or we leave from a posted shuttle location. I’m aware other Meetup groups offer a grace period for late arrivals; we don’t. It’s your responsibility to know the location of the meeting spot and be there and ready to participate at the posted time. If you have any concerns about the directions feel free to contact the organizer of the event\, preferably in advance of the event and not at the start time. I’m of the opinion that it’s not fair to delay an event when the majority of attendees have arrived on-time. (so named after a conversation I had with a certain un-named member) \nRSVP’s: If you RSVP for an event be responsible and update your RSVP if your plans change. If your plans change at the last second and you’re not able to update your RSVP also let us know. In my opinion a no-show is someone who has no regard for following the guidelines we request from our members and will risk being removed from future events that have a limit. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE \nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk \n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain \n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. elevation gain \n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times) \n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times) \n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) \n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) \n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) \n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) \n10 – Use your imagination \nClass 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders\, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Valencia Hiking Crew 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 any Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup events\, you are releasing the Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/corral-puerco-cyn-malibu-seafood-2/
LOCATION:MALIBU SEAFOOD\, 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy\, MALIBU\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210613T160000
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SUMMARY:Cheseboro Canyon MTB trail potluck hike - fit beginner
DESCRIPTION:Fit Beginner\, 4.3 miles\, 480′ gain.If it’s too hot\, we’ll change the return and make this an out-and-back instead of a loop\, which lowers the gain to 230′. \nThis is a pot luck picnic. Please also bring something to eat and drink\, and a little extra to share. If your item requires it\, bring plates and utensils to share and your own cup\, plate and utensils.We’ll share snacks and drinks (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for about 60 minutes\, then return by completing the loop (or returning the way we came if it’s very hot). \nHosting \nRoute: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description. \nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed \nHike 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. \nStops:The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. 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. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker. \nEach 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. \nGroup 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. If others follow\, it is group hijacking: Incorrect routes may be taken and group splitting may occur. Please don’t do this. \nDirections \n0.4 miles from the corner of Cheseboro and Palo Comado Cyn Rd.There is parking off the street at this location. If you go over the 1 lane bridge\, you’ve gone too far. \nCheseboro Canyon MTB trail5402 Chesebro Rd\, Agoura Hills\, CA 91301 \nFrom I-101:Exit Chesebro Rd..Palo Comado Canyon Rd.Continue north. It will become Palo Comado Canyon Rd and rotate to the west.Right at Chesebro Rd. for 0.4 miles.Park on the street.If you go over the 1 lang bridge\, you’ve gone too far. \nRelease of Liability: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/cheseboro-canyon-mtb-trail-potluck-hike-fit-beginner/
LOCATION:5402 Chesebro Rd\, 5402 Chesebro Rd\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:SYCAMORE CANYON TO LA JOLLA CANYON via Scenic\, Overlook and Ray Miller Trails
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start out by meeting outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH. From there we’ll take on a 2 mile car shuttle to Sycamore Campground. This hike will start out very steep out of Sycamore Canyon following either The Scenic Trail or a use trail and The Overlook Trail until we’ve reached The Ray Miller Trail. Along the way we’ll enjoy sweeping views of the ocean below. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: We’ll all meet initially outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH just south of the entrance (Ray Miller Trailhead) at 8:00 am.https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B005’00.5%22N+119%C2%B002’06.7%22W/@34.0834884\,-119.0373947\,926m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x80e83e864364297b:0x8e83d9baadb595c8!2sNeptune’s+Net!8m2!3d34.053197!4d-118.962462!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.0834841!4d-119.0352057 \nEARLIER MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Those out my way can meet me at the Thousand Oaks Park and Ride at the corner of Rancho Rd. and Haaland Dr. NO LATER THAN 7:15 a.m. It’s just south of the 101 Fwy and 23 Fwy interchange.Have a full tank of gas and be willing to drive if needed. Those that don’t drive can help pay for gas ($5/person). It’s about a 40 minute drive to our final destination. \nMEETUP PARKING FEE: $8.00 in paved lot\, or free parking on the south side shoulder on PCH. Pay close attention to parking signs on PCH. \nCAR SHUTTLE: From the La Jolla Campground Parking Area\, we’ll fill up as few cars as possible and head south on the PCH for less than two miles. \nAFTER HIKE AND CAR SHUTTLE: Those interested in cooling your feet down after the hike can walk to the beach with me before heading either home or to the optional debriefing lunch at Neptune’s Net. \nLUNCH DEBRIEFING OPTION: After the hike we can debrief at Neptune’s Net.https://neptunesnet.com/ \nDISTANCE: 5+ miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 1000’+ \nTRAIL DESCRIPTION: From easy trails to steep use trails \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest hiker \nDURATION: This is not a conditioning hike\, we’ll finish when the slowest member finishes. So\, go slow and enjoy the terrific views we’ll have along the way. It is crucial that we all stay together because of the car shuttling factor. \nLEVEL: Intermediate hiker \nFINISH: After completing the hike\, we’ll then have to car shuttle the drivers from the first shuttle back to their cars at the La Jolla campground. \nWe’ll be following current Covid 19 Guidelines.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/sycamore-canyon-to-la-jolla-canyon-via-scenic-overlook-and-ray-miller-trails/
LOCATION:La Jolla Campground\, PCH Hwy1 at the La Jolla Campground\, Malibu\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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