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🌻The Pentachaeta Loop

This one is another HWD original! I put this one together back in 2009 after exploring some Westlake Village use trails. With combination of use trails, some minor rock scrambling and views of two local lakes, the result is probably the best hike in Westlake Village.

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The Pentachaeta Trail, the main feature of Triunfo Creek Park, is named after the Pentachaeta lyonii, a federally-listed endangered flower found in the park. The yellow, daisy-like flower is found only in Southern California, and blooms between April and June.

We will join each end of the Pentachaeta Trail with the ridgeline that divides Triunfo and Lobo Canyons to make a 5.5-mile loop. Along the way we will have views of the Las Virgenes Reservoir and Westlake Reservoir (see if you can spot them in the photos below). We may do some peakbagging too! There is a total ascent of about 1,400 ft with 700′ of it in the first 1.5 miles, some of it rocky. A trekking pole (for a couple of downhill sections) and sturdy hiking boots recommended. The hike is more strenuous than it sounds.

Enjoy these pics from previous adventures. Click ona pic to enlarge

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Don’t forget your trekking poles for this one (see pics above). If you don’t have any there is still time for delivery from amazon. I found these on sale at Amazon. Click on it for more selections


Photos from April 2016
https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26932904

Photos from April 2013: http://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=14559462

From December 2009 – ice on the trail! http://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=780881

No beginners

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This area was burned during Woolsey Fire and reopened January 11. I’m expecting some of the hidden trails I use to be more overgrown (and hidden) than usual. Expect the unexpected.
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Post Hike Lunch

Artisan Pitfire Pizza
966 S Westlake Blvd #3, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
http://www.pitfirepizza.com

Located in Westlake Plaza behind Mendocino Farms

Directions

From the 101 Freeway exit Lindero Canyon Rd and turn south. At the end of Lindero, turn left onto Triunfo Canyon Rd. Park on street. Trailhead is on the right, across from entrance to Oak Forest Mobile Home Park. We meet there on street.

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

May 18 2019

Details

Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hiking Group:
RSVP: Visit Meetup Website

Venue

Triunfo Creek Park

32176 Triunfo Canyon Rd
Westlake Village,CA91361

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Organizer

Hiking With Dean
Website: Visit Organizer Website

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

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

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