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SUMMARY:NORTHEAST SIMI VALLEY LOOP via mostly dirt roads + PICNIC
DESCRIPTION:This ride will be mostly on dirt roads as we take on a loop in Northeast Simi Valley. Will start with a climb up Rocky Peak Rd. which takes us to Las Llojas Canyon Rd. followed by Chivo Canyon Rd. From there we’ll finish with street and bike paths.\nBring a lunch to eat in the park after the ride. \nMake sure you have Tannus inserts\, green slime or FlatOut in your inner tubes to avoid flats. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Santa Susana Park & Railroad at 8:00am \nRESTROOMS: At the beginning/end of the ride as well as at Rancho Tapo Community Park. \nROUTE This will be our planned route. \nDISTANCE: 25 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 3200′ \nDURATION: 4+ hours \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Paved roads \nDEBRIEFING: Picnic lunch at Santa Susana Park & Railroad after ride. \nTHE PACE: 6 MPH on up. \nLEVEL: Intermediate \nMY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/northeast-simi-valley-loop-via-mostly-dirt-roads-picnic/
LOCATION:Rancho Potrero Open Space Trailhead\, 34.156125°\, -118.981800°\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond
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ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com
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SUMMARY:Chilao to Mt. Hillyer via Horse Flats Trail
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: This hike is finally being rescheduled from the January fires. Please note earlier start time due to summer temperatures.\nThis a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful views and interesting rock formations along the way. We will stop for a snack break at My Hillyer. We will end up on a paved road through Horse Flats campground as we make out way back around to the trail. \nDETAILS:\n· Hike Organizer(s): Michele E.\n· Meet: Day Use area at 6:45 am\, departure at 7:00 am sharp.\n· Distance: Approximately 6.8 miles.\n· Elevation gain: Approximately 1\,181 feet.\n· Time: Approximately 3.5 hours hiking including a snack break.\n· Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.\n· Dogs: Dogs are allowed.\n· Restrooms: Say use area\n· Adventure Pass: Required. \nIMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a moderate pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. Hiking may be hazardous due to uneven footing\, stream crossings\, exposures\, snakes\, bugs\, poison oak\, etc. Please be aware of your abilities and their limits. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other conditions. You can check the weather and other conditions on the AllTrails GPS Trail Map link below. \nESSENTIAL GEAR: Hiking boots and poles. Clothing layers recommended. Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets. Hat\, sunscreen and bug spray. \nThe Ten Essentials of Hiking (link) \nTHIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3\, Intermediate (see chart below).\nPlease only sign up to attend hikes that are consistent with your ability. Based on your hiking during the last 90 days\, how would you score on the CHC Hike rating scale of one to five assuming a brisk pace? \nCHC HIKE RANKING SCALE:\n1. Beginner: 1-3 miles\, less than 500 feet elevation gain.\n2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles\, less than 700 feet elevation gain.\n3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles\, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.\n4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles\, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.\n5. Advanced: 10-17 miles\, 3000 feet or more elevation gain. \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION:\nFrom the Angeles Crest Highway\, look for the Chilao Visitor Center sign on your left. You will pass the Chilao campground sign first. Park in the day use area by the restrooms on the left side after you enter and pass the Chilao Visitor Center. (The visitor center will be on your right) \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION: We highly recommend the AllTrails app be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to. \nGPS Trail Map (link) \nThe Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike)\, or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5 \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY – IMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:\nWhen you sign up for this event\, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group\, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event\, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events\, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike\, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/chilao-to-mt-hillyer-via-horse-flats-trail-2/
LOCATION:Rancho Potrero Open Space Trailhead\, 34.156125°\, -118.981800°\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club":MAILTO:Santa-Clarita-Community-Hiking-Club-Meetup-Group-list@meetup.com
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SUMMARY:Sunset picnic at the Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach
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URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/sunset-picnic-at-the-sunset-cliffs-in-ocean-beach/
LOCATION:Rancho Potrero Open Space Trailhead\, 34.156125°\, -118.981800°\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com
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SUMMARY:CALABASAS LOOP via paved roads
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be taking a ride around Calabasas which will include an option for the group to add a side ride to The Upper Las Virgenes Ranch for some great views of the area. \nMake sure you have Tannus inserts\, green slime or FlatOut in your inner tubes to avoid flats. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME:  Juan Bautista de Anza Park at 9:00am \nRESTROOMS: At the beginning/end of the ride as well as at Paramount Ranch. \nROUTE This will be our planned route. \nDISTANCE: 26 miles (optional 28) \nELEVATION GAIN: 3000′ (optional 3300′) \nDURATION: 4+ hours \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Paved roads \nDEBRIEFING: Lunch at the Sagebrush Cantina after ride. \nTHE PACE: 6 MPH on up. \nLEVEL: Easy intermediate \nMY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/calabasas-loop-via-paved-roads/
LOCATION:Rancho Potrero Open Space Trailhead\, 34.156125°\, -118.981800°\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond
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ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com
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SUMMARY:Rancho Potrero Ridgeline - sorta Gentler (5 miles ±900')
DESCRIPTION:Note that this is a different start than the usual Rancho Sierra Vista Parking Lot!! Read carefully!! We have not done this hike for a while. \nWe will meet at the Rancho Potrero COSCA trailhead parking area just west of the Equestrian Center on Lynn / Potrero. Pay attention as this is different than the Parking Lot where we often meet. \nThis will be a loop through the COSCA trails west of RSV\, climbing to the ridgeline above Sycamore Canyon to the south and Lynn Road to the north. Lots of ups and downs until we briefly visit the Satwiwa Interpretive Center for water and bathroom break. From there\, the route back to the cars comprises less elevation gain and loss. \nCurrently\, the weather forecast for Thursday is foggy in the morning\, clearing about the time we’re done\, with a high (!) of 70°. As always\, bring plenty of water\, wide hat\, sturdy shoes or boots and hiking poles if you favor them. \nTotal distance is roughly 5 miles\, with about 900′ of elevation gain and loss. Other than the fog\, there is little shade during this hike. \nNote that this is a gentler hike but not a beginner hike. It is a convoluted trail with some steep sections\, so we will pause occasionally to try to keep the group together. We will go about 2.5mph. Tricky turns will be marked. \nDirections: \nTake Highway 101 to Thousand Oaks. Exit at Lynn Road\, and drive 6.5 miles southwest. You will cross Ventu Park\, Wendy\, and Reino and pass the two entrances to the Equestrian Center before getting to the COSCA Rancho Potrero Trailhead lot on the left. If you get to the top of the canyon towards CSUCI\, you’ve gone too far! \nLunch Afterwards: Three Amigos on Reino Road in Newbury Park \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nThe hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike\, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed\, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. \nIf you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event\, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group\, its organizers\, and sponsors from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself\, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers. \nBy now you should know the guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Please review them before you sign up for the hike. And just in case\, here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: \nRestrictions apply for your safety and ours: \n\nDon’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list\nIf you’ve registered for more than one hike at this time\, withdraw from at least one\nUnregistered or waitlisted will be turned away\nAll participants must be 18 or older or accompanied by an adult\nNo “Plus Ones” on this hike\nPlan on completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level\nNo dogs on this hike\nBring ample hydration
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/rancho-potrero-ridgeline-sorta-gentler-5-miles-%c2%b1900/
LOCATION:Rancho Potrero Open Space Trailhead\, 34.156125°\, -118.981800°\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Weekday Trailblazers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Weekday Trailblazers":MAILTO:The-Weekday-Trailblazers-list@meetup.com
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