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Rainy Days and, uh, Tuesdays! Ranch Center Hike. Rain Cancels

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

Because of this dreary weekend’s rain we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon and then take a right onto Ranch Center Road out a ways and then return on Sycamore Canyon […]

8 am Start. Upper Sycamore to Danielson Monument ~ Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

This out and back hike is about 7 miles with 1400 feet of elevation gain. Starting early will help to avoid the heat and hopefully we will have a breeze. The hike drops down into Sycamore Canyon, crosses the bridge, then follows the stream along Upper Sycamore over a few dry water crossings to the […]

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then climbs up Danielson fire road for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it's really clear, […]

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, Joy, via Sycamore ~ Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson Monument (picture). This modified out and back hike is about 7 miles with 1400 feet of elevation gain. Weather should be a mild 72* by the end, so we can leave at the usual 9:00am time. The hike drops down into Sycamore […]

WEST SANTA MONICA MOUNTAIN LOOP

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

ROUTE This will be our planned route. We can get in some street riding along with some dirt as well on this event. Although Potrero Road and PCH can be intimidating to some riders, by starting out early Sunday morning, the traffic will be very light. Make sure you have Tannus inserts, green slime or […]

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then climbs up Danielson fire road for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it's really clear, […]

After the Rain ~ Save the Trails ~ Ranch Center Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

Because of Wednesday’s rain we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon and then take a right onto Ranch Center Road out and then returning on Sycamore Canyon back to the cars. […]

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then climbs up Danielson fire road for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it's really clear, […]

Feel the Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then climbs up Danielson fire road for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it's really clear, […]

 

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