CONEJO GROUP - LOS PADRES CHAPTER - SIERRA CLUB
THOUSAND OAKS - MOORPARK - SIMI VALLEY - SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 1 - MAY 31 2012 OUTINGS
PARK INFO CONEJO GROUP MEETINGS CURRENT OUTINGS TRAIL MAINTENANCE
IMAGES SIGHTINGS NOTES LINKS NEWSLETTER MEETING PLACE CONTACTS
CONEJO GROUP EXCOM ELECTIONS
Mammoth Lakes - Tamarack Lodge , March 1-4, 2012
- Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing -
Snowshoeing
Mary Ann Hugh Joanne
Weather Forecast: National Weather Service Forecast for Thousand Oaks
PLANNING CALENDAR
| May | ||||||
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 13 | 14 | 16(2) | 18B | - | ||
| 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | |||
| 27 | 28 | 30 | ||||
| June | ||||||
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 4 | 6 | 8 | ||||
| 10 | 11 | 15 | ||||
| 17 | 18 | 20 | 22(2)B | - | ||
| - | 25 | 29 | ||||
| July | ||||||
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 2 | 6 | |||||
| 9 | 10B | - | - | 13 | ||
| 20 | 21 | |||||
| 27 | ||||||
| August | ||||||
| 2B | 3 | - | ||||
| - | 6 | |||||
| Legend | ||||||
| XX - Active Listing | YY - Leaderless | |||||
| ZZ - Newsletter or Future List | Backpack | CarCamp | Multiday | |||
| P - Provisional | TM - Trail Maintenance | |||||
| GX - Group EXCOM Meeting | ND - Nominations Deadline | |||||
| PD - Petitions Deadline | HP - Holiday Party | |||||
| HL - LEADER TRAINING | * CANCELLED | |||||
2 - Wednesday
LANG RANCH LOOP: Moderate 4 mrt hike with 750' elev. gain and
views of Simi Valley and Lang Ranch Open Space.
Bring water, food and wear lug-soled footwear.
Meet at the far end of Lang Ranch Parkway off of Westlake Blvd. at
5:30 P.M. CYNDEE ZAHORIK (805)
492-1453
4 - Friday
LOWER
NEWTON CANYON - BUZZARD'S ROOST: Moderate 9 mrt hike with 1000'
elev. gain. Visit waterfall
(seasonal). Bring water, food and
wear lug-soled shoes. Meet in parking
lot near the former Burger King just before the Shell Station on Hampshire
Road in Thousand Oaks no later than 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
LILLIAN TREVISAN (805) 498-1623
5 - Saturday
MOUNT
BALDY FROM MANKER FLATS: Strenuous 10 mrt hike with 4000' elev.
gain. Bring water, food, layers of
clothing and lug-soled shoes for rough trail and possible snow on the top
half of the route. Meet at 6:30 A.M.
for carpooling in parking lot near former Burger King just before the Shell
Station on Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks or meet at 8:00 A.M. at the
trailhead. HUGH WARREN (805) 497-9612
7 - Monday
Leaderless Outing every Monday: Moderate
4-7 mrt hikes with 400' to 1500' elev. gain dependent on group consensus.
Exceptions can and do occur to this general rule. Bring
water, food and wear lug-soled footwear. Meet
in parking lot near former Burger King just before the Shell Station on
Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks at 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
9 - Wednesday
MALIBU
CREEK STATE PARK: Moderate 5 mrt hike of leader's choice through
Malibu Creek State Park. Bring water,
food and lug-soled shoes. Meet in
parking lot near the former Burger King on Hampshire Road just before the
Shell Station in Thousand Oaks at 5:30 P.M. for carpooling or in the parking
lot 300 feet south of the intersection of Mulholland Hwy. and Cornell Road
at 5:50 P.M. JOANNE SULKOSKE (805)
492-3061
11 - Friday
MOUNT
BONEY TRAIL ‑‑ POINT MUGU STATE PARK: Moderate paced, strenuous
10 mrt hike with 1500'+ elev. gain along Mount Boney Trail, not to peak.
Get close to mountain and enjoy beautiful vistas.
Could be very hot so carry three quarts of water, food and lug-soled
shoes. Meet at Satwiwa parking lot
(entrance on Via Goleta on Lynn Road next to Dos Vientos in Newbury Park no
later than 8:30 A.M. LYNN LIVELY
(805) 644-9668
12 - Saturday
BEACH
WALK ‑ POINT DUME - EASY HIKE SERIES:
Easy to moderate 6 mrt hike with 250'
elev. gain. Hike along the beach, up
to the bluff and down to tide pools if tide permits.
Tide 0.17' at 9:30
A.M. Low Tide
0.1'
at 10:07 A.M.
Bring water and food. Meet in
parking lot near the former Burger King just before the Shell Station on
Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks at 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
LILLIAN TREVISAN (805) 498-1623
13 - Sunday
TRIPPET
RANCH TO EAGLE ROCK - TOPANGA CANYON STATE PARK: Enjoy a scenic
socially paced easy to moderately strenuous 5 mrt loop hike with 900' elev.
gain in Topanga State Park with spectacular views of the ocean, the valley
and the canyons. The hike will be
mostly in the shaded part of the park.
Meet at 9:00 A.M. at the parking lot in the park.
Bring water, food, and wear lug-soled shoes and sunscreen.
Take the 101 to Topanga and follow the road south to Entrada Road and
drive to the park. If you park inside
you need to pay a fee, otherwise park outside and walk in.
GABE SENDE (818) 999-5384
14 - Monday
Leaderless Outing every Monday:
Moderate 4-7 mrt hikes with 400' to 1500' elev. gain dependent on group
consensus. Exceptions can and do occur to this general rule. Bring
water, food and wear lug-soled footwear. Meet
in parking lot near former Burger King just before the Shell Station on
Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks at 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
16 - Wednesday
LOS
ROBLES TRAIL: Moderate 4 mrt hike with 600' elev. gain.
See great views of the Conejo Valley.
Bring water, food and lug-soled shoes.
Meet at the trailhead at the south end of Moorpark Road at 8:30 A.M.
EUGENE BABCOCK (805) 499-3487
NORTH RANCH OVERLOOK: Moderate 4‑5 mrt hike with 1200' elev. gain in Thousand Oaks. Meet at Equine COSCA Trailhead at 5:30 P.M. on Bowfield Street 1/2 mile west of Lindero Canyon Road. Bring water, food and wear lug-soled footwear. Trekking poles a plus. Short car shuttle. CYNDEE ZAHORIK (805) 492-1453
18 - Friday
LATIGO
CANYON: Moderate 9 mrt hike with approx. 1000' elev. gain.
See rock animals. Bring water,
food and lug-soled shoes. Meet in
parking lot near former Burger King just before the Shell Station on
Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks no later than 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
LILLIAN TREVISAN (805) 498-1623
18-20 Friday
- Sunday
MIDDLE
LION to WEST FORK LION TRAIL CAMP BACKPACK: Short Spring
Backpack, 2.3 miles in from Middle Lion Trailhead (3170') to West Fork Lion
Trail Camp (3500'). Saturday
exploration of trails in the Lion Creek drainage.
Call the leaders for details on time, transportation and sharing gear
and good things to eat. HUGH WARREN
(805) 497-9612, JOHN HOLROYD (805) 495-6391
20 - Sunday
WILDWOOD
PARK - FAMILY FRIENDLY HIKE: Moderate 4 mrt hike with some steps
to climb and 600' elev. gain. Bring
water and lug-soled shoes. Meet at
9:00 A.M. at the west end of Avenida de los Arboles in Thousand Oaks.
Rain cancels. Family members
under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Each person must carry water on the hike.
MELANIE ASHEN (805) 497-6773, WALT ZABRISKIE (805) 497-1775
16 - Monday
Leaderless Outing every Monday:
Moderate 4-7 mrt hikes with 400' to 1500' elev. gain dependent on group
consensus. Exceptions can and do occur to this general rule. Bring
water, food and wear lug-soled footwear. Meet
in parking lot near former Burger King just before the Shell Station on
Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks at 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
23 - Wednesday
BRIDGE TO
THE WEST MESA: A moderate 5 mrt hike with 500' elev. gain from
Hill Canyon Road to the West Mesa.
Bring plenty of water, food and lug-soled shoes.
Meet at the Hill Canyon parking lot on Hill Canyon Road off of Santa
Rosa Road at 5:30 P.M. Rain Cancels.
MIKE & JAN DELANEY (805) 492-8656
25 - Friday
MOUNT
BONEY TRAIL ‑ POINT MUGU STATE PARK: Moderate paced, strenuous 10
mrt hike with 1500' (est.) elev. gain along Mount Boney Trail (not to peak).
Get close to the mountain and enjoy beautiful vistas.
Wear light-colored long pants (ticks) and lug-soled shoes.
Bring water and food. Meet at
Satwiwa parking lot (entrance on Via Goleta on Lynn Road next to Dos Vientos
in Newbury Park) no later than 8:30 A.M.
LILLIAN TREVISAN (805) 498-1623
27 - Sunday
BREAKFAST/SUNSET HILLS TRAIL ‑ WOODRIDGE LOOP: Breakfast at
Rick's followed by moderate 7 mrt lollipop route including new Sunset Hills
Trail and Woodridge loop with 1100' elev. gain.
Bring food, water and lug-soled shoes.
Meet at Rick's house, 2389 Calle Riscoso, Thousand Oaks at 7:30 A.M.
for breakfast or at Sunset Hills Trailhead on Erbes Road 1/4 mile south of
23 Fwy overpass at 8:30 A.M. RSVP to
rickkoppel@roadrunner.com for breakfast by 24.
RICK KOPPEL (805) 523-1580
28 - Monday
Leaderless Outing every Monday:
Moderate 4-7 mrt hikes with 400' to 1500' elev. gain dependent on group
consensus. Exceptions can and do occur to this general rule. Bring
water, food and wear lug-soled footwear. Meet
in parking lot near former Burger King just before the Shell Station on
Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks at 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
30 - Wednesday
LOWER
SADDLEPEAK TRAIL: Moderate 5 mrt hike with approx. 700' elev.
gain. In and out shaded hike located
at the intersection of Las Virgenes Road and Piuma Road.
Bring water, a snack and wear lug-soled footwear.
Meet for carpooling in parking lot near former Burger King just
before the Shell Station on Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks at 5:30 P.M.
CYNDEE ZAHORIK (805) 492-1453
30 - Monday
Leaderless Outing every Monday:
Moderate 4-7 mrt hikes with 400' to 1500' elev. gain dependent on group
consensus. Exceptions can and do occur to this general rule. Bring
water, food and wear lug-soled footwear. Meet
in parking lot near former Burger King just before the Shell Station on
Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks at 8:30 A.M. for carpooling.
| TIME: | 7:00 P.M. |
| DATE: | Wednesday, June 20, 2012 |
| SPEAKERS: | John Holroyd - Conejo Group Chair |
| PROGRAM: | Summer Potluck and Picture Show |
| MEETING PLACE: | Cameron Center |
CAMERON CENTER IN THOUSAND OAKS: Go south on Lynn Road (over the 101 Freeway) to the four-way stop at Green Meadow. Turn left, go to the end of street, turn left into driveway and follow to Cameron Center parking lot. Meetings are typically held on Thursdays several times a year at 7:00 P.M. Exceptions to this can and do occur. Check with the program schedule for meeting dates and places.
The trail closure data below reflects only the N.P.S. website information. Check with the State Parks Office at (818) 880-0350 or the National Park Service at (805) 370-2301 for information regarding the status of parks within their jurisdiction.
CURRENT STATUS - JANUARY 2009 - OF STATE and NATIONAL PARKS
Los Padres National Forest:
The Los Padres National Forest has been re-opened. Care when hiking is required.
Forest Supervisor: Peggy Hernandez
Deputy Forest Supervisor: Ken Heffner
6755 Hollister Ave., Suite 150
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-6640
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS:
During Rain...
Sometimes rain will cause the closure of unpaved parking areas. Lots usually reopen 1-2 days after the rain stops. Parking lots most commonly closed during or after rain are:
Use Caution and be Conscientious. During or shortly after rain, hazardous trail conditions may occur: including slippery trails, rock falls, tree falls, mud flows, and mud pits, especially in recent fire areas. When these conditions occur, recreational trail use is not recommended. Regular trail use can usually begin 1-2 days after the rain stops. If you notice hazardous trail conditions, resource damage or would like updates, please contact our Visitor Center--805-370-2301.
During RED FLAG WARNINGS...
Dry, hot, windy conditions are conducive to fire. Some park sites are subject to closures. For more information: NPS Visitor Center 805-370-2301// State Park Fire Weather Hotline: 805-488-8147.
Cheeseboro Canyon, Palo Comado Canyon, Liberty Canyon, and Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve sites: Public access is restricted to established official roads and trails from sunrise to sunset. Please comply with posted restrictions and closures on site. Motorized vehicles are not permitted.
Solstice Canyon is open. Trails are widened and burned wooden structures have been removed.
Highway Restrictions: If you would like up to date information about local closures and others throughout the State of California visit CAL-Trans at www.dot.ca.gov. You may also contact the visitor center at (805) 370-2301.
TRAIL CLOSURES:
- CIRCLE X; Mishe Mokwa open to hikers only.
- Cold Creek Canyon Trail is open
- RANCHO SIMI TRAILS STATUS: Open (see below for special notice)
CONEJO RECREATION and PARK DISTRICT - WILDWOOD TRAILS STATUS: Closed when raining and trails muddy.
RANCHO SIMI TRAIL BLAZERS - WILDLIFE CORRIDOR TRAIL STATUS: (a "Use trail" and not an official trail) in Simi Valley, that connects Corriganville and the Rocky Peak Fire Road, has been completely closed to all (hikers, bikers and equestrians.)
JOIN US !! ALL VOLUNTEERS INVITED -NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!
The
www.smmtc.org website maintains the most up to date schedule and directions to the various work sites. Schedule changes sometimes occur. NOTE: CONEJO GROUP SIERRA CLUB MEMBER and LOCAL AREA LEADERS TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAY IN BOLD COLOR.4/27/12 - 4/29/12 Friday - Sunday
31st ANNUAL SANTA MONICA MTS. TRAIL
DAYS, POINT MUGU STATE PARK**
Check back for more info as date gets closer.
This is a weekend trail event at Point Mugu State Park. Attend one or all
days, free camping at Danielson Ranch Group Camp. Call for information flier and
registration: 818-222-4531 Map
('Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days Gathering Place')
5/5/12 8:30 am Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL - HONDO CANYON (LOWER), TOPANGA STATE PARK
Leader: Greg Sweel 310-452-4443
Meet at the trailhead on Old Topanga Canyon Road about 1/2 mile northwest
from the junction with Topanga Canyon Blvd. Map
('Hondo - Lower')
5/12/12 8:30 am Saturday
TALOPOP TRAIL SOUTH END, MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK**
Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Meet at the White Oak Ranch located off Las Virgenes Road about 1/2 mile
north of the intersection of Las Virgenes and Mulholland Roads. Map
('White Oak Ranch')
5/16/12 8:30 am Wednesday
WEDNESDAY PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED BASED ON NEED
Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
For location, call or check web site.
5/19/12 8:30 am Saturday
SERRANO CANYON, POINT MUGU STATE PARK
Leader: Barry Dydyk 805-499-5627
Meet at Sycamore Canyon day parking, INLAND off Pacific Coast Highway at
Sycamore Canyon for shuttle to the trailhead. Tell the attendant that you are
part of the volunteer trail crew. Trail worker cards need to be displayed in the
car. NOTE: Boy Scouts Trailsaver Day - Barry will need additional crew leaders
to assist. Map
('Point Mugu State Park - Sycamore Canyon')
5/26/12 8:30 am Saturday
TOPANGA SCHOOL TRAILS & BACKBONE TRAIL, TOPANGA STATE PARK
Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Meet at end of Topanga School Road, west off Topanga Blvd about 6 mi south of
the 101 freeway or 4.5 mi north of Pacific Coast Highway. We will clear school
trails and sections of the Backbone trail. Map
('Topanga School')
6/2/12 8:30 am Saturday
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY- NATIONAL PARK
SERVICE - Rancho Sierra Vista - NPS
**
Leader: Burt Elliott 805-338-7150
Meet at Rancho Sierra Vista off Potrero Road. Call for specific directions.
For additional information on the entire event call 805-370-2301.
6/9/12 8:30 am Saturday
LA JOLLA VALLEY LOOP TRAIL, POINT MUGU STATE PARK
Leader: Dave Edwards 805-985-3728
Meet at Wendy Drive & Potrero Road in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101
Freeway take Wendy Drive south to the end of the road at Potrero Road. Map
('Wendy-Potrero')
6/13/12 8:30 am Wednesday
WEDNESDAY PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED BASED ON NEED
Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
For location, call or check web site.
6/16/12 8:30 am Saturday
MISHE MOKWA TRAIL, CIRCLE X RANCH, NPS
Leader: Dave Edwards 805-985-3728
Meet at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking at milepost 7.0 Yerba Buena Road. Map
('Mishe Mokwa')
6/23/12 8:30 am Saturday
OLD BONEY ("TOE STUBBER") TRAIL, POINT MUGU STATE PARK
Leader: Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Meet at Wendy Drive & Potrero Road in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101
Freeway take Wendy Drive south to the end of the road at Potrero Road. Map
('Wendy-Potrero')
6/30/12 8:30 am Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL - FOSSIL RIDGE TRAIL,
TOPANGA STATE PARK **
Leader: Burt Elliott 805-338-7150
Meet at the dirt shoulder on Saddle Peak Road 0.6 mile east from the junction
of Stunt, Scheueren and Saddle Peak Roads.\r\n Map
('Fossil Ridge / Hondo - Upper')
** indicates joint project with the Sierra Club Task
Force
*** indicates joint project with CORBA
**** indicates a joint project with the Channel Islands Restoration
NOTE: Other trail maintenance projects, unscheduled at
this time, may be conducted in the Santa Monica Mountains NRA and Channel
Islands National Park. Special projects might be arranged for school or
corporate groups interested in performing trail maintenance as public service
projects. If you are interested in arranging a special project, please contact
Burt Elliott at 805-338-7150 or email us at mail@smmtc.org.
Contact Walt Zabriskie at conejogroup@gmail.com
To all Hike Leaders: Outings are due every month on the 15th
SIERRA CLUB WAIVER
All Sierra Club Outings require that you sign an "Acknowledgment of Outing Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability" before you can participate in the outing. In addition, if a minor is going on the trip, the minor's guardian must sign on the minor's behalf. This agreement can be viewed by clicking on this link ==> WAIVER
WEATHER/TRAIL NOTE as of
March 30, 2012:
The daytime temperatures are in the 57oF to
70oF+ range with
sunny conditions. Check with the park services for closure areas. Always bring lots of water when you hike. Trails are generally in good shape. Use a hat and sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 to 50 for long hikes. Check with the weather link below. Keep posted to this site for the latest as our hikers report on conditions.
The EASY HIKE SERIES are for newcomers to hiking or for persons wishing to enjoy the beauty of our local area without a lot of physical effort. There will be frequent stops to insure everyone is together. A short presentation of the club's various activities will be made before the hike starts. Sample newsletters will be available.
Trail Status:
Trails are in fair to good condition with occasional areas where slides and heavy runoff has exposed rocks and created deep grooves in the trail. See closures above.
Current Requirements for Moderate to Strenuous Hikes:
Hikers should be physically capable of hiking in varied (possibly steep) terrain with loose rocks, gravel and mud and some bushwhacking (described in outing). Be prepared for high winds, hot/cold temperatures and rain as these conditions can occur at any time. It is highly recommended that you wear lug-soled shoes and bring water and food. You may not be permitted to hike with the group at the leaders discretion if you do not have these items with you. Check with the leader as rain and/or dangerous conditions (Red Flag Warning, etc.) may cause the hike to be canceled.
Los Padres Chapter Website The hikes listed in this web site should be checked by calling the leader. Hikes listed are listed with a two letter Group in parentheses: Conejo, Sespe (SP), Santa Barbara (SB), Arguello (AR) and the three letter exception - West LA (WLA) (Angeles Chapter). Sespe Group has their hikes listed on a separate web page on the chapter website.
Angeles Chapter Outings A listing of Today's Outings are on this page as you open it. To find outings on other dates scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter your date range and any other advanced search parameters. Leaders are listed, but no contact information is given. If you need to contact the leader(s) click on Outings Leaders found on the left side column and follow the instructions given.
Trailheads in the Santa Monicas and Surrounds The site is useful for finding Trail Maintenance and hiking locations. Created by a collaboration with the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council. Each area you link to displays the selected trail on a Google Maps overhead or satellite view.
@LA the Guide to Greater Los Angeles and Southern California This is a valuable site for obtaining links to other environmental and conservation organizations.
California State Parks Web Page The web site lists all State Parks, allows online reservations, lists park programs and contains an events calendar. Many events are depicted graphically. Try it you'll like it!
National Park Service Web Page for the Santa Monica Mountains This site lists interesting information about what to do (see their events for the quarter in OUTDOORS online) as well what is the latest information about trail closures (duplicated here).
Weather in the local area from the National Weather Service, Oxnard, CA This is a textual listing of weather for the Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County areas. Use the find feature of your browser (CTRL-F) or scroll to search for your city.
Weather from the National Weather Service, Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA The site has weather data for the technically inclined. Satellite and Radar images are available in many formats. Create your own weather forecasts. Now you can look out the window and know which way the clouds/rain are going.
Caltrans Highway Information Check this site for any information about traffic, road closures, freeway maps with traffic speeds, incidents, etc. A valuable resource to bookmark.
The Newsletter provides information about the club's various activities and at least two months of outings for advance planning.
For a free copy of the newsletter sent by e-mail every month in PDF format send an e-mail to John Holroyd with your name and e-mail address to backpacker2@earthlink.net.
To obtain a sample paper copy of our newsletter e-mail John Holroyd at the address listed above. To subscribe for a year send a check for $10.00 made out to:
CONEJO GROUP SIERRA CLUB |
643 Old Farm Road |
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
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Group Chair: | JOHN HOLROYD | |
Outings Chair: | WALT ZABRISKIE | |
Membership Chair: | JERI ANDREWS |
This Page Updated May 13, 2012
