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January

2010

January 1
THE OLD CABIN SITE, PT. MUGU STATE PARK: Moderate, 7 mrt, 1,200’ elevation. Wear hiking shoes, hat, bring water, lunch, snacks. We will have lunch at the Old Cabin Site. Meet at 10am at Wendy Dr. and Potrero Rd. in Newbury Park. Rain Cancels. (provisional hike) IRENE (ireneraus@hotmail.com), 983-2165. (Ventura)

January 2
MISSION RIDGE: Hike from Tunnel Trail up to near the Rattlesnake Connector and then up a primitive trail to the top of a ridge. Return via Edison Road trail. Primitive trail, steep at times and some boulder hopping. Moderately strenuous 6 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ROBERT 685-1283 (SB)

January 2
DOUGH FLAT TO BUCKSNORT TRAIL: Moderate 7 mile round trip hike on old jeep road at medium pace. Scenic views of Sespe Condor Sanctuary cliffs and Agua Blanca Creek Canyon. Meet 9am in Fillmore. From the Fillmore meeting place, it is about a 1 hour drive on a dirt road to trailhead in Los Padres National Forest. Rain cancels. Call leader to sign up: TERESA 524-7170 (Ventura)

January 3
STEVENS PARK - JESUSITA TRAIL: Hike across meadow and up wooded area to an inspirational view of Santa Barbara. Moderate-strenuous 8 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 455-4212 (SB)

January 3
OUTINGS DUE SOON: Group outings chairs should ready their outings for the next Condor Call schedule, covering the Feb-May plus the 1st week of June. Questions? Contact Gerry Ching (gching@cox.net).

January 4
MONDAY MORNING WALK: Meet 8:30am at Mission Plaza to carpool to Miramonte. Take 9:04am trolley to Ojai and walk back on bicycle trail. $0.25 fare. PAT 643-0270 (Ventura)

January 9
BUTTERFLY HIKE: Walk on a beach and across an open field in the Ellwood area to see the winter home of the Monarch Butterflies. Children with supervision welcome. Easy 4 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9 am. Dave 563-4850 (SB)

January 10
DIVIDE PEAK: Joint hike with the Sespe group. We’ll meet at Murietta Divide and make the ascent to Divide Peak together. Strenuous 12 mrt hike from Matilija trailhead to Divide Peak with great views of Ojai and Lake Casitas. On a clear day, all 8 Channel Islands are visible. Wear lug-soled shoes, bring water, food. For those in Ventura meet 7:45am at Ventura carpool lot (Seaward and Harbor between Washington Mutual and Carrows). JIM 447-1876/644-6934 For those coming from Santa Barbara m Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 7am. TONY 455-4212 (note early start time).

January 11
MONDAY MORNING WALK: Meet 8:30am at Carrows, Seaward & Harbor Blvd. to carpool to La Jolla Canyon. PAT 643-0270 (Ventura)

January 16
SAN YSIDRO FIVE TRAILS: Hike up San Ysidro, over to Cold Springs, down to Hot Springs and the bamboo tunnel of doom and then down the Bud Girard and McMenemy trails. Moderate six mrt. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 687-1929 (SB)

January 16
SIMI PEAK VIA CHINA FLAT TRAIL: Spectacular 360 degree view from atop peak. Moderate steep trail. 6 mi. round trip. 1250 ft elevation gain. Bring water and snack. Hiking shoes/boots recommended. Meet 9 am at trailhead (provisional). Contact HAROLD for details, 485-6213. (Ventura)

January 17
TEQUEPIS: Hike up to West Camino Cielo from Santa Ynez Valley. View of Cachuma Lake and the Pacific Ocean. Moderate-strenuous 8 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. CHRISTINE 963-2347 (SB)

January 17
OUTINGS DUE: Outings for inclusion in the Condor Call are due NOW. All Group outings chairs should send their Feb-May outings to Gerry Ching (gching@cox.net)

January 18
MONDAY MORNING WALK: Meet 8:30am at Mission Plaza carpool to Oak View and do one of the local trails PAT 643-0270. (Ventura)

January 22-24
WILDERNESS RESTORATION IN DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK: Come help protect Death Valley National Park from abuse by illegal off-road traffic. This wilderness restoration project along the park's scenic eastern boundary in the Amargosa Valley involves the installation of signs, raking out of vehicle tracks and moving rocks. Meet late Friday afternoon, or early Saturday morning, work Saturday and part of the day on Sunday. Camping Friday and Saturday night will be in a Park Service camping area (no water, portable toilets). Leader: KATE ALLEN, 661-944-4056. (CNRCC Desert Committee)

January 23
CARPINTERIA BLUFFS: Morning walk past Seal Rock, flower fields and over bluffs. Children welcome, bring water and a snack. Slow paced 3 miles or so. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 455-4212 (SB)

January 23
DOUGH FLAT TO ALDER CREEK CANYON OVERLOOK: Moderate 8.8 mile round trip hike at medium pace, partly on old jeep road. Lunch with views toward Alder Creek Canyon and points north. Fantastic rock forms! Meet 8am in Fillmore. From Fillmore meeting place, it is about a 1 hour drive on a dirt road to trailhead in Los Padres National Forest. Rain cancels. Call leader to sign up: TERESA 524-7170. (Ventura)

January 24
CANINE HIKE ROMERO CANYON: Moderate hike up hill along Romero Creek, mostly shaded trail, then back down the fire road. Total 6 miles, 1500 ft elevation gain. Well behaved dogs welcomed and encouraged; must be leashed. Bring snack and water for you and your canine companion. Hikers without dogs welcome too. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. Hike limited to ten dogs - please call to reserve your dog's place. SALLY 689-7820 (SB)

January 25
MONDAY MORNING WALK: Meet 9am at Alexandra at Harbor Circle in Ventura Harbor. We’ll walk to the settling ponds. PAT 643-0270. (Ventura)

January 30
INSPIRATION POINT: Hike up Tunnel Rd., then by trail to a point with beautiful views of the coast and mountains. Easy 3.5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVID P. 705-3025 (SB)

January 31
RINCON – CARPINTERIA HIKE: We’ll hike from Rincon Park to the viewpoint overlooking the Sea Lion rookery just outside Carpinteria. We’ll follow the coastal cliff trails with a short detour to the Rincon hang glider area. Easy 4 mrt. Bring a light lunch and water. Meet at 9am at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope Ave & State St. Bring water and a light snack. GERRY 964-5411 (SB)

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