June

2008

June 1
BUENA VISTA - OLD PUEBLO TRAIL LOOP: A short, steep moderate 2.5 mrt hike on the Buena Vista Trail with a return via the San Ysidro and Old Pueblo trails. Bring a light lunch and water. Meet behind the Bank of America on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. GERRY 964-5411 (SB)

June 2
MONDAY MORNING WALK - MCGRATH STATE BEACH: Start the week with an easy 5 mile hike in our local area. Meet 8:50am, Carrows or 9am, Oxnard side at Santa Clara bridge to walk into McGrath State Beach Park. PAT 643-0270 (SP)

June 7
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. DAVID 453-4103 (SB)

June 7
REYES AND HADDOCK PEAKS - PINE MOUNTAIN: Moderately strenuous 8 mile semi-loop hike, along Pine Mountain ridge with great views in forested trail. Wear hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen; bring water, snacks, lunch. Meet at Ventura carpool lot (Seaward and Harbor between Washington Mutual and Carrows) at 8am and then long drive to trailhead. SUZANNE 218-8613 (SP)

June 8
UCSB LAGOON: Stroll for an hour or so around the Lagoon and over the Bluffs at the University. Children welcome, bring water, slow paced 3 miles or so. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. KEITH 965-9953 (SB)

June 9
MONDAY MORNING WALK - SULPHUR MOUNTAIN ROAD: Start the week off with an invigorating 5 mile hike in our local area. Meet 8:30am at Mission Place or 9am at Sulphur Mountain Trailhead. PAT 805-643-0270 (SP)

June 14
DABNEY CABIN: Long car pool to Nira Campground, then a long nearly level hike down Manzana Creek to Dabney Cabin. Strenuous 14 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 8am. NOTE EARLY START TIME! TONY 687-1929 (SB)

June 15
ENNISBROOK-VALLEY CLUB LOOP: This 5 mrt moderate hike starts at the Ennisbrook trailhead. We will travel through Ennisbrook, mostly on roads, taking the old trail routes where possible. We will then take the Coffin Family/Valley Club trails to the Summerland Reservoir for a short lunch stop. Return will be via segments of the Valley Club trail, Sheffield Road and the perimeter Ennisbrook trail. Bring water and a light lunch. Meet at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope & State, at 9am. GERRY 964-5411 (SB)

June 15
MIDDLE MATILIJA CAMP: Moderate 8 mrt along stream, mostly shaded, to Middle Matilija Camp. There are at least 17 creek crossings, but we will have no problem rock hopping across. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and good pair of hiking shoes/boots, and hat. Meet 8am at Ventura carpool (Seaward and Harbor between Carrow's and Washington Mutual) or 8:45am at trailhead. JIM 447-1876/644-6934 (SP)

June 16
MONDAY MORNING WALK - SANTA BARBARA: Start the week off with an invigorating 5 mile walk along the Santa Barbara coast. Meet 9:14am, corner Santa Clara and California to catch bus to Santa Barbara. Lunch in Montecito. PAT 643-0270 (SP)

June 18
MIDWEEK BIKE RIDE - FOSTER PARK: Easy to moderate bike ride. We'll meet at Foster Park under the bridge at 11am and ride to Ventura State Beach. Lunch at The Habit before returning. Bring helmet,water. SHEILA 649-9044 (SP)

June 21
MONTECITO PEAK - ANNUAL SUNSET HIKE: Celebrate Summer Solstice with a late afternoon hike up a steep peak for a panoramic view of the South Coast. Enjoy a sunset supper. Strenuous 7.5 mrt. Bring lots of water, supper, flashlight. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 4:30pm. DAVE 563-4850 (SB)

June 21
WOOD CANYON WALK: Easy paced, moderate 7 mrt hike in beautiful Wood Canyon. Great hike for beginners. Meet 8:15am at Ventura carpool lot (Seaward and Harbor between Washington Mutual and Carrows) or 9am by old bridge at Sycamore Canyon campground entrance (parking fee). Bring water and snacks. TED GUENTHER 985-8963 (SP)

June 22
UCSB LAGOON: Stroll for an hour or so around the Lagoon and over the Bluffs at the University. Children welcome, bring water, slow paced 3 miles or so. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVID P. 705-3025 (SB)

June 22
BATES BEACH TO CARPINTERIA: Nice walk along the beach/coastline with great view of the Channel Islands. Easy pace, 6 mrt, to Carpinteria for brunch. Bring water, wear hat, sunscreen, shoes for hiking on beach and trail, $$ for brunch. Meet 8:30am at Ventura carpool lot (Seaward and Harbor at Vons Shopping between Carrows and WaMu) or 9am at Bates Beach. TED GUENTHER 985-8963 (SP)

June 23
MONDAY MORNING WALK - SHELF ROAD: Start the week off with an invigorating 5 mile walk in Ojai. Meet 8:30am at Mission Plaza to carpool to Shelf Road by 9am. PAT 643-0270 (SP)

June 28
PLAYGROUND: Explore the labyrinth of boulders forming a natural playground off West Camino Cielo. Some rock scrambling and agility required. Always a new route! Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ROBERT 685-1283 (SB)

June 29
RED ROCK TO SWIMMING HOLE: Hike to below Gibraltar Dam and relax by/in the water. Moderate 6.5 mrt. Bring swimsuit, wading shoes, lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. JIM 447-1876/644-6934 (SB)

June 30
MONDAY MORNING WALK - EMMA WOOD STATE BEACH PARK: Start the week off with an invigorating 5 mile walk at our local beach. Meet 9am at parking lot before Ventura River to walk into Emma Wood State Beach Park and bicycle trail. PAT 643-0270 (SP)

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