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Activities Schedule

Regularly Scheduled Hikes
(Hikes are canceled if it rains. There are no hikes on holidays.)

Sunday Evening - Rocky Peak Fire Road
Meet at 4 PM at the Rocky Peak Fire Road trailhead. Take the Rocky Peak exit on the 118 Freeway and head north over the freeway. Park at the trailhead or across the bridge on the Santa Susana Pass Road.
(Meet at 5 PM during daylight savings time.) (Strenuous - 4.8 MRT - 1,200' elevation gain)

Tuesday Evening - Las Llajas Canyon
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Evening Sky Drive trailhead. Take the 118 to the Yosemite Ave exit. Head north 1/3 mile (passing McDonald's) to the stop sign at Alamo Street. Continue 0.85 mile north on Yosemite Ave to the stop sign at Evening Sky Drive. Turn right (east) and drive 0.5 mile to the trailhead. Park on either side of the street. (Easy - 3.75 MRT - 348' total elevation gain)

Thursday Evening - The Chumash Trail
Meet at 6 PM at Chumash trailhead. Directions: Take the 118 Freeway to Yosemite exit. Go north on Yosemite and turn right on Flanagan Dr. The trailhead is at the end of Flanagan Drive. (Moderate to Strenuous - 5.4 MRT - 1,210' total elevation gain)

January Activities

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January 7th
La Tuna Canyon Park to Plantation Lateral*
8 MRT - Moderate to Strenuous (1,900' of elevation gain)
From the trailhead (1,347’) on La Tuna Canyon Road, the shady heavily wooded La Tuna Canyon Trail follows two canyons and Horny Toad Ridge two miles up to the Verdugo Motorway (2,300’) which the hikers follow for another two miles to the turnaround point at Plantation Lateral (2,988’) where there are benches, shade, and 360-degree views of the Verdugo Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains, Griffith Park, the Los Angeles skyline, the Santa Ana Mountains, the Santa Monica Mountains, and even Santa Catalina Island on a clear day. Bring 2-3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear boots. Weather permitting, meet at 8 AM at the 118 & Stearns St. Park & Ride.

January 14th
Liebre Mountain via the Pacific Crest Trail*
9 miles one-way with a 5-mile car shuttle - Moderate-to-strenuous with 2,100’/1,900’ elevation gain/loss
From the trailhead (4,000’) on County Road N2 follow the Pacific Crest Trail as it climbs through manzanitas, digger pines, black oaks, and then Bigcone Douglas-fir to unpaved Liebre Road (7N23) on the oak-dotted crest line (5,759’). The hike continues along 7N23 providing a unique view of the Tehachapis, the southern Sierra Nevada, the Angeles and Los Padres National Forests, and the Mojave Desert, and then descends to the Old Ridge Route road (8N04) via the Golden Eagle Trail. Bring 2-3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear boots. Weather permitting, meet at 7 AM at the 118 & Stearns St. Park & Ride.

January 18
Club Meeting
7 PM - The Sycamore Drive Community Center - 1692 Sycamore Drive - Room B-1

January 21st
Work Party - The Chumash Trail
8 AM to Noon. Meet at the northern end of Flannigan Drive. All tools will be provided. Bring two quarts of water, snacks, gloves and sun glasses. Wear a hat, long pants, and hiking shoes or boots.

January 28th
Happy Camp Canyon - Middle Range Fire Road Loop* No dogs allowed at this event
10 MRT - Moderate to Strenuous (elevation gain & loss 1300')
See panoramic views of Simi Valley and Moorpark to the Channel Islands. Bring lunch, 2 to 3 quarts of water, binoculars/camera. Wear boots. Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal.

January 26 - 29th EVENT CANCELLED
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park*
This very special event is limited to Trail Blazer members only. To make your reservations, click here to email Mark. Space is limited, so it's best to sign up early. The last day to sign up is January 12th. TBA

February Activities

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February 4th
Backbone Trail Part 1: Ray Miller Trailhead to the Big Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Shuttle*
9.8 Miles - (1,086' elevation gain) - Moderate to Strenuous
Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please remember, this hike requires ample shuttle cars, so be prepared to drive your car from Donut Delite to both the beginning and ending trailheads in Mugu State Park. The parking fee is $12 at Big Sycamore Canyon Campground parking lot. The parking fee is $8 at La Jolla Canyon parking lot. Parking fees will be shared between everyone in attendance. Shuttle car driving directions will be distributed at Donut Delite. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots.

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