Hike Mishe Mokwa and Backbone trails to Sandstone Peak

Saturday, January 14– Hike Mishe Mokwa and Backbone trails to Sandstone Peak

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/f/4/0/event_77937152.jpegThis hike will be a fast-paced, 9.5 mile loop with apx 1,400 ft gain in the Santa Monica Mountains from Circle X Ranch along the Canyon View trail to the http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/f/9/a/event_77937242.jpegBackbone Trail and Mishe Mokwa trails, including Sandstone Peak (3,111 ft). Bring water, lunch, snacks, and shoes with good tread. Meet at Towsley Canyon OUTSIDE the gate at 6:20 AM for a 6:30 AM departure to the trail head. You may also meet the group at the trail head at 8:00 AM. To meet at the trailhead:

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/f/f/e/event_77937342.jpegTo get to the trailhead, from Santa Clarita, take the 101 Fwy North to Camarillo. Exit S. Las Posas Rd (near the outlet stores). Follow Las Posas Rd to PCH. Go South on PCH for 9.1 miles, and turn left on Yerba Buena Rd. If you get to Mulholland Hwy, you have gone too far. Continue on Yerba Buena Rd for 5.4 miles until you see the Circle X Ranch on the right (12896 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu). Park by the Ranger Station. (Leader: Nikki)

Rated Moderate +++