Los Robles Trail and Triunfo Canyon Trail HIKE (Thousand Oaks)

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DESCRIPTION OF HIKE: Strenuous 10.7 miles one-way with 2,100’ of elevation gain/loss [with a car shuttle back to the trailhead at the end of the hike for some of the participants].

The Los Robles Trail is located in the southern portion of the Conejo Open Space; it stretches from Newbury Park to Westlake and is the only national historical trail in California. Our hike will begin at the west end of the trail where we’ll follow it as we wend our way along the mountain slopes to Angel Vista overlooking the Conejo Valley, Camarillo, Boney Mountain and (weather permitting) the Channel Islands. Continuing eastward along the trail we’ll have excellent views of Hidden Valley and its horse ranches and the Topa Topa Mountains to the north. After a brief stop at the Conejo Valley Scenic Overlook, we’ll continue eastward to the Triunfo Canyon Trail which we’ll follow down to our shuttle vehicle(s).

PREPAREDNESS: Bring 2-3 liters/quarts of water (or other suitable liquid) and lunch/snack. Wear appropriate footwear (preferably hiking boots) and be prepared for bright sunlight (sunglasses), heat (layers of clothing), and/or precipitation (rain gear). Hiking pole(s) and a camera might come in handy.

NOTE: At the beginning of each outing you will be required to read and sign a liability release form (a sign-in sheet).

DIRECTIONS TO THE CARPOOL LOCATION IN SIMI VALLEY:

NOTE: Everyone must meet here first.

Take Hwy 118 to the Madera Road exit in Simi Valley.

Drive south 1.4 miles on Madera Road to its junction with Royal Avenue [at a traffic light]

Turn left (east) onto Royal Avenue and immediately turn left into the first driveway on your left (north)

Park near Donut Delite and wait for the hiking leader(s) who will distribute specific driving directions to the Matilija Canyon trailhead.

DISCLAIMER:

The organizer(s) or leader(s) take no responsibility and will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during any Rancho Simi Trail Blazers Club (RSTB) hike/outing. These events can be inherently dangerous and accidents will happen.

By participating voluntarily you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being and acknowledge, appreciate, and in consideration for being allowed to participate in any way you further agree:

1. The risk of injury from the many of the activities is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and

2. TO KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for your participation; and

3. To willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, you observe any unusual significant hazard during your presence or participation, you will remove yourself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and

4. You, for yourself and on behalf of your heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Rancho Simi Trail Blazers, its organizers, officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Activity participant agrees that this release will apply to all known and unknown as well as unanticipated claims, injures and damages resulting from group activities, as well as those now disclosed and all rights under section 1542 of the Civil Code of California and hereby are expressly waived. Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California reads as follows:

“A general release does not extend to claims which the (participant) does not know or suspect to exist in his (or her) favor, at the time of execution of the release, which if known by him (or her) must have materially affected his (or her) (participation and agreeing to) the release.”

By participating in any group event or activity, you hereby, for yourself, your heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, your executors and administrators, waive any and all rights and claims for damages you may have against any and all entities and individuals associated with the group, their representatives, successors and assigns and will hold them harmless and free of all liability or claim of negligence related to any and all injuries, disability, illness, death, loss or damage to person or property, suffered in connection with any and all activities organized by the group.