The PM Hikers

Sunset on the Chumash Sep 3, 2026. Thank you Jimbo

Daylite savings time ends Sunday so we will try starting at 4 for more daylight. You will still want a flashlite at your disposal.
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WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period, and he'll be leading this event until the Ice Age, i.e. this hike always happens, even when it rains, snows, hails, or blows. The only exception is when it's on fire.
It's mostly a steady climb to where the trail meets with the Rocky Peak Fire Road. When you get to the 'slippery' part just over a mile up, ask him who was responsible for Kurt breaking his ankle there in 2012, but don't believe whatever he tells you. (Just kidding, Mark, don't get touchy!)
Note: Kurt will not be attending except for when he visits from Michigan.

Distance: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1200'
Difficulty: Intermediate - hard for beginners
Dogs: Yes, but must be leashed
Restrooms: No
Water Fountain: No
Parking: Free on Flanagan
Trail: Out and back, single track, excellent condition
Sunset: Varies, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed!

Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall, COVID-19 infected hikers

Bring:
Flashlight/headlamp when it's dark
Sunscreen and hat when it's not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)
LOTS of H20 when it's hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot)

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
• You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
• If you choose to sign up for any event, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.
• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

Here we are in November already. Better come burn off some calories before the approaching holiday season works its mysterious size increases in your wardrobe.

Pic is Sunset on the Rocky Peak trail Oct 2023. Thank you Teka, wherever you are.

WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years, and he'll be leading this event as long as he keeps getting large annual hike-organizer pay raises. This hike always happens, even when it rains, snows, hails, or blows. The only exception is when it's on fire (or Mark sprains his knee).

This is a fire road with great views of the valleys and scenic rock formations all along. It starts out steep, moderates for a while with some flat spots, undulates easily for a while, then a final steady grade (but not too steep) to the lemonade stand at the top. The lemonade stand operators apologize for never being there when youre hot and thirsty, or not.

Distance: 5.0 miles (I think anyway, but 4.9 semi officially).

Elevation Gain: 1200'

Difficulty: Intermediate - hard for beginners

Dogs: Yes, but must be leashed

Restrooms: No

Water Fountain: No

Parking: Free at trailhead

Trail: Out and back, single track, rugged

Sunset: Varies, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed!

Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall, COVID-19 infected hikers

Bring:

Flashlight/headlamp when it's dark

Sunscreen and hat when it's not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)

LOTS of H20 when it's hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot)

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

• If you choose to sign up for any event, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.

• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.

• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.

• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

Come join me on a pleasant late afternoon hike in honor of Veterans Day.
We will start at 4pm instead of 5:30pm. I am starting at this time because I have the time this day to start the hike while it is still light.
Please come prepared with a light as you still may need it and possibly poles if you need them. First we hike to the scenic cross area. We won't stop for long at that spot but long enough to enjoy the view. Then we will keep going on to the Reagan library to get a little more in.
Our route:
From the parking lot behind the Clinica’s medical building, we will cross over Madera and walk a short distance through the neighborhood to the trailhead. We will hike a series of switchbacks for about 1.5 miles to the cross at the top. This is a steady climb across the face of the hill, always in full view of the neighborhood below, and of Simi Valley. At the top are panoramic views of Simi Valley, Moorpark, the Simi Hills, Santa Susana and Santa Monica Mountains, and the Reagan Library close by.
We won't sit for too long at the top but keep going over to the gate of the Reagan Library.

Hike Time: 4:00 pm. Note a little earlier than our usual 5:30pm
Sunset: 4: 53pm bring a light or charged phone to be safe
Where to meet: the parking lot behind the Clinica’s medical building on the corner of Royal and Madera. If the medical office is open we can park on the other side of Clinicas in front of the donut shop.
Distance: about 3 miles but longer if we go to Reagan Library.
Route type: Out & Back
Elevation gain: 700 ft
Difficulty: Fit beginner/ please do not expect to stop for too long, we only will stop briefly at the cross to take in the view and then we will go over to the library. You might decide to turn around at the cross if you are a beginner.
Dogs: On a leash per state law
Restrooms: None
Water Fountain: None
Parking: Free
Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, mountain lions, bobcats, tarantulas, scorpions, slip-'n-fall, poison oakj
I will cancel the hike if it is above 85 at start time, Wind is above 20 mph or if less than 2 people are signed up the morning of the hike time.

WHAT TO BRING:
Flashlight or Headlight
At least 2 liters of water/light snack
Good hiking/walking shoes and poles if you use them
Dress according to the weather.

DIRECTIONS
Coordinates: 34.264725, -118.795513
Address: 1424 Madera Rd, S.V., corner of Royal and Madera. Clinica’s medical building parking lot.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
• You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
• The PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.
• If you sign up for any event, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
• Hiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous and accidents can happen.
• By participating in this event, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for their own actions.
• These rules apply to any guests you may invite.