Name: Beginner Series Hike 2 of 4: Sage Ranch Loop
Start: 2012-12-23T14:30:00-08:00
End: 2012-12-23T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Sage Ranch

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Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 350ft
Dogs: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Difficulty: Easy
Sunset: 4:46pm
What to Bring: Water, Snacks, and Sweater/Jacket if you get cold easy.

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This is a nice hike around a beautiful park. On this hike you will experience great views and interesting rock formations. When you get there, park behind the Sage Ranch sign and and we will hike up the road a bit and start the trail behind campsite 6.

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Driving up to Sage Ranch from Simi Valley is a small, steep, winding mountain road with no guard rails. Make sure you are comfortable driving on these types of roads or carpool. I have never gone to this park from Topanga Canyon so I can not comment on this route.

Parking: There are two parking lots at the Sage Ranch Park (lower and upper). At the upper lot, you have to pay $5 to the iron ranger; while at the lower lot, there are no signs or anything about this fee. You have to drive past the lower parking lot before you reach the upper lot so you can't miss it. I parked at the lower lot when I was there last time and I was fine (so were the cars next to me), but please be forewarned of this and plan to pay if you want to be cautious. I plan to start this hike at the lower lot.

Park behind this sign (lower lot)

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About: Sage Ranch, sitting at 2,000 feet, has a garden-of-the-gods appearance. Located in the Simi Hills overlooking the valley, this 635-acre park is rich with world-class sandstone formations. The park boasts and endless display of unique boulders and outcrops. Sandstone Ridge, a long, steep, weathered formation with caves and natural sculptures, rises 300 feet from the trail. Beautiful carved boulders and eucalyptus trees fill the canyon section of this loop trail.

Source: http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGS360-024

Rain will postpone this hike.

About the Beginner Series:
This beginner series is aimed at the entry level hiker that is looking to build themselves up so that they feel more comfortable to join the moderate hikes. Moderate and advanced hikers are welcome to join, but this will be more of a social hike. However, I will include a more difficult route for the 3rd and 4th hike in the series.

Hike 1: Corriganville Movie Ranch = 2 miles with 300ft elevation.
Hike 2: Sage Ranch Loop = 2.5 miles with 350ft elevation
Hike 3: Mt McCoy = 2.6 miles with 600ft elevation
Hike 4: Lizard Rock & Paradise Falls = 5 miles with 700ft elevation

Directions:
From Highway 118/Simi Valley Freeway in the San Fernando Valley, exit on Topanga Canyon Blvd, drive south and turn right on Plummer Streer.Continue 2.4 miles to Woolsey Canyon Road and turn right. (Along the way, Plummer becomes Valley Circle, then Lake Manor Drive). Continue on Woolsey Canyon Road for 2.4 miles to Black Canyon Road and turn right. The Sage Ranch Parking lot is on the left 0.2 miles ahead. Note that Sage ranch can also be reached from Simi valley via Katharine Road and Blacks Canyon Road. (Lat:34.245258 Lon:-118.670078)

Disclaimer / Release of Liability:
You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions. Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. This Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. You are responsible for you. If you choose to sign up for any events, you are releasing the Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgement and experience. This applies to any guests you may invite.

Russ

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