Mad Ken's Cruzin the Conejo Arroyo/ Lynnmere loop

Welcome Trailblazers....Time to re explore the Arroyo canyon with a few ....hills you never new about! This area is an amazing little canyon chaparral that not many visit because they don't know it's there, and that's what I'm here for...show off the good stuff in our local mountains!

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Just a quick afternoon strole through the Conejo Valley via Conejo Open Space that cruises through the Arroyo barranca, Lynn ranch and Lynnmere communities. This will be a moderately strenuous 7+/- mile loop with about 1500-1800 ft. of elevation gain. Views of the 1,000 Oaks Area, including Wildwood ,Mount Clef Ridge, Newbury Park are all quite nice , and 7+ miles of moderately strenuous hiking will get you to just the right plateau for a Hump Day Hike. If there's enough daylight and enough of the group that wants more elevation, I can do that towards the end of the hike, so save some energy because the last hill is the best hill!

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Essentials:

Well , let's see.... Pants/shorts & shirt of athletic wicking material is a good idea, cause 100% cotton is comfortable at the mall, not the hiking trail ! bring any first aid items or medications you can think of, and check the weather for rain posibilities which may require a hooded rain jacket. Please bring a head lamp or flashlight in case we run late. bring plenty of water( 1 liter/ per 3mile). Most of my hikes will be 3-8 miles(1-3 liters).

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IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers 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.

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** Anyone 18 yrs old or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

** Dogs are allowed on this hike.