Trot Through Long Canyon - A Gentler Hike

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Let's hike through Long Canyon with your Blazer friends on this 5.5 mile loop hike with an elevation gain of about 1000'.

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Shelleen is back and ready to lead the Blazers once again. It's also one of the few time we've approached this area from the Simi Valley side. Beginning in Long Canyon, we'll move through riparian woods and concealed historic Indian grounds. Climbing up and out, we'll enjoy wide open meadows undulating like ocean swells. Oak trees and abundant wildlife call the park home.

This is a gentler hike. We will go at a more moderate pace than a regular Trailblazer hike, and we'll take more breaks. The purpose is to give novice and intermediate hikers who may feel they're not up to a regular hike a chance to get out and experience our beautiful trails. Faster hikers are welcome to come along, with the understanding that the hike is geared toward those who want to go at an easier pace.

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Directions:

From the 118 in Simi Valley, exit on First St and go south. First St becomes Long Canyon Road. Continue just past Wood Ranch Pkwy, and turn left into the parking lot.

From the 23 between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, exit on Olsen Rd and go east (toward Simi). Olsen Rd becomes Madera Rd. Near the Reagan Library, turn right onto Wood Ranch Pkwy. At the dead end, turn right, then make a quick left into the parking lot.

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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.

If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.