Not Mad Ken's Boney Appetit Hike

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Don't tell Ken that we are stealing his Humpday Boney Appetit hike.

This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Wendy trailhead, then climbs up Boney Mountain Trail for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. We will take a short break at the Boney Mountain overlook. Though not the peak of Boney Mountain, the overlook still affords fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it’s a clear day, we’ll easily be able to see Santa Cruz Island, as well as the Los Padres Mountain range. After taking time for the appropriate gasps, we will take the same trail back to the cars.

This hike is about 6 miles and 1400 of elevation gain, and the views are worth the effort. Bring plenty of water and a snack.

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DIRECTIONS:

Take Highway 101 to Thousand Oaks. Exit at Wendy Drive. Go south (towards the ocean) on Wendy all the way until it dead ends at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. There is ample free parking on the dirt along Potrero road. There are no restrooms at the trailhead.

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.

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