Name: Kanan Dume to Castro Peak
Start: 2012-03-20T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2012-03-20T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Newton Cyn Trailhead

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/1/e/e/event_101652782.jpegWhat's this- a repeat of the last hike? Come on, give your stalwart leadership more credit than that. While we'll start from the same spot, we'll head in the opposite direction.

Our hike will take us just under 8 miles roundtrip on a less-traveled but quite beautiful part of the 60-mile Backbone Trail, which runs through the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area from Will Rogers State Park in the east to Point Mugu in the west.

The route begins at Kanan Dume Road and goes southerly a short distance, allowing us to cross over the southernmost tunnel (Tunnel 1) above Kanan Dume Road. We then proceed easterly roughly 4 miles and up 1250 feet, gradually winding our way up and through Latigo Canyon, crossing Latigo Canyon Road, and then ending on a bluff immediately south of Castro Peak with spectacular Pacific views.

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The terrain is a mix of single and double-file trail and open fire road. The majority of our out and back hike is wooded and shaded canyon trails, offering periodic glimpses of the Pacific, but the route eventually gives way to open hillsides and ridgelines, and an open area over the Pacific.

Directions:

From the 101 – exit at the Kanan Road exit and drive south (toward the ocean) 7.8 miles, going through two of the three tunnels on this road (which changes name to Kanan Dume Road). Turn right into the “Backbone Trail” parking area, just before entering the third tunnel.

From the PCH – turn up South Kanan Dume Road. Drive 4.4 miles from the PCH, going through one tunnel, and then take a left into the “Backbone Trail” parking area, almost immediately after coming out of the tunnel. Free parking is available at the trailhead.

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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.

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