Pre Turkey Day Trot Through Lang Ranch

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/c/9/0/event_180187312.jpegIf you plan on stuffing yourself with bird (or tofu, or whatever you veggies stuff yourselves with on Thanksgiving) Thursday, you'd better ramp up your metabolism on this roller coaster hike through sprawling Lang Ranch. Yes, yes, turkey is even more tasteless than your Titular Head, but after loading up on the gravy, stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, and pie that help you forget that fact each year, you'll wish you'd done a little pre-burning of calories with your Blazer friends on this 8 mile loop hike (elevation gain is 1500' in spaced out chunks).

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This is not only the lovely Jeanne's first foray into leadership, it's the first 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, so mum's the word if you see any wild turkeys (or tofus) hiding out until Friday.

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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.

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