Hummingbird Trail Loop

Welcome to the monthly community outreach Meetup hike sponsored by the women's hiking club Wild Women Hiking (http://www.wildwomenhiking.com/) - http://www.wildwomenhiking.com .

"Explore the otherworldly rock formations that adorn the hillsides below Rocky Peak with this engaging yet challenging hike. Gaining 1,000 feet of elevation in just over 2 miles the difficulty is overshadowed by the geological wonders you will be eager to investigate along the way."
~ Best Easy Day Hikes San Fernando Valley

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http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/0/8/c/600_417028812.jpeg We will make the challenging ascent to Rocky Peak then meander our way downhill from there. We will pass under the 118 Fwy through the Wildlife Corridor into Corriganville Park.

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If you haven't visited Corriganville Park before, save a little time after our hike to visit. It was the practical location for many western movies as well as TV shows such as Tarzan and Robin Hood. Informational kiosks throughout the park feature photo stills of the landscape as used in various film productions. It is a fun and easy walking tour and more than worth the price of admission which is 100% free!

Passing out of Corriganville Park we do a wee bit of road walking to get back to our cars.

Yes, the 1,000 ft elevation gain sounds intimidating, but we can stop often to enjoy the caves. You can do it! The weather forecasts 81 degree high for the day in Simi Valley so it should be a comfortable temperature throughout our hike.

Most of this trail is exposed so be prepared with proper sun protection and lots of water (2 liters is recommended)

This Meetup is an opportunity for you to meet Wild Women Hiking's Adventure Guide and learn more about membership in the official (non-Meetup) Wild Women Hiking club (http://www.wildwomenhiking.com). The official Wild Women Hiking Adventure Club leads WEEKLY guided hikes. Learn more about membership for weekly hikes at http://www.wildwomenhiking.com

Hummingbird Trail Loop Hike:
Approximate Distance: 5 miles
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Difficulty: Challenging
Actual Elevation Change: 1,000 ft

RSVPs will close on 10/9 11:59pm

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Where to meet:
From Highway 118/Simi Valley Freeway in Simi Valley, exit on Kuehner Drive. Drive 0.3 mikes north to the signed trailhead at the end of the long parking area on the right.
(Lat:34.280219 Lon:-118.660976)
We will meet at the Hummingbird Trail trailhead sign

Check route and traffic information at:
TomTom: http://routes.tomtom.com

Check route and traffic information at TomTom: http://routes.tomtom.com (http://routes.tomtom.com/)

Remember to bring:
1-2 liters of water, snacks, sunscreen, sun hat and/or parasol, athletic shoes with lug soles or hiking boots, personal medications, handful of toilet tissue, small plastic sack for garbage, and sunglasses.

Optional safety items may include: an umbrella (for shade), hand sanitizer, pepper spray, whistle, compass, first aid kit, camera, trekking pole/s, pen/pencil and paper.

Hiking will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Anyone arriving late will be considered a "no-show", so be a little early.

DISCLAIMER:
By attending this event you acknowledge that your participation is entirely voluntary and that you possess complete understanding of the risks involved in participating and engaging in connection with activities with Momstyle News, LLC ("Wild Women Hiking"), including but not limited to risks of property damage or loss of property and risks of physical injury and/or death, whether occurring during or around hikes, activities, or in connection with any hike-related activities.