Topatopa Bluff (6,367) and Beyond 23 miles+/5,500'+ --while it's still cool.

If it's cool, is there really any other choice?! As usual, off we go to the wilderness north of Ojai.

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Let's get out of the hills and into the mountains!

We'll take a jaunt up to Topatopa Bluff in the Los Padres National Forest. This will be an all-day adventure hike for those up for an invigorating challenge. Suitable only for the strong, adventurous maniacs.

You should have no evening plans for this one.

I'll change hike to a beach area if severe weather conditions like wind/fire/rain or temps above 79 degrees forecast here (http://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/Ojai.html).

Sunset: 7:06PM
Twilight: 7:31PM

Time & Place: 6:30AM in Camarillo, or 7:30AM at trailhead. Destination is about 1 hour north. Directions will be emailed to participants.
Level: Advanced.

Bring: The ten essentials (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Essentials). Trekking poles a plus. Headlamp, food for all day, plenty water.
Wear: Layers, hiking shoes/boots with lug soles, long pants/sleeves for heavy brush protection.
Dogs: Fine, if they're used to this level. Email me if you'd like to bring your leashed dog.

Terrain: Fireroad, single track, very brushy trails and trailblazing.