First Chance for Last Chance, Sespe Wilderness, 14-18 miles/3,500'-4,900'

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http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/3/d/e/event_60069182.jpegAt last! It's cool enough for Ojai so I'm taking this first opportunity to show friends the gorgeous Sespe Wilderness and Last Chance Trail. We'll hike up Santa Paula Canyon, past The Punch Bowls and slides, and continue on up the hill to Jackson Falls, Jackson Hole, Heart on the Hill, and beyond.
There's no limit to # of participants. You'll be added from the waitlist as long as you've never been a "no show," so sign up for waitlist. Don't sign up if you've been a "no show"; you won't be added.
I'm bringing friends as guests. Everyone else must be signed up, thereby agreeing to Meetup's Release of Liability.
Trailblazing? Yes, there's one section on Hogback Hill that we always have to re-discover or find our own way. Trail is lost due to floods, slides, lack of use, etc.
Exploratory? Yes, alway looking for the best route in the canyon, and on the Hogback Hill section.
Bushwacking? Yes, and it can be pretty extreme for 1/8 mile.
Terrain: Single track, fireroad, asphalt, rock-hopping in river, one very short, steep, slippery section.
Time & Place: We start hiking at 7:30AM. Directions to Santa Paula meeting place will be emailed to participants.
Sunset: 6:36PM.
Type of Hike: Out and back the same way. You could stash water, but there's also a spring (see below).
Bring: The ten essentials. Trekking poles if you like using them. Headlamp, snacks, lunch, 3L water. There's a spring (no filtration needed) at about 6/7 miles. If it's dry, we'll turn back. Bring a bottle to fill up your hydration reservoir.
Wear: Layers, hiking shoes/boots with lug soles. Long pants and sleeves for brush protection. Consider hiking pants that zip off at knee if you want to wear shorts. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/4/1/0/event_60069232.jpeg
Punch Bowl
Dogs: Okay, because there's river water on the trail. But they should be able to climb a 12' very steep, slippery section.http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/3/f/2/event_60069202.jpeg
For photos of our route, check out #'s 1 -24 here:
https://www.meetup.com/fun-in-the-sun-Oxnard/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=1353163

First Chance for Last Chance, Sespe Wilderness, 14-18 miles/3,500'-4,900'