(Trekker Series 2) Paradise Falls and Lizard Rock Loop

Organizer: Sherry

Hiking assistant: Paul King (Lead), Russ, Rudy U (Safety), Eric B (Sweep)

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Location: Wildwood Reginal Park

Hike difficulty: Level 5/10

A beginner hike: No

Distance: 5.7 miles

Elevation Gain: 1320'

Time: 3 1/2 hours

Trail condition: mostly single file trail, 1/4 shady

Water: Minimum 2 liters

Guest: 2

Dog: yes

Toilette: at Wildflower playing field (map link (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=google+map+34.21769+-118.89464&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ei=knbzUJ-HM-isiAL10YFo&ved=0CAsQ_AUoAA)) and mid point at Paradise Falls picnic area

Parking: public parking at trailhead

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Direction: Take the 101 Freeway to Thousand Oaks to exit 45 for Lynn Road. Drive north for 2.5 miles on Lynn Road, and turn left on Avenido de los Arboles. Drive to the end of the street and park in the lot on the left.

What to bring: hat, sunscreen, energy bar, lunch, snacks, water, and the usual stuff.

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Trail description:

Wildwood Park is a gem to be explored. To the north, the imposing presense of Mount Clef Ridge humbles us. On the south, Arroyo Conejo has carved out a V-shaped canyon over millions of years. An endless span of grassland lies in-between. One could easily picture a stagecoach running by.

Paradise Falls is at the bottom of the canyon. It drops 40 feet into a large pool along the Arroyo Conejo. Lizard Rock stands solitary on the western end. It is the distant landmark that calls out to hikers.

We plan to explore the entire park via Mesa, Santa Rosa, Stagecoach, Lizard Rock, Eagle Point, Wildwood, Tepee and Moonridge trail. In this hike, we will explore every trail in the park.

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2013 Activities:

Trekker Series: On the 1st Saturday of the month and will be 6 miles or less.
Explorer Series: On the 2nd Saturday and will be 7- 8 miles.
Adventurer Seires: On the 3rd Saturday and will be a 9 miles or more.

Mountaineer Series with elevation gain of 4000' and more will be scheduled for 3rd and 4th quarters for seasoned alpinists.

Exploratory hikes are available off schedule. To participate, you must be a strong and seasoned hiker. Please email me if you are interested.

Waiting list priority: People who hike with me or with Los Angeles Hiking Group frequently will be given priority when they are on the waiting list.

No show policy: If you sign up for an event and no show, you will either lose your waiting list priority or not be able to sign up for the next event.

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Warning:

If you have prior medical condiction or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the hike for you.

If you have never done a hike of this distance or difficulty before, this hike will be very difficult for you. It may well be your death march. The mountain is not going anywhere. We will schedule this event again in the future. Do it when your mind and body are ready.

Hiking is a recreation, not a suicide mission.

Release of Liability:

The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

By signing up for this trip, or any other event organized by me, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer (me) of this hike from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.

In addition, you and your guests are acknowledging that you agree to the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: https://www.meetup.com/terms/

Profile Photo:

Members interested in joining this hike must have a profile photo showing his/her face. This is a requirement of the L.A. Hiking Group. Without it, you will not be allowed to sign up.