Monkeying around: the Rock Room to the Hummingbird trail tunnel-cave

TWO ROCK PLAY AREAS, FOR THE MONKEY IN ALL OF US

FOLLOWED BY dinner at Los Toros on Devonshire in Chatsworth (a block or so east of Topanga Canyon Blvd.) AROUND 6:15

(NOTE: this hike is preceded by a wildflower and rock scrambling hike at 11:00am starting from the same place. Please join this other group in order to attend: https://www.meetup.com/hiking-196/events/221228032/

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Monkey Business, definition (Rex's dictionary): hiking plus assorted tomfoolery involving cool boulders and caves, providing a workout for both legs and arms, while our hike leader plays guitar and "sings" songs you might like (or not)

HIKE LENGTH: about 6 miles

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PRINTABLE TRAIL MAP: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/0/2/6/highres_434004614.jpeg

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BELOW: the Rock Room

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THEN, THE LEGENDARY HUMMINGBIRD TRAIL, ITS CAVES AND THE AMAZING TUNNEL-CAVE:

HERE'S A VIDEO OF THE TUNNEL CAVE SHOT BY A FELLOW MONKEY:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfHmoMolv70&feature=youtu.be

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WEATHER:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0208

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THE USUAL STUFF:

BRING ALL THE USUAL STUFF...I'M NOT YOUR MOM....

Bring clothing (sorry, nude hikes are a different Meetup group), 3 liters of water, hat, comfy shoes, snacks, guitar, all your troubles..., camera, etc

LEGAL STUFF: by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2:

https://www.meetup.com/terms/

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