SUB-URBAN HIKE AND BARBEQUE YAY!

Hey Everyone,

This is a first for The Moderate Hikers. We're doing a sub-urban hike that's part park, part street, part trail. We'll be going up to TWO of the best viewing spots in the Conejo Valley!! Be prepared to be awestruck...

FIRST PART OF THE HIKE: BOTANIC GARDEN TRAIL We'll be doing a counter clockwise route through the botanic gardens and take in all the beauty of the flowering plants and trees.

Distance: approx 1.25 miles

Elevation gain/loss 150 ft.

SECOND PART OF THE HIKE: TARANTULA HILL This is the second part of our suburban hike and it will get your hearts pumping as we make our way up a paved road to the highest point in the Conejo Valley.

Distance: approx. 1 mile

Elevation gain/loss 253 ft.

We'll finish our hike back at the park for a total round trip of approx. 3.25 miles

GREAT FOR FIT BEGINNERS AS WELL AS THE MORE SEASONED HIKER! YAY! http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif

PICNIC AND BBQ: We'll have our picnic and barbeque back at the park where we started.

Everyone should bring a side dish and beverage to share, plus whatever food item they like to grill.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

We'll be hiking at a moderate but consistent pace with a short time to stop around the garden.

The garden closes at 5:00 pm so we'll be doing that leg of the hike first.

Sorry but no pooches are allowed on this one since there are no dogs allowed in the Botanic Gardens.

Tarantula Hill is short but steep. Fit beginners will do fine.

We are leaving promptly at 3:45 pm. Don't be late, we won't wait!

You can leave your food and beverage items in a cooler in your cars.

Carpooling is recommended.

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