2021-Feb: Malibu/Point Mugu SP/SB: Sandstone Peak/Monarch Butterflies/Level 2
Details
HIKINGOC WEEKEND TRIP in Point Mugu State Park/MALIBU/SANTA BARBARA!
Schedule: Sat to Sun Feb 27 to 28, 2021. Indicate when signing up if you only like to join either Sat or Sun!
To secure a space, please sign up to the waiting list, read the post and messages, send a message/email or meet me in person to discuss more and pay deposit.
***We'll help to arrange lodging and carpooling if need to. Please see below for estimate cost and deposit details.
***Transportation: The drive is at least 2 hours one way from Orange County. We'll help to arrange carpool if need to.
***Plan your own and only join us to hike, $20 (non-refundable coordinating fee). Contact the host directly for more info.
***Estimate Trip Cost (1 night: $99+) including: lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, but excluding meals.
ADVANCE DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION:
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Advance Deposit due by Feb 15, 2021. (Add 10% to deposit amount if send after the due date). It is non-refundable deposit.
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The following policies apply when making a cancellation:
***After putting down deposit, it is non-refundable
***1 week prior to the trip: 100% of the total estimate trip amount is subject to forfeiture
Estimate Trip Cost: due one week before the trip.
What to bring: 10 hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234): wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swimming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food and camping gears (if camping).
Hiking Schedule: for your convenience, print out a copy of trails map: http://www.lamountains.com/maps/jolla.pdf
To be updated, below is FYI
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Day 1 (Sat): Sandstone Peak hike and sunset hikes at Point Mugu State Park. RSVP here https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/275997999/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/276551462/ -
Day 2 (Sun): We will check out the Monarch Butterfly and Santa Barbara fun day and Ojai scenic waterfalls hikes
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/276555731/
Past trip FYI: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/5179752/
Photos from previous trips
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228181676/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/58266132/
Santa Barbara: El Capitan State Beach https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=601
ABOUT POINT MUGU STATE PARK: located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline, with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The beach also features swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. The park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area. More info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630
Carpool Location: or contact in advance
Orange Park and Ride: Suggested carpool meetup is at the Park-n-Ride in Orange off the 55N Lincoln/Nohl Ranch exit. Park-n-Ride entrance is on Tustin, across from Von's/Starbucks parking lot. More info https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9270810
REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***