Mad Ken's Humpday Hike: Wildwood's Waterfalls loop

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Welcome Trailblazers!. With all this rainfall we've received, it's a good time to explore all the waterfalls in the Wildwood park area.

Plan on 6-7 miles of moderately strenuous hiking with 1500 +/- feet of elevation gain.

Wildwood Park is rich in historic and archaeological resources, unusual geological formations, and is home to a wide range of plant and animal life. The Chumash lived here for nearly 8,000 years until the early 19th Century. During the Spanish colonization of California, the land became part of "Rancho El Conejo" in 1803. Catttle and sheep grazed on these rich grasslands through much of the 20th Century. From the 1930's through the 1960's numerous Hollywood movies were filmed here, including "Spartacus" and "Wuthering Heights", as well as TV Series "Wagon Train", "The Rifleman", and "Gunsmoke.

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This time around we'll take a tour of the Indian cave trail and hit the waterfall many folks don't even know exist. From there we will head over the creek and do some hill climbing on the lynnmere trail to a viewpoint where a quick break will let us enjoy the views before we head back down into wildwood park to view Paradise Falls. Depending on the time from hear we can head out to Lizard rock for our last view before heading back to the parking lot..Hope you can join me on this little local adventure.

Essentials:

Please wear – brush-resistant pants/shorts, one or more wicking shirts appropriate to the temperature, comfortable hiking shoes or light boots, your favorite undergarments and accessories, and a light backpack.

Please bring – at least two liters of water, snacks, an extra layer of clothing, a charged cell phone, identification, a headlamp, a small first-aid kit, bug repellant and sunscreen, a waterproof shell if rain is forecast, and any medications or anything else you might need on the trail.

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.

If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

** Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

** Dogs are allowed on this hike

** Any last minute issues, my cell # 805-8076668