Mammoth Highlands Park, Moorpark

This is a casual 3.6-mile, fit beginner, out and back hike with an elevation gain of 502'. Meet me at the Mammoth Highlands Park in Moorpark at 6:30. We will wait 5 minutes before starting.

**NOTE** Please don't sign up for this hike if you are in a rush or have other plans after. My hikes are casual and slower paced (1.5-2 mph), we take breaks, and we explore. I can't guarantee that we will be back at exactly the end time. Thank you.

The Hike
The entire hike will skirt the backyards of the local residents, so please respect their privacy and keep the noise down. Most of the trail is a horse path, with a wide trail behind some of the homes. At one point we will go off the path and walk along a single-track trail to the bluffs that overlook the Rustic Canyon golf course and Happy Camp. We will see Moorpark College in the background.

Checklist

1. Bring your flashlights just in case we need them.
2. Bring a minimum one liter of water, snacks, hat, poles if you need them, sunscreen.
3. Good hiking shoes or boots are the preferred footwear.
4. Bring a jacket if you easily get cold or a windbreaker for wind.
5. I recommend wearing a whistle.

Other details

• Sunset is at 8:03pm and the last light is at 8:33pm.
• Parking: Free
• Trail type: horse path/fire road, single track in some areas
• Difficulty: Fit beginner.
• Dogs: Yes, on a leash.
• Restrooms: no.
• KNOWN DANGERS: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall.

DIRECTIONS

• Address: 7000 Elk Run Loop, Moorpark, CA
• Google coordinates: 34.299969, -118.868327
• Google Map
• https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mammoth+Highlands+Park/@34.2997878,-118.8706172,923m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80e83272f375e4bd:0x443cac2d748d14f!8m2!3d34.2997834!4d-118.8684285?hl=en&authuser=0

Driving Directions

• From Simi Valley, take the 118 West toward Moorpark, and exit Los Angeles Ave which is the first exit after crossing over the big bridge.
• From the Thousand Oaks area, take the 23 North toward Moorpark, and exit 20A to Los Angeles Avenue. Turn left at the light. If you happen to cross over the big bridge, you have missed the exit and will need to turn around.
• Continue on Los Angeles Ave, and keep going, past the Target shopping center, to Spring Road.
• Turn right on Spring Road and continue straight for about two miles.
• Turn right on Ridgecrest Drive.
• Turn right on Elk Run Loop, the park will be on the left.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

1. You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
2. The PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.
3. If you sign up for any event, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
4. Hiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous, and accidents can happen.
5. Per Meetup rules, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.
6. These rules apply to any guests you may invite.