5th Annual Halloween Hike: Tombstone Trail, 6.75 miles/1,700'

Come on out and celebrate Halloween with a new hike this year: Tombstone Trail in Upper Las Virgenes Open Space, Calabasas. We'll do a big loop on the highest trail in the area overlooking Bell Canyon. Wonderful 360 degree views of surrounding areas.

Trailblazing? No, these trails have been trodden before.

Exploratory? Yes, somewhat. Although I've done all the trails, it's been a while, so I'll be re-finding the way. That might be the scary part!

Bushwacking? Yes, a little. The trails can be brushy. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/1/8/e/event_174757262.jpeg

Don't sign up if you've been a "no show" at any Meetup.

I'm bringing friends as guests, but everyone else must be signed up at this website to attend.

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/6/a/event_174757482.jpegESTIMATED Stats: 6.75 miles/1,700'.

Pace: Moderate, and we'll stay together as a group. No tigers or turtles.

Level: Moderate if you're used to the stats. It depends on your level of conditioning.

Photo courtesy of Elyse from our 3/27/12 hike.

Terrain: Fire road, single track.

Bring: Water, lunch, snacks, trekking poles if you like using them.

Wear: Layers, boots with lug soles, long pants for brush protection.

Dogs: Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome. Please clean up after your dog.

Meeting Time: Arrive earlier (e.g., aim for 8:45AM), and be ready to start hiking at 9:00AM. If you're lacing up your boots at 9:00AM, we'll be gone.

Meeting Place: Very north end (dead end) of Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. You can put these coordinates in Google Maps to get directions/drive time:

34°10'6.83"N,118°42'12.08"W

In Calabasas, exit FWY101 at Las Virgenes Road and go north (turn LEFT if going southbound, RIGHT if going northbound).

Drive about 1.7 miles to trailhead at road end.

FYI: There are no facilities at the trailhead.