October 19, 2025 - Mission Point Granada Hills Hike (Advanced Hikers Only)

Lately, we've been experiencing about a 50% no-show rate for our hikes. We kindly ask that if you RSVP, please make every effort to attend—or at the very least, let us know in advance if you can’t make it. Your consideration really helps us keep things running smoothly for the whole group.

HIKE RATING SCALE - (This hike is challenging )
Rating a hike is subjective, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces, various obstructions, water crossings or rock hopping.

• Easy: 1-2 miles with easy terrain (flat road) and little elevation gain.
• Moderate: 2-4 miles with moderate terrain and some elevation change.
• Challenging: 4 or more miles or varying terrain.

My organizers and I will be leading a hike to Mission Point, via the Dr. Mario De Campos trail (Neon way)in the Granada Hills area (San Fernando Valley.) This out and back hike is approximately 4.5 miles long. It is a challenging route and is intended for advanced hikers due to the 1,227 foot elevation gain. We do not recommend beginning or unexperienced hikers attending this hike. The first two miles are quite steep. We will be limiting the amount of attendees so my team and I can safely keep track of the hikers and not overcrowd the trail. We will hike as a group and leave no one behind. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message. When parking, do not leave any valuables or anything in plain site in your vehicle. Unfortunately, there has been car burglaries in the area.

If you want more information on this hike please visit https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-point-via-de-campos-trail

All ages are welcome, but anyone under 18 must come with a legal guardian. Make sure to bring plenty of fluids, and good hiking shoes. Hiking poles can also be useful. The day of the hike my organizers and I will be wearing red shirts, we will on Sesnon blvd.

This hike will be cancelled if it rains,high winds or extreme cold.

ADDRESS: 12987 Neon Way, Granada Hills, CA 91344 .*PLEASE NOTE* Do not park on Neon Way. It is a residential street and we do not want to overcrowd the neighborhood. We will be parking on Sesnon Blvd before Neon Way and have a flag that you can't miss.

DATE: Sunday, October 19, 2025

TIME: Our leave time is 10:00 AM. Please try to get there a few minutes early to park and do a quick safety briefing.

WHERE TO MEET: 12987 Neon Way, Granada Hills, CA 91344. My suggestion is taking Balboa to Sesnon Blvd, past O'Melveny Park to Neon Way. I will be parked on Sesnon Blvd with a flag that says Granada Hills Hiking Group and will direct you on where to park. Please try to come a little earlier so you will not have trouble finding our location. If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message through meet up or email me at odessa818@aol.com.

DISTANCE: About 4.5 miles out and back on a steep incline hill.

DIFFICULTY: Advanced hikers only. We anticipate this hike lasting three hours.

DOGS: Must be well behaved on a leash per state law, but please be aware that rattlesnakes and coyotes have been known to be on the trail.

RESTROOMS AND WATER FOUNTAINS: No restrooms. No water fountains.

Water will be provided before and after the hike.

PARKING: Along Sesnon Blvd before Neon Way - There is no lot available to park in so you must find parking on Sesnon blvd Please obey all parking signs in the vicinity. Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. Unfortunately, there has been a string of car burglaries in the area lately.

CLOTHES: Please dress according to the forecasted weather. This event will be cancelled in case of extreme weather.

Dangers to watch out for: Rattlesnakes, coyotes, tarantulas, heat exhaustion, burglars and uneven ground that can cause falls. Bee stings are also a possibility. If you are allergic, please bring an EpiPen with you and let me know before the hike.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

• You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.

• The Granada Hills Hiking Group organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.

• If you sign up for any event, you are releasing the Granada Hills Hiking Group organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.

• Hiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous and accidents can happen.

• By participating in this event, 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 their own actions.

• These rules apply to any guests you may invite.