China Flats - Intermediate

3 miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate.
The entire first half is an incline. Nothing super steep, but beginners may find this climb exhausting. Fit beginners can still complete this hike, as we'll be stopping at junctions to let everybody catch up. This is not a conditioning hike, it is a social hike.

There are several routes that can be taken, and the one I'll be taking is posted as part of this description. At the top, we'll stop for a snack and beverage share) lasting 30-60 minutes.

For the return, part of the route will be the same, but the last segment will be different.

Hike
Distance: 3 miles
Gain: 1000'
Distribution: Most of the incline well distributed in the first half.
Difficulty: Intermediate.
Shape: Upside down Y.
Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road and single track. Areas of sand, gravel, and rock, some of it rugged.
Trail Variations: The entire first half is an incline.
Several extended inclines of 1000 steps.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free along street.

What to bring
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Hiking shoes/boots
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Snack and Beverage Share

Route: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description.

Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.

Hike type: Social.
We won't be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike, not a conditioning hike.

Stops:
The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage share at the half way point. We will stop at junctions to make sure everybody makes any turns or chooses the correct direction at splits, else something will be used to mark the direction, usually a large arrow made of baking soda or some sticks. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker.

Each hiker is responsible for knowing their capability, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group.

Directions

From I-101
I-101, exit Lindero Canyon Rd.
Lindero Canyon Rd. north for 3 miles.
Trailhead on the left, park along the street between King James Ct. and Wembly Ave.

From CA-118, CA-23
I-118 west.
I-23 south for 4.8 miles, exit Avenida de Los Arboles.
Left (east) on Avenida del Los Arboles for 1.6 miles.
Right (south) on N. Westlake Blvd for 1.5 miles.
Left (east) on Kanan Rd. for 2.6 miles.
left (north) on Lindero Canyon Rd. for almost 1 mile.
Trailhead on the left, park along the street between King James Ct. and Wembly Ave.

Coordinates of trailhead: 34.193632, -118.775241
Address of a nearby house: 5405 Wembly Ave, Oak Park, CA 91377

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