Chivo Tar Pits lollipop - Easy Intermediate with beginner option

4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate
Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot.

This is a link to the route: LINK

We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left and take a relatively flat section and hike for about 3/4 mile. We'll come to the same tar pits as the Tapo Canyon tar pit hike, and then continue for another 300 feet to a fire road.

We'll turn left and after about 300', we arrive at a trail junction, which is our social event area.

Easier Option: Those taking the easier option will wait there for 30-45 minutes for the rest to arrive back.

Regular Option: Those taking the regular route will make a gradual climb for 1 mile and about 450' of incline. At the top, continue straight and then back down for 3/4 mile, arriving back at the social event area for 30-60 minutes.

Please bring food and drink to share.

Next we'll turn back and head the way we came down a mostly flat section for about a mile until we arrive back at the trail head. Then another 1/4 mile walk along Cottonwood Drive back to our cars.

There is a map of the route posted with this event.

Directions:
5079 Westwood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Park on the street.

The Hike:
Distance: 4.75 miles, option for 3 miles.
Elevation Gain: 700', option for 300'.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate with beginner option.
Pace: 2.0 mph
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: No.
Drinking Fountains: No
Parking: Free, along the neighborhood streets.
Trail: Single Track, Double Track, and fire road.
Purpose: Social

What to Bring:
1-2 liters of water.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
Flashlight or headlamp. The last 30 minutes may get dark.

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