2025-Nov: SoCal Autumn/Winter: Ojai/SB/Solvang/Point Mugu/3D/2N/Levels 2 up
Details
HIKINGOC Repeating Autumn/Winter Trip in the SoCal/North LA area for late Fall Foliage, Monarch Butterfly Viewing and holidays decorations: Point Mugu State Park, Santa Barbara, Ojai, Solvang, etc.
Schedule: Post Thanksgiving Fri to Sun Nov 28 to 30, 2025. Indicate when signing up if you only like to join 2 or 1 day either Sat or Sun!
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!
GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Level 2/2+: moderate fast for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating
ESTIMATE COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:
***Plan your own and only join us to hike, $40/day/person non-refundable coordinating fee. Contact the host directly for more info
***DEPOSIT: the deposit amount is non-refundable $TBU due by Oct 31, 2025. Payment after the due day will subject to be 10% or more depending on booking and spaces are available.
***CANCELLATION: If you need to cancel after paying deposit, it's non-refundable.
>>Total Estimate Trip Cost due by Nov 15, 2025
>>Cancellation on Nov 15 or after, total trip cost is forfeit.
***ESTIMATE TRIP COST: from $TBU per person for double occupancy. Contact for cost of single (more) and triple occupancy. It'll include: land transportation, lodging, coordinating fee, not included optional activities and most meals.
What to bring: 10 hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234): wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swimming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food, etc.
Hiking Schedule: To be Updated depending on weather and roads conditions
Day 1: Point Mugu-Sycamore Canyon/Sandstone Peak/Solvang
Day 2: Santa Barbara
Day 3: Ojai
Below is FYI from previous trips
2021 Trip:
- Day 1 (Sat): Sandstone Peak hike and sunset hikes at Point Mugu State Park. RSVP here https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/275997999/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/276551462/ - Day 2 (Sun): We will check out the Monarch Butterfly and Santa Barbara fun day and Ojai scenic waterfalls hikes
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/276555731/
Past trip FYI: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/5179752/
Photos from previous trips
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228181676/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/58266132/
Santa Barbara: El Capitan State Beach https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=601
ABOUT POINT MUGU STATE PARK: located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline, with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The beach also features swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. The park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area. More info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630
http://www.lamountains.com/maps/jolla.pdf
REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***