VIP Hike: Corral Canyon Adventure Loop - Free Booze at Malibu Seafood
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This hike is for HWD VIP members only. Not a VIP? Join today at http://vip.hikingwithdean.com
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OK, here is the deal: Back in May 2011 a small group of us explored some old roads deep in the heart of Corral Canyon. I returned alone in 2013 and did some more reconnaissance. The VIPs followed and we did the loop for the first time creating a new Malibu hike in 2016. At that time we had to hike quite a bit on asphalt. Since then I returned and found another old use trail that eliminates all but a few yards of the asphalt.
This hike is for HWD VIPs only. Not a VIP? Join today at http://vip.hikingwithdean.com (http://vip.hikingwithdean.com/)
The hike starts out at Corral Canyon with the first 1.5 miles a familiar trek up toward the Puerco Canyon divide
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Soon we will leave our regular route and hook up with a segment of an old road, now an overgrown trail
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The foundation and remnants of an old home. Perhaps a victim of the 1956 or 1978 fire?
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We cross the creek again and pick up another old road-now-trail segment paralleling the creek on the west side
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Free wheelbarrow rides for VIPs only!
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Here we are pounding the pavement. I have found an alternate route on a secret trail.
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A fork in the secret trail.....
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....choose the correct one for the VIP treatment
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I estimate the hike to be about 6 miles with 2000' total ascent. There is a small segment I have not been over and some minor bushwhacking may be necessary. Expect the unexpected.
This hike is for HWD VIPs only. Not a VIP? Join today at http://vip.hikingwithdean.com (http://vip.hikingwithdean.com/)
After the hike we'll have lunch at Malibu Seafood Patio. Maybe we'll spot some dolphins frolicking in the waves, or some celebrities.
Since this is a VIP hike, I will be supplying the booze. We'll also have a drawing for some cool prizes including the famous Pocket Chair and Bluetooth speakers. Don't forget to pick up some VIP SWAG at my car
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They let you bring your own beverages.
Bring sunscreen, hat, 2 quarts water, sturdy shoes and a snack. Clothing optional.
There is street parking on PCH, $5.00 exact change in lot.