Name: Chumash Trail - Mugu Peak Loop
Start: 2013-04-06T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2013-04-06T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Point Mugu State Park

Just because there’s going to be a party, doesn’t mean we can’t get in a hike beforehand…

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The Chumash Trail climbs 900 feet in the first .7 miles to a saddle...

…which overlooks the La Jolla Valley Natural Preserve which is filled with native grasses and hopefully, spring flowers. We’ll hike through the valley, loop around back to the saddle, and then finally down to the trailhead.

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Distance: 4.5-mile loop

Time: 2.5 hours to 3 hours depending on the speed of the group.

Dogs: Not allowed – sorry.

Parking: Free

Bathrooms: You might want to stop at any of the public beaches if going north on PCH or the Jack in the Box on Los Posas Road on the right after crossing over the 101.

Please bring at least one quart of water and a snack. Wear good trail or hiking shoes as the trail descending down to the parking lot will laugh at anything less gripping. Sunblock is recommended since only about 25% of the trail is in shade.

Also, since this is strawberry season, there are lots of roadside stands selling what Oxnard does best.

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http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/7/e/6/event_219042982.jpeg Going north on PCH, the trailhead is 16.8 miles past Malibu/Kanan Dume Road. Going north on the 101, get off on Los Posas Rd. and head west to PCH/Highway 1. Go south on PCH for 2.3 miles to the large parking lot on the left. Either way, look for the large orange metal tower which is directly across from the parking lot.

View from the trail. http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/a/2/a/event_219043562.jpeg

Definitely has the Wow factor.

Release of Liability:
The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.
By signing up for this trip, or any other event organized by me, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer (me) of this hike from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.
In addition, you and your guests are acknowledging that you agree to the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: http://www.meetup.com/terms/

Sherry

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