Vasquez Rocks, Caves And Fun Rocks--lots of monkey business

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We will hit some of the usual fun rock climbing spots. All are suitable for those with a moderate level of hiking experience, no ropes needed. Mostly on a trail except a 1/4 mile climbing amid brush. HIGHLIGHTS: the Famous Star Trek Rocks, the fake pictographs, the Hogbacks, the tunnel cave, the Big Cave and the Cliffs by the Freeway (300 foot elevation gain here; cool rocks and a cave at the top!) PARK INFO: http://parks.lacounty.gov/vasquez-rocks-natural-area-and-nature-center/ MY WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS: http://rexhikes.blogspot.com/2015/08/vasquez-rocks-punchbowls-looney.html?m=1 MILEAGE: 4 or 5 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE (DO-ABLE BY MOST PEOPLE) ELEVATION GAIN: 300 feet a few times WHERE TO PARK: drive a 1/2 mile into the park. after you pass one parking area, keep going to the THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE FAMOUS ROCKS (which Google maps calls the "Star Trek Historic Site") we meet next to three porta potties. If really lost, call me at 3107380861 WE WILL CLIMB THESE ROCKS FIRST, then start out on our adventure -------------------------------------- WEATHER: expected to be 89 http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/14166:19:US ---------------------------------------------- THE USUAL STUFF: BRING ALL THE USUAL STUFF, I'M NOT YOUR MOM.... Bring clothing (sorry, nude hikes are a different Meetup group), lots of water--3 liters, hat, comfy shoes, snacks, guitar, all your troubles..., camera, etc LEGAL STUFF: by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: https://www.meetup.com/terms/ ------------------------------------------ stalk me http://twitter.com/rexfrankel and LAMeetuphikes.com, REXHIKES.BLOGSPOT.COM

Vasquez Rocks, Caves And Fun Rocks--lots of monkey business