🏞️ Matilija Falls Exploring Adventure

This wild nature is one of the most pristine, beautiful, exciting and fascinating places I have ever been to. More pristine and beautiful than Santa Paula Punchbowls and all other trails around Ojai. More beautiful than Dragon's Back Ridge to Arlington, Tangerine Falls, and Seven Falls in Santa Barbara, yet also more remote and wild - many miles of almost off trail wilderness bush and creek traverse: uneven & rocky terrain, slippery surface, wading, rock hopping, boulder climbing, unstable shale rock wall climbing.

I have been to this wilderness twice last year, and have been wanting to go back and explore further when the vibrant wild flowers in this unique wilderness are blooming again. I expect this trip to be another very beautiful and exciting experience of a lifetime.
To join, above all else, you must have proven expertise and adequate safety acumen in similar wild environments. Plus practical wilderness knowledge. Penalty for carelessness, mistake, and inaccurate assessment are quite serious injuries.

🏞️🌿🌞💧🌄 Overall, this hike would be an exciting and distinctive adventure, and great workout in some of the most beautiful and natural environments.

To get a sense of this exploring adventure, check out this video from my last hike there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feLmFb-NNAk

If you are also passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to submit your intent to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, self reflective, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic yet respectful, sincere, down to earth, pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: rocky & uneven terrain hiking, scrambling, creek crossing and creek traverse by rock hopping, wading, or boulder climbing

Distance & Climb: up to 10 miles, 2000’ climb & descent

Supply & Equipment: adequate proper hydration & nourishment, headlamp, clothing based on weather and individual need, navigation app, first aid kit

Trailhead: 10:30am, Matilija Falls Trailhead
Carpool Location: 9:20am, Santa Barbara Old Mission, Moorish Fountain

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.