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What weβre about
Our vision is to create a network of outdoors enthusiasts to share our adventures, to learn from, to have fun with, and to create life long friends. We hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is a non profit organization and we will be donating back to the community by having beach cleanups. Our group is also committed to protecting the special places we hike. Our new conservation effort seeks to protect threatened areas in the local mountains through fun and easy actions we can take. Have fun Hiking and hope to see you soon!
OUR GROUPS YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SantaMonicaHiking
Upcoming events (4)
See all- SARA WAN/CORRAL CANYON TRAIL-Malibu Seafood then beach. COOLER SUNDAY-4.5 MilesMalibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe, Malibu, CA
- SUNDAY WILL BE 10 DEGREES COOLER!!! STARTS NEAR THE BEACH!!!!!
- MEET IN LOT AT MALIBU SEAFOOD. DON'T PARK IN THEIR LOT.
- Park on PCH-Please pay attention to street signs.
- Please note 15 min grace period. We leave at 11:15 a.m. (or close to it)
- 4.5 miles round trip. 1050 feet of gain. 1 steep hill.
- Difficulty: Intermediate, a little strenuous. A good workout.
-There is an area about a 1/4 mile in that requires some attention due to a slight washout, but it is completely passable.
-Parts of the trail are a little "brushy" but NOT overgrown.The Sara Wan Trail head leads to a beautiful 4.5 mile double loop along the Corral Canyon Trail in Malibu. As we climb views of the ocean come into view. We will start in the parking lot of Malibu Seafood and proceed on the first portion of the Corral Canyon Trail. We will then make our way northward to the second loop on the "Puerco Canyon Motorway Interconnect" which leads to our summit. We will then hike south where we will hang out for a few minutes at "The Abandoned House" then end up back at the parking lot.
Then it's dinner at Malibu Seafood and a possible trek across the street to hang out for a bit on the Corral State Beach.
You may want to bring some bug spray as there were some gnats in a few short sections of the trail.VIDEO OF LAST YEAR'S HIKE!!!
IT'S FNALLY SPRING!!Please bring:
-Sunscreen/block
-Bug Spray
-Good hiking shoes
-Possibly trekking poles if you wish
-A camera (You know, in your phone thingy)
-A funny one liner
-Your love of nature and a blissfully happy demeanor, lol.A MAP OF THE TRAIL IS INCLUDED IN THE PHOTOS SECTION.
- βοΈππ₯ π· 4 or 8 MILE HIKE / PERSEID METEOR SHOWER / BYOB at MT PINOS π₯π·βοΈπNordic Base Camp, FRAZIER PARK, CA
- 8 MILE HIKE TO MT PINOS / SAWMILL PEAK / NOMINAL ELEVATION GAIN
( optional 4 mile hike for those of you who may be outta shape these days )
βοΈβοΈ HIKE / FOOD / METEOR SHOWER !! βοΈβοΈ
( in that order - we'll do the hike... then return to the parking lot for food and then meteor stuff!! )
ππ BYOB instead of potluck ππ
βοΈ optional camping at Chula Vista Campground; 120 yards east of the parking lot... first come, first served...
there will be SEVERAL telescopes (possibly less these days cuz of that flu thing) in the parking lot set up by a local astronomy club... at an elevation of 8,300 ft, no CITY LIGHTS...
it should be PRIMO STAR-GAZING that evening
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RED LED HEADLAMPS STRONGLY URGED!!!*********************************************
βοΈβοΈ GOOGLE MAPS / SMARTPHONE LINK βοΈβοΈ
https://goo.gl/maps/4F5Ge9RaCyx
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http://www.astro-tom.com/avac/observing_sites/mount_pinos.htm
***NO ADVENTURE PASS REQUIRED IN PARKING LOT
IT WILL TAKE approx 2 hours travel time from the west side. I'm gonna take off at 10:30AM so I don't have to stress about being late. the last 45 minutes is a GORGEOUS drive!!!
(people camping should get there prior to noon to find and set up a camping spot, so leave the west side around 10AM)
Parking and Headlights:
If you drive up to Mt. Pinos on your own, please try to arrive at the star party site before the sun sets so that we donβt have our headlights on as we drive in. Headlights and other bright lights ruin the night vision of the observers at the site. For this reason it is strongly recommended to use your parking lights and not to turn your headlights on when leaving the site until you are out of the parking area. There may be limited parking at the site, so that is another reason to arrive early and ensure a space. RED LED flashlights strongly encouraged!!!
GOOD CARPOOLING LOCATIONS ARE THE WHOLE FOODS OFF THE 405 AND SEPULVEDA IN SHERMAN OAKS AND THE McDONALDS ON ROXFORD STREET ABOUT A MILE NORTH OF WHERE THE 405 AND THE 5 FREEWAYS INTERSECT.
π BRING CHAIRS / BLANKETS / WARM CLOTHES!!! GETS SURPRISINGLY CHILLY THERE AT NIGHT!! π
GREAT video of this event a couple years ago!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lHK_HJf68
*This is a John classic.
- πGLAMPING at MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK! AWESOME, massive, shaded, SECLUDED spot!!Malibu Creek State Park, Clabasas, CA
βοΈ GLAMPING!!! / BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent) βοΈ
COME 1 DAY OR 2 DAYS...
MASSIVE / VERY SECLUDED SPOT with PICNIC TABLES, SINKS, OAK TREES, SHOWERS and REST ROOMS!!
FROM: Friday, OCT 18th; 2PM
TO: Sunday, OCT 20th; NOON
PRICE: $49/person and includes Breakfast Sat & Sun Morning by Chef Ron Domash!πβοΈπππ HOW DO I SIGN UP??? πππβοΈπ
- GET ON WAITLIST
- VENMO or PAYPAL $49 PER PERSON TO: @andyhop
- Email a screen shot of your payment with your Meetup Screen Name to andyhop@gmail.com and I'll move you to "going" in a few days.
- I'm going to cap it at qty 45'ish and see how the count goes, as we get closer.
πβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπ
PREVIOUS GLAMPING TRIP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-MWSxVu2Yπ ΏοΈ PARKING LOTπ ΏοΈ
- big enough for 25 cars... so people should try to CARPOOL.
- ADMISSION into the park is approx $12 per car per day...
- If parking lot is full, there's TONS of parking in the lot, 1/4 mile from the campsite... (you can drop off your stuff in the closer parking lot, then park in the designated lot)
- FRONT GATE CLOSES FOR "INCOMING" VEHICLES AT 10PM
OVERVIEW
- 2 OVERNIGHTS at the campsite...
- POT-LUCK FOR DINNER and LIBATIONS
- BREAKFAST PROVIDED
- OPTIONAL SHENANIGANS!!!
GOOGLE MAPS
https://goo.gl/maps/m2hDaw7qcnkπΈ HERE'S THE ITINERARY and some INFO!! πΈ
- short hike during the days and optional night hikes...
FRIDAY, OCT 18, 2024
- SETUP: we can start setting up tent as early as 2PM... or come after work and set up any time... - OR come on by Saturday; your choice!!
- DINNER: around 6:30 PM; Bring something to eat and bring something to share
- EVENING: around 8 PM; Accoustic Concert by Karen Hart Duet!
- OPTIONAL NIGHT HIKE AFTER CONCERT
- QUIET TIME: 10:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCT 19, 2024
- BREAKFAST: Ready around 8:00 am; Provided by Chef Ron!
- HIKE: 11:30 am - 4:00 PM (pack your own lunch)
- POTLUCK DINNER: Ready to eat round 6:30 pm
- DANCE PARTY: around 8:00 PM (like last year, we'll have the "Fiesta-Pod", restored by Ken; playing 80's - 90's dance music)
- QUIET TIME: 10:00 PM
SUNDAY, OCT 20, 2024
- BREAKFAST: Ready around 8:00 am; Provided by Chef Ron!
- RELAX & STRIKE CAMPSITE: ANY TIME
- CHECK OUT: Out by 12:00 pm - we have to be out by NOON on Sunday
MISC
- (there's a water pump near the campsite, if anyone's got a small inflatable pool, that might be cool!!)
- (people arriving late can stay around the campsite and do "whatever ya want")
- it's around 120 yards from the parking lot to the campsite
- there's 6 flush restrooms, 6 sinks, 4 showers and 10 picnic tables
- SHOWERS ARE FREE!!!
- CAMP FIRES DEPEND ON WEATHER CONDITIONS, but personal propane / Jet-boils are OK
- We got the music covered
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WHAT TO BRING
- Conditions may be too dry for ANY kind of fire... bring portable burners / Jet-Boils if you need them to prepare food.
- bring food for POTLUCK dinner
- bring a TENT
- bring a CHAIR / hammock
- bring LIGHTS / GLOWSTICKS if you got 'em!!
- "corn-hole game" / beach balls / and that sort of thing might be fun, as well
π Potluck Food Schedule is by BIRTHDAY π
(these are just suggestions)- Jan Feb March July - Protein
- Apr May June - Veggies or Salad
- Aug Sept Oct - Pasta or Carb
- Nov Dec - Fruit or Desert
- everyone bring your own beverages, plates / glasses / utensils / napkins
- ***if you have a specialty that doesn't fit into your category feel free to go for it, it's just a suggestion and nobody will check your ID.
GOOGLE MAPS / SMARTPHONE LINK HERE https://goo.gl/maps/m2hDaw7qcnk
***no refunds after Sept 10th...
****This is a John Classic! - π»πΈπΌ MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK - 4 1/2 mile hike - great for beginners!! πΈπΌπ»Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA
πΈπΌπ»πΊ YAAAYYYYY!!!!!!! πΌπ» πΌπ»
4 1/2 mile HIKE
THIS is where they filmed MASH, "Planet of the Apes" and a gazillion other movies...
GOOGLE MAPS TO MALIBU CREEK PARK - CLICK HERE
https://goo.gl/maps/SZVdsQem2eK2
CLICK HERE FOR M*A*S*H VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICiFnQrHOrk
πΌπ» MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK πΌπ»
( FEE AREA - it was $12 last time I was there, or get there 10 minutes earlier to park on the corner of Mulholland and Las Virgenes / Malibu Canyon for FREE )
( 40 minute drive from Santa Monica )
We'll be hiking 4 1/2 miles ROUND-TRIP to the MASH filming site. Slight elevation gain. GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!!!
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FROM Santa Monica travel NORTH on PCH approx 12 miles. Make a RIGHT on Malibu Canyon Road. (just before Pepperdine University) Approx 6 miles up the road, make a LEFT turn into Malibu Creek State Park. Fee is approx $12. We're at the back of the SECOND parking lot on the left, approx 4/10 mile from the entrance