Name: Hump Day Hike on the Old Stagecoach Trail
Start: 2015-07-29T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2015-07-29T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Santa Susana State Historic Park

The hike covers a portion of an old stagecoach road that linked LA with San Francisco in the 1860s. Specifically, the hike traverses a section that connects the SF Valley with Simi Valley at the intersection of the Simi Hills with the Santa Susana Mountains. The trailhead is located in Chatsworth (please carefully read directions below!)

Gentleman Jimbo is hosting this hike, as Kurt will be on call that whole week and cannot hike. Knowing Jimbo, he may suggest a side trip to Los Toros after the hike. It's just a few blocks away.

The trail is quite interesting because you can see holes that were drilled into the rock for chains to help hoist the stagecoach up the steeper sections, during which passengers had to get out of the vehicle. When I first did this hike I just couldn't imagine how a stagecoach could get up there.

We will begin near the intersection of Devonshire and Larwin and proceed up a rocky trail past a plaque erected in 1939 to commemorate the old stagecoach route, then we'll proceed to the top of the pass for a magnificent vista overlooking the entire SF Valley. The very end of this hike MIGHT be in the dark, so bring a flashlight or headlamp to be safe.

Distance: 3.5 milesElevation Gain: 800'Dogs: Not this one, pleaseRestrooms: Nope, sorryDifficulty: Intermediate due to a steep section on the trail.

Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip 'n fall. Please be careful! Also, you may want to wear long pants as we will brush up against the vegetation in a few spots.

Directions: Go a block south of Devonshire on Larwin and park on the street. There is a gap in a fence by the power lines. We'll meet there. This link will take you to street view where you can see what it looks like: http://goo.gl/maps/7XmY5

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Disclaimer / Release of Liability:

You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions. Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. This Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. You are responsible for you. If you choose to sign up for any events, you are releasing the Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgement and experience. This applies to any guests you may invite.

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