Hike to Lizard Rock at Wildwood Park
Details
This is a fit beginner to moderate 3.5-mile hike with about a 400' elevation gain. Meet me at the Wildflower Playfield parking lot at 6:30. There is a restroom but I'm not sure when it is locked.
The Hike
My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks, we explore, and we don't leave anyone behind. If this hike isn't for you, please find another that better suits your needs.
We will hike through the tunnel under the street to the other side, then take the Moonridge trail through the area where the old tv show, Gunsmoke, was filmed. This will lead us to the public access road adjacent to the dirt parking lot and onto the Mesa trail to Lizard Rock. There is about a 200' semi steep incline to reach lizard rock. We'll take a short break at the rock before heading down.
ESSENTIALS
- Please review: Ventura County SARS 10 Essentials
- Bring your flashlights / headlamps.
- Bring a minimum one liter of water, snacks, hat, poles if you need them.
- Wear good hiking shoes or boots
- Dress accordingly and be prepared for cooler weather.
- I recommend wearing a whistle.
- Pesky insects? bring bug spray.
Other Details
- Route type: Out and back
- Terrain: Fire Road, single track, crossing the street, sidewalk
- Difficulty: Fit Beginner
- Dogs: On a leash per state law
- Restrooms: At the parking lot, nature on the trails
- Parking: Free
- Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall, tarantulas.
Address / Google Coordinates
- 635 W Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks.
- Google Coordinates: 34.217722, -118.894944
- Click here to view the Google Map
Driving Directions
- From the 23, take the Avenida de Los Arboles exit and go west, about 2.5 miles, to the Wildflower Playfield.
- Watch for the baseball field at the corner (on the right) of Avenida de Los Arboles and Canna St.
- The parking lot is just past the baseball field.
- If you reach the dirt parking lot at the end of the road, you have gone too far, turn around.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
- You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
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