Name: Loop Lang Ranch and Albertson Motorway ~ Gentler Friendly
Start: 2016-05-05T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2016-05-05T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Lang Ranch Open Space

This hike will start from the familiar trailhead at the end of Lang Ranch Parkway. We'll take Albertson Motorway uphill a ways, then turn off for some lesser-traveled trails to the north. The overall length will be 4-6 miles, with an overall elevation gain/descent of 750-1,000 feet.

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The trails are wide enough that you should be able to avoid the abundant foxtails, but boy, are they abundant right now.

Essentials:

Please wear – brush-resistant pants/shorts, one or more wicking shirts appropriate to the temperature, comfortable hiking shoes or light boots, your favorite undergarments and accessories, and a light backpack.

Please bring – at least two liters of water, snacks, an extra layer of clothing, a charged cell phone, identification, a headlamp, a small first-aid kit, bug repellent and sunscreen, a waterproof shell if rain is forecast, and any medications or anything else you might need on the trail.

Parking:

Free on-street parking is available on the Lang Ranch Parkway

Please do not leave anything of value in your car, at this or any other trailhead.

Directions:

Exit 101 at Westlake Boulevard and turn north (away from the ocean). Drive 4.1 miles and turn right on Lang Ranch Parkway. Continue 0.8 miles and park where Lang Ranch Parkway makes a sharp left.

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers 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.

If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

** Dogs are allowed on this hike

**Anyone under 18 yrs of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Peter Drucker

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