The Bridge is Back! - MASH via the Grassland Trail

Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

• Please don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list
• Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
• Sorry, no "Plus Ones" on this hike
• No dogs allowed in the state park

The usual access to MASH (Reagan Ranch) is still too overgrown to make for a comfortable hike. This alternate route will take us into the park from the north--Mulholland entrance to the Grassland Trail. The Grassland trail runs along a ridge line that affords panoramic views of MCSP's central valley (aka Torpin Plain) before dropping down to Crags Road (aka High Road) that will take us up and over to Century Lake. From there we will proceed across the newly installed bridge to the MASH site. We will return the same way we came in with some small detours if time allows. Total distance is approximately 6.5 miles, with minimal elevation gain/loss (according to Gaia GPS) of about 500'.

Our departure time is 9:00 a.m. There is plenty of parking on Mulholland but you may have to go past the trailhead to find it. Just be aware of the "No Stopping" signs and park well within the white-stripes. There are pullouts up on the left where you can do a u-turn and park on the opposite side of the road. Please be careful! Walk facing traffic and watch for speeding cars. This is known as the "Mulholland Raceway".

Directions:
Take the 101 Freeway to Las Virgenes Rd. exit. Proceed SOUTH (towards ocean) to Mulholland Hwy. Turn RIGHT on Mulholland. The Grassland Trail will be on your LEFT as you cross the bridge. Google maps gives the address as 26998 Mulholland Hwy.

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.

All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.