Dos Vientos -- Ride the Two Winds, a Gentler Friendly (but not Beginner) Hike.

Please note this hike is not for beginners. The Dos Vientos Trail system is a network of many trails and you need to be able to keep in contact to avoid being lost! Not the best hike is you are a slow hiker.

Note also that there is a chance of some rain Thursday morning. Unless it is significant, I won't cancel, so stay tuned in the morning for any last minute info.

This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. Some short sections will be along the street.

This hike is about 6.0 miles with 1100 feet of elevation gain.

Pace: This is a gentler friendly hike. We will go at a slightly slower pace than the Intermediate Trailblazer Hike, but we will try to finish in 2.5 hours. Faster hikers are welcome to join us so long as they are willing to hike at the slower pace of the group or wait at the forks on the trail. There are many confusing side trails in Dos Vientos so I will mark the trail if necessary, but I ask that everyone plan to stay in contact with the group. Note there is no cover on most of this trail so bring plenty of water.

Please review the revised guidelines to participate in our hikes. We are requiring proof of vaccination to join a hike.

Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

• Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list
• Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away
• No "Plus Ones" on this hike
• Plan on completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
• No dogs
• All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

DIRECTIONS: From the 101 Freeway in Newbury Park, exit at Borchard Road. Drive 3.4 miles and turn into the Dos Vientos Community Park on the right, just after Via Ricardo (and before Via Las Brisas). Meet by the tennis courts to the left.

If you are coming from the NW, exit Wendy and turn left on Wendy and then a right on Borchard to Dos Vientos Community Park.

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.

** Anyone 18 yrs. or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

** As usual, no "Plus Ones." Get your friends to sign up and register for the hike - it's not that hard!