Santa Rosa Trail and Box Canyon Loop (Alt Intermediate)

Don’t be left behind! Please note: We are starting this Wildwood hike from Wildwood Avenue NOT Wildwood Park.

This intermediate loop hike will highlight the spectacular views on both sides of Mount Clef Ridge. From Wildwood Avenue we will take the spur trail down to Santa Rosa Trail. Instead of our traditional route, we will take the Santa Rosa Trail west (left) and hike over the eastern shoulder of Mount Clef down to the Mesa Trail in Wildwood Park. The Mesa Trail will take us west to the Box Canyon Trail, DOWN to Rocky High Road and the hobby train yard. From there we will catch the Lower Santa Rosa Trail to Shooting Star Trail and back up to Wildwood Avenue where our cars await.

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This hike is about 6 miles 1000 feet of elevation gain.

UPDATE: Please review the newly revised guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines:
https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list
No "Plus Ones" on this hike
Plan on completing the entire hike at a brisk pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.

Directions:

From the 101 Freeway in Thousand Oaks, turn north on Lynn Road and continue 2.9 miles to Wildwood Avenue, then turn left. Follow the street around for 0.9 miles. Park at the side of the road near the trailhead.

From the 118, head west to the 23 and exit at Olsen Rd. Turn right onto Olsen. After 3.2 miles, turn right onto Wildwood Rd and drive for .9 mile. The trailhead is on the right.

*Note that this is a different location from the main Wildwood parking area! We'll start on a spur trail that leads down to the Santa Rosa Trail from Wildwood Avenue.

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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.