🤞🏻Newton Canyon to Buzzards Roost🌊🌊- 8 Mile Intermediate Hike

This hike will start at 8:00. We will meet in the parking lot on Kanan at Newton Canyon, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise over and up to the peak of the Zuma Ridge Trail at Buzzard's Roost. On the ridge, we'll have a great view of Zuma Beach and the Pacific. On our way there, we'll cross a free-flowing creek (not sure the water is still there), pass under a recovering oak canopy (to remind us of the cycles of life). We will hit the fire road. Some of us (anyone who wants to) can stop at the fire road and then head back (about 5 miles). The more intermediate hikers can go on up to Buzzards Roosts for a total of 8 miles.

This is an out and back hike at a total of 8 miles, with 1600' total elevation gain, leading to the turnaround point with the ocean view at Buzzards Roost. Plan to stay with the group unless and until you decide to turn around early, just let someone know what you are doing. There are trees in the canyon but the fire road will be hot, bring lots of water. 

Directions:

From the 101, go south (toward beaches) on Kanan Road about 8 miles to just before the third tunnel (T1). The parking lot is on the right.

From Pacific Coast Highway, go north on Kanan Dume Road about 4 miles and make a left turn into the parking lot immediately after going through the first tunnel.

Please review the guidelines to participate in our morning 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
No dogs
Plan on completing the entire hike at a brisk pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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, its organizers, and sponsors from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

Your personal safety should be your very first, and top concern and priority. Please make an honest assessment of your own ability, and plan and act accordingly.

No "Plus Ones" on this hike; please have your friends join The Weekday Trailblazers, and register for the event.

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