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Wildwood Central Park

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Wildwood Central Park

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Wildwood Park is one of our most versatile local parks, with 27 miles of trails traversing rocky volcanic cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Wildwood's western look served as backdrop for TV classics such as The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train.

We will meet at Wildwood's main parking lot. This looping hike will start at the Moonridge Trail, cross onto the Stagecoach Bluff Trail towards Lizard Rock, then down the Lizard Rock Trail to the water treatment plant where we pick up the Wildwood Canyon Trail, crossing streams and tree canopies on the way to Paradise Falls. Upstream of the falls, Indian Creek (Two Springs) Trail takes us back up to the main parking lot and completes our "Central Park" loop. This hike is approximately 5 miles with about a 800’ elevation gain/loss.

Directions:
From the 101 in Thousand Oaks, turn north on Lynn Road and continue 2.6 miles to Avenida De Los Arboles, then turn left. Continue for about a mile to the end and turn into the Wildwood parking lot on the left.

From the 118, travel west to the 23, exit at Avenida De Los Arboles and turn right. Drive further than you remember having to drive to this trailhead (10 or 15 minutes). Turn left into the parking lot when the road ends.

Please review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

  • Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list.
  • Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike at a moderate pace**,** or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
  • No "Plus Ones" or dogs on Weekday Trailblazer hikes.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY - PLEASE READ 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.

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Wildwood Regional Park
928 W Avenida De Los Arboles · Thousand Oaks, CA
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