Serra Cross Park at Grant Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

This hike will start at Brakey Rd (which is parallel with the Ventura Botanical Gardens) near the parking lot. Then, we will gradually hike up to the top of the hill behind the Sierra Cross at Grant Park, which sits above Ventura (just above City Hall). Then, we’ll hike down to the Sierra Cross and zigzag down to Poli St. and back to our cars.

Here you have nothing, and everything — the whisper of eucalyptus trees, and one of the finest panoramic seascape sunset views in the world. Below you the buildings of a toy town, and beyond, the Pacific, broken only by the rise of Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. Some views just plain make you glad you’re here. No place better for a sunset.
https://visitventuraca.com/business/serra-cross-park-at-grant-park/

It’s about 5 miles with approximately 600’ elevation gain/loss

Direction:
From 101 northbound, exit on California St. Use the right lane to turn right onto E Thompson and turn left onto S Chestnut St. Then, turn left on Poli St., then make an immediate left into the parking lot behind City Hall.
From 101 southbound, exit on Ventura Avenue. Turn right onto Thompson Blvd. and drive to S Chestnut St. Then, turn left on Poli St., then make an immediate left into the parking lot behind City Hall.

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 completing the entire hike at a moderate pace.

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 and hosts 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 hosts 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. Sorry, we don't allow "Plus-Ones" on our hikes. Please join the group, then sign up for a hike.