Mr. Toad's Wild(wood) Ride - A Gentler Hike

If you've ever read "Wind in the Willows" you'll know just how much fooling around in beautiful creeks and rivers plays a part in the story of Mr. Toad and his friends.

This hike will follow the various forks of the Arroyo Conejo and Indian Creeks around Wildwood Park. On Sunday, the creeks were flowing well, with lots of water falling over Paradise Falls. We'll scootch through a tiny cave, and see a nice variety of wildflowers. We'll also see the Lynnmere Loop trail we did last Thursday, but from across the arroyo.

We will start at the parking lot at Canna Street and Timberwood Avenue (see map), and immediately walk through a tunnel to get into Wildwood Park. We'll do a big lollipop loop along the creekside trails, and wind back at the cars about 5 miles / 600 ft. later.

NOTE: Please review the 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
• There are no "Plus One's" on this hike.
• All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Plan on completing the entire hike at an gentler (~2.5 mph) pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
• No dogs allowed.

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. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.