LA Jolla Valley Loop / Point Mugu State Park hike

LA Jolla Valley Loop / Point Mugu State Park

Sunday July 20, 2014

TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.

Jewish Outdoor Adventures

 

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Sunday July 20, 2014: La Jolla Valley Loop / Point Mugu State Park

 

 

RATING:  Moderate to Intermediate       TRAILHEAD TIME:   9:30 a.m.

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION: 

Well hike 7.3 miles, 900 feet elevation gain.  Breathtaking ocean and mountain views, and wildflowers.  Dense brush along the trail makes it necessary to wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt.  Swimming in the ocean follows after the hike.

For further information this hike and the general area, you can check out this link

http://venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/LaJollaValley/AreaTrails.htm

 

 

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring bathing suit, sandals, towels, sunscreen, beach chair as we may go swimming / perhaps have lunch at the beach if not earlier.

Minimum of two liters of water, lunch, snacks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots or shoes with good traction, daypack, hiking poles/sticks, shorts and a T-shirt or long pants and long sleeved shirt, depending on weather.  Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable.

 

FOOTWEAR:
Hiking boots or shoes with good traction. Absolutely no sandals or open toed shoes.

 

 

CARPOOL INFORMATION:

 

WEST SIDE Carpool Pico Blvd:    8:20 A.M.     LEAVING  8:25 A.M.

Meet at the municipal parking lot on the south side of Pico Blvd west of Robertson blvd

between Robertson blvd and Livona ave next to B’ Nai David Congregation 8906 Pico

Blvd L.A. 90035. Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and

parking, if any with the driver.

Westside Carpool Location:  http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

 

 

DIRECTIONS FROM WEST L.A.

From West LA Fwy 10 W, to PCH N, about 33 miles to La Jolla Valley trailhead (mile marker 6.6 Ventura County, 2.1 miles up-coast form Big Sycamore Canyon trailhead which is at mile marker 4.5 Ventura County).  There is a parking fee or you can park free on PCH and walk to the trailhead.  We will meet by the restrooms a little past the iron gate.

 

Your GPS destination coordinate is 34.083579,-119.035878

Destination Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgek4 (look for the green arrow on the google map and disregard the red A marker on the map)

 

 

Valley carpool number    (1):    8:15 A.M.   LEAVING: 8:20 A.M.

Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across from Trader Joes and Stansbury avenue at the driveway entrance to the Sunkist building located at: 14130 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.  Form your own carpools and share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.

Valley Carpool #1 Location: http://g.co/maps/stgg8

 

Valley carpool number    (2):    8:30 A.M.   LEAVING  8:35

Starbucks at Topanga & Ventura Blvd north east corner. 5422 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 91364  Form your own carpools as there will be no JOA representative there and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver. Valley Carpool #2 Location:  http://g.co/maps/krw8a

 

 

DIRECTIONS FROM THE VALLEY:

Take 101 north to Kanan-Dume Rd to PCH N, make a right and go about 20 miles to La Jolla Valley trailhead (mile marker 6.6 Ventura County, 2.1 miles up-coast form Big Sycamore Canyon trailhead which is at mile marker 4.5 Ventura County).  There is a parking fee or you can park free on PCH and walk to the trailhead.  We will meet by the restrooms a little past the iron gate.

 

Your GPS destination coordinate is 34.083579,-119.035878

Destination Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgek4 (look for the green arrow on the google map and disregard the red A marker on the map)

 

 

TRAILHEAD TIME:  9:30 A.M.

 

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CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!! 

Please allow plenty of time flexibility when participating in our hikes / activities!
 

If you are unsure of your fitness level please join us on one of our easier hikes before doing any advanced hikes. We would recommend that you can walk at least 6 miles before coming on any of our hikes.

It is not appropriate to RSVP for an event and not show up. Members can be terminated for repeated offenses.

 

Please read the description of the event carefully before attending.

 

I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

 

DISCLAIMER:   Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and requires significant physical exertion.  Participants must be good health free from heart and respitory problems and be in good physical shape.  Accidents may happen and you understand that on these outings, there may not be search and rescue, medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with medical or other emergencies to which you and your dependent may be exposed.. By participating in any posted event, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Jewish Outdoor Adventures 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. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

 

The Outings may include carpooling, transportation, or transit to and from the Outings, and you are  personally responsible for all risks associated with this travel.  However, even though carpooling is recommended, it is not mandatory.

 

RESPONSIBILITY: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you and your minors. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trailhead if you decide to turn back.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: You, for Yourself and for the minor participant, if any, ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME the risks of the activity in which your or your child will be participating, whether or not those risks are described above and whether they are inherent or otherwise.

 

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The JOA events, you are releasing the Jewish Outdoor Adventures  and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries, death including loss of or damage to property.

 

Should you disagree with any of the above Conditions to Participate please remove yourself from the group or request to be removed from the group.