The PM Hikers

Join me on an evening hike with optional snack share.

This hike is a moderate 6 mile out and back, with a total elevation gain/loss about 800 ft. The hike starts at the Wendy/Potrero trailhead where Wendy Dr meets Potrero Rd. We will take the Wendy-Satwiwa connector to the Old Cabin Trail to the Danielson Monument, where will have an optional snack share. We will return on the same trail, probably in the dark, so bring a flashlight or headlamp.

How to get there: From 101 (Ventura Freeway), exit at the Wendy Dr and head south (towards the ocean). Drive about 3 miles where Wendy Dr ends at Potrero Rd.
Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: ~800 ft
Difficulty: Moderate.
Dogs: No. This hike will take us to Pt Mugu State Park (dogs not allowed).
Restrooms: No
Water Fountain: No
Parking: Wendy Dr and Potrero Rd
Trail: Out and back.
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Weather: Rain, Wind, Extreme temperatures cancels hike
Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall, poison oak, and mountain bikes.
Bring: Extra layer (wind breaker recommended) to take on and off as needed, Flashlight/headlamp and food for the potluck. Water maybe 2L. It is always good to bring more than you need!

Directions: From 101 (Ventura Freeway), exit at the Wendy Dr and head south (towards the ocean). Drive about 3 miles where Wendy Dr ends at Portero Rd,

Jenga Rock taken by Puria February 2023. Thank you Puria.

WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years, and he'll be leading this event as long as he keeps getting large annual hike-organizer pay raises. This hike always happens, even when it rains, snows, hails, or blows. The only exception is when it's on fire (or Mark sprains his knee).

This is a fire road with great views of the valleys and scenic rock formations all along. It starts out steep, moderates for a while with some flat spots, undulates easily for a while, then a final steady grade (but not too steep) to the lemonade stand at the top. The lemonade stand operators apologize for never being there when youre hot and thirsty, or not.

Distance: 5.0 miles (I think anyway, but 4.9 semi officially).

Elevation Gain: 1200'

Difficulty: Intermediate - hard for beginners

Dogs: Yes, but must be leashed

Restrooms: No

Water Fountain: No

Parking: Free at trailhead

Trail: Out and back, single track, rugged

Sunset: Varies, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed!

Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall, COVID-19 infected hikers

Bring:

Flashlight/headlamp when it's dark

Sunscreen and hat when it's not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)

LOTS of H20 when it's hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot)

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

• If you choose to sign up for any event, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.

• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.

• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.

• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

Let's do an evening hike at Newton Canyon! (AKA "The Big Fig"). Note that the hike starts at 6pm to give a little more time to make it to the trailhead (for me anyway).
There should be wildflowers in here or at least very green! I am only doing a section of the actual hike but I think you will enjoy it!
The part of the hike we are doing is a section of the Backbone trail. We will only hike to the first sign, which makes the hike fairly short but scenic and still a good workout. Depending on the group we can decide if we want to explore further. I am guessing the stats since I abbreviated the hike from a longer one.
Distance: About 5 miles
Elevation Gain: About 1500'
Difficulty: Strong beginner/Intermediate paced since you can just turn around when the group turns around.
Dogs: No
Restrooms: Yes pit toilet at trailhead
Water Fountain: No
Parking: Free in the lot and some overflow nearby
Directions to trailhead, get off at Kanan Rd from 101 going towards the beach the parking is right before the third tunnel.
Trail: Out and back, can be rocky and slippery, you may want poles if you use them (someone slipped and broke a bone at the beginning of this hike going down, story from another hiker who witnessed this).
Sunset: 7:39pm (bring a light or charged phone to be safe)
Weather: Unusually hot temperatures, high winds or fire will cancel the hike. If less than 2 besides myself are signed up the morning of the hike I may cancel.

Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall, poison oak, mountain bikers

Bring: at minimum 1-2 L of water always! Maybe want a snack too.
Sunglasses or hat may be helpful starting out and having a layer just in case you get chilled from breeze or sweat.
Flashlight/headlamp just to be safe out there, even for the parking lot if the group decides to go further you will be glad you have a light or at minimum if you come with a charged cellphone and use that as your light.

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
• You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
• If you choose to sign up for any event, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.
• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.