Trip report

Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak

Hiking/Walk DATE: 04/01/2017 - 04/01/2017

Trip/Event Location: Malibu, CA
US

Trip Leader(s):

Max # People: 30

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Time: 9:30AM
Near:  Malibu 90265
Length: 7 miles – 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous
Elevation gain:  1300 feet
Exposure:&

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

Trailhead/Directions:  Address:  14041 Yerba Buena RD, Malibu, CA  

From 101 Fwy/Westlake BL to trailhead is about 35 minutes.  Please plan your commute accordingly

1.     Follow US-101 N to CA-23 South/S Westlake Blvd in Thousand Oaks.  (Exit 40 from US-101 N).  Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Westlake Blvd (CA-23 S)
2.     Continue to follow CA-23 S for 7.2 miles
3.     Slight right turn onto Mulholland Hwy.  Go for .4 miles          4.     Turn right at Little Sycamore Canyon Rd 1.9 mi.    Do not turn left onto Decker Rd!! 
5.     Little Sycamore Canyon Rd becomes Yerba Buena Rd, continue for 2.7 mi.

As you are traveling on Yerba Buena Rd, you will pass a parking area that has a parking lot on each side of the road.  This is the trailhead to the Mishe Mokwa trail. Keep going to the next parking lot on the right which is the Sandstone Peak/Backbone Trail parking lot. This is the parking lot where we will start our hike. If you reach the Circle X Ranger station you have gone to far. 

From PCH North, Hwy 1:  Northbound on Hwy 1, turn right on Yerba Buena and go about 6 miles.  Parking lot is on the left.

If you have a navigation system, here are the coordinates:

+34° 6' 41.82", -118° 55' 35.34"  or map to 14041 Yerba Buena RD, Malibu, CA  

What to Bring: Good hiking boots/shoes.  A hiking/trekking pole may be useful for the occasional step ascent/descent on the trail, but not necessary.  Pack a lunch, snacks and bring plenty of water.  Bring a hat/cap and sunscreen.  Rain cancels but threat of rain does not.

Optional Brunch afterwards at The Stonehaus - a Tuscan-style boutique coffee and wine shop, also serving salads, pastries and sandwiches.  Address: 32039 Agoura RD, Westlake Village, CA

http://the-stonehaus.com


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