Trip/Event Location: Malibu, CAUS
Trip Leader(s):
Max # People: 20
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Date: Saturday June 26, 2010
Trailhead/Directions
From 101 Fwy and Westlake BL to trailhead is about 35 minutes. Please plan your commute accordingly
1. Take the Westlake BL/CA 23 exit
2. Turn left at S Westlake BL/CA 23 5.4 mi As you approach the intersection of Westlake BL and Portrero Rd, stay left and continue on Westlake Bl/ CA23
3. At the Mulholland West/East split stay right on Mulholland West
4. Continue on CA-23/Mulholland Hwy 2.1 mi
5. Turn right at Little Sycamore Canyon Rd 1.9 mi Do not turn left onto Decker Rd!! We will post a sign with “GO” on it at this juncture.
6. 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. The next parking lot is on the right and 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.
If you have a navigation system, here are the coordinates:
+34° 6' 41.82", -118° 55' 35.34"
There is no cell service at the trailhead so I won’t be able to take your call and give you directions once there.
For those who would like to carpool part of the way or would like to caravan meet at:
Westlake Village - The Von's parking lot on 2725 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village at 8:45. Robert has room for 5 people and Menard has room for 3. From the, 101 fwy, take the Westlake BL exit and go south toward Agoura Road, turn left on Agoura Rd, then turn left at first driveway. Park in spaces closest to Agoura Rd. There is a Jamba Juice and Starbucks next to Von’s. Robert has a bright blue Ford truck with a gray camper shell. We will leave at 8:45.
Google Map
From PCH (Highway 1), turn north on Mulholland Highway approximately 6 miles and turn left on Little Sycamore Canyon Road. Follow the directions as above for parking.
Caution: The drive to Circle X Ranch is a bit of a rollercoaster ride with sharp curves and hairpin turns. Allow extra drive time and watch out for mountain bikers. The scenery is gorgeous, but keep your eyes on the road!
We will gather in the parking lot. Look for me in the parking lot. I will be driving a gray Subaru Outback and wearing a straw hat.
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 suncreen.
Carpooling: Contact other members to carpool; share the conversation and travel expenses.
Activity Coordinators: Menard Jaramillo and Robert Roxbury
Many consider this hike as one of the most beautiful hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend shear cliffs, a house sized boulder delicately balanced on a small rock beneath, a giant split rock, stunning giant sandstone formations, and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration point.
The only thing more amazing and beautiful than the majestic beauty of this area was group of men that attended that day.
We began our hike at 10:00 am after assembling in the parking lot and getting acquainted. The day started with some June Gloom but burned off by 11:00 am. We started the hike via the Mishe Mokwa trail.
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