Trip/Event Location: Malibu, CAUS
Trip Leader(s):
Max # People: 25
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak (rescheduled)
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Time: 9:30AM Length: 7 miles – 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate to
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Trailhead/Directions:
From 101 Fwy 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. At Westlake BL and Carlisle, 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.
If you have a navigation system, here are the coordinates:
+34° 6' 41.82", -118° 55' 35.34"
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.
From PCH North, Hwy 1
Northbound on Hwy 1, turn right on Yerba Buena and go about 6 miles. Go past the Circle X Ranger Station. Parking lot is on the left. Look for the Sandstone Peak sign.
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.
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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
