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SUMMARY:Hummingbird - Rocky Peak - Chumash Loop
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a the grand loop around 5\,000-acre Rocky Peak Park. RPP in the Santa Susana Mountains straddles the Los Angeles-Ventura county line at the eastern end of Simi Valley. A network of hiking trails weaves through the park that is home to deep oak-lined canyons\, trickling streams\, and massive\, sculpted sandstone formations with a moonscape appearance.\\n\\n\\n\\nOn November 11\, 2012 we did this one in the rain. See photos: https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/events/90262762/\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Hummingbird Trail\, at the base of Rocky Peak\, crosses Hummingbird Creek and climbs up a narrow canyon through open chaparral to the Rocky Peak Fire Road\, passing stacks of giant sandstone boulders\, sculpted caves\, and dramatic rock outcroppings.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe original Hummingbird Trail (and a popular alternate that goes by the Swing Cave) has been destroyed by the mountain bikers long ago. I have a new trail in the area that still remains virtually untouched by the knobs. I call it El Nido de Chuparosas trail\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Chumash Trail ascends the west flank of Rocky Peak. The trail winds up the chaparral cloaked mountainside to the ridge north of Rocky Peak\, passing sculpted sandstone outcroppings\, caves\, fossils\, fault lines and a series of scenic overlooks and highland meadows. From Hamilton Saddle and the Rocky Peak Trail junction are panoramic views of the Simi Hills\, Simi Valley\, San Fernando Valley\, the Santa Susana Mountains\, the Santa Monica Mountains\, Blind Canyon\, and Las Llajas Canyon.\\n\\n\\n\\nRocky Peak gets its name from the many large craggy boulders that dot its surface. At 2\,715 feet Rocky Peak is the third-highest point in the Santa Susana Mountains\, and overlooks the San Fernando Valley and Chatsworth\, the Simi Hills\, and the Simi Valley in Southern California.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe peak sits on the Los Angeles County–Ventura County line and marks the point where the county line changes direction from true North to a more North-Westerly direction. A large railroad spike driven into the rocks mark this exact spot on the county line.\\n\\n\\n\\nHike is appx 8 miles with about 2\,100 feet net elevation gain and is rated DIFFICULT. See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/\\n\\n\\n\\nBring plenty of water and snacks\\n\\n\\n\\nDirections to trailhead:\\n\\n\\n\\nTake the 118 Freeway and exit at KUEHNER. Turn North at the end of the off ramp and park at the end of Kuehner\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders\, guides\, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike\, or any other event organized by this group\, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks\, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks\, dangers and hazards\, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers\, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.
LOCATION:Hummingbird Nest Ranch\, 2940 Kuehner Dr
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/eec-event/hummingbird-rocky-peak-chumash-loop/
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