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X-WR-CALNAME:La Jolla Canyon - Chumash - Ray Miller Loop
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DTSTAMP:20261108T021413Z
DTSTART:20160326T153000Z
DTEND:20160326T183000Z
SUMMARY:La Jolla Canyon - Chumash - Ray Miller Loop
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DESCRIPTION:http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/6/4/0/600_388089792.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nJoin Ken and the small animals and birds of La Jolla Canyon on this loop hike with panoramic views of coastline and The Channel Islands. Flower blooms in the spring are phenomenal. One of the the main attractions are large swaths of native California grassland — some of the last remaining unspoiled areas in the state.\\n\\n\\n\\nBecause of the closure of the canyon trail up to the waterfall we are going to do this in a special way. We'll meet on PCH at the entrance to the canyon and walk 2 miles down the ocean side of scenic PCH to the Chumash Trail. Along the way we'll have the opportunity to come face to face with Mugu Rock\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/8/3/e/600_447558494.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nConsider the walk along PCH a warmup to the strenuous Chumash Trail. The Chumash trail is an ancient trail which leads from the Pacific Ocean to La Jolla Valley. It was used by the Chumash 7000 years ago\, and believed to be the oldest trail still in continuous use in the Santa Monica Mountains.\\n\\n\\n\\nThis trail is very strenuous with almost 1\,000 feet gain in only 0.6 miles. But the views from the top are spectacular\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/e/2/a/600_213067722.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter we climb the Chumsh Trail we'll swing around the Pt Mugu Peak Trail and bag Mugu Peak. We'll take a group photo at the flag pole. Every year since 2002 chief selects from the Naval Base Ventura County replace the flag on Mugu Peak. This photo shows the selects from 9/11 2011 replacing the flag that was placed by Sailors being advanced to chief petty officer in Sept 2010. The previous flag is retired in a ceremony on the base.\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/e/c/c/600_447584748.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter descending the peak we'll head down to and up the northern section La Jolla Canyon proper.\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/f/f/e/600_213276862.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nWe'll be taking our break at the hike-in campsite. There is a fancy outhouse there. One of the highlights along the way is this pond. Will there be water this week?\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/7/a/d/600_21355213.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter our lunch break we'll hike along the ridge separating Sycamore Canyon and La Jolla Canyon. We'll return to our cars via the Ray Miller Trail - the western terminus of the Backbone Trail\\n\\n\\n\\nView from the Ray Miller Trail\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/7/4/2/600_195258242.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nHike is about 10.5 miles. The third mile is very strenuous\\n\\n\\n\\nDirection to trailhead\\n\\n\\n\\nThere is free parking on PCH near park entrance. If you have to park inside there is an iron ranger that accepts credit cards\, or maybe even a human at the gate.\\n\\n\\n\\nFrom Los Angeles\, after a long and relaxing drive down the Pacific Coast Highway (22 miles past Malibu Canyon)\, you’ll enter Ventura County and pass the so-called “Great Sand Dune.” Across the street from Thornhill Broome Beach is the entrance to La Jolla Canyon. It is very clearly marked. Park on PCH on either side of entrance.\\n\\n\\n\\nFrom Ventura: Entrance is a couple miles after Las Posas. Park on land side of PCH on either side of entrance.\\n\\n\\n\\nBring hat\, sunscreen\, plenty of water and snacks.
LOCATION:La Jolla Canyon\, 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy\, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/eec-event/la-jolla-canyon-chumash-ray-miller-loop-2/
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