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SUMMARY:The Falls of Upper Zuma (with beginner option)
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DESCRIPTION:We will begin by hiking northwest on the Upper Zuma Canyon segment of the Backbone Trail. Our first stop will be Newton Canyon Falls\, a beautiful waterfall in a lush\, forested grotto with moss-covered rocks (see picture on right). There are large\, shaded boulders to sit on near the falls by cascading Newton Creek. Beginners can return to car at this point (or\, if in the mood for more adventure\, continue with group)\\n\\n\\n\\nNewton Falls is just the appetizer. Our main course will be Upper Zuma Falls. While on the main trail it can be seen from the distance. However\, not too long ago\, we did an exploratory hike and found a path to the base of the falls. Although we will be hiking off-trail to get to the falls\, the way is relatively clear of obstacles and mostly level\\n\\n\\n\\nhttps://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/7/2/4/event_13019172.jpeg\\nHere is a shot of Upper Zuma Falls from the Backbone Trail\\n\\n\\n\\nhttps://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/c/4/b/600_13016395.jpeg\\nIts form becomes more obvious with a zoom lens\\n\\n\\n\\nhttps://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/4/c/f/highres_20553999.jpeg\\nAnd here it is up close. You don't want to miss this one!\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter visiting the falls\, we'll return to the trail and continue to Zuma-Trancas Ridge\, turn north\, and search for a trail to the top of the falls\\n\\n\\n\\nLength of hike will be 6-8 miles with moderate elevation gain\\n\\n\\n\\nBring the usual stuff\, but most importantly\, bring a sense of adventure!\\n\\n\\n\\nDirections\\n\\n\\n\\nFrom the Ventura Freeway 101\, go south (toward beaches) on Kanan Road about 7.8 miles to just before the "third tunnel" (T1). The parking lot is on the right (west side of what is now Kanan-Dume Road) and easy to spot.\\n\\n\\n\\nFrom Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu\, go north on Kanan Dume Road about 4.3 miles\, just through the first tunnel\, T1\, and make a left turn into the parking lot on the west side of Kanan Dume.
LOCATION:BBT - Kanan Dume\, 1720 Kanan Dume Rd
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/eec-event/the-falls-of-upper-zuma-with-beginner-option/
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