Anacapa Island Kayak Trip

 

Saturday July 11th. Due to popular demand we are heading back to one of our favorite kayak spots, Anacapa Island. Celebrate a day filled with kayaking,  swimming among the kelp forest, hiking around the  island, and visiting the Island  museum.  On our last outing, we saw Manta Rays that swam right under our boats!  We saw Girabaldi fish, Leopard sharks, dolphins and even flying fish!  We will visit the Seal Rookeries, kayak under the arch, and explored several amazing caves.  Words cannot express the amazing feeling you will experience.  Space is limited so please reserve your spot.  The cost is $179 and includes our  trip out and back on Island Packers. Your kayak and all your gear is included.  Things you will need; Dress in layers, hat and sunscreen, wind breaker, water shoes/ sandals, lots of water, lunch and snacks, change of cloths,(really important) for the boat ride home.  We will meet at Oxnard Marina, 3600 South Harbor Blvd. Island Packers Oxnard at 7:15am.  Boat leaves promptly at 8am.  For more info call Robert @ 805-798-2810. 

Upper North Fork Matilija Falls

Sunday, June 14th.

Please join us on our favorite NO WIMPS HIKE.  Our goal is to go to all four waterfalls this time out.  So come prepared.  We will take our time on the way out enjoying the wild flowers and majestic views of the Matilija Canyon.  There are lots of swimming holes on the trail so we will be able to jump in and cool off as needed along the way.   Here is a brief description of the trail. This hike is approx. 9 miles total.  The trail  follows the beautiful Matilija Creek. There are times when you are rock hopping over very HOT rocks this time of year. This is why we ask that you don’t bring Dogs or Kids.

Pine Mountain Forest Hike

Saturday, May 9th.

Please join us on this beautiful hike to our highest mountain range at 6500 feet.  We will meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot at 8am.  There is some drive time approx.37miles to the trail head.  Plan on carpooling.  The majestic ancient pine trees soar into a brilliant blue sky and will leave you speechless.  The sounds and smells are amazing.  The views are 360 degree, encompassing the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands on one side, and the Oso Bad Lands on the other.  Thetrail winds through the beautiful pines along stunning ridge top views.  The meadows are in bloom with various wild flowers, truly a sight to behold.  We might even find some left over snow.  The climate is cooler here than in Ojai so dress in layers.  Comfortable hiking shoes, hat and sunscreen are also recommended.  Please bring a sack lunch and plenty of water.  This is not a very strenuous hike so everyone, (children and Dogs) are welcome.  Distance is approx 6 miles total.  Cost is $20 for single and $30 for couple.  For more information contact Robert at 805-798-2810

Annual Bill Wechter Bear Creek Hike

Join us on  our annual Bear Creek and Beyond Hike Sunday, April 26th.  This scenic trail follows the Sespe River and the landscape is covered with beautiful wild flowers and interesting rock formations. The hike is approximately 8 miles round trip.  This is not a very strenuous hike but there are a few river crossings along the way.  We will hike to a fresh water spring after stoping for lunch  at Bear Creek.  There are lots of great places to swim on this hike.  Dress in layers and comfortable hiking shoes.  Hat and suncreen are recomended.  Bring plenty of water to drink and a sack lunch.  We will meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot at 8:00am.  The cost is $20 for single and $30 a couple.  For more info contact Robert (805) 798-2810 or robert@goojai.com

Matilija Falls for Easter

Please join us on this Beautiful Easter Hike into the Matilija Caynon.  We will go to many Swimming Holes and to several Water falls.  This is  considered one of the “Best Hikes Ever“, a must do.  This scenic trail follows the beautiful Matilija Creek.  The wild flowers are especially beautiful this time of year and the temprature will  be perfect.  This is categorized as one of our NO WIMP HIKES.  This means, no kids or dogs,(really tough) unless they are hardy trail kids/ dogs. The trail is 5 miles in and round trip 10 miles.

We will meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot 8:30am Saturday, April 11th .  Please dress in layers and wear comfortable hiking shoes.  Bring lots of water, sack lunch, snacks, camara, hat/sunscreen.

The cost is $20 for single/$30 for couples.

Howard Creek Trail

Saturday, March 28th

This is one of our favorite hikes to the Nordhoff  Ridge.  Not just because it is one of the shortest routes, only 3 miles to the top,along a beautiful trail filled with ferns . The views are spectacular.  On one side is the Sespe Valley and the other,the Channel Islands.  The trail is shady and cool this time of year.  We will have lunch on top of the ridge just  above the old Nordhoff  Lookout Tower.  We will meet at Nordhoff High School at 9am.  Price for this hike is $20 for singles and $30 for couples.  Please dress in layers and wear comfortable hiking shoes.  Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water.  This is a Dog Friendly Hike!  Any questions  call Robert at (805)798-2810 or email robert@goojai.com

SALT FLATS

Saturday February 28th.  The Salt Flats hike is one of the more unique hikes in our area.  The hike is approximately 4 miles total.  It follows a creek that is full of fossils.  This trail leads us to a salt water water fall, the only one of its kind in our United States.  Once here we then climb up and over the water fall and go straight to the salt flats.  This area was originally part of the ocean and what we are left with now is a very large dry salt lake bed. Depending on the amount of rain, the salt is carried up to the surface into several small pools.  This water then flows down from the pools and creates the water fall.  We will explore the dry lake bed and hunt for fossils and then have lunch at a Chumash camp site before returning. This hike is not a very strenuous hike, definitely one the whole family can enjoy includingdogs.  We will meet at Nordhoff High School at 9am.  Car pool time from here to the trail head is about 30 minutes.  Dress in layers and comfortable hiking shoes.  Bring water and a lunch.  The cost is $20 for a single and $30 for a couple.  So bring a friend.  We should be back to Nordhoff School by 2pm.

Two Springs Hike

Saturday, November 29th.

Meet @ Nordhoff High School @ 9am.  We Will car pool to Pine Mountain Road.  This road is unmaintained and rough.  Once we get to the top we will be at 7000 feet.  The first  trail we will be hiking on is 1 mile down with beautiful and Breath taking views that will take us to Raspberry Springs.  Once we are here you will be able to revel in the beauty of the surroundings.  After an inspiring visit here  we will head back up the trail and over to our next adventure.  Next we will  head down the south side of Pine mountain to the Chorro Grande Springs.  This trail has awesome views of the Channel Islands.  This is where we will have lunch.

Both hikes combined are a total of approximately 4 miles.  Not a great distance but filled with extreme beauty.  The weather up on the mountain is unpredictible.  Please dress in layers.  A warm jacket is strongly advised.  Bring a lunch, water, and please wear comfortable hiking shoes.  This is not an endurance hike so all family members are welcome.

RETURN TO ANACAPA ISLAND

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 19th. Due to popular demand we are heading back to my favorite kayak spot, Anacapa Island. Celebrate a day filled with kayaking, a chance to swim among the kelp forests, a hike around the top of the island and a visit to the museum.  On our last outing, we saw Manta Rays that swam right under our boats!  We saw Girabaldi fish, Leopard sharks, dolphins and even flying fish!  We visited the Seal Rookeries, kayaked under the arch, and explored several amazing caves.  Space is limited so please reserve your spot.  The cost is $179 and includes our  trip out and back on Island Packers, your kayak and all your gear as well as 2 guides plus Robert and Susan and a tour of the island itself.   Things you will need; Dress in layers, hat and sunscreen, wind breaker, water shoes/ sandals, lots of water, lunch and snacks, change of cloths for the boat ride home.  We will meet at Oxnard Marina, 3600 South Harbor Blvd. Island Packers Oxnard at 8:30 am.  Boat leaves promptly at 9 AM.  For more info call Robert @ 805-798-2810. This will probably be our last trip out for the season so don’t miss it!!!

Beginner Kayak Fun Day

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