Archive for April, 2009

Pine Mountain Forest Hike

April 23, 2009

pine-mntSaturday, 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

April 14, 2009

bear-creek4Join 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

April 7, 2009

img_0733Please 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.