Tue Conditioned Hikers: Secret Trail, Calabasas Peak, Zuniga Pond

A strenuous hike of about 11 miles with 2500 gain. Meet at 8:00 am at the Secret Trail (Google Map calls the trailhead the Oak Ridge Trail Calabasas Peak), Calabasas Motorway, Red Rock Canyon with lunch at Zuniga Pond, one of the more beautiful settings in the Santa Monica Mtns. nestled in unique rock formations and an important watershed habitat for an endangered turtle species. With a side trip to Calabasas Peak on the way. To get to the trailhead: From PCH: Take Malibu Canyon Road 6.5 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn right and continue 5.8 miles to the signed trailhead on the right. Park in the pullouts alongside the road. From 101 freeway: Exit on Las Virgenes Road. head 3.1 miles south to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 5.8 miles to the signed trailhead on the right. Park in the pullouts alongside the road. Please carpool, parking is limited. This is a Back Country hike, and a medical form is required. https://www.sierraclub.org/angeles/leadership-outings/forms-resources.

Level: Strenuous

Bring: Bring water, lunch, hiking shoes/boots, hat and sun screen.

Additional Directions: In going on a Sierra Club outing you are potentially on a trip with individuals vaccinated and unvaccinated. It is your choice to attend the outing knowing this information. The leader can not and should not reveal the status of participants vaccination or reject a participant based on their vaccination status. You are welcome to wear a mask if that makes you comfortable. If someone is experiencing any possible COVID symptoms or is sick, they should not attend the outing. The participant is responsible for contacting the leader to report a positive COVID test. Leaders will provide participants with their contact information. Leader will report as an Incident Report to the Sierra Club.

Cancellation Policy: Check online Sierra Club Schedule of activities and your emails before leaving the morning of. Red flag alert , excessive heat or rain cancels.