Conejo Mountain via Conejo Volcanics - Gentler (NOT Beginner)

The backside of Conejo Mountain is covered with volcanic deposits that are 12-25 million years old. Geologically speaking, this is barely enough time for seeds to be carried in by birds and the wind, let alone sprout into wildflowers.

We'll start at a tiny neighborhood trailhead near Newbury Park High School (shhh! Don't disturb the neighbors!), then walk north past an ancient bulldozer used to fight the occasional mountainside fire, then climb up to the northwestern side of the hills and back to the lava-covered landscape. We will continue until we reach the Powerline trail, where the ambitious among us can continue up to the very top of the mountain. I'll be turning around, though, as **six miles and 1,000' of climb** will be plenty for me.

Gigantic volcanic boulders festoon [our route](https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.0/-118.9774/34.1819&pubLink=tf6a1cebbClOI8kLr13PMGwP&routeId=21dbcdf9-2d8b-4afe-8878-9751088b6460). Enjoy!

**Trailhead Directions:** Exit 101 at Wendy Drive, and drive west on Old Conejo Road (which parallels 101 on its south side). At Reino Road, turn left, and drive south. At Lesser Drive, turn right. At Calle Alta Vista, turn left, and look for the little kiosk at the street. Park nearby, and **QUIETLY walk through the access to the open field behind the houses**.

Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a [link to the guidelines](https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/):

Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

* Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list
* No "Plus Ones" on this hike
* Plan on completing the entire hike at a moderate pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
* All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
* No dogs on Weekday Trailblazers hikes

**DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY**
**IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:**
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.

If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.