Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Park

**Please note the parking lot change** to avoid neighborhood parking. This hike starts at the parking lot and proceeds through a tunnel to get into Gold Canyon trail to Wildwood Canyon Trail.

Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. We will pass through various trails with a long creek, crossing streams and bridges, Indian caves, volcanic rock cliffs, 40’ Paradise waterfalls, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and wildflowers. Highlights of the hike include incorporating 40’ Paradise waterfalls along tree canopy canyon over approximately 6miles with about 1000’ of elevation gain/loss.

Directions:

From the 101 in Thousand Oaks, turn north on Lynn Road and continue to Avenida De Los Arboles, then turn left. Continue for about a half mile to Velarde Dr.( next to Wildwood Elementary School) and turn left and then turn left again at San Velarde Circle.

From the 118, travel west to the 23, exit at Avenida De Los Arboles and turn right. Continue for about a half mile to Velarde Dr.( next to Wildwood Elementary School) and turn left and then turn left again at San Velarde Circle.

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**Please review our guidelines to join this hikes. ~ Restrictions apply for your safety and ours**
• Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list.
• Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike at a moderate pace.(2.5 MPH)

**DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY**

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.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No "Plus Ones" or dogs on Weekday Trailblazer hikes.