Lynnmere from Camino Magenta - Gentler but not Beginner ~ 8:30am Start

Instead of our usual starting point at the Conejo Playfields, this shorter, gentler hike will start at the top of Camino Magenta, in the beautiful unincorporated Lynn Ranch neighborhood surrounded by Thousand Oaks.

We’ll do a loop around the gated Lynnmere community and wind up back at our starting point about 5 miles and about 850′ later. Along the way, we’ll see the nifty 60’s Teledyne Scientific & Imaging building, Amgen and the Biotech corridor in the distance to the west, and Montclef / Wildwood below us as we loop around the north side.

There is one mostly dry water crossing and two street crossings, both at gated entrances, so we won’t have to worry too much about auto traffic.
In some climbs / descents, the trail has some loose rock – please wear appropriate hiking shoes or boots.

**DIRECTIONS:**
Exit Ventura Fwy (101) at Lynn Road, and travel northeast 1.2 miles to Camino Manzanas, the fourth left-hand turn. Take Camino Manzanas 0.3 miles to Camino Magenta, and turn right. Park in any legal spot between the intersection and the trailhead at the top of the hill.

**Please be nice; avoid turning around in residents’ driveways if at all possible.**

**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.

Please [review our guidelines](https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/) to participate in our hikes. 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 reasonable 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