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Rancho Sierra Vista -- Danielson Monument
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| Author: | carolday |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | California (CA) |
| Distance: | 2.89 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
This 5.8 mile out and back trip passes through chaparral, along a riparian corridor, and up the side of a mountain to a Monument dedicated to the man who donated this land for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Springtime normally brings many wildflowers. Over half of the hike is in Mugu State Park. DIRECTIONS: From Los Angeles, take Highway 101 W to Thousand Oaks. Exit at Wendy Drive. Go south on Wendy until it dead ends at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. There is ample parking at the trailhead.
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| Dist: 2.89 mi | Points: 230 |
Points of Interest
Memorial Plaque
Location: 34.135094°, -118.951485°?© Carol A. Day
RSV2-001
Location: 34.154293°, -118.950188°The hike begins at the Wendy Drive trailhead, by the interpretive sign.
RSV2-002
Location: 34.152252°, -118.953423°Go left, following the Satwiwa Loop Trail.
RSV2-003
Location: 34.151043°, -118.953651°A trail branches off to the right. Continue straight ahead.
RSV2-004
Location: 34.148933°, -118.952927°A trail turns off to the right. Continue straight ahead by the old windmill.
RSV2-005
Location: 34.146015°, -118.954506°The Hidden Valley Trail connector turns off to the right. Continue straight ahead.
RSV2-006
Location: 34.145462°, -118.954712°Turn right here. The trail to the left leads to the Hidden Valley Overlook, a dead end route.
RSV2-007
Location: 34.145164°, -118.956665°Ignore the illegal short-cut to your left. Continue straight ahead a short distance to the trail junction.
RSV2-008
Location: 34.142422°, -118.951309°A major trail junction. Our route turns sharply to the left. After making the turn, you will see a trail sign pointing the way to the Danielson Monument..
RSV2-009
Location: 34.141064°, -118.948273°The unmarked spur trail to the left leads to a waterfall. This is a worth-while side trip for those who have the time.
RSV2-010
Location: 34.138317°, -118.951653°Junction with the Old Boney Mountain Trail, which turns off to the right. Continue straight ahead.
RSV2-012
Location: 34.135509°, -118.951523°The Danielson Memorial and old cabin site. All that is left of the cabin is the chimney. The memorial is marked by an arch reading "Love, Peace, Joy." This is a pleasant spot for lunch or a rest. Afterwards, retrace your steps to your car.
Trail's End
Location: 34.135471°, -118.950912°Takin a rest by the Danielson Monument. ?© Carol A. Day
Trailhead
Location: 34.154015°, -118.951393°The interpretive sign has some interesting information about wildfires as well as a map of the Recreation Area. ?© Carol A. Day
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