A Revisit to Mishe Mokwa a haven of serenity...

BEAUTIFUL

UPDATE: FEB 29TH

You ladies and gents are troopers getting up this early morning to enjoy Hiking in the clouds before the marine layer gets burned off.

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REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:

• Bring a light jacket and a warm beanie, its going to be cold & windy in the morning but will warm up mid morning so layered clothing is Key.
• Bring a light lunch & snacks to munch along the way to hold you off until lunch after the Hike and bring a minimum of 1 liter of water the more the better.
• Bring your smile, laughs and good humor to share with others.

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MEETUP AT:

7:45 am Caravan Location @ Starbucks Parking Lot: Plenty of parking!

Starbucks, 111 South Westlake Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA

I hope you could arrive early and join me in a cup of Jo over conversations at Starbucks!

Please arrive on time, there are no cell phone reception in the mountain as we caravan up to the parking lot of the trailhead, so please make sure to be there on time.  Once after we leave the Starbucks Parking Lot to caravan up to the trailhead I will not be answering any phone calls.  So Please be on time.

CARPOOL INFORMATION:

Please arrive early at ABC if you like to carpool to our meetup point at Starbucks:

It could take up to 15min to orchestrate rideshare in eachother's car so please get there early and on time.  Everyone should leave ABC for Starbucks no later then 6:30am since it could take up to 45mins from ABC to Starbucks in Thousand Oaks.

6:15am to CARPOOL @ Alhambra Bowling Center:  

1400 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

Oh.. Mische Mokwa, it was love at first "hike." This is by far my most beloved hike. It is the most beautiful trail I have ever set my foot on. Let me rephrase that, Mische Mokwa trail is one of the most beautiful and enduring hike in all of Southern California until I visit Yosemite, Havasupai and the Grand Canyon. The first time I set foot on this hike was really early in the morning, it was before the sun gets the chance to burn off the marine layer.  Hiking this early in the morning offers you a very MYSTICAL yet MAGICAL experience.  You're enveloped in the clouds as you hike and when you get to Sandstone Peak you'll be looking down to an ocean of clouds below you.  Its AMAZING, its like you're on top of Mount Olympia from the mythology... Great Picture Moment!  The Highlights of our hike include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend shear cliffs, a house sized boulder delicately balanced on a small rock beneath, a giant split rock where kids can dash between the sheer walls, stunning giant sandstone formations, and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration point. My heart swells up just remembering how gorgeous this hike was. The Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak loop hike is a "must do" hike in the Los Angeles area.

The trail is located in the Santa Monica Mountains north of Malibu. This moderate loop hike is about 7.75 miles total. It takes about 3.5-4 hours to do the entire hike, including getting up to the top of Sandstone Peak, the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains. The elevation gain for the hike is about 1,500 ft. The hike is relatively easy the only difficult part is the first half mile as we ascend to Sandstone Peak and the rest of the hike is a flat out even trail. There are amazing vistas of sandstone peaks, distant views of the valleys and cities to the north and east, and amazing views of the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. As you are basically above everything else around you for many miles, you have fantastic 360 degree views of the entire area.

PACK YOUR LUNCH:

Remember to pack your lunch and a liter of water for this hike.  Take the opportunity to pickup your lunch at Lee's Sandwich across the street from the Alhambra Bowling Center or at our Rendezvous Point at Carl's Jr. 

Carpool Location:

I know its really early in the morning, but in order for us to Experience a Hike in the Cloud this has to be a very early hike before the sun gets the chance to burn off the marine layer.  We will also do another hike in the early spring as a sunset hike in Mishe Mokwa so keep an eye out for that event too.

6:45am to CARPOOL @ Alhambra Bowling Center:  

1400 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

Manny people have gotten lost countless number of times trying to find the parking lot to the trailhead... its because its hidden.  To make sure we don't lose anyone we will rendezvous again at Carl's Jr to wait for everyone to catchup that we lost on the freeway and then Caravan together up to the parking location of the trailhead.  If you don't want to carpool with us at ABC you could meet us at Starbucks (address below) to Caravan with us to the parking lot of the trailhead. 

7:45 am Caravan Location @ Starbucks Parking Lot:

111 South Westlake Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA

Arrive early and join me in a cup of joe.

Please arrive on time, there are no cell phone reception in the mountain as we caravan up to the parking lot of the trailhead, so please make sure to be there on time.

What you need to remember: -Bring at least a minimum of 1 liter of water with you. -Wear comfortable shoes, hiking boots the best for ankle support. -Snacks to munch on for ENERGY to hold you off till lunch.  With a large group its gonna be about a 5 hour hike with a lot of stops at each lookout to truly soak in the beauty. -Please remember to bring your smile, a suitcase of laughters, and don't leave home your humor. -Dogs are welcome, please remember to bring their water too.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY: The LAsians.com Participant Agreement: Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks and snake bites. By signing up for this event you assume the risks of the trip and agree to release L.A. Asians.com., The Hike Organizers and other volunteers from claims for any injuries or other losses sustained during this hike. Please consult with your health-care professional to make sure you are able to participate in this activity without causing harm to yourself or others. The Organizer’s willingness to include you in an activity should not be interpreted as a favorable assessment of your emotional and physical capabilities. Please know your hiking limits and sign up only if you are able to keep up with the pace and activity level of this hike. Never hike alone. Never leave the group without notifying the hike organizer. Stay on the trail at all times.