Hike Week to Two Trees: August 21-22

Support the Jr. Livestock Auction on Saturday August 15th and receive a FREE hike! With the Ventura County Fair being canceled this year due to COVID, the Jr. Livestock auction will be virtual.

Head to https://805agkids.com. You can donate, sponsor, or buy an animal from the kids. All proceeds go directly to helping these kids who have worked so hard on raising these animals.

Send us an email or screen shot of your receipt and you will receive a FREE hike the weekend of August 21-22nd.

If you have you prefer to support Rancho Ventura directly, hike tickets are available HERE.

All hikers must sign-up for a specific hiking time to promote social distancing while on the trails.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT ON SIGNUP GENIUS

HIKE INFO:

We are so excited to get back out hiking on the trails.

We have some modified protocol so please be patient with us as we navigate this process. The main difference will be the sign up process. In order to minimize contact on the day of the hike, the sign up will be online through signup genius. Please click on the link below BEFORE purchasing your ticket in order to ensure your time slot is reserved.

There will be staggered hike departure times. There are various time slots to sign up for. The time slot indicates what time you will depart for your hike. The departure times are staggered in order to ensure proper social distancing on the trail. This will be a private, self-guided hike.

*We strongly recommend you wear your mask while in the parking area, however, they are not required to be worn on the trails.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time. You will have a two hour window to hike and can choose either of our trails to hike.

1. Hike to the Iconic Two Trees - (Intermediate - advanced trail)

Due to the nature of the terrain the hikes can be considered moderately difficult and out-and-back up and down steep slopes. The distance from Barlow Canyon to Two trees is approximately 1.5 miles with an elevation gain of 716 feet over the course of the hike for an out and back trip of around 3 miles. Average hike times take between an hour to an hour and a half.

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2. Hike to the beautiful Restoration Area - (Beginner, flat trail for all hiking abilities and ages)

This is a 4 mile round-trip hike back into Barlow Canyon. This flat trail will lead around the hills and to our beautiful Restoration Site where we have planted Oak and Sycamore Trees. Average hike times take between a hour and a half to two hours.

If you have never done either of these hikes before, we are so excited to have you out to share the beauty, tranquility, and fresh air the hillsides provide. Please be sure to read the information below which gives important information about the hike.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time. You will have a two hour window to hike and can choose either of our trails to hike.

EVENT INFO:

Guests will meet at the Entrance to Barlow Canyon off Foothill Road - 3999 Foothill Road. Due to the nature of the terrain the hikes can be considered moderately difficult and out-and-back up and down steep slopes. The distance from Barlow Canyon to Two trees is approximately 1.5 miles with an elevation gain of 716 feet over the course of the hike for an out and back trip of around 3 miles. Average hike times take between an hour to an hour and a half. We ask all attending to:

• Wear proper attire for the weather on the given day.
• Apply sunscreen.
• Wear appropriate footwear. No flip flops please.
• Pace themselves during the duration of the hike according to their ability.
• Bring water or a sports drink for hydration.
• Bring a camera for photo opportunities.
• No dogs, please.

Guests will get to visit the permanently preserved land in the Ventura Hillsides, take in incredible views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands and the Cities of Ventura and Oxnard, and the Los Padres National Forest and Topa Topa Mountains to the North and Santa Monica Mountains to the Southeast. Hike leaders will teach the story of the land, History of Two Trees, facts about wildlife and more during the hike. Pre-registry is required to attend the event.

Notes: Hikes will be rescheduled in the event of bad weather including rain or extreme heat. All guests are required to sign waiver of liability at the onset of each outing.