Susans Secret Springs

August 15, 2011

Saturday August 20th

This hike will take us on a beautiful trail with some shade and some sun so dress in layers. We start at Middle Lions trail head and then trek over to explore the East Fork Falls, (Susan’s Secret Springs). We get to climb up and into several fall. To feel the power of the water pulsing around you is thrilling. The water is crystal clear and ice cold. Jumping in the pools on a hot day is the high lite of the day. We will meet at Nordhoff H.S in Ojai @ 8 AM and then carpool to the trail head. Travel time is about 40 minutes. You can see several pictures from an earlier trip by going to www.goojai.com and clicking recent hikes view Middle Lions. The total trail length is about 5 miles round trip. This hike is classified as a family hike including… the Dog’s. Things you should know…

Cost for this hike is $20 a person. Kids under 12yrs are free.

Dress in layers
Hat’s and sunscreen are recommended
Bug spray
Bring lots of water
Bring snacks and lunch
Wear comfortable hiking shoes

Any questions call Robert or Susan at 805-798-2810 or email robert@goojai.com or susan@goojai.com.

Matilija Canyon “North Fork Trail”

June 14, 2011

>Welcome to www.goojai.com guided hikes and kayak adventures . Our next hike
> is Saturday June 25 and we will be hiking the North Fork of Matilija Creek.
> This trail meanders along the creek for the most part and follows the old
> stage coach route that was built in the 1880’s. Towering sandstone cliffs
> remind you of cliffs in New Mexico. We will hike up to the Fern Grotto and
> have lunch, maybe swim in one of the several pools along the way. There are
> lots of wild flowers out this year and the canyon is a great place to see
> them so don’t forget your camera. This hike is out and back with several easy stream
> crossings, fun for the whole family. We meet at Nordhoff High School parking lot in Ojai @ 9 AM and carpool to
> the trail head ( drive time 10 mins).

Things you will need for this hike

Comfortable hiking shoes
Dress in layers
Sunscreen_hat_bug spray
Lots of water
Lunch and snacks
camera

> The cost for this hike is $20 per person_kids free. For question please
> feel free to call Robert @ (8050 798-2810 or email us @ robert@goojai.com, susan@goojai.com

Piedra Blanca Camp hike

May 29, 2011

Saturday June 4

Located in the Sespe Wilderness is where we find the Piedra Blanca’s and this will be our destination.

We will meet at Nordhoff High School parking lot at 9 AM and carpool to the Piedra Blanca trail head. Once we cross the Sespe River we will head up and over the Piedra Blancas themselves, stopping to visit a small cave with the remains of a Chumash cave painting of a snake. Then we will head down the Piedra Blanca Trail following the creek to a campsite where the Chumash Indians stayed for a time. In the 1600’s a Spanish land grant was bestowed on this area for cattle ranching and the remains of the cattle corrals are still visible. The campsite is located in a shaded spot next to a river and there are Chumash paintings still visible today. We will have lunch here before turning back to take a small detour through the Piedra Blancas themselves. This hike is rich in history and very scenic with views of Pine Mountain on one side and the backside of the Nordhoff Mountains on the other.The Piedra Blanca’s ( which means white rocks) was a playground for the Chumash Indian children and their family’s for hundreds of years. It is a stunningly beautiful area. We will seek and explore many of the canyons and visit several Chumash cliff art sites. The total distance is approx 5 miles. This hike is suitable for children as well dogs. The price for this hike is $20 per person_kid’s go free.

Things you will need for this hike

comfortable hiking shoes
dress in layers
snacks and lunch
water
hat & sunscreen

For more info contact Robert or Susan 805-798-2810 or robert@goojai.com or susan@goojai.com

Pine Mountain_Raspberry Springs Hike

May 8, 2011

Saturday May 21st

Raspberry Springs, (our destination) was a Basque sheep herders campsite in the 1880’s. Part of the original camp still remains as does the Spring that flows with cold fresh water year round. We consider this a fun for the whole family trail and hike approximatly 5 miles round trip. The area has just been re-opened for the spring and summer months. We will access the boulder canyon trail from the Reyes Peak trail in Beautiful Pine Mountain. This trail is full of wild flowers along with lush green ferns and giant ancient large cone pine trees. The smells and sounds along with the views are amazing. We will meet at Nordhoff H.S @ 8:30am where we will then carpool to the trail. Drive time is approx. 1hr.

Things you will need for this hike

Dress in layers
Bring lunch_snacks and lots of water
Hat and sunscreen
Comfortable hiking shoes

Cost for the hike is $20 per person_kids free

Any questions contact robert@goojai.com or susan@goojai.com

Robert’s cell#805-798-2810_Susan’s cell#805-701-0221

Matilija Falls

April 3, 2011

Sunday, July 22nd

Please join us as we honor our friend David Bury and Hike into the Matilija Canyon on our first annual David Bury Hike. We will be hiking to the amazing water falls in the matilija canyon. This senic trail takes us to Swimming Holes and Majestic Water falls and follows the beautiful MatilijaCreek. There are several creek crossings along with boulder hopping as we navigate this trail so you might want to bring along a pair of water shoes. This time of year the temperature can unpredictable so dress in layers. We categorized this hike as one of our NO WIMP HIKES. This means, no kids or dogs, (really tough) unless they are hardy trail kids/ dogs. (This time of year the sand and rocks heat up and can burn dogs feet.) Please contact us if you have any questions concerning your ability to do this hike. The approximate distance is 10 miles out and back. Although this hike is challenging it is one you won’t want to miss. Absolutely Beautiful!

We meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot in Ojai 8am, July 22nd then carpool to the trail head. Plan on approximately 6-8 hrs.

Things you will need for this hike.

Wear comfortable hiking shoes_ extra pair of socks
Dress in layers
Bring lots of water_ sack lunch_ snacks
Camera_ hat_sunscreen_BUG Spray.

Contact Robert or Susan (805)798-2810 or robert@goojai.com

The cost is $25 a person/$40 for couples.