Boney Mtn Loop Hike in Pt Mugu State Park on June 14, 2009

The route was from Newbury Park up the Western Ridge Trail to Peak 2701, then south to Tripeaks, returning on the Chamberlain Trail, Old Boney Trail, Blue Canyon Trail and the main Sycamore Canyon Trail.
Thanks to Camille, Lily and Claudia for contributing their photos!
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Our route is shown in cyan on this topo map. We started at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot at the top of the map.
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Google Earth view of our route, in cyan, looking south from about where we started. Boney Mtn Wilderness trails are red, Sycamore Canyon trails are orange and Circle X Ranch trails are yellow.
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Headed towards Boney Mountain
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Forming a V that points at our destination
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Climbing the Hidden Valley Overlook Trail
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Heading up Danielson Road, going towards the old cabin
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Taking a break at an overlook for everyone to catch up
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Looking at our route where we are about to turn onto Old Boney Trail
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On the Western Ridge Trail, pointing out our route
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The first really steep section
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Jose is plugged in when he hikes
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Admiring the view after that little climb
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The girls laze in the sun
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Hike leader Steve
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The men-hikers show some flexibility
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Where we're headed
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Mari looks out at the Old Boney Trail far below
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Steve is happy that the weather is so much better than the last time we were up here
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Hikers on the Old Boney Trail far below
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