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See all- CHIEF PEAKNeeds location
Chief Peak stands tall at 5587 feet. It's the highest summit along the Nordhoff Ridge Fire Road, just north of Ojai. This is a strenuous hike with class 2 rock scrambling. At the top we will be rewarded with views of the Channel Islands and Ojai Valley.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU HAVE TIME CONSTRAINTS.
WE HIKE AS A GROUP. I WANT TO MAKE SURE WE ALL SUMMIT.This hike is posted with another MeetUp group.
Priority goes to those who have hiked with me or other organizers who know your ability. First timers please send me a message with details of your last strenuous hike. This is for safety reasons.STATS:
level- strong intermediate/ NO BEGINNERS PLEASE
distance-8.5 miles
gain-2480+ (approx)
parking- NFP requiredPredicted weather is a high of 57-degrees. Please bring extra water just in case . We can stash it along the way for the return.
WHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!! energy snacks/lunch, 3 liters of water, electrolytes, sunscreen, lug soles with good tread, poles if you like/have them, and the TEN ESSENTIALS
DON'T BE A NO SHOW!!
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS.The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the event. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer.