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Detailed Hike Description & Photos:
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Look for the trailhead as Lang Ranch Parkway curves right.
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The path is well cleared, and there is a sign marking the beginning of the trail.
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The ascent begins immediately.
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Just minutes into the hike, from this trail-side bench, the perspective on the area below has already dramatically changed.
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Continuing up the hill and along the ridge, the trail is a bit uneven in places, but not difficult.
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At the higher elevations, the views become spectacular. This is looking at the Lang Ranch Open Space to the north-east.
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This is looking to the north-west, at the Lang Ranch neighborhood.
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And this is looking south, across Thousand Oaks.
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At the eastern end of the ridge, there is a split in the trail. The steep, rocky path to the right leads up to a great look-out point, but the footing is poor in places. The well maintained trail to the left decends into Hidden Meadow.
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A dirt utility road leads across the open space with rugged peaks and interesting rock formations to the left. The meadow and rolling hills are to the right.
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After leaving the meadow and turning right off the utility road, a pleasant trail meanders through the chaparral.
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The turn-around point for this hike is where Hidden Meadows Trail meets Falling Star Avenue. To return, reverse direction and follow the same trails back.
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This is the view of the meadow as seen on the return trip.
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Finally, decending along the ridge, on a clear day ocean and islands can be seen ahead in the distance. Below, the urban area and the end of the hike grow near.
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