HROA Trails Committee
Chairperson: HROA
Co-Chairperson:
Members: All Members
Any member who would like to join and/or just sit in during one of our meetings is welcomed to do so.
Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Trails Committee to promote healthful exercise and mental well-being for all members by creating a comprehensive trail system that will maximize the enjoyment of the pastoral beauty of the Village of Heritage Ranch for equestrian, biking, hiking and jogging enthusiasts. The committee will recommend steps that will: Identify, develop, & maintain existing trails, and Identify, develop, & maintain new trails
History of Clear Mountain Trails: On October 21, 2003, with the endorsement of HROA, the first meeting of the Trail Committee was held. On May 22, 2004, HROA invited us to share our “grand opening” along with the season opening of Heritage Pool.
Trail Committee members were delighted to announce the official opening of our new trail system, Clear Mountain Trails, which included a Fitness Trail at Gateway Park, for hiking, biking and equestrian enthusiasts. Committee members worked hard, along with CDF crews from Los Robles Boys Camp), to identify and develop approximately 30 miles of trails.
May 22, 2004, was a great day of community sharing at this unique and beautiful place in which we live.
Community Hike: From time to time the Trails Committee coordinates community hikes. These will be posted on the Bulletin Board which can be found on the Front Page of this website.
Safety Tips: Click on the small Trail Guide below and go to page four “Trail Etiquette.”
What You Should Do If You Encounter a Mountain Lion: The following suggestions are based on studies of mountain lion behavior and analysis of attacks by mountain lions, tiger and leopards and is copied from “Living With California Mountain Lions,” published by Resources Agency, California Department of Fish and Game:
1 - Do Not Hike Alone — Go in groups, with adults supervising children.
2 - Keep Children Close to You — Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals, seem especially drawn to children. Keep children within your sight at all times.
3 - Do Not Approach a Lion — Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
4 - Do Not Run From a Lion — Running may stimulate a mountain lion’s instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If you have small children with you, pick them up if possible so they don’t panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them without bending over or turning away from the mountain lion.
5 - Do Not Crouch Down or Bend Over — In Nepal, a researcher studying tigers and leopards watched the big cats kill cattle and domestic water buffalo while ignoring humans standing nearby. He surmised that a human standing up is just not the right shape for a cat’s prey. On the other hand, a person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal. If you’re in mountain lion country, avoid squatting, crouching or bending over, even when picking up children
6 - Do All You Can to Appear Larger — Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Again, pick up small children. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave our arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. The idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are not prey and that you may be a danger to it.
7 - Fight Back If Attacked — A hiker in So. California used a rock to fend off a mountain lion that was attacking his son. Others have fought back successfully with sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal
8 - IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY ENCOUNTERS OR ATTACK TO HROA SECURITY.
Go To HROA Wildlife Page
Ist Row Canine Hikers: Bree, Sadie & Rockey (kissing), Alexa, Barney (the smallest dog who led the hike!), Ahamy
1st Row: Janice, Sam, Matthew, Dottie
2nd Row: Ed, Debbie, Larry, Jon, Mike, Virgil, Jan, Dave, Dave, Nancy Colleen, Harlan
Date: Upon Request
Chairperson: HROA
Co-Chairperson:
Members: All Members
Any member who would like to join and/or just sit in during one of our meetings is welcomed to do so.
Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Trails Committee to promote healthful exercise and mental well-being for all members by creating a comprehensive trail system that will maximize the enjoyment of the pastoral beauty of the Village of Heritage Ranch for equestrian, biking, hiking and jogging enthusiasts. The committee will recommend steps that will: Identify, develop, & maintain existing trails, and Identify, develop, & maintain new trails
History of Clear Mountain Trails: On October 21, 2003, with the endorsement of HROA, the first meeting of the Trail Committee was held. On May 22, 2004, HROA invited us to share our “grand opening” along with the season opening of Heritage Pool.
Trail Committee members were delighted to announce the official opening of our new trail system, Clear Mountain Trails, which included a Fitness Trail at Gateway Park, for hiking, biking and equestrian enthusiasts. Committee members worked hard, along with CDF crews from Los Robles Boys Camp), to identify and develop approximately 30 miles of trails.
May 22, 2004, was a great day of community sharing at this unique and beautiful place in which we live.
Community Hike: From time to time the Trails Committee coordinates community hikes. These will be posted on the Bulletin Board which can be found on the Front Page of this website.
Safety Tips: Click on the small Trail Guide below and go to page four “Trail Etiquette.”
What You Should Do If You Encounter a Mountain Lion: The following suggestions are based on studies of mountain lion behavior and analysis of attacks by mountain lions, tiger and leopards and is copied from “Living With California Mountain Lions,” published by Resources Agency, California Department of Fish and Game:
1 - Do Not Hike Alone — Go in groups, with adults supervising children.
2 - Keep Children Close to You — Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals, seem especially drawn to children. Keep children within your sight at all times.
3 - Do Not Approach a Lion — Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
4 - Do Not Run From a Lion — Running may stimulate a mountain lion’s instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If you have small children with you, pick them up if possible so they don’t panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them without bending over or turning away from the mountain lion.
5 - Do Not Crouch Down or Bend Over — In Nepal, a researcher studying tigers and leopards watched the big cats kill cattle and domestic water buffalo while ignoring humans standing nearby. He surmised that a human standing up is just not the right shape for a cat’s prey. On the other hand, a person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal. If you’re in mountain lion country, avoid squatting, crouching or bending over, even when picking up children
6 - Do All You Can to Appear Larger — Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Again, pick up small children. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave our arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. The idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are not prey and that you may be a danger to it.
7 - Fight Back If Attacked — A hiker in So. California used a rock to fend off a mountain lion that was attacking his son. Others have fought back successfully with sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal
8 - IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY ENCOUNTERS OR ATTACK TO HROA SECURITY.
Go To HROA Wildlife Page
Ist Row Canine Hikers: Bree, Sadie & Rockey (kissing), Alexa, Barney (the smallest dog who led the hike!), Ahamy
1st Row: Janice, Sam, Matthew, Dottie
2nd Row: Ed, Debbie, Larry, Jon, Mike, Virgil, Jan, Dave, Dave, Nancy Colleen, Harlan
- Click here for Trail Guide Large
- Click here for Trail Guide Small
Date: Upon Request
