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2002 |
Jan 2
WED
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Sawtooth Mountain (5200'), Burnt Peak (5788'), Liebre Mountain (5760'): Start your year off right with a strenuous, but moderately paced hike on road, trail and some steep slippery cross-country in proposed Castaic Wilderness. Do one, two or all three peaks. 16 miles round trip, 3200' gain. Dirt road driving high clearance vehicles recommended. Email leader for details. Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, George Wysup, Carleton Shay
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Jan 4
FRI
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I
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Onyx Peak #2 (5244'): Moderately paced, moderately strenuous hike over steep rocky cross-country terrain, about 6 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Meet 7:30 am Sylmar rideshare point. Bring ten essentials including a head lamp, water and lunch. Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, Carleton Shay
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Jan 6
SUN
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Black Mountain #6 (5244'), Red Mountain (5261'): Cross a caldera and investigate strange summit artifacts on these unusual Mojave Desert peaks. Each peak 6-8 miles round trip, 1200' gain, do one or both. Call or email leader week of hike to confirm. Leader:
George Wysup
Assistant(s): Tom Hill
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Jan 7
MON
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Lookout Mountain #2 (6812'): Visit this historic summit on a moderately paced, strenuous hike on trail and steep, slippery, brushy cross-country, 10 miles round trip, 2500' gain. Meet 7:30 am Monrovia rideshare point. Bring ten essentials, water and lunch. Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Carleton Shay, Mars Bonfire
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Jan 9
WED
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I
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Lizard Head (5350+'), Cuyama Peak (5878'): Enjoy a seldom led hike to beautiful Lizard Head. Moderately paced, strenuous 11 miles round trip, 3500' gain, mostly on a steep, slippery, brushy cross-country in Los Padres NF. Very difficult 4x4 dirt rd driving required which could limit the number of participants. Send email with vehicle info, H&W phones and recent conditioning to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, Carleton Shay
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Jan 12
SAT
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I
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Warren Point (5103'): Hone your route finding and outing leadership skills at a full day hands on class at beautiful Joshua Tree NP. The class is intended for potential "I" rated leaders and those "I" rated leaders wanting to improve upon their skills. The class is limited in size to six students. Three or more hours of homework are required plus the purchase of text books and maps. Send sase with current leadership rating, H&W phones, email address, 8x10 envelope w/$1.25 postage and a $20 deposit ($15 refundable at class site) to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, Southern Courtney, Bob Beach
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Jan 12
SAT
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Caliente Mountain (5536'): Long paved road drive and Strenuous cross-country hike (new HPS route 2, from south side) in San Luis Obispo County; some class 2. 11 miles round trip, 4000' gain. Send SASE or E-SASE with recent conditioning and contact information to Leader:
George Wysup
Assistant(s): Larry Hoak
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Jan 12
SAT
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Mount Emma (5273'), Old Mount Emma (5063'), Cole Point (5604'): Three lovely peaks to climb in mid-winter. Great Antelope Valley views. Prospective WTC students welcome as a pre-conditioning hike. Approx. 11 miles round trip with 2500' gain. Meet 7:00 a.m. La Cañada rideshare point. Bring 3 liters water, lunch, mandatory lugsoles, 10 essentials. Rain cancels. Leader:
Cheryl Gill
Assistant(s): Luella Fickle
Co-sponsored with OCSS, WTC
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Jan 12
SAT
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San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), Mount Deception (5796'): Spend quality time with your Pooch on a comfortably paced, moderate 6 miles round trip, 1400' gain hike on trail/road in San Gabriel Mountains. Bring water, munchies, and leash for you and your furry friend. Rain/snow cancels. Meet 8:00 a.m. at La Cañada rideshare point. Leader:
Maggie Wilson
Assistant(s): Julie Rush
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Jan 13
SUN
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I
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Warren Point (5103'), Queen Mountain (5680'): Pleasant outing visits two peaks in Joshua Tree National Park. Moderate hike with moderate pace, 6 miles round trip, 1200' gain for each peak, do one or both. Call leader week of hike to confirm. Leader:
Tom Hill
Assistant(s): Virgil Popescu
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Jan 13
SUN
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McPherson Peak (5749'), Peak Mountain (5843'): Moderately paced, 15 miles round trip, 3800' gain, mostly trail and fire road hike from Aliso County Park and Campground. Consider stay over after the Caliente Mountain hike on Saturday. To find meeting place and time phone or email Leader:
George Wysup
Assistant(s): Sandy Burnside
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Jan 16
WED
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I
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Bighorn Mountains (5894'): Cross-country pathfinder route in the Bighorn Mountain Wilderness. Moderately paced, 6 miles round trip, 2600' gain. Meet 7:30 am at McDonalds at Cajon Junction (I-15 and Hwy 138). Call or email leader the week of the hike to confirm. Bring 10 essentials. Leader:
Sandy Burnside
Assistant(s): Byron Prinzmetal
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Jan 20
SUN
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O
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Mount Wilson (5710'): Moderately paced, 15 miles round trip, 4500' gain trail hike up the historic Mount Wilson Trail from Sierra Madre. Meet 7:30 a.m. at the trailhead (Mira Monte Ave east of Baldwin in Sierra Madre). Bring at least 3 liters water, lunch, other 8 essentials. Rain cancels. Leader:
Sandy Burnside
Assistant(s): George Wysup
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Jan 27
SUN
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I: Bernard Peak (5,430'), Little Berdoo Peak (5,440'), Mount Inspiration (5,280'): Moderately paced hike in beautiful Joshua Tree NP over cross-country desert terrain. Approx 8 miles round trip, 2,500' gain, dirt road driving, high clearance. Meet 7:00 a.m. Junction of Hwy 62 and Hwy 247 in Yucca Valley. Send e-mail or sase to Sara to get on participant list. Bring 10 essentials, water, lunch, and lug boots. Leader:
Sara Wyrens
Assistant(s): Paul Graff
Co-sponsored with OCSS, Palos Verdes, Orange Co Sierra Sage
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Jan 27
SUN
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Mount Lukens (5074'): From Highway 2: Moderate hike, moderate pace 10 miles round trip, 2600' gain, mainly on road. Enjoy cool conditions on this trip to the highest point in the City of Los Angeles. Great views, good companions. Meet 8:00 a.m. La Cañada rideshare point. Bring sturdy footwear, lunch, and water for you and your canine friends. Rain cancels. Leader:
Maggie Wilson
Assistant(s): Virgil Popescu
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Jan 27
SUN
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Smith Mountain (5111'): 7 miles round trip, 1800' gain on nice trail with some very steep cross-country at the end. Recover from HPS banquet hangover. Well-behaved pooches and mutts OK. Meet 9:00 a.m. at Azusa with warm clothing, rain gear, water, lunch. Rain cancels. Leader:
John Connelly
Assistant(s): George Wysup
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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2002 |
Feb 2
SAT
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Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'), Mount Akawie (7283'): Celebrate Groundhog Day with a cross-country snowshoe hike in the San Gabriel Mountains. We will also bag Akawie if conditions are favorable. Moderately strenuous 5.5 miles, 2300' gain with Akawie; 4 miles, 1800' gain without. Some steep, slippery spots and possible ice and soft deep snow. No first-time snowshoers; ice axe not required. Meet 8:00 a.m. La Cañada rideshare point. Bring ten essentials, snowshoes, waterproofed boots, warm clothing, lunch. Gaiters will be helpful. Unfavorable conditions will postpone. Contact leader the day before if weather is questionable. Leader:
Sandy Sperling
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire
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Feb 2
SAT
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Beginner Navigation Class: Learn how to read a topo map, use a compass and start to learn to navigate. Several hours of homework required prior to the class plus the purchase of a orienteering compass and class text book. Class at Griffith Park Ranger Station limited in size, includes hands-on practice. Send SASE with nonrefundable $20 check made out to Registrar/Instructor Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Harry Freimanis, Southern Courtney
Co-sponsored with LTC
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Feb 4
MON
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I
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Backus Peak (6651'), Russell Peak (6696'): Please join us as we hike these two wonderful, beautiful rugged peaks near Walker Pass named after two of HPS' most esteemed pioneers. Moderately paced but strenuous. 8 mi, 3500' gain on road and steep slippery, cross country with some class two rock. Meet 6 am at Sylmar rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, ten essentials, headlamp with extra batteries. Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, Carleton Shay
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Feb 6
WED
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I
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Tehachapi Mountain (7960+'), Black Mountain # 3 (5686'): Moderately paced strenuous snowshoe hike of about 4 miles round trip, 1000' gain to Tehachapi Mountain followed by a cross-country steep 1700' gain, 3 miles round trip hike to Black. Send email with snowshoe experience to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire
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Feb 9
SAT
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Mount Emma (5273'), Old Mount Emma (5063'): Moderate hike, moderate pace 7 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Escape Los Angeles on this trip to two peaks near Palmdale. Nice winter landscapes with great views. Meet 8:00 a.m. Sylmar rideshare point. Bring sturdy footwear, lunch, and water for you and your canine pals. Rain cancels. If in doubt call leader week of hike. Leader:
Virgil Popescu
Assistant(s): Maggie Wilson
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Feb 9
SAT
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I
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Monument Mountain (4834'): Climb this seldom led, highest peak in the Hexie mountains in south Joshua Tree National Park for great views and a good workout. Strenuous, moderate pace, cross-country, 12 miles round trip 1594' gain. 4WD needed. Meet 6:30 a.m. Pomona rideshare or 7:15 a.m. on street behind Denny4's, Alabama Ave, 1 blk North of I-10 in Redlands. Call or e-mail a leader a few days before the hike. Bring essentials, lunch, water. Leader:
Harvey Ganz
Assistant(s): George Wysup
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Feb 9
SAT
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I
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Lost Horse Mountain (5313'), Ryan Mountain (5457'): Hone your route finding and outing leadership skills at a full day hands on class at beautiful Joshua Tree NP. The class is intended for potential "I" rated leaders and those "I" rated leaders wanting to improve upon their skills. The class is limited in size to six students. Three or more hours of homework are required plus the purchase of text books and maps. Send sase with current leadership rating, H&W phones, email address, 9x11" envelope w/$1.25 postage and a $20 deposit ($15 refundable at class site) to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, Southern Courtney, Bob Beach
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Feb 13
WED
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Climbers Social Hour and Joint Meeting:
Climbers Social Hour before the Joint Meeting: Join us for the 7th
annual joint climbing groups meeting at the best happy hour in downtown
Los Angeles! McCormick and Schmicks Restaurant, 633 W. 5th St, 4th
floor. Free validated self-parking after 3pm, just blocks from the
Department of Water and Power Building. Look for our table at 5am.
Send email for directions to Leader:
Erik Siering
Joint Meeting: Doug Mantle will give a program of his climb of the
classic obelisk peak in the Khumbu region of Nepal in the Himalayas.
See this expedition to this lofty 22,496' peak. Meet at 7:30 pm
Department of Water and Power, SF Room, 111 N. Hope St., LA. Free
secured parking on site. Mention Sierra Club to guard.
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Feb 14
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program Chair, Laura
Joseph, for time and place. Laura can be reached at
ljoseph2@earthlink.net or (626) 356-4158.
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Feb 15-17
FRI-SUN
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I
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Mount Pinos (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse Mountain (8582'), Cerro Noroeste (8280'): Experience the magic of Winter in Los Padres National Forest on this snow camp and snowshoe backpack in the tall pines. No ice axe or crampons required. Moderately paced, yet very strenuous, 11 miles round trip, 2600' elevation gain. Send (e)sase stating conditioning and experience to Leader:
Sandy Burnside
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, Byron Prinzmetal, George Wysup
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Feb 20
WED
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I
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Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'): Moderately paced strenuous snowshoe hike of about 6 miles round trip, 1500' gain. Send email with snowshoe experience to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire
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Feb 22-24
FRI-SUN
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I
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San Jacinto Peak (10804'), Jean Peak (10670'), Marion Mountain (10320'), Cornell Peak (9750'): Romp in the snow as you gaze down on the desert on this snow camp and snowshoe backpack to the high peaks in San Jacinto State Wilderness. No ice axe or crampons required. Moderately paced, yet very strenuous, 10 miles round trip, 3400' elevation gain. Space limited by permit. Send sase stating conditioning and experience to Leader:
Mars Bonfire
Assistant(s): Sandy Burnside, Virgil Popescu
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Feb 23
SAT
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Red Mountain (5261'), Black Mountain #6 (5244'): Moderately paced 8 miles round trip, 3000' gain hike mostly cross-country. Newcomers welcome. Meet 7:00 a.m. Canyon Country rideshare point. Bring minimum 2 quarts water, lunch. Leader:
Maura Raffensperger
Assistant(s): David Beymer
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Feb 23
SAT
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Big Morongo Nature Preserve: Nestled among the Little San Bernardino Mountains, the desert oasis at Big Morongo Canyon is one of the 10 largest cottonwood and willow riparian (riverside) habitats in California. The upstream end of the canyon lies in the Mojave Desert, while its downstream portion opens into the Colorado Desert. About 6 miles, slow pace with lots of stops to learn about this magnificent area. LTC natural history credit available. Meet 6:30 am park and ride on Myrtle Ave one block south of 210 freeway in Monrovia. Bring ten essentials, water, lunch and monocular/binoculars for bird watching. Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Southern Courtney Naturalists: Ginny Heringer, Sherry Ross
Co-sponsored with Natural Science
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Feb 24
SUN
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Backus Peak (6651'), Russell Peak (6696'): Strenuous cross-country hike to HPS-named peaks near Walker Pass. Cross-country to Backus, run class 2 ridge (unless there is serious snow) to Russell, world class scree descent. 8 mile loop, 3000' gain. Phone or e-mail leader a few days before the trip. Leader:
Larry Hoak
Assistant(s): George Wysup
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Feb 24
SUN
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Warren Point (5103'): Hone your route finding and outing leadership skills at a full day hands on class at beautiful Joshua Tree NP. The class is intended for potential "I" rated leaders and those "I" rated leaders wanting to improve upon their skills. The class is limited in size to six students. Three or more hours of homework are required plus the purchase of text books and maps. Send sase with current leadership rating, H&W phones, email address, 9x11" envelope w/$1.25 postage and a $20 deposit ($15 refundable at class site) to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Southern Courtney, Bob Beach
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Feb 27
WED
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I
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Kratka Ridge (7515'), Mount Akawie (7283'): Moderately paced strenuous snowshoe hike of about 6 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Send email with snowshoe experience to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire, George Wysup
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Mar 1-3
FRI-SUN
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San Gorgonio Mountain (11,499'), Charlton Peak (10,806'), Jepson Peak (11,205'), Dobbs Peak (10,459'): Ascend the Big One and enjoy its neighbors on this snow camp and snowshoe backpack to the arctic alpine life zone. No ice axe or crampons required. Moderately paced, very strenuous, 18 miles round trip, 6200' elevation gain. Space limited by permit. Send sase stating conditioning and experience to Leader:
Mars Bonfire
Assistant(s): Sandy Burnside, Virgil Popescu, George Wysup
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Mar 1
FRI
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I
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Unnamed Peak (6274'), Pinyon Mountain (6182'): Come join us as
we explore
peaks east and south east of Mayan. The unnamed peak is a craggy spire
of beautiful desert rock that can be seen for miles around. It is the
highest peak in the area. The hike will be moderate in pace but of
unknown distance and gain. Bring ten essentials. Meet 7:30 am at
Sylmar
rideshare point. Email leader week of hike to confirm. Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal. Co-Leader: George Wysup
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Mar 3
SUN
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Chaparrosa Peak (5541'): Moderate hiking in unique desert terrain along a running stream. Learn from our naturalists about the flora and history of the area. About 8 miles 1500' cross-country hike. LTC natural history credit available for leaders. Meet 7:30 AM at Pomona rideshare point. Bring ten essentials, lunch and water. Rain cancels. Naturalists: Ginny Heringer, Sherry Ross of NSS and Brad Cadman of Wildlands Conservancy. Leaders:
Byron Prinzmetal, Maura Raffensperger, Dave Beymer
Co-sponsored with Natural Science, LTC
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Mar 4
MON
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Iron Mountain #2 (5636'), Fox Mountain #2 (5033'), Condor Peak (5440'): These peaks in the proposed Condor Peak Wilderness used to be part of the California condor range. Climb above the smog for a bird's eye view of the Tujunga Wash area. Strenuous trail hike of 3500' gain, 15 miles round trip. Hike is inverted -- we will start higher than the peaks, hike down to Fox and then back up to the cars. Dirt road driving with high clearance recommended. Meet 6:30 am, La Cañada rideshare point. Bring lunch, water, ten essentials including a head lamp. Leaders:
Byron Prinzmetal, Carleton Shay, Patty Rambert
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Mar 6
WED
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I
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Gobbler's Knob (6955'), Circle Mountain (6880'): Moderately paced moderate hike of about 7 mi, 2000' gain on trail & steep, slippery cross-country. Meet 7:30 am at Monrovia rideshare point. Bring ten essentials, lunch and water. Rain cancels. Leaders:
Mars Bonfire, Carleton Shay, Byron Prinzmetal
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Mar 9
SAT
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Black Mountain #6 (5244'), Red Mountain (5261'):
Strenuous, moderate pace.
Do one or both. Black is approx 5 miles round trip with 1400' gain
and Red is approximately 5 miles round trip 1400' gain. Bring 10
essentials, lunch. Meet 6:30 AM
at the Sylmar
rideshare point. Leaders:
Harvey Ganz, Virgil Popescu
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Mar 9
SAT
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O
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Mount Lowe (5603'): Join us with your well-mannered k9 for a 4
miles round trip
hike, 1000' gain, to one of the historic peaks in the San Gabriels. Good
hike for beginners. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring lunch,
lugsoles, leash, water for you and k9. Rain cancels. Leaders:
Charlotte Feitshans, Tammy Solko
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Mar 9
SAT
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Mount Lowe (5603'), Mount Markham (5742'): Newcomers welcome on
this moderately paced hike to peaks via site of historic Alpine Tavern. 7.5
miles round trip, 2100' gain from Eaton Saddle. Enjoy great views of Los
Angeles Basin, surrounding peaks. Meet 8:00 a.m. La Cañada rideshare point. Bring
lug soles, 2 quarts water, lunch. Rain/snow cancels. Leaders:
Peter Glover, Susanne Weil
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Mar 9
SAT
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Santa Paula Peak (4957'): Beautiful view form front range peak near
Fillmore in Ventura County, strenuous 12 miles round trip, 4000' gain on
trail. Enjoy the highest peak on the Lower Peaks List and one of the tougher
ones. Similar to an HPS peak, but we will hike at a more moderate pace.
Meet 7 am Sylmar
rideshare point. Call or email leader week of hike to
confirm weather conditions and rancher's permission. Leader:
Tom Hill
Co-Leader: Luella Fickle
Co-sponsored with Lower Peaks
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Mar 10
SUN
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Mount Sally (5,408'), Mount Mooney (5,840'), Mount Hillyer (6,200'): Join us to bag three peaks off of Angeles Crest Hwy in the San Gabriels. Comfortably paced, easy 5 miles round trip, 1,150' gain hike on firebreak, jeep road and trail. Bring water and munchies for you and your pooch, leash, rain/warm clothing. Meet 7:00 a.m. at La Cañada rideshare point. Rain cancels. Leader:
Maggie Wilson
Co-Leader: Virgil Popescu
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Mar 14
THU
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Management Meeting: Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program Chair, Laura
Joseph, for time and place. Laura can be reached at
ljoseph2@earthlink.net or (626) 356-4158.
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Mar 15
FRI
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I
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Martinez Mountain (6560'), Sheep Mountain (5141'): Very strenuous but moderately paced 18 miles round trip, 5500' gain hike in Santa Rosas on Cactus Spring trail and cross-country with some rock scrambling. Some hiking in darkness is a possibility. SASE or ESASE stating recent hiking experience and contact information to Leader:
George Wysup
Co-Leader: Carleton Shay
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Mar 17
SUN
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Smith Mountain (5111'): Enjoy end-of-winter excursion to this nearby peak with great views of the San Gabriel Valley, moderate 6 miles round trip, 1800' gain. Meet 9:00 a.m. Azusa. Bring water, lunch. Rain cancels. Leader:
James Carden
Co-Leaders: Virgil Popescu, Tom Hill
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Mar 23
SAT
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Backus Peak (6651'), Russell Peak (6696'): Moderately paced strenuous cross-country hike to rugged peaks near Walker Pass named after two of HPS' most respected leaders. Cross-country to Backus and then along ridge with some class 2 rock to Russell. 8 mile loop, 3500' gain. Send sase or esase with contact information and recent experience to Maura. Leader:
Maura Raffensperger
Co-Leader: David Beymer
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Mar 23
SAT
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Chaparrosa Peak (5541'): Enjoy this loop trip to an easy peak in a new nature preserve near Yucca Valley, 7 miles round trip, 1300' gain. The trail was designed for equestrians but is mostly used by hikers and has some unusual features. Meet 8:00 a.m. Pomona rideshare point. Newcomers welcome. Bring water, lunch, warm clothing. Rain cancels. Leaders: Janet Yang, John Connelly
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Mar 25
MON
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Sunset Peak (5796'): Moderately paced, moderate hike over brushy cross-country terrain, 5 miles round trip, 1500' gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Monrovia rideshare point. Bring ten essentials, water and lunch. Leaders:
Carleton Shay, Mars Bonfire
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Mar 30
SAT
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Mount Lukens (5074'): Moderately paced 8 miles round trip,
3200' gain on
road/trail to highest point in the city of Los Angeles. Contact
karen@mtpinos.com week of hike to confirm. Bring
10 essentials, water, lunch. Provisional Leader:
Karen Leverich
Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire
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Mar 30-31
SAT-SUN
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Little Berdoo (5440+'), Bernard Peak (5360+'),
Lost Horse Mountain (5313'),
Queen Mountain (5680+'), Inspiration Point (5575'), Warren Point (5103'):
Moderately paced desert cross-country hikes. Sat climb Little Berdoo,
Bernard, and Lost Horse Mountain. for 12 miles round trip, 2420' gain.
Sun climb Queen, Inspiration, and Warren for 10 miles round trip, 2700'
gain. A lot of dirt/gravel road driving
on Sat; high clearance vehicles required. Send sase or esase with
recent hiking experience and contact info to Maura. Leaders:
David Beymer, Maura Raffensperger
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Apr 3
WED
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Josephine Peak (5558') via Colby Canyon We will do 10 miles with
2100' gain at a moderate pace. Optional shorter hike just to Josephine
Saddle. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, hiking footwear.
Leaders:
Doris Duval, John DePoy
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Apr 6
SAT
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Martinez Mountain (6560'), Sheep Mountain (5141'): Long dayhike in our new National Monument in the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains south of Palm Springs via the Cactus Spring Trail approach. The trip is very strenuous, 18 miles round trip, 5500' gain with much cross-country in desert terrain, but our pace will be moderate. Send sase or esase with recent conditioning and experience to Leader:
Tom Hill
Co-Leaders: David Beymer, Maura Raffensperger
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Apr 6
SAT
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Josephine Peak (5538'): Enjoy trek up Colby Canyon to great peak
vistas. Moderately paced 5.5 mile loop, 1900' gain, short car shuttle.
Meet 8:00 a.m. La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring 2 liters water, lunch, lugsoles, 10
essentials. Leaders:
Peter Glover, Susanne Weil
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Apr 6
SAT
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Topatopa Bluff (6367'): Strenuous 14 miles round trip, 4500' gain hike over established trails in Los Padres National Forest. Send sase or email, conditioning and experience to Leader:
Kate Rogowski
Assistant(s): Janet Yang
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Apr 6
SAT
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Not in Schedule
Rabbit Peak #1 (5307'), Granite Mountain #1 (6600'), Round Top
(6316'), Iron Mountain #3 (5040'): Moderately paced, very
strenuous hike over very steep slippery, brushy cross-country terrain,
14 miles round trip, 4000' gain. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring ten essentials, water, lunch. Leaders:
Larry Hoak, Virgil Popescu
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Apr 7
SUN
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Basic Leadership Training Clinic: Expand your knowledge on how to
lead a safe, enjoyable and inspired outing. Open to all existing Angeles
Chapter leaders who have led at least 5 non-provisional outings. Several
hours of homework required prior to the class, plus the purchase of the
class textbook. Class to be held at Griffith Park Ranger Station and is
limited in size. Send sase, current rating, list of the last 5 scheduled
hikes you have led, nonrefundable $20 check (Sierra Club) to
Registrar/Instructor: Byron Prinzmetal. Instructors: Dan Richter, Duane
McRuer, Southern Courtney
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Apr 10
WED
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Smith Mountain (5111'): Easy smell-the-roses paced, moderate 7
miles round trip, 1800' gain hike to front range peak on lovely trail
and steep, slippery cross-country. Route takes us to the edge of the
beautiful San Gabriel Wilderness. Meet 9:00 am
Azusa rideshare
point. Bring ten essentials, lunch and water. Rain postpones.
To confirm, send e-mail week of hike to leverich@mtpinos.com. Provisional
Leader: Brian Leverich Co-Leaders: Byron Prinzmetal, Sandy Burnside
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Apr 11
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program Chair, Laura
Joseph, for time and place. Laura can be reached at
ljoseph2@earthlink.net or (626) 356-4158.
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Apr 13
SAT
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Mount Emma (5273'): Moderately paced, 2 miles round trip,
1,000' gain. A good one for beginners! Call or email leader week
of hike to confirm. Bring 10 essentials, water, lunch. Provisional
Leader: Karen Leverich Assistant(s): Mars Bonfire.
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Apr 13
SAT
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Mount Deception (5796'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), San Gabriel Peak(6161'), Mount Markham (5742'), Mount Lowe (5603'): Moderately paced 14 miles round trip, 4000+' gain strenuous, all-day jaunt on trails. Possibly also Occidental Peak (5732') and Mount Wilson (drive up). Meet 7:00 a.m. La Cañada rideshare point. Bring 3 quarts liquid, good boots, lunch. Rain cancels. Check with leader the week prior regarding weather conditions. Leader:
John Connelly
Assistant(s): Kate Rogowski
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Apr 13
SAT
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Mount Lowe (5603'): Moderately fast-paced 13 miles round trip,
3800' gain semi-loop
along beautiful historic route going up Castle Cyn and down Sam Merrill
Trail. Meet 7:50 am top of Lake St (Altadena) with water, lunch, good
footwear, suitable layered clothing. Heavy rain cancels. Leaders:
Rosemary Campbell, Deborah Nakamoto
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Apr 14
SUN
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Hines Peak (6716'): Moderately paced strenuous 15 miles round trip, 5200' gain to remote peak in Los Padres National Forest via Sisar Canyon. Call leaders for instructions, meeting place and time. Leaders:
Don Croley, George Wysup
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Apr 14
SUN
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Rabbit Peak #3 (5307'), Granite Mountain #1 (6600'), Round Top (6316'), Iron Mountain #3 (5040'): Traditional, classic ridgeline loop to pick up this nice set of peaks in the San Gabriels. Strenuous but moderately paced 10 miles round trip, 3500' gain on firebreaks and roads. Meet 8:00 a.m. La Cañada rideshare point. Bring water, lunch. Rain cancels. Leader:
Ray Wolfe
Co-Leaders: Tom Hill, James Carden
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Apr 15
MON
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Chief Peak (5560'), Hines Peak (6717'), Topatopa Bluff
(6367'):
Start your week off right and celebrate income tax day. Moderately paced,
strenuous on road and over steep, slippery, rocky cross-country terrain,
10 miles round trip, 3000' gain. Requires 4x4 vehicles. Bring ten
essentials, water and lunch. Rain postpones. Send email with vehicle type,
conditioning and W&H phones to Leader: Byron Prinzmetal Co-Leaders:
Sandy Burnside, Patty Rambert
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Apr 19-21
FRI-SUN
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The Big Three -- San Rafael Mountain (6593'), McKinley Mountain
(6200'), Santa Cruz Peak (5570'): Strenuous moderately paced
32 miles round trip, 7400' gain backpack on road and cross-country in
beautiful Los Padres National Forest. Overnight camp at McKinley Spring.
Rain postpones. Send E-mail with phone numbers and recent
conditioning/backpack experience to Leader: Byron Prinzmetal
Co-Leaders: Sandy Burnside, Sandy Sperling [USFS Adventure Pass required]
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Apr 20
SAT
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Morris Peak (7215'), Mount Jenkins (7921'): This moderately
strenuous 14 miles round trip, 3000' gain hike from Walker Pass
traverses a beautiful stretch of the Southern Sierra crest on the PCT
with some off-trail rock scrambling to reach Jenkins. Send sase or email
to Leader: Tom Hill Co-Leader: Harvey Ganz
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Apr 20
SAT
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Mount Hillyer (6200'): Easy 6 miles round trip, 900'
gain hike on pleasant trail at relaxed pace from Chilao campground
area through lovely country to forested peak. Beginners welcome. Meet
9 am La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water for you and k9, lunch, leash, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Leaders:
Charlotte Feitshans, Tammy Solko
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Apr 21
SUN
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Mount Gleason (6,502'), Iron Mountain #2 (5,635'): Hike with your beast on a moderate 10 miles round trip, comfortably paced 700' gain + 1,300' gain on return hike on dirt road in Angeles National Forest . Bring water and munchies for you and your dog, leash, rain/warm clothing. Meet 7:00 a.m. La Cañada rideshare point. Rain cancels. Leader:
Maggie Wilson
Co-Leader: Virgil Popescu
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Apr 22
MON
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Pacifico Mountain (7124'), Mount Gleason (6520'): Join us as we hike the PCT to Pacifico from Mill Creek Saddle. Moderately paced, moderately strenuous about 10 miles round trip with 2000' gain, mostly on trail. Meet 7:30 am La Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, and your ten essentials. Leaders:
Byron Prinzmetal, Carleton Shay, Sandy Burnside
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Apr 25-28
THU-SUN
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The Big Four -- Samon Peak (6227'), Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine Mountain (6490'), Madulce Peak (6536'): Strenuous 4 days, 3 nights moderately paced backpack in beautiful Los Padres National Forest wilderness areas north of Santa Barbara. The totals for the trip are approximately 45 miles and 8000' gain on road, trail, and steep, slippery, brushy cross-country terrain. Send email with H/W phones, recent conditioning and backpacking experience to Leader:
Byron Prinzmetal
Co-Leaders: Mars Bonfire, Patty Rambert, Sandy Burnside, Sandy Sperling
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Apr 27
SAT
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Eagle Crag (5077') via Dripping Springs & Wild Horse Trails: Very strenuous, steady, but moderately paced 24 miles 5500' gain loop hike on trail and cross-country in San Diego County, 13 miles southeast of Temecula in the Aqua Tibia Wilderness. Send email or sase with Home & Work phones, and recent conditioning to Leader:
Virgil Popescu
Co-Leader: Maggie Wilson
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Apr 27
SAT
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Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak, (5496'): Join us to climb the two great orange county HPS Peaks! Moderately paced, strenuous 20 miles, 4500' round trip hike over road and trail routes. E-mail or snail-mail (with SASE) hiking resume to Leader:
Kate Rogowski
Assistant(s): Janet Yang
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Apr 28
SUN
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Skinner Peak (7120'): Join us along the Pacific Crest Trail as it traverses high, picturesque desert country from Bird Spring Pass to the summit plateau of this HPS peak in the Southern Sierras. Moderate 8 miles round trip, 1700' gain, relaxed pace. Meet 7:00 a.m. Sylmar rideshare point. Bring water, lunch. Rain threat in Kern County cancels. Much dirt-road driving; high-clearance vehicles recommended. Call or email leader week of hike to confirm. Leader:
Tom Hill
Co-Leaders: James Carden, Ray Wolfe
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May 1
WED
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Mill Peak (6670'), Keller Peak (LO) (7882'), Slide Peak
(7841'), Crafts Peak (8364'), Butler Peak (LO)
(8535'): Moderate to easy hikes in the San Bernardino National
Forest. 10 miles, 3000' gain, brushy cross-country and road. Do as
many peaks as we have time for. Dirt road drives between peaks. Meet
7:30 am
Monrovia
rideshare point. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, water. Rain cancels.
Leaders: CARLETON SHAY, BYRON PRINZMETAL
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May 4
SAT
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Cathedral Peak (3333'): Come experience a strong contender
for addition to the Lower Peaks List. One of the best! Highpoint of
the sandstone Mission Crags, it features outstanding scenery and
summit views. Adjoining Mission Cyn in the rugged Santa Barbara front
range. Scramble up steep path and over large boulders to the
top. Strenuous 6 miles round trip, 2500' gain, class 2-3. No
beginners. Optional side trip to cool off in nearby Seven Pools. Send
sase or email, experience, H&W phones for trailhead directions to
Leader: ERIK SIERING Co-Leader: CHARLIE KNAPKE
Co-sponsored with Lower Peaks
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May 4
SAT
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Eagle Rest Peak (6005') from the North: We pass into the
heart of the Wind Wolves Preserve to this remote, craggy peak west of
Frazier Park. Spectacular scenery and wildlife. Strenuous 9 miles,
3300' gain, some rock scrambling near the summit. Send sase/esase,
recent conditioning, contact info to Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader:
VIRGIL POPESCU
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May 4
SAT
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Hawes Peak (6751'), Shay Mountain (6714'), Ingham Peak
(6355'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'): Moderately paced,
strenuous trail/cross-country hike. Some dirt road driving high
clearance vehicles recommended. 15 miles round trip, 4500' gain.
Send sase/esase, recent conditioning, contact info to Leaders:
DAVID BEYMER, MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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May 4
SAT
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San Diego County Drive-Ups: Bag all three of the HPS drive-ups
in San Diego County ("peak" names revealed upon request). 400 miles of
driving, some on difficult dirt roads requiring 4WD vehicles. 0.5 miles
hiking with 100' elevation gain includes lookout tower. Conditioning
not required. Send email, H&W phones, vehicle info to Leader:
BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: CARLETON SHAY
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May 4
SAT
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Black Mountain #4 (6149'): Moderately paced 5 miles round
trip, 1200' gain hike, all cross-country, some moderate brush
(don't wear shorts!), steep in places.
Dirt road driving -- high clearance vehicles recommended. Wonderful
views from this peak between Big Bear and Joshua Tree. Possibly warm,
so bring plenty of water, not to mention lunch and the ten essentials.
Send email or SASE to Karen.
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH. Co-Leader:
MARS BONFIRE
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May 5
SUN
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San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mt. Disappointment (5960'), Mt.
Deception (5796'): Moderate 6 miles round trip with car shuttle
1500' gain. Enjoy panoramic views from atop these three peaks.
Meet La
Cañada rideshare 8 am. Bring water, 10 essentials.
Leader: CHARLOTTE SWANSON Assistant: GEORGE WYSUP
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May 5
SUN
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Basic Animal Tracking and Awareness Class: Join us for an
exciting and very intensive day of learning to recognize animal tracks
and signs with nationally know teacher, Jim Lowery. You will learn
print identification and animal body language, among many other
things. You will also learn to walk silently, blending into the
natural environment. Class size is limited. LTC natural history
credit available for leaders. Send $50 (Sierra Club non-refundable),
sase to Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Naturalists: GINNY HERINGER,
SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Natural Science, LTC
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May 6
MON
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Morris Peak (7215'), Mount Jenkins (7921'): Moderately
paced, strenuous hike on road and over steep, slippery, brushy, rocky
cross-country terrain, 10 miles rt, 4500' gain. Dirt road driving
high clearance vehicles recommended. Meet 6:30 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Bring 10 essentials, head lamp, water,
lunch. Leaders: BYRON PRINZMETAL, CARLETON SHAY, MARS BONFIRE, SANDY
BURNSIDE
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May 8
WED
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Bare Mountain (6920'): Moderately paced, 6 miles round trip
on mostly steep, slippery, brushy cross-country terrain, 2600'
gain. Dirt road driving. Contact leader by email or phone
week of hike to confirm. Bring 10 essentials, water, lunch. Provisional
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Assistant: BYRON PRINZMETAL
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May 9
THU
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Management Meeting: Please join us for our monthly open
management committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program
Chair, Laura Joseph, for time and place.
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May 10
FRI
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Lily Rock (8000'), Tahquitz Peak (LO) (8846'):
Moderately paced, strenuous climb on trail and over steep, slippery,
rocky cross-country terrain. 10 miles round trip, 2500'
gain. Lily's summit block is optional. Size limited by
permit. Send email for reservations, directions to Leader: BYRON
PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: CARLETON SHAY, BOB BEACH, SANDY BURNSIDE
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May 11-12
SAT-SUN
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San Rafael Mountain (6593'), McKinley Mountain (6200'), Santa Cruz Peak (5570'): The Big Three on a weekend!
Strenuous, moderately paced 32 miles round trip 8000' gain
backpack on road and cross-country in San Rafael Wilderness.
Comfortable camping with water at McKinley Springs. Send email or
SASE with recent conditioning and backing experience to Brian.
Leader: BRIAN LEVERICH Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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May 11
SAT
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Thorn Point (6920'): Moderate, moderate pace, 8 miles round
trip 2000' gain depending on road conditions. Bring 10 essentials,
lunch. Meet 8:00 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Leaders: HARVEY GANZ, JAMES CARDEN
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May 11
SAT
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Iron Mountain #2 (5635'), Condor Peak (5440'), Mount
Gleason (6520'): Moderately paced hike, 12 miles round trip,
3000' gain. Some dirt road driving, but 4wd not required. Meet 7
am La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring lugsoles, 3 quarts water,
lunch, 10 essentials. Rain/snow cancels. Leaders: PETER GLOVER,
SUSANNE WEIL
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May 11
SAT
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Mount Williamson (8214'): Enjoy the beautiful high country
on this 5 miles, 1700' gain loop trip. Easy paced, beginners
welcome. Short car shuttle. Meet 8 am
Pomona
rideshare or 9:30 am Islip Saddle. Bring water, lunch,
lugsoles. Leaders: GABRIELE RAU, GORDON LINDBERG
Co-sponsored with Rio Hondo
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May 11
SAT
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Occidental Peak (5732'), Mount Markham (5742'): Modest
6 miles 2000' gain hike in Angeles National Forest with legendary
HPS leader. Mostly on poor use trail; expect brush on Occidental. Meet
8 am at La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring lunch, water,
lugsoles. Leader: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ Co-Leader: DAVID MICHELS
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May 11
SAT
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Pilot Knob (6200+'): Strenuous, moderately paced hike in
southern Sierra. Consider staying for Sunday outing. 6 miles round
trip, 3400' gain over difficult steep rocky terrain. Safety
issues limit size of group. Please send esase/sase with recent
experience and contact info to Leader: SANDY SPERLING Assistant(s):
GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE
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May 12
SUN
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Sorell Peak (7704'), Piute Mountains Exploratory (8440'),
Piute Lookout (8326'), Weldon Peak (6320'): The crest of
the lofty Piute Mountains is our goal as we schedule an outing that
visits their major summits on this strenuous hike, 11 miles round
trip, 3000' gain, much of it in forested cross-country. This is an
exploratory trip for those who may have wondered why the HPS
recognizes the foundations of an abandoned lookout rather than the
high-point of the range, located a few miles to the southwest. We also
visit nearby Piute Peak, Piute Benchmark, and the cutely named Pah Ute
Benchmark to allow for the ultimate in comparison shopping. Send
sase/esase, recent conditioning, contact info to Leader: TOM HILL
Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
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May 13
MON
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Yucaipa Ridge: Little San Gorgonio Peak (9133'), Wilshire
Mountain (8832'), Wilshire Peak (8680'), Cedar Mountain
(8324'), Birch Mountain (7826'): Moderately paced, very
strenuous trek over very steep, very slippery, brushy, rocky, but very
pretty cross-country terrain. 12 miles, 4500' gain, 5500'
loss. Send email, H&W phones, conditioning to Leader: BYRON
PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: CARLETON SHAY
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May 15
WED
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Mount Pinos (LO) (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse
Mountain (8682'): 10 miles, 2500' gain ridge hike with
fantastic views of Ventura and Kern counties. Visit area where condors
once thrived. The Mariposa Lily's should be out in full bloom
then. Moderate pace. Meet 7 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Bring lunch, ten essentials, 2+ qts water,
snacks. Rain postpones. Email leader week of hike to confirm.
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: CARLETON SHAY, SANDY
BURNSIDE
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May 17
FRI
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Antsell Rock (7679'): Moderately paced, strenuous hike on
trail and over steep, slippery, rocky cross-country terrain. 8 miles
round trip, 2000' gain. The "M" rated summit block on Antsell Rock
is optional. Wilderness area limits size of group. For reservations,
directions, send email to Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders:
CARLETON SHAY, BOB BEACH, LUELLA FICKLE
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May 18-19
SAT-SUN
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Desert Divide Area 28 Grand Tour: Bag a bunch of interesting peaks
in Mountain Center area SE of Idyllwild. Join us for one or two days.
Optional stay Fri and Sat nights at rented house in Idyllwild (limited
capacity, rent $15/night + cleaning deposit). All may participate in
potluck dinner Saturday evening. Saturday--Pyramid, Pine #2, Lion,
Ken Point, Butterfly, Rock Point; 18 miles, 4600' gain, 5500'
loss on trail and cross-country (some class 2) with short car shuttle.
Sunday--Apache, Spitler, Palm View, Cone (space limited by wilderness
permit); 11 miles, 4200' gain & loss on trail and cross-country
(some class 2) with short car shuttle. Send SASE or email with H/W phone,
conditioning to Leader: SANDY SPERLING Assistants: SANDY BURNSIDE,
GEORGE WYSUP
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May 18
SAT
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Beginner Navigation Class: Learn how to read a topo map, use a
compass and start to learn to navigate. Several hours of homework
required prior to the class, plus purchase of an orienteering compass
(if you don't already have one) and class textbook. Class will be
held at the Griffith Park Ranger Station and is limited in size. Send
sase, nonrefundable $20 check (Sierra Club) to Registrar/Instructor:
BYRON PRINZMETAL Instructors: HARRY FREIMANIS, SOUTHERN COURTNEY, DON
CREIGHTON
Co-sponsored with LTC
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May 18
SAT
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Pacifico Mountain (7124'): Moderately fast-paced 12 miles
round trip, 2200' gain from Mill Creek Summit. Wildflowers at
their best! Meet 7:50 am
La
Cañada rideshare with lunch, water, good footwear,
fsp. Heavy rain cancels. Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, JIM
HERINGER
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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May 18
SAT
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Pine Mountain #1 (9648'), Dawson Peak (9575'), Wright
Mountain (8505'): Moderately paced, strenuous, all-day trudge
on trails, including a long spiny ridge with loose rock. 11 miles
round trip, 4000' gain. Meet 7 am
Pomona
rideshare point. Being 3 quarts liquid, good boots, lunch. Rain
cancels. Check with leader week prior regarding weather
conditions. Leader: JOHN CONNELLY Assistant(s): ROXANA LEWIS, KATE
ROGOWSKI
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May 18
SAT
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Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'): Bring
your pup for a pleasant 10 miles round trip, comfortably paced
1700' gain hike on trail to two peaks north of Ojai. Meet 8 am
Woodland
Hills rideshare point. Bring water, munchies for you and your k9,
leash. Rain cancels. Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: MAGGIE
WILSON
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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May 18-19
SAT-SUN
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Grinnell Mountain (10,284'), Lake Peak (10,161'), Charlton
Peak (10,806'), San Gorgonio Mountain (11,499'), San
Bernardino Peak (10,649') Plus Others: Traverse the San
Gorgonio high country from Fish Creek to Angelus Oaks in this early
season backpack. Sat set up car shuttle, start with Grinnell and Lake
Peak, then San Gorgonio and Charlton and on to camp at High Meadow
Spring, 14 miles, 4000' gain for the day, some cross-country. Sun
hike along high ridge and grab peaks on the way to San Bernardino Peak
before descending, 12 miles, little elevation gain. Strenuous days at
a moderate pace. Scattered snow may affect plans. Send sase, email,
H&W phones, conditioning, experience, rideshare info to Leader:
SCOTT NELSON Assistant(s): BETH EPSTEIN
Co-sponsored with WTC
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May 18-19
SAT-SUN
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Owens Peak (8453'), Pinyon Peak (6805'): Sat moderate 6
miles round trip, 3100' gain trail and cross-country to
Owens. Happy hour and carcamp Sat night. Sun moderate 5 miles round
trip, 3100' gain cross-country to Pinyon. Send sase, H&W phones,
email, recent experience/conditioning to Leader: BOB BEACH
Co-Leader: KEITH MARTIN
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay, Sierra Peaks
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May 20
MON
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Palm View Peak (7160'), Cone Peak (6800'): Start your
week off right with a strenuous, moderately paced, 11 miles round
trip, 2000' gain, mostly brushy cross-country hike with some class
two rock. Meet 7:30 am
Pomona
rideshare point. Bring ten essentials, lunch and water. Rain
postpones. Email leader a few days before the outing to confirm.
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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May 22
WED
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Mount Williamson (8214'), Pallett Mountain (7760+'), Will
Thrall Peak (7845'), Pleasant View Rdg (7983'): Moderate
hike, pretty area in Angeles NF; 15 miles round trip, 4500' gain
mostly on trail. USFS Parking Permit reqd. Bring about 4 qts water,
lunch, ten essentials. Meet 6:30 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Rain postpones. Email
leader a few days before the outing to confirm. Leader: BYRON
PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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May 24-26
FRI-SUN
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Sunday Peak (8295'), Bohna Peak (6760'), Black Mountain #5
(7438'), Split Mountain (6835'), Sirreta Peak (9977'),
Cannel Pt (8314'): Moderately paced, strenuous hike on trail
and steep brushy cross-country terrain. 10 miles, 3000' gain each
day. Car camp Fri and Sat evening. Dirt road driving high clearance
vehicles recommended. Send email, H&W phones, conditioning to
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, CARLETON SHAY,
SANDY BURNSIDE
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May 26
SUN
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Frazier Mountain (LO) (8000'), Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock
Mountain (7431'): Classic trip amidst nice forest and dramatic
rock outcroppings to "Pine Mountain" in Ventura County after first
playing tourist on Frazier Mountain, an easy drive-up with 12 miles of
excellent dirt road. We will take our time on this easy outing, 8
miles round trip, 1400' gain. Newcomers welcome. Meet 8 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, good cheer. Rain
cancels. Leader: JOHN CONNELLY Co-Leader: JANET YANG, TOM HILL
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May 29
WED
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Mount Hawkins (8850'): 8 miles round trip, 2400' gain
up steep use-trail to the spectacular views at Windy Gap and along the
trail to this popular summit. Meet 9 am
La
Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, suitable
footwear. Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, RON ROSIEN
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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May 29
WED
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Sugarloaf Mountain (9952'): Enjoy the picturesque high
country near Big Bear Lake with a difficult, steep and rocky
exploratory route to the peak. Moderately paced hike of 10 miles,
3000' gain. Meet 7 am
Pomona
rideshare point. Bring lunch, water, goodies to share. Leaders:
BYRON PRINZMETAL, CARLETON SHAY, MARS BONFIRE
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May 31-Jun 1
FRI-SAT
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Route Finding and Outing Leadership Clinic: Hone your skills at
1 1/2 day hands-on class in beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Intended
for potential "I" leaders and "I" leaders wanting to improve their
skills. Limited to 6 students. 3+ hours of homework required plus
purchase of textbooks and maps. Send sase, leadership rating, H&W
phones, email, 8x10" envelope with $2 postage, $20 (Sierra Club) to
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, BOB
BEACH
Co-sponsored with LTC
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Jun 1
SAT
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Boucher Hill (LO) (5438'), Hot Springs Mountain (6533'),
Combs Peak (6193'), Palomar High Pt (6140'), Indian Mountain
(5790'): We punctuate this southern tour with some easy HPS
peaks totaling 11 miles round trip, 2200' gain. High clearance
vehicles recommended for 50 miles of dirt road driving. We finish this
orgy by an optional road-walk hike to Indian Mountain, the final peak,
to avoid driving the brushiest road on the list. Send sase/esase,
vehicle info to Leader: JOHN CONNELLY Assistant(s): GEORGE WYSUP
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Jun 1
SAT
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Thorn Pt (LO) (6920'), San Guillermo Mountain (6606'):
Enjoy scenic geological uplifts on these picturesque peaks in Lockwood
Valley near Frazier Park. Moderate hikes and pace, 8 miles round trip,
2000' gain on trail for first peak. Second peak is optional, 2
miles round trip, 800' gain cross-country. Dirt road approach with
high-clearance vehicles recommended. Meet 8 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Bring enough food, water, snacks for you and your
k9. Leader: JULIE RUSH Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Jun 2
SUN
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Mount Williamson (8214'): Easy outing in Angeles National
Forest is on trail, suitable for beginners. Well-behaved k9 ok. Hike
involves 3 miles round trip, 1500' gain. This is the 21st annual
first Sun in June hike with Stag! Meet 8 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, sturdy
boots. Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant(s): STAG BROWN
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Jun 5
WED
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Bighorn (10,997'), Dragon's Head (10,866'): Come
join as we car camp and party Tuesday night and climb these two
10,000'+ peaks in the San Gorgonio Wilderness on Wednesday, plus
other peaks the leaders may choose. Moderately paced, but very
strenuous 5000'+ gain, 12 miles round trip on trail and steep,
rocky cross country. Space limited. Send E-mail Leader: BYRON
PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Jun 7
FRI
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Bighorn Peak (8441'), Ontario Peak (8693'), Sugarloaf Peak
(6924'): Moderately paced, moderately strenuous romp on trail
and over steep, slippery, rocky, nasty cross-country terrain. 12 miles
round trip, 4200' gain. Wilderness area permit limits size of
group. For reservation, directions, send email to Leader: BYRON
PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: CARLETON SHAY, MARS BONFIRE
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Jun 8
SAT
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Tehachapi Mountain (7960') and Black Mountain #3
(5686'): Moderate and moderate pace. Approx. 7 miles round
trip and 3500' gain for the day with a drive between
trailheads. Bring 10 essentials, lunch. Meet 6:30 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Leaders: HARVEY GANZ, SARA WYRENS
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Jun 8
SAT
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Black Mountain #1 (LO) (7772'), Castle Rocks (8600'),
Indian Mountain (5790'): Let's hike some strenuous "drive
ups" near Idyllwild, mostly on trail and road. 15 miles round trip,
4400' gain for first two peaks. 2.5 miles round trip, 1200'
gain (all on road) separate hike to Indian. Space is limited by permit
to 12 persons. Send sase/email, recent conditioning, contact info to
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, ROXANA LEWIS
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio
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Jun 8
SAT
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Josephine Peak (5558'): Easy 6 miles, 1900' gain fun
hike on fire road with k9 pals. Meet 9 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring 3 "L" essentials (lunch,
leash, lugsoles), water for you and k9. Leaders: CHARLOTTE
FEITSHANS, TAMMY SOLKO
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Jun 9
SUN
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Iron Mountain #1 (8007'): A long dayhike in long daylight
to The Big One in the San Gabriel Mountains, difficult from all
directions. We hike up the standard route from Heaton Flat, very
strenuous. 14 miles, 7200' gain, but our pace will be
moderate. The final stretch to the summit is a steep use-trail,
beautiful in its own way: called "the place where yuccas go when they
die," because of the huge symmetrical versions of this plant. Send
sase/esase, recent conditioning/experience to Leader: MAURA
RAFFENSPERGER Co-Leaders: DAVID BEYMER
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Jun 10
MON
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San Bernardino E. Peak (10,691'), San Bernardino Peak
(10,649'), Anderson Peak (10,840'), Shield's Peak
(10,680'): Very strenuous, moderate pace, 20 miles round trip,
5000' gain hike along the beautiful San Bernardino Ridge. Permit
limits group size. Send email, H&W phones, recent conditioning to
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: CARLETON SHAY, MARS BONFIRE
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Jun 13
THU
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Management Meeting: Please join us for our monthly open
management committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program
Chair, Laura Joseph, for time and place.
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Jun 15
SAT
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Mount San Antonio (Baldy) (10,064'), Mount Harwood (9552'),
Thunder Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), Timber
Mountain (8303'): Strenuous 18 miles loop, 6000' gain,
7000' loss hike over established trails in Eastern San
Gabriels. Send sase/esase, climbing resume to Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI
Assistant(s): PETER DOGGETT, JANET YANG
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Jun 16
SUN
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Old Man Mountain (5538'), Monte Arido (6010') from the
South: We go for the marathon version of these peaks, 24 miles
round trip, 6100' gain, mostly on road, except for a brushy side
trip up to Old Man Mountain. Send sase/esase, recent conditioning,
contact info to Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Assistant(s): VIRGIL POPESCU
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Jun 22
SAT
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Galena (9330'): Day hike this steep one in the San Bernardino
Mountains. 8 miles, 3200' gain round trip. Moderately paced, very
strenuous hike over very slippery, very steep, rocky cross-country
terrain. LTC natural history credit available for leaders. Terrain
limits size of group. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent
conditioning, phone & rideshare information to Provisional Leader: KENT
SCHWITKIS Assistant: BARRY HOLCHIN Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes Group and Natural Sciences
Section
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Jun 24-28
MON-FRI
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Peaks and Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park: Come join us
for a wonderful week of hiking in the majestic Rocky Mountain National
Park. Each day, depending upon conditions and group desires, will
offer a moderate to strenuous, rather slowly paced, high altitude hike
of between 5-16 miles, up to 4500' gain on trail and steep, slimy,
rocky, snowy, cross-country terrain. Some 12k+ peaks are possible
depending on conditions. You will need to provide your own
transportation and lodging. Send email, recent conditioning, H&W
phones to Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, SANDY
BURNSIDE, BOB BEACH, BRENT WASHBURNE
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Jun 29
SAT
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San Jacinto Peak (10,804'): Could be a
pathfinder. Moderately paced 19 miles round trip, 5200' gain hike
over beautiful trails near Idyllwild. Send sase or esase to Leader:
KATE ROGOWSKI Assistant(s): JANET YANG
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Jun 29
SAT
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Thunder Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), Timber
Mountain (8303'): Strenuous but scenic 12 miles, 3000'
gain/4200' loss loop from Manker Flats to Baldy Notch, the 3 peaks
and exiting at Icehouse Cyn. Short car shuttle required. Not suitable
for beginners. Meet 7:30 am
Baldy
rideshare with 3 quarts water, lunch, good footwear, fsp.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, RHONDA LONGMORE
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Jul 5
FRI
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Black Mountain #1 (LO) (7772'), Castle Rocks (8600'), Indian
Mountain (5790'):Start your weekend off early on an easy but
beautiful hike in the San Jacinto Wilderness. On trail and
cross country. Moderate paced, 6 miles, 1300' gain. Permit limits
group size. Send
sase or esase with recent hiking experience to Leader: MAURA
RAFFENSPERGER Co-Leader: DAVID BEYMER
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Jul 6
SAT
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels:San Gabriel Peak (6161'), 4
miles round trip, 1000' gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately
paced hike in the San Gabriels. Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak
destination may change to handle adverse weather or conditions. Meet
9:30 am La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share,
lunch, comfortable walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain
cancels. Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER,
DORIS DUVAL, BRIAN LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jul 6
SAT
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Mt Pinos (LO) (8831') and Beyond:Learn from our naturalists about
the flora, animals and natural history of the area. LTC natural history
credit available for "I" leaders. Slow pace, easy hike on road and
trail. 6 miles round trip, 1500' gain. Meet 7:30 am
Sylmar rideshare
point. Bring
water, lunch. Leaders: BYRON PRINZMETAL, GINNY HERINGER, KATHY KEANE
Co-sponsored with Natural Science and LTC
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Jul 6
SAT
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San Jacinto Peak (10,804'), Folly Peak (10,480'):
Moderately paced strenuous hike on trail and cross county to rugged
peaks near Palm Springs. Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to top
and hike on trail to San Jacinto. From there, cross country with some
class 2 rock to Folly. Return to Tram. 13 miles round trip, 2800'
gain. Permit limits group size. Send sase or esase with recent hiking
experience to Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER. Co-Leader: DAVID
BEYMER
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Jul 7
SUN
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Goodykoontz Peak (7558'), Mt Williamson (8214') and
beyond: Come join us on this exploratory to this proposed
additional HPS peak to be named after our four time list leader. The
hike is about 8 miles round trip and 3000' gain. You will exert much
energy and experience much beauty on this strenuous, moderately paced
hike on trail and over very steep slippery cross country ridges. Meet
8:30 AM La
Cañada rideshare point. Please bring good cheer, goodies to
share, lunch, and at least three quarts of water. Leaders: BYRON
PRINZMETAL, SANDY BURNSIDE, HAVEN FEARN, CARLETON SHAY, BOB "the Cat"
THOMPSON, Mighty JOE YOUNG, and the one and only FRANK GOODYKOONTZ
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Jul 7
SUN
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List Finisher's Special - Southwell Peak (7840+): Moderately paced
but strenuous 14 mi round trip, 3100' gain (2200' to peak, 900' on
return) hike. Space limited by permit. This hike is part of a series
that helps hikers who are nearing HPS list completion, but anyone up
for a challenge is welcome to participate. Send email, H&W phones to
Co-Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Jul 8
MON
CANCELLED
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Galena Peak (9324'): Moderately paced, strenuous hike over
very slippery, very steep rocky cross county terrain. 8 miles round
trip, 3200' gain. Terrain limits size of group. Rock helmet
advisable. Send esase, recent conditioning to Leader: BYRON
PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: CARLETON SHAY
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Jul 10
WED
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Shay Mountain (6714'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'), Ingham
Peak (6355'): Moderately paced, strenuous over steep,
slippery, brushy cross country terrain (with lots of poodle dog
plant). 8 miles round trip, 3000' gain. Dirt road driving with high
clearance recommended. Meet 6:30 am Monrovia rideshare point. Being
10 essentials, water, lunch. To confirm weather and road conditions,
email leader week of hike. Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders:
CARLETON SHAY, SANDY BURNSIDE
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Jul 10
WED
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Throop Peak (9138'), Mt Hawkins (8850'): From Dawson
Saddle and back about 7 miles round trip, 1500' gain. Keep cool with
the cat. Meet 9 am
La
Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, good
footwear. Leaders: BOBCAT THOMPSON, DON SIMINSKI
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Jul 11
THU
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Management Meeting: Please join us for our monthly open
management committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program
Chair, Laura Joseph, for time and place.
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Jul 12-14
FRI-SUN
CANCELLED
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San Jacinto Backpack: 3 days/2 nights moderately paced backpack
in the beautiful San Jacinto Wilderness. 23 miles round trip. Start
and end at Palm Springs Tram ($21 round trip). Climb San Jacinto Peak
(10,804') and Suicide Rock (7528'). Camp at Little Round
Valley and Strawberry Junction. 2400' gain day 1, 3300' loss
day 2, 1600' gain day 3. Space limited by state park permit, so
reserve early. Send sase, recent backpack/conditioning experience to
Leader: RHONDA LONGMORE Co-Leader: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Jul 13
SAT
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Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Split Mountain (6835'): Bag
beautiful Southern Sierra peaks with great views. Fun, comfortably
paced, but strenuous hike with steep, brushy cross county terrain and
some rock scrambling. 11 miles round trip, 3800' gain. Good dirt road
driving with moderate clearance recommended. Send sase or email, H&W
phones, recent conditioning to Leader: BRIAN LEVERICH Co-Leader:
MARS BONFIRE
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Jul 13
SAT
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Luella Todd Peak (9358'): Easy, moderately slow pace
exploratory hike of about 1000' and 6 miles round trip on trail
and steep cross country with some class two rock. Other peaks possible
in the area. The peak, some want to name Luella Todd Peak after the
first HPS women to earn the 100 peaks emblem. She was instrumental in
setting up our section, picking the first set of peaks, served on our
management committee and she hiked with us for over thirty years.
Meet 7:00 am Monrovia Rideshare point. Bring good cheer, food to
share, lunch and water. Email trip organizer Byron Prinzmetal to
insure tram is open and running. Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, CARLETON
SHAY, BYRON PRINZMETAL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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Jul 13
SAT
CANCELLED
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Waterman Mountain (8038'): Easy slow/moderately hike. 8
miles round trip, 1200' gain on a beautiful trail to top of a
beautiful mountain. Meet 8:00am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring
water, lunch, ten essentials. Rain cancels. Provisional Leader:
PING PFEFFER Co-Leader: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ
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Jul 13-14
SAT-SUN
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Cornell Peak (9750'), Marion Mountain (10,320'), Drury Peak
(10,160'), Folly Peak (10,480'), San Jacinto Peak
(10,804'), Jean Peak (10,670'): Come with us as we bag all the
high peaks in the San Jacinto Area. Start and end at the Palm Springs
Tram ($21 round trip). 2 days/1 night moderately paced backpack in the
San Jacinto Wilderness. Camp at Round Valley. Day 1: 4 miles, 1400'
gain. Day 2: 10 miles, 3200' gain. Space limited by state park permit,
so reserve early. Send sase or email, recent backpack/conditioning
experience, H&W phones to Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: GEORGE
WYSUP
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Jul 19-21
FRI-SUN
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Galena Peak (9324'), Dragon's Head (10,866'), Bighorn
Mountain (10,997'): Moderately paced, strenuous 20 miles round
trip, 5900' gain (3400' gain with backpacks), 1700' gain on return
backpack in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Visit Galena's summit without
having to climb the infamous headwall, plus bag 2 other difficult HPS
peaks. Much of the trip will be off trail, some of it on steep, rocky,
brushy terrain. Space limited by permit. Send sase or esase, H&W
phones, recent conditioning/backpacking experience to Leader: KAREN
ISAACSON LEVERICH Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Jul 20
SAT
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Mt Mooney (5840'), Mt Sally (5408'): Easy outing in
Angeles National Forest on trail, suitable for beginners. Old-timers,
we welcome you. Help celebrate Stag's 17th anniversary hike, one or
both peaks. Each involves 3 miles round trip, 500' gain. Meet 8:30 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots, stories
to tell, Forest Service Pass. Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistants: STAG
and NAMI BROWN
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Jul 21
SUN
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Cucamonga Peak (8859'), Etiwanda Peak (8662'): Join Laura
for her provisional lead to these two beautiful peaks in the Sheep
Mountain Wilderness via Icehouse Canyon. This will be a fairly
strenuous hike for 18 miles round trip and 5000' gain. Limit 12
people. Phone or email Laura.
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Able Assistant: MIGHTY GEORGE WYSUP
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Jul 24
WED
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Pine Mountain #1 (9648'), Dawson Peak (9575'), Wright
Mountain (8505'): Come join us for a fantastic hike in the high
country near Mt Baldy. Very moderately paced, but strenuous, all on
trail, slippery in places. About 7 miles round trip and 3000'+ gain.
Meet 8 a.m. at McDonalds at SR138 (Wrightwood exit) from I-15. Bring
ten essentials, water and food. Rain postpones. Leaders: MARS
BONFIRE, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jul 27
SAT
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O/I
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Ninth Annual Great Mt Waterman Rendezvous Hikes:
Join one of four
fantastic hikes to this most lovely peak. Bring goodies to share. Be
prepared to join in on the joyous celebration of several possible HPS
list finishers.
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Jul 27
SAT
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1 Waterman Mountain (8038') - Easiest Route:
Beginners welcome on this easy,
moderately paced hike. 8 mile round trip, 1200' gain to top of this beautiful
mountain. Meet 9 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Leaders: WINNETTE BUTLER,
DORIS DUVAL, MEI KWAN, BRIAN LEVERICH
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Jul 27
SAT
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2 Kratka Ridge (7515'), Waterman Mountain (8038'):
We hike over Kratka
Ridge down the other side and over to the Waterman Trail. 6 miles, 1900'
gain. After quick hike to Cloudburst Summit will be a short car shuttle.
Meet 8:30 am La
Cañada rideshare point. Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, SOUTHERN
COURTNEY
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Jul 27
SAT
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3 Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Moderately paced, all cross country climb from Three
Points through beautiful, but at times steep and rocky, difficult
terrain. 10 miles rt, 2100' gain. Meet 8 am
La
Cañada rideshare point.
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Assistant leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Jul 27
SAT
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4 Waterman Mountain (8038') via Twin Peaks (7761'):
Strenuous moderately
fast paced 12 mile round trip, 3200' gain hike on trail and very steep use
trail.
Experienced hikers only. Possible list finish #4 for a leader. Meet 6:30
am La
Cañada rideshare point. Leaders: SANDY SPERLING, GEORGE WYSUP
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Jul 28
SUN
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Ontario Peak (8693'), Bighorn Peak (8441'):
Approximately 14 miles
round trip, 4000' elevation gain/loss on trail. Join Pat for her
provisional lead to these two beautiful peaks in the Cucamonga
Wilderness. Trip size limited to 12 by permit. Rain postpones. Phone
or e-SASE to Pat for reservation and info. Assistant Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Jul 28
SUN
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List Finishers' Special - Suicide Rock (7528'):
Moderately paced 7 mile
round trip, 1700' gain. Space limited by permit. This hike is part of a series
that helps hikers who are nearing HPS list completion, but anyone up for
the challenge is welcome to participate. Send email, H&W phones to
Co-Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Jul 31
WED
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Throop Peak (9138'), Mount Burnham (8997'):
Stay cool in the beautiful San
Gabriel Mountains high country. Moderately paced 8 miles, 1500' gain on trail.
Meet 9 am La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, HAL RICE
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Aug 3
SAT
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Mount Islip (8250') and Southern Ridge:
Moderate 10 miles round trip, 2500' gain
mostly cross county, at times steep, slippery hike to Mt Islip from north, then
visit south ridge. Meet 7 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring water, lunch,
lugsoles. Leaders: BOB FREED, JEFF DEIFIK
Co-sponsored with 20's & 30's Singles
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Aug 3
SAT
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Mount Williamson (8214'), Pallett Mountain (7760'):
Great views and beautiful
country as we do a cross county run of the Pleasant View Ridge. Fun,
comfortably
paced but strenuous. 13 miles round trip, 3800' gain. Send sase or email,
H&W phones, conditioning to Leader: BRIAN LEVERICH Co-Leader: MARS
BONFIRE
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Aug 3
SAT
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Timber Mountain (8303'), Telegraph Peak (8985'):
Strenuous but moderate
paced, 13 miles round trip, 4800' gain. Permit limits group size. Bring lunch,
10 essentials. Send esase or sase, H&W phones to
Leader: HARVEY GANZ Co-Leader: JAMES CARDEN
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Aug 8
THU
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Management Meeting: Please join us for our monthly open
management committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program
Chair, Laura Joseph, for time and place.
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Aug 10
SAT
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Dawson Saddle to Throop Peak (9138'), Mount Hawkins (8850'),
Mount Islip (8250'):
Moderate 9 miles, 1700' gain (with a net loss), one way hike. 5 mile
car shuttle. Meet 7:30 am
La
Cañada rideshare with 2 quarts water,
lunch, boots, Forest Service Pass.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Aug 10
SAT
CANCELLED
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Dragon's Head (10,866'), Bighorn Mountain (10,997'),
San Gorgonio Mountain (11,502') via Fish Creek Trail:
Very strenuous 20 miles rt, 4000' gain hike
on trail and cross country to 3 high peaks in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Car
camp
Friday night. Permit limits number of participants. Send esase, recent
conditioning/experience, H&W phones to Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL
Co-Leader: CARLETON SHAY
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Aug 10
SAT
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Mount Islip (8250') 12th Annual Peaknick Hike:
Moderate pace, 6 miles round trip,
1300' gain. Co-founded by Ruth and Frank Dobos. Peaknick at Little
Jimmy's Camp Ground. Meet 9 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring lugsoles,
water, your best potluck item, good cheer.
Leaders: MIKE & DOTTY SANDFORD, LAURA QUINN, DAVID F EISENBERG
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Aug 11
SUN
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels:
Mount Mooney (5840'+) and Vetter Mountain (LO) (5908'):
4 miles round trip, 950' gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy,
moderately paced hike in the San Gabriels. Beginners welcome, no
tigers. Peak destination may change to handle adverse weather or
conditions. Meet 9:30 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water,
goodies to share, lunch, comfortable walking shoes, clothing to match
weather. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY
CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL, BRIAN LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Aug 11
SUN
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Mt Baden Powell (9399'):
Comfortably paced, moderate 8 miles round trip, 2800'
gain hike on trail to the second highest peak in the Angeles Crest.
Panoramic views of LA and high desert to the Southern Sierras, plus 2000
year old Limber Pines. Meet 7:00 AM
La
Cañada rideshare
with 2 quarts
water, lunch, boots, and ten essentials. Email Leader for pre-hike
information package. Provisional Leader: BILL VALENTINE Co-Leader: CHERYL GILL
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures, OCSS
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Aug 12
MON
CANCELLED
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Sunday Peak (8295'), Bohna Peak (6760'):
Moderately paced, strenuous hike
on trail and cross country terrain. 10 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Dirt
road driving with high clearance recommended. Meet 6 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Email leader week of hike.
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: CARLETON SHAY
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Aug 14
WED
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Mount Baden Powell (9399') and Throop Peak (9138'):
9 miles, 2400' gain/2800'
loss. Car shuttle between start at Dawson Saddle and end at Vincent Gap.
Meet 8 am La
Cañada rideshare or 9 am Dawson Saddle. Have plenty of
water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Aug 14
WED
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Suicide Rock (7528'), Indian Mountain (5790'):
Beautiful hike in the San
Jacinto Wilderness and then experience the steep but short climbers
trail to Suicide Rock. On trail and steep, rocky cross county. Moderate
paced, 5
miles round trip, 1500' gain. Permit limits size of group. Dirt road driving
with high clearance 4wd vehicles required. Send esase with vehicle info to
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: CARLETON SHAY
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Aug 15
THU
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Throop Peak (9138'):
Escape the summer heat. Moderately paced 4 miles round trip,
1200' gain hike from Dawson Saddle. Enjoy a pleasant day in the
beautiful San Gabriel mountains. Meet 9:00 am
La
Cañada rideshare point.
Bring ten essentials, lunch and water. Rain postpones. To confirm,
send e-mail week of hike to
Provisional Leader: DAVE COMERZAN
Co-Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL
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Aug 17-18
SAT-SUN
CANCELLED
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Shield's Peak (10,680'), Anderson Peak (10,840'), Charlton Peak
(10,806'),
Jepson Peak (11,205'), Dobbs Peak (10,459'), San Gorgonio
Mountain (11,502'),
Dragon's Head (10,866'), Bighorn Mountain (10,997'):
Join us as we backpack
in the San Gorgonio Wilderness and bag as many of these peaks that time
and energy allow. Be prepared to carry a backpack in 7 miles, 3000' gain.
The total trip could be 30 miles, 9000' gain. Space limited by permit. Send
esase or sase, backpacking experience/appropriate hiking credentials to
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE Assistants: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY SPERLING, MARS
BONFIRE
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Aug 18
SUN
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Anderson Peak (10,840'), Shield's Peak (10,680'):
10 miles, 4500' gain loop
hike via Forsee Creek trail with steep wilderness ridge descent from
Shields. Good off-trail downhill skills required. Space limited. Send
sase or email with recent experience to Leader: RAY RILEY
Co-Leader: DON CROLEY
Co-sponsored with Santa Monica Mountains TF
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Aug 19
MON
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Charlton Peak (10,806'), Jepson Peak (11,205'), Dobbs
Peak (10,459'):
Moderately paced, strenuous crossing of San Gorgonio crest from South
Fork to Mill Creek. 15 miles round trip, 5000' gain on trail and steep
cross country. Car
shuttle. Send esase, recent conditioning to Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL
Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Aug 21
WED
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Three Sisters (8080'):
Moderately paced hike of 6 miles round trip, 1800' gain
to Three Sisters over rocky and sometimes brushy cross country. Meet 7:30 am
Monrovia rideshare point. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, water. Email leader
week of hike.
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Aug 24
SAT
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Please Note New Date
10,000 Foot Ridge (10,094'), Lake Peak (10,161'),
Grinnell Mountain (10,284'):
Moderately paced, very strenuous on trail and over steep, slippery,
brushy, rocky cross country terrain. 15 miles round trip, 3500' gain.
Dirt road driving with
high clearance recommended. Permit limits size of group. Send email to
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE, KAREN ISAACSON
LEVERICH
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Aug 24
SAT
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Thunder Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), Timber
Mountain (8303'):
Mid-Summer calorie burner-loop hike on trails with car shuttle--up by
way of the Ski Lift area, down by Ice House Canyon. 10 miles round trip,
3000' gain. Moderate pace. Group size limited to 12 persons.
Well-conditioned newcomers welcome. Send sase or esase with contact
infomation to Leader: JOHN CONNELLY Co-Leader: LUELLA FICKLE
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Aug 24
SAT
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Dragon's Head (10,866'), Bighorn Mountain (10,997'), Dobbs
Peak (10,459'):
Very strenuous, moderately paced loop hike on Vivian Creek Trail and
forested cross country to 3 high peaks in the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
15 miles round trip,
6200' gain. Send sase or esase, H&W phones, recent experience to
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, MAGGIE WILSON
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Aug 25
SUN
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels:
Mt Hillyer (6200'+): 5 miles round trip, 1000'
gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately paced hike in the
San Gabriels. Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak destination may change
to handle adverse weather or conditions. Meet 9:30 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share, lunch, comfortable
walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain cancels. Leaders: MARS
BONFIRE, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL, BRIAN LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Aug 26
MON
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Cucamonga Peak (8859'), Etiwanda Peak (8662') from Ice House
Canyon:
Moderately paced, strenuous 12 miles, 4200' gain hike on one of the most
scenic trails in the San Gabriels. Permit limits size of group. Send
email to
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Aug 28
WED
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Mount Islip (8250'), Middle Hawkins (8505'):
Moderately paced scenic
hike from Islip on good trail through historic area. 10 miles round trip, 2500'
gain. Shorter option. Meet 8 am
La
Cañada rideshare with water,
lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DAN BUTLER, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Aug 28
WED
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Please Note New Date
Red Tahquitz (8720'), Southwell Peak (7879'):
Moderately paced, strenuous,
but very beautiful hike via the Devil's Slide Trail. 15 miles, 3500' gain
on trail and cross country. Wilderness permit limits group size.
Send email to Leader:
BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Aug 31
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List Finisher's Special - Folly Peak (10,480'):
Moderately paced 12 miles
round trip, 2700' gain, trail and cross country. Space limited by permit.
This hike is part
of a series that helps hikers who are nearing HPS list completion, but
anyone up for a challenge is welcome to participate. Send email, H&W
phones to Co-Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Sep 1
SUN
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Introductory Mountain Biking/Hiking Adventure:
Vetter Mountain (LO)
(5908') - bike, Mount Akawie (7283') or Mount Lewis (8396') -
hike, and
Wright Mountain (8505') bike and hike: If you've been feeling guilty
about that mountain bike gathering dust out in the garage, this may be
the adventure you've been waiting for. Vetter is 1 1/4 mi rt, 300'
gain; Akawie or Lewis is about 1 mi rt, 500' gain; and Wright is 3 1/2
mi rt, 750' gain, much of that on bike. Meet at 8AM at
La
Cañada rideshare point.
Should have good quality mountain bike, riding helmet,
spare tube, and cable lock, plus small pack for hiking essentials.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KATHY CHEEVER, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, INGEBORG
PROCHAZKA
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Sep 3
TUE
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Please Note change in date from Monday to Tuesday
San Sevaine (5240'), Buck Point (6433'):
Moderately paced, but easy
hike. 6 miles round trip, 1500' gain. Dirt driving required with high
clearance
vehicles. Meet 7:30 am
Monrovia
rideshare point. Bring 10 essentials,
lunch, water, goodies to share. Email leader week of hike.
Leader: BYRON
PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: CARLETON SHAY
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Sep 4
WED
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
South Hawkins (7783'), Middle Hawkins (8505'):
Moderately paced hike
on trail and xc, 12 mi rt, 3500' gain (2300' getting to the peaks, 1200'
on the return). Meet at 8AM at
La
Cañada rideshare point.
Bring ten
essentials, water, lunch.
Leader: MARS BONFIRE Co-Leader:KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Sep 7
SAT
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Introductory Mountain Biking/Hiking Adventure:
Burnt Peak (5788') -
bike, Sawtooth Mountain (5200'+) - hike, Liebre Mountain (5760'+)
drive:
If you've been feeling guilty
about that mountain bike gathering dust out in the garage, this may be
the adventure you've been waiting for.
Burnt about 6 mi rt, 800' gain, none of it very steep; Sawtooth is
4 mi rt, 1700' gain, much of it steep; and Liebre just requires driving
another few miles on a fairly reasonable dirt road. Meet at 8AM at
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Should have good quality mountain bike, riding helmet,
spare tube, and cable lock, plus small pack for hiking essentials.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KATHY CHEEVER, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Sep 7
SAT
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Mt Pinos (LO) (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse
Mountain (8582'), Cerro
Noroeste (Mt. Abel) (8280'):
Come hike in the pines on these great high
peaks in Kern County. Moderately paced 6 miles one-way, 2170' gain hike
mostly on trail. Newcomers welcome. Car shuttle. Meet 8 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Leaders: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER, DAVID BEYMER
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Sep 8
SUN
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels:
Winston Peak (7502'):
2 miles round trip, 500'
gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately paced hike in the
San Gabriels. Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak destination may change
to handle adverse weather or conditions. Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share, lunch,
comfortable
walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain cancels. Leaders: MARS
BONFIRE, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL, BRIAN LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Sep 11
WED
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Mt Baden Powell (9399'):
8 miles round trip, 2800' gain. The
drive to Vincent
Gap is long, but the hike and views are great and after lunch it's all
down hill. Meet 8 am
La
Cañada
or 9:15 am Vincent Gap. Have plenty of
water, lunch, good footwear. Leaders: RUTH GOLDSTEIN, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Sep 12
THU
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Annual Business/Management Meeting:
Please join us for our annual
business meeting combined with our monthly open management committee
meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program Chair, Laura Joseph, for
time and place.
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Sep 14
SAT
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Horseback Ride in the Local Hills:
Come ride in this joint outing
with the Western Riding Club. We will get horses at a local stable in
the lovely Hansen Dam area and trail ride in the riparian area and the
adjoining hills. Participants must have prior riding experience. For
reservation and information, call
Leader: DON GENTRY Co-Leaders: JULIE RUSH,
CHARLOTTE FEITSHANS
Co-sponsored with Sierra Singles
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Sep 14
SAT
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List Finisher's Special - Charlton Peak (10,806'), Jepson
Peak (11,205'),
Dobbs Peak (10,459'):
Moderately paced, but very strenuous 18 mi, 5500'
gain on trail and
cross country in the glorious high country of San Gorgonio. Space
limited by permit. This hike is part of a series that helps hikers who
are nearing HPS list completion, but anyone up for a challenge is
welcome to participate. Send email, H&W phones to Co-Leader:
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Sep 14
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Telegraph Peak (8985'):
Strenuous 5 miles, 2900' gain cross country on steep terrain
from Harwood Lodge to the peak. Meet 6:30 am Harwood Lodge. Wear
lugsoles, bring minimum 2 L water, 10 essentials Co-Leaders: GAREN
YEGPARIAN, JASON LYNCH
Co-sponsoed with Verdugo Hills, WTC
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Sep 14
SAT
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Throop Peak (9138'), Mt Burnham (8997'), Mt Baden
Powell (9399'):
Enjoy
the beautiful high country with limber pines and clean air on this 9 mile,
2400' gain loop trip. Easy to moderately paced. Short car shuttle. Meet
7:30 am Pomona
rideshare or 9 am Vincent Gap trailhead. Bring water,
lunch, lugsoles, Forest Service Pass.
Leaders: GABRIELE RAU, HEIDI UDINK, KATHY CHEEVER
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Sep 15
SUN
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San Bernardino Peak (10,649'), San Bernardino East Peak (10,691'),
Anderson
Peak (10,840'), Shield's Peak (10,680'):
Classic trail
hike, 17 miles round trip, 5480'
gain along the San Bernardino Ridge in the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Strenuous, moderately paced. Well-conditioned newcomers welcome. Send
sase or esase, recent conditioning, H&W phones to
Leader: JOHN CONNELLY
Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, KATE ROGOWSKI
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Sep 16-20
MON-FRI
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CANCELLED
Peaks and Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park:
Come join us for a
wonderful week of hiking in beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. Each day,
depending on conditions and group desires, will be moderately strenuous,
moderately slow paced high altitude hikes of between 5 to 16 miles, up to
4500' gain on trail and steep, slippery, rocky, snowy cross country
terrain. Some
12000'+ peaks are possible including Twin Sisters, Flattop, Hallet Peak,
Mount Wuh plus other easy high peaks as conditions warrant. You will need
to provide your own transportation and lodging. Send email, recent
conditioning, H&W phones to Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SANDY
BURNSIDE, BOB BEACH, BRENT WASHBURNE
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Sep 18
WED
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Mount Gleason (6520') and Messenger Flats Campground:
>From Mill Creek
Summit we drive on the Mount Gleason Road to park below the detention center.
We'll hike on the PCT 7 miles round trip, 1200' gain. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare
with water, lunch, good footwear. Leaders: JENNIFER WASHINGTON, AL
MARTIN
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Sep 21
SAT
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels:
Mount Akawie (7283'): 2 miles
round trip, 400'
gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately paced hike in the
San Gabriels. Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak destination may change
to handle adverse weather or conditions. Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share, lunch,
comfortable
walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain cancels. Leaders: MARS
BONFIRE, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL, BRIAN LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Sep 21
SAT
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San Bernardino Peak (10,649'), San Bernardino East Peak (10,691')
via Johns Meadow:
Strenuous, moderately paced 16 miles round trip, 4500' gain hike exploring
the natural wonders of the San Gorgonio area. LTC credit available.
Group size limited by wilderness permit. Send esase or sase to Leader:
GEORGE WYSUP Assistants/Naturalists: SHERRY ROSS, GINNY HERINGER Geology:
RON ZAPPEN
Co-sponsored with Natural Science
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Sep 21
SAT
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Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar: Last day for receipt of
application and payment by LTC Registrar for enrollment in October 5
seminar. Next seminar: Spring 2003.
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Sep 22
SUN
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Cucamonga Peak (8859') and Etiwanda Peak (8662'):
Moderate/slow
pace but strenuous 12 miles round trip, 4200' gain
hike on scenic trail from Icehouse
Canyon to two beautiful peaks in the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. Space
limited by permit. Phone or email Winnette.
Leader: MARS BONFIRE Assistant: WINNETTE BUTLER
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Sep 28
SAT
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Mount Sally (5408'), Mount Mooney (5840'):
Join us for 2
easy peaks with your K9 buddies in local mountains. A total of 4
miles round trip with 900' gain.
Newcomers welcome. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, leash,
lunch, lugsoles. Leaders: CHARLOTTE FEITSHANS, TAMMY SOLKO
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Sep 28-29
SAT-SUN
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Annual Oktoberfest Celebration:
Come join us for one or two days in the
magical high country of Mount Pinos. Sat night we will camp (or lodge if
you prefer) at a lovely campground in the Mount Pinos area. Everyone is
invited to a potluck (grills are available for cooking), campfire
songfest, games and prizes. For reservations, to volunteer to help and
for information, contact Laura Joseph
See the Lookout for more details.
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Sep 28
SAT
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Mount Pinos (LO) (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse
Mountain (8582'), Cerro
Noroeste (Mount Abel) (8280'):
Experience the magic of tall pines and far
reaching views. Moderately paced, 11 miles round trip, 2600' gain,
mainly on trail,
but some cross country. For meeting time and place, send email to
Co-Leader:
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE Co-Leader: BRIAN LEVERICH
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Sep 28
SAT
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San Rafael Peak (6640'):
Work up an appetite with this strenuous 10 mile,
2500' gain seldom-led and seldom-found peak near Mutau Valley. Trail and
where-the-heck-are-we cross country for brush lovers.
Early start, moderate pace
will get us to Oktoberfest in time for happy hour and dinner. For info
of start time and place, call Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE, SANDY
SPERLING
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Sep 29
SUN
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Frazier Mountain (LO) (8000'):
Strenuous, moderately
paced 10 mile round trip, 3400'
gain cross country hike to explore a non-drive up route to this summit. For
information, call Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, DON CROLEY
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Sep 29
SUN
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Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'):
Easy outing in Los Padres
National Forest is on beautiful, forested trail, suitable for beginners.
Hike involves 8 miles round trip, 1200' gain. For
rideshare, meeting info, call
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant: JOHN CONNELLY
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Sep 29
SUN
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Oktoberfest Drive Up Spectacular:
Some, probably most, probably not
all, of San Emigdio Mountain (7492'), Brush Mountain (7040'), Cerro
Noroeste (8286'), Peak Mountain (5843'), McPherson Peak (5749'),
Tecuya Mountain (7160'+) and Frazier Mountain (LO) (8013'), depending
on the
time and interests of participants. Optionally followed up with an
excellent dinner at the very unique Sagebrush Annie's in Ventucopa. For
meeting time and place, email Co-Leader:
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, BRIAN LEVERICH
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Sep 29
SUN
CANCELLED
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San Emigdio Mountain (7492'), Brush Mountain (7040'):
A pathfinder up the ridge
to peaks more typically done as drive ups. Moderately paced, 12 miles round
trip, 2400' gain, some steep, slippery, brushy cross country. For meeting time
and place, email
Co-Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE Co-Leader:
BRIAN LEVERICH
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Oct 5
SAT
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Pilot Knob (6200'):
Moderately paced, strenuous hike over very steep,
slippery, brushy, rocky cross country terrain. 6 miles round trip, 3700'
gain. Some class 2
rock. Parking fee at trailhead. Meet 6 am Walker Pass Campground. Bring
10 essentials, headlamp, water, lunch. If in doubt call or email Leaders:
VIRGIL POPESCU, MAGGIE WILSON
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Oct 5
SAT
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Yucaipa Ridge - Little San Gorgonio Peak (9133'), Wilshire
Mountain (8832'),
Wilshire Peak (8680'), Cedar Mountain (8324'), Birch
Mountain (7826'):
Moderately paced, very strenuous cross country hike to rugged peaks
near Redlands. 7 miles, 5000'
gain with short car shuttle. Send sase or esase, H&W phones, recent
hiking experience to Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER Co-Leader: DAVID BEYMER
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Oct 5
SAT
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Mount San Antonio (10,064'), Dawson Peak (9575'),
Pine Mountain #1(9648'):
Strenuous 13.5 mile round trip, 6200' gain hike over established
trails in Eastern San Gabriels. Send SASE or E-SASE to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Assistants: JANET YANG, PETER DOGGETT
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Oct 5
SAT
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Please Note New Date, was 10/19
Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels:
Was to be
Waterman Mountain (8038') (8 miles round trip, 1200'
gain), but with Angeles Forest closed, we'll probably opt for something
similarly lovely in the Los Padres Forest.
Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately paced hike in the
mountaions. Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak destination may change
to handle adverse weather or conditions.
Even though Angeles Forest is closed, meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share, lunch,
comfortable
walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain cancels. Leaders: MARS
BONFIRE, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL, BRIAN LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Oct 5
SAT
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Leadership Training Seminar: Become a qualified Sierra Club leader!
For info, see LTC section in front of Schedule. Deadline for receipt
of application and payment is Sep 21. No registration after this date
or at door. Next seminar: Spring 2003.
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Oct 6
SUN
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List Finisher's Special - White Mountain #1 (7727'), Arctic
Point (8336'):
Moderately paced, 9 miles round trip, 1800' gain on road and cross
country. May be quite
warm - be sure to bring plenty of water. This hike is part of a series
that helps hikers who are nearing list completion, but anyone up for a
challenge is welcome to participate. Send email, H&W phones to
Co-Leader:
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Oct 9
WED
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Mount Hawkins (8850'), Copter Ridge (7499'):
Strenuous hike on trail and cross-country,
10 miles round trip, 2600' gain. Hike in Angeles National Forest
involves much
gain on return from Copter Ridge.
If Angeles Forest is still closed (which seems probable), we'll
still hike, but will chose a similar or less difficult peak in a
different forest. Contact a leader to make suggestions or to
find out what we're leaning towards.
Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring ten essentials, water, lunch. Leader: MARS BONFIRE Co-leader: KAREN
ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Oct 10
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program Chair, Laura
Joseph, for time and place.
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Oct 12
SAT
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Mount Hawkins (8850'), Copter Ridge (7499'):
Moderately strenuous, mostly cross
country, at times steep, 7 miles round trip, 3000' gain.
No beginners or tigers. Meet 7 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Leaders:
ROBERT FREED, VIRGIL POPESCU
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Oct 12
SAT
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Peak Baggers' Grand Tour:
Car hop hike with total 6.5 miles round trip, 2000'
gain among Barley Flats, Mount Sally, Vetter Mountain, Mount Mooney,
Winston Peak,
Mount Lewis. Meet 6:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Wear lugsoles, bring minimum
2 L water, 10 essentials. Co-Leaders: GAREN YEGPARIAN, WILL MCWHINNEY
Co-sponsored with Verdugo Hills, WTC
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Oct 12
SAT
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Stonewall Peak (5730'), Cuyamaca Peak (6512'), Middle Peak (5883'):
Strenuous but moderately paced 12 mile round trip,
3700' gain loop hike in San
Diego Co. on well-maintained trails. Enjoy late fall in the unique
forest primeval of Cuyamaca State Park. LTC natural history credit
available for leaders. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Meet
9 AM at the bulletin board parking area 1 mile
south of Cuyamaca Dam on Hwy 79. Call leader week of hike to confirm.
Esase (preferred) or sase with recent conditioning, phone & rideshare
information to Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Naturalist:
SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes Group, Natural Sciences Section
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Oct 12-13
SAT-SUN
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Sewart Mountain (6841'), Cobblestone Mountain (6733'), White
Mountain #2 (6250'),
Snowy Peak (6532'), Black Mountain #2 (6202'), McDonald
Peak (6870'), Alamo Mountain
(7367'):
Car camp and bag peaks in Sespe Wilderness of Los Padres
National Forest, near Gorman. Join us for one or two days. Each day will
be very strenuous (11+ miles round trip, 4000' gain) over steep, brushy
cross country terrain.
Long dirt road driving requiring high clearance vehicles. Send email,
H&W phones, conditioning to
Co-Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Oct 14
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Mountain Biking/Hiking Adventure:
Mount Pinos (8831') - bike, Sawmill
Mountain (8750'+) - hike: Celebrate Columbus Day by doing a little
exploring of your own. Join us for a 3 mile round trip, 600' gain,
trip to the
high point of Ventura County. Beautiful pine trees and who knows, maybe
even a condor sighting? Then continue afoot another 1.5 miles to nearby
Sawmill Mountain, another 600' of gain on a good trail. Meet at 8AM at
the Flying J at the Frazier Park exit from I-5. Should have good
quality mountain bike, riding helmet, spare tube, and cable lock, plus
small pack for hiking essentials. Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KATHY CHEEVER,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Oct 16
WED
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Possible Fire Closure - Contact Leader
Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'):
Always a good hike
of 6 miles, 1200' gain. We start and end at Cloudburst Summit. Meet 9 am
La
Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BRENT WASHBURNE, HOWARD EYERLY
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Oct 19
SAT
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Will substitute Los Padres Forest peaks if Angeles Forest is still closed
Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels: Kratka Ridge (7515'):
2 miles round trip, 700'
gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately paced hike in the
San Gabriels with a possible list finish.
Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak destination may change
to handle adverse weather or conditions, such as the Angeles
Forest being closed. (We'll hike in a different Forest if we gotta!) Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share, lunch,
comfortable
walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain cancels. Leaders: WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL, WOLF LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Oct 19
SAT
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Possible Fire Closure - Contact Leader
Sunset Peak (5796'):
Join us for an easy paced 7 mile, 1300' gain round trip walk
on a fire road near Mount Baldy. Well behaved k9s on leash are welcome.
Meet 8:30 am
Mount Baldy
rideshare point. Wear sturdy tennis shoes suitable
for dirt trails; bring water, snack, Forest Service Pass. Rain cancels.
Leaders: LEORA & RON JONES
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Oct 20
SUN
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List Finishers' Special - Antimony Peak (6848'), Eagle Rest
Peak (6005'):
Moderately paced but strenuous 10 mi, 5500' gain route will climb Eagle
Rest crossing over Antimony each way. Steep, slippery, rocky, brushy
cross country
terrain. This hike is part of a series that helps hikers who are nearing
HPS list completion, but anyone up for a challenge is welcome to
participate. Send email, H&W phones to
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Co-Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, SANDY BURNSIDE
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Oct 20
SUN
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Possible Fire Closure - Contact Leader
Mount Wilson Grand Tour:
Enjoy leader's favorite Southern California
loop hike, 20 miles, 5000' gain, moderate pace. Meet 7:30 am Chantry Flat.
Bring at least 2 quarts water, lunch, snacks.
Leader: ASHER WAXMAN Assistant: GEORGE WYSUP
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Oct 23
WED
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Hildreth Peak (5065') by Moonlight: 14 miles round trip,
5000' gain (2500' going
to the peak, 2500' on the return), almost entirely on a dirt road but
with a short segment of use trail. Rather than a long, sunburning trek,
an intriguing new angle on this oft-avoided peak. Enjoy the magic of
moonlit mountain vistas! Be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight.
Hike will start at approximately sunset. For full details, send email
or SASE with H/W phone to Co-leader:
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, WOLF LEVERICH
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Oct 26
SAT
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Rabbit Peak #2 (6640+'): The classic. Start in dark below sea
level. 16 hard cross-country and use trail miles, 7000' gain. Group
size limited to 12. Send SASE/ e-mail with contact info and recent hiking
resume' to Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Assistants: KENT SCHWITKIS, MAGGIE WILSON
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Oct 26
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Mount Hawkins (8850'):
10 miles round trip, 2400' gain, moderately
fast paced hike
from Islip Saddle to the summit along the scenic PCT in the San Gabriel
Mountains. Meet 7:45 am
La Cañada
rideshare with 2-3 quarts water, lunch,
suitable layered clothing, good footwear, Forest Service Pass.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, MAYA HYAMS
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Oct 26
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Mount Williamson (8214'), Kratka Ridge (7515'):
5 miles round trip, 2200' gain
hike on trail and use trail. Meet 7:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring
water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leaders: JAMES CARDEN, VIRGIL POPESCU
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Oct 27
SUN
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Cancelled
List Finishers' Special - Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Please join us as we
hike from one side of the San Jacinto Range to the other and back again
to visit a peak that Sam Fink surely enjoyed. Moderately paced, but very
strenuous. 12 miles round trip, 4000' gain on trail and steep
cross country. Space limited by
permit. This hike is part of a series that helps hikers who are nearing
HPS list completion, but anyone up for a challenge is welcome to
participate. Send email, H&W phones to
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Co-Leader: WOLF LEVERICH
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Oct 30
WED
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Possible Fire Closure - Contact Leader
Pacifico Mountain (7124') from Mill Creek Summit:
12 miles round trip, 2200' gain
with steep scramble to the summit. Shorter options available. Especially
beautiful in the fall. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare with water,
lunch, suitable clothing layers and footwear. Heavy rain cancels. Leaders:
ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, DON SIMINSKI
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Nov 2
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Luna Mountain (5967'), Round Mountain (5272'), Rattlesnake
Mountain (6131'), Deep
Creek Hot Springs:
11th semi-annual Deep Creek Hot Springs
hike/soak/swim with another twist - get a few peaks. Moderately paced, 12
miles, 3000' gain. High clearance vehicles desirable for dirt road driving.
No beginners. Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia. Meet 6 am
Wilson Park with lunch, water, lugs, swimsuit optional. Rain cancels.
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: TONY TRULL
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay
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Nov 2
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Burnham Peak (8997'), Ross Mountain (7402'), Mount Baden
Powell (9399'):
Paved road drive and lots of steep cross country hiking at moderate pace.
10 miles round trip, 4500'
gain. Send email or sase, recent hiking experience to
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, MAGGIE WILSON
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Nov 2
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Granite Peaks (7527'), Mineral Mountain (7238'), Tip Top
Mountain (7623'):
Strenuous (but at moderate pace) 10 miles round trip, 2800'
gain cross country
hiking in pinyon/ joshua forest near Arrastre Creek East of Big Bear. Some
class 2 scrambling. Some dirt road driving (please volunteer your high
clearance or 4WD vehicle). Phone or email Leader: GEORGE WYSUP,
for meeting place and time. Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE.
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Nov 2
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Possible Fire Closure - Contact Leader
Dawson Saddle to Throop Peak
(9138'), Mount Hawkins (8850'), Middle Hawkins (8505'):
Comfortably paced,
moderate 8 miles, 2100' gain/3400' loss one-way trail hike ending
at Islip Saddle. Short car shuttle. Beautiful hike through Jeffrey and Sugar
Pines to these scenic peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains. Meet 7:30 pm
La Cañada
rideshare
with 2 quarts water, lunch, boots, 10 essentials, Forest
Service Pass.
For pre-hike information package, send email or sase to
Leader: BILL VALENTINE Co-Leader: LYNN HEATH
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures, Orange County
Sierra Singles
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Nov 3
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New Outing, Not in the Schedule
Shay Mountain (6714'), Ingham Peak (6355'),
Little Shay Mountain (6635'), Hawes Peak (6751'):
Strenuous (but at moderate pace) 10 mile round trip, 3200' gain on
trail and cross country in 3 year old burned area north of Fawnskin.
Some easy dirt road driving. Stay over from Saturday hike (Luna, Deep
Creek, et al) to bag these peaks. Phone or email
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
for meeting place and time.
Co-Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, MAGGIE WILSON
Co-sponsored with San Gorgonio Chapter
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Nov 3
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Cancelled
Wright Mountain (8505'), Gobbler's Knob (6955'),
Circle Mountain (6875'):
Highlight is Pacific Crest Trail pathfinder from Wright to Gobbler's.
Circle is optional.
Easy dirt road drive to Guffy campground. 11 miles round trip,
3600' gain. For info
a few days before hike, email or call
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE, LAURA JOSEPH
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Nov 7
THU
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New Hike, Not in Schedule
Ross Mountain (7402') or Fox Mountain #1 (5167') and
Cuyama Peak (LO) (5878'):
Ross is 14 miles round trip, 4000' gain (1600' on way
to peak, 2400' on return), Fox Mountain is 5 miles round trip,
2300' gain, with a long dirt road drive to a bonus peak.
We'll do Ross if Angeles Forest has been reopened for hiking,
otherwise we'll do Fox. If we do Ross, we'll also do Baden-Powell.
Send e-mail or SASE with H/W phones and recent hiking experience
to Co-Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH. Leader: WOLF LEVERICH
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Nov 9
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Palm Springs Tram (8450'):
Strenuous hike for tigers only, 11 miles,
8000' gain to tram with possibility of including Mount San Jacinto if time
and energy permit. Bring money for tram ride and taxi back to cars. Send
sase or email, conditioning/experience to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: TONY TRULL
Co-sponsored with Palos-Verdes-South Bay
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Nov 9
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Topatopa Bluff (6367'):
Strenuous 14 mile, 4500' gain hike over
established trails in Los Padres National Forest. Send sase or email,
conditioning/experience to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Assistants: MIKKI SIEGEL, RICK GORDON
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Nov 9
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Possible Fire Closure - Contact Leader
Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Easy slow/moderate hike. 8 miles round trip, 1200' gain on
a beautiful trail to top of a beautiful mountain. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, 10 essentials. Rain cancels.
Leader: PING PFEFFER Co-Leader: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ
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Nov 10
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New Outing, Not in Schedule
Walbrecht Peak (6274'):
Come join us as we hike Walbrecht Peak.
Freda Walbrecht was the first women to complete the entire HPS list and
reportedly the first woman to bag all of California's 14'ers. We
will
vote to add this peak to the list later this year, so why not be one of
the first to bag it. The peak is a craggy spire of beautiful desert
rock that can be seen for miles around. It is the highest peak in the
area. The hike will be moderate in pace of about 1000' and 2 miles
round trip.
Other peaks possible in the area. Bring ten essentials. Meet 7:30 am
at Sylmar Rideshare point. Email leader week of hike to confirm. Leader:
BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Nov 10
SUN
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains:
Mount Lowe (5603'): 3 miles round trip, 500'
gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately paced hike in the
San Gabriels. 8 miles round trip, 1500' gain or less, all on well
maintained trails
and/or fire roads. Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak destination may
change to handle adverse weather or conditions. Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share, lunch, comfortable
walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain cancels.
Leaders: WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL,
WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Nov 10
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Mount Islip (8250'), Mount Hawkins (8850'), Throop Peak
(9138'), Middle Hawkins (8505'), South Mount Hawkins (LO)
(7783'):
Visit this absolutely
beautiful part of the San Gabriels on a real marathon hike. We'll start
at Crystal Lake and climb to Islip, then east to Hawkins and Throop,
south to Middle Hawkins and South Hawkins and return to Crystal Lake.
The hike will be very fast paced and very strenuous. 16 miles,
4900' gain. Send sase or esase to
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Co-Leader: PETER DOGGETT
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Nov 13
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Luella Todd Peak (9358'):
Easy, moderately slow pace exploratory
hike of about 1000' and 6 miles round trip on trail and
steep cross country with some class
two rock. Other peaks possible in the area. The peak, some want to name
Luella Todd Peak after the first HPS women to earn the 100 peaks emblem.
She was instrumental in setting up our section, picking the first set of
peaks, served on our management committee and she hiked with us for over
thirty years. Meet 8:00 am Monrovia Ride Share Point. Bring good
cheer, food to share, lunch and water. Email trip organizer Byron
Prinzmetal
to insure tram is open and running.
Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, BYRON PRINZMETAL
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Nov 13
WED
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Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Come and do yet another way up to this fine old
peak. 6 miles round trip, 1500' gain. We will take our time going up a
new road
that, at times, is steep. We will view some things of interest along the
top and follow the leader down a fun way back to the cars. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
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Nov 14
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program Chair, Laura
Joseph, for time and place.
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Nov 14
THU
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Mount Williamson (8214'):
Enjoy the beautiful forest high country on
this 5 miles round trip, 1600' gain, suitable for beginners.
Experience great views
and clean air. Meet 9 am at
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch,
and lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA Assistant: DAVE COMERZAN
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Nov 15-18
FRI-MON
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Scodie Mountain (7294'), Morris Peak (7215'),
Mount Jenkins (7921'), Russell Peak
(6696'), Backus Peak (6651'), Lightner Peak (6430'), Bald
Eagle Peak (6181'):
Join us for some or all four days as we visit these interesting
peaks near Lake Isabella and Walker Pass. Everything from trail to
steep, loose cross country. Everyone welcome! Day 1, Scodie, 7 miles
round trip, 2300' gain.
Day 2, Morris and Jenkins, 14 miles round trip, 3500' gain. Day 3,
Russell and
Backus, 8 miles round trip, 3500' gain. Day 4, lots of dirt road
driving, and 6 miles round trip
2200' gain, plus a bit of Class 2 rock scrambling gets us the last
two peaks. Send email or sase with H/W phone for more information to
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Co-Leader: WOLF LEVERICH
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Nov 16
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Mount Hillyer (6200'):
Moderately paced hike from Charlton Flat, along
the Silver Moccasin Trail to Horse Flat. Tall trees, fresh air and great
views. 6 miles round trip, 1200' gain. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water (for you and your k9 buddies), leash, lunch, lugsoles. Rain
cancels.
Leader: MAGGIE WILSON Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Nov 16
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Mount Lowe (5603'):
Scenic 13 miles, 3800' gain, moderately paced semi-loop
hike past historic Echo Mountain on the Castle Canyon Trail to Inspiration
Point and on to Mount Lowe. Return via Sam Merrill Trail. Not suitable for
beginners. Meet 7:50 am top of Lake Ave in Altadena with 2-3 quarts water,
lunch, appropriate clothing layers (rain gear), good footwear. Heavy
rain cancels.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Nov 16
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Quail Mountain (5800'):
Enjoy spectacular desert scenery at a moderate
pace on moderately strenuous 10 miles, 1800' gain
cross country route to the highest
point in Joshua Tree National Park. Some steep, rocky portions. Meet 6 am
La Cañada
rideshare
or 8 am in Joshua Tree at SE corner of Hwy 62 and Park
Blvd. Bring 3 quarts water, lugsoles, lunch, ten essentials. Call or email
Leader for pre-hike info.
Leader: BILL VALENTINE Assistant: GEORGETTE RIECK
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Nov 23
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Rescheduled from October 19th, replaces Easy Peaks hike to Winston Peak
Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels: Kratka Ridge (7515'):
2 miles round trip, 700'
gain. Come join us for a pleasant, easy, moderately paced hike in the
San Gabriels with a possible list finish. (Yee-haw!)
Beginners welcome, no tigers. Peak destination may change
to handle adverse weather or conditions. Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, goodies to share, lunch,
comfortable
walking shoes, clothing to match weather. Rain cancels. Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, DORIS DUVAL, WOLF LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Nov 23
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Possible Fire Closure - Contact Leader
Palm Springs Tram (8450'):
Strenuous 11 mile, 8000' gain to tram with
possibility of including San Jacinto Peak if time and energy permit. Send
sase or email, conditioning and experience to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Co-Leader: PETER DOGGETT
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Nov 23
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San Guillermo Mountain (6602'), Lockwood Point (6273'), Frazier
Mountain (8013'):
Come enjoy easy peaks in Ventura backcountry. First San Guillermo, 2 miles
round trip, 800' gain, cross country. Short drive to Lockwood.
Lockwood is 5 miles round trip and 700'
gain on trail and cross country. Drive up Frazier Mountain on way back to
L.A.
Moderately paced, newcomers welcome. Some dirt road driving. Meet 8:30
am at
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring minimum 2 quarts. water, lunch, Forest Service Pass. Recent
rain cancels.
Leader: DAVID BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Nov 27
WED
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Mount Lukens (5074') via Stone Canyon Trail:
7 miles round trip, 3300' gain. A real
climb, but at a moderate pace to the highest point in the City of
Angels. Great views in all directions. Meet 9 am supermarket parking lot
(NE corner of Foothill Blvd and Mt Gleason Rd). Bring water, lunch, good
footwear.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, DAN BUTLER
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Nov 30
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Throop Peak (9138'), Mount Hawkins (8850'):
Moderately paced, easy 7 miles,
1500' gain from Dawson Saddle to see views of Angeles National Forest
and LA Basin beyond. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Being water, lunch, lugsoles, rain/wind gear, Forest Service Pass.
Leaders: PETER GLOVER, SUSANNE WEIL
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Dec 4
WED
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Strawberry Peak (6164'):
6 miles round trip, 1600' gain on trail from Red Box.
Parts somewhat steep. Shorter options available. Join us for lunch with
a great view. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare
with suitable clothing
layers, footwear, water, lunch. Rain cancels.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Dec 7
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Hike Rescheduled to Sat Dec 7 from Sat Nov 9
Palm Springs Tram (8450'):
Strenuous hike for tigers only, 11 miles,
8000' gain to tram with possibility of including Mount San Jacinto if time
and energy permit. Bring money for tram ride and taxi back to cars. Send
email (preferable) or
SASE with conditioning/experience to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: TONY TRULL
Co-sponsored with Palos-Verdes-South Bay
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Dec 7
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Bernard Peak (5430'), Little Berdoo Peak (5440'), Queen
Mountain (5680'):
3 nice cross country mountains in Joshua Tree National Park with dirt
road drives. 15 miles round trip, 2600' gain. Moderate with some class 2
bouldering. Moderately
paced. Bring your high clearance or 4wd vehicle if you can. For info a
few days before hike, email or call
Leader: MARTIN PARSONS Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY SPERLING
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Dec 7
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Mt Wilson (5710'):
Hike the oldest trail (built 1864) to the top of
the most identifiable peak (antennas) in the San Gabriel
Mountains. 14 miles round trip,
4740' gain make this a strenuous hike, not suitable for beginners. Meet
7:45 am trailhead (exit 210 Fwy at Baldwin Ave, N on Baldwin, E on Mira
Monte to Mt Wilson Trail Park in Sierra Madre). Bring 2-3 quarts water,
lunch, suitable clothing layers, lugsoles. Heavy rain cancels.
Leader: JIM HERINGER Co-Leader: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Dec 7
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Red Rock Mountain (3991'):
This peak is new to the LPC list and has never
been led before. It is in the NW corner of the Angeles National Forest.
See beautiful Fish Canyon, old mines and more. 10 miles round trip,
1900' gain with a
steep climb to the peak. Meet 7 am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring water,
lunch, lugsoles, high clearance vehicle recommended. Rain cancels.
Leaders: ASHER WAXMAN, LUELLA FICKLE
Co-sponsored with Lower Peaks
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Dec 7
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Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'):
Moderately paced hike of 6 miles round trip,
1300' gain on trail, near Cloudburst Summit. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, warm clothes. Rain
cancels.
Leaders: RON JONES, LEORA JONES
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Dec 8
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Hike Rescheduled to Sun Dec 8 from Sat Nov 2
Luna Mountain (5967'), Round Mountain (5272'), Rattlesnake
Mountain (6131'), Deep
Creek Hot Springs:
11th semi-annual Deep Creek Hot Springs
hike/soak/swim with another twist - get a few peaks. Moderately paced, 12
miles, 3000' gain.
Bring
lunch, water, lugs (swim suit optional).
High clearance vehicles desirable for dirt road driving.
No beginners. Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia.
Rain cancels.
Send
esase (preferable) or
sse to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: TONY TRULL
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay
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Dec 10
TUE
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Sunset Peak (5796'):
Easy paced, 7 miles round trip, 1300' gain. Walk on a fire
road near Mt Baldy. In case of snow, bring your snowshoes. Meet 8:30 am
Monrovia
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA Assistant: DAVE COMERZAN
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Dec 11
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West Ridge of Mount Vetter (5908'):
8 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Moderately
strenuous hike up a recently cleared of brush ridge. Great views of
upper Big Tujunga basin. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BRENT WASHBURNE, BOB THOMPSON
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Dec 12
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Please call or email the HPS Program Chair, Laura
Joseph, for time and place.
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Dec 13-15
FRI-SUN
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Please Note added day and new co-leader
Rabbit Peak (6640'), Villager Peak (5756'):
Very strenuous cross country backpack to
these scenic desert peaks in the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Friday backpack to base
camp just below the summit of Villager. Saturday hike up/down ridge to
Rabbit. Sunday break camp, and return to cars. 21 miles round trip,
8300' gain total over
steep rocky desert terrain; carry all water for weekend
(2+ gallons). Send 2
sase (or email), H&W phones, conditioning/experience to
Provisional Leader:
BILL VALENTINE Assistant Leader: ROBERT BEACH
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Dec 14
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Rescheduled from December 7th
List Finishers' Special - Rosa Point (5083'):
Moderately paced, 12 miles round trip,
5500' gain, all cross country, some steep and slippery through the
glorious desert
terrain of Anza-Borrego State Park. This hike is part of a series that
helps hikers who are nearing list completion, but anyone up for a
challenge is welcome to participate. For more info, send email or sase,
H&W phones to
Reservationist/Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
Leader: WOLF LEVERICH
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Dec 14
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Black Mtn #6 (5244'):
Easy cross country hike in colorful El Paso Mountains north of
Mojave. Help celebrate leader's 57th birthday. Time permitting,
possible excursion to historical Burro Schmidt tunnel. Some dirt
road driving. Meet 7 am at
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring water, goodies to share on summit,
sturdy boots, warm clothing.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant: BOBCAT THOMPSON
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Dec 14
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Pacifico Mountain (7124'):
Moderately paced, 12 miles round trip, 2200' gain to
Pacifico from Mill Creek Summit on Pacific Crest Trail. Meet 7:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring food, water, lugsoles, wind/rain gear, Forest Service Pass.
Rain/snow cancels.
Leader: PETER GLOVER, SUSANNE WEIL
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Dec 14
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The Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507'),
Monument Peak #2 (5290'), Sugarpine Mountain (5478'),
Cajon Mountain (5360+'), Cleghorn Mountain (5333'):
Area 19 cleanout. The first 2 are nice with rock scrambling
near the summits. The last 4 are just on the list (you can bail). Lots
of dirt driving. Up to 10 miles round trip with 2300' gain. Motivated
beginners welcome. Call or email a leader a few days before hike for info.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE, SANDY SPERLING, MAGGIE WILSON
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Dec 15
SUN
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Monrovia Peak (5409'):
Wonderful workout in the San Gabriels.
Moderately paced 11 mile loop, 4500' gain hike over road and trail routes.
Send sase or esase, climbing resume to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Assistant: JANET YANG
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Dec 18
WED
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Rouse Hill (5168'):
Hike this winter gem and save your vehicle. 10 miles
round trip, 2000' gain on road and trail. Beginners welcome.
For info a few days before hike, email or call
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, MARY McMANNES, LAURA JOSEPH
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Dec 21
SAT
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Asbestos Mountain (5265'), Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'), Rock
Point (5280+'):
This Desert Divide trip usually goes in Winter. Try Lookout via Pacific
Crest Trail
"pathfinder" route. Some dirt driving to Asbestos (experience the
beautiful cat's claw), pavement to others. 8 miles total round trip,
2300' elevation gain. Beginners willing to do class 2
cross-country are welcome. For info a few
days before hike call or email
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY SPERLING, MAGGIE WILSON
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Dec 21
SAT
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Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak (5496'):
Join us to climb these two
great Orange County HPS Peaks! Moderately paced, strenuous 17 miles
round trip,
5258' hike over road and trail routes. Send sase or esase, climbing
resume to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Assistants: MIKKI SIEGEL, RICK GORDON
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Dec 21
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Sawtooth Peak (5200'), Burnt Peak (5788'), Liebre
Mountain (5760'):
Ease some
of the holiday stress on these easy peaks near Castaic. Sawtooth is 2 miles
cross-country, 800'
gain with 900' on the return. Burnt is 2.9 miles cross-country,
200' gain.
Liebre is a drive-up and home with time to shop! Moderately paced,
newcomers welcome. Extensive dirt road driving. Meet 9 am at
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring minimum 2 quarts water, lunch, Forest Service Pass. Recent rain
cancels.
Leader: DAVID BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Dec 21-22
SAT-SUN
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XMAS Hike at night:
For years HPSers have hiked the streets of Los Angeles
before XMAS and donated food and clothing to the homeless. We also
explore Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Union Station, the music center, the
garment and jewelry districts, with breakfast at the Original Pantry.
Possible 10 miles round trip, negligible gain.
Meet Saturday Dec 21st at 11:59 PM at the
LA School administration parking area near Grand St.
Bring water, sturdy boots,
food or clothing to donate. Rain cancels.
Leaders: STAG & NAMI BROWN, JOE YOUNG, BOBCAT THOMPSON
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Dec 27-30
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Joshua Tree National Park Cleanout:
Four days, eight peaks in the
Little San Bernardino Mountains. Come for any or all! Everyone welcome!
A lot of good trail, but also cross-country, some steep and slippery. Friday,
Bernard Peak (5430') and Little Berdoo Peak (5440'+),
7 miles round trip, 1800' gain.
Saturday is especially lovely for newcomers with Ryan Mountain
(5457'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'), Mount Inspiration
(5560'+), 10 miles 2700' gain. Sunday,
Queen Mountain (5680'+) and Warren Point (5103'), 10 miles
2200' gain. Monday,
Quail Mountain (5800'), 14 miles 1500' gain. Send email or sase
with H/W phone for information to
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH Co-Leaders: WOLF
LEVERICH, KENT SCHWITKIS
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