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| Jan 1 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Cross Mountain (5203'), Chuckwalla Mountain (5209'):
Help Wolf celebrate (?) the 2nd anniversary of his broken leg. Yup,
New Years Day, 2002, he took a tumble coming down Chuckwalla... We'll
not recreate that! Anyhow, a leisurely pace will get us
through this strenuous hike on sometimes steep terrain with poor
traction, 12 miles round trip, 4200' gain. SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike
with information about your conditioning (even with take it slowly,
this is a tough hike).
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Garnet Mountain (5680'), Garnet Peak (5880+'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'):
Three easy peaks near Julian give us the chance to see
the devastation of the Cedar Fire and bag a few peaks,
perhaps as pathfinders. Three separate hikes, totalling
about 6 miles round trip, 1200' gain.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 3 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, WTC |
|
O: Mount Pinos Snowshoe:
Winter snow play on moderately paced 4 miles round trip, 500'
gain snowshoe hike on groomed road and trail on gentle slopes of
Mount Pinos and Condor Observation Site in Los Padres National Forest.
Send sase/email, your interest, rideshare info to
Leader: JANE SIMPSON Co-Leaders: BILL VALENTINE, DAVID COPLEN
|
| Jan 4 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Brush Mountain (7040'), San Emigdio Mountain (7492'), Lockwood Peak (6261'):
If
the dirt roads are closed, we enjoy a peaceful, cool winter loop hike to
the first two peaks in the Frazier Park area, moderately paced 10 miles
round trip, 2800' gain. If roads are open, we drive closer and add
Lockwood Peak afterward, with same overall gain and distance. Call or email
leader week of hike for details.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Jan 4 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Hot Springs Mountain (6533'), Palomar Mountain (6140'), Boucher Hill (5438'):
The success of this outing depends on several miles of dirt
road being open and driveable. If that part works out, you
won't: Palomar will be about a mile of hiking, 200' gain;
Boucher Hill is paved all the way to the summit (though
if a gate is closed, it's about 1 miles round trip, modest
gain); and Hot Springs is maybe 1/4 mile round trip, 50' of
gain?
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Your high clearance vehicle especially welcome!
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 7 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks, Local Hikes |
|
O: Mount Hillyer (6200'):
8 miles round trip, 1500' gain. Moderate slightly-devious, but still
straightforward climb of one of our favorite winter destinations. Meet
9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BRENT WASHBURNE, DAN BUTLER
|
| Jan 10-11 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Martinez Mountain (6560'), Sheep Mountain (5141'):
Join us for us for two days of backpacking just south of Palm Desert.
Often these two desert peaks are done in one fairly strenuous day. We
will spend two days and a night. Total gain of 4400' plus 800'
on the return. Total distance of 19 miles. Send sase or email with
recent hiking experience, H&W phones to
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Assistant: GEORGE WYSUP
|
| Jan 10 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Join HPS members on their 50th Anniversary year
and our 21st annual mid-winter ascent of "Sister Elsie." Hike two new
trails from Deukmejian Park in La Crescenta. Moderate hike involves 11
miles round trip, 2600' gain on trails, fire roads & firebreaks.
Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point or 8 am at Hill Street Cafe
(Foothill @ Angeles Crest Hwy) for breakfast. Bring water, sturdy boots,
and goodies to share as we celebrate on top.
Leaders: BOBCAT THOMPSON, STAG BROWN, JOE YOUNG
|
| Jan 10 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Pasadena |
|
O: Mount Wilson Rim Ramble:
Moderate 9 miles, 3000' loss/gain. From Mount Wilson,
descend 6 miles following the Rim Trail to Newcomb Pass
and ultimately Sturtevant Camp. Brunch and possible tour of
Sturtevant Camp. Climb steep 3 miles back via Echo Rock to
Mount Wilson. Be prepared for an upside down hike, poison oak,
ticks. No beginners or tigers. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with 2-3 quarts water, lunch, hiking books, Adventure Pass.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: TERRY GINSBERG, PAM ALLEN
|
| Jan 11 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cahuilla Mountain (5635'), Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Indian Mountain (5790'):
Join this moderate mid-winter outing to peaks east of Temecula,
9 miles round trip, 2100' gain first two peaks. Final peak optional,
depending on group and conditions. Some dirt road driving; high clearance
vehicles recommended. Call or email leader week of hike for details.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Jan 11 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
Rescheduled from December 31st
I: Tehachapi Mountain (7960+'), Black Mountain #3 (5686'):
Two very different peaks located near each other
and near Tehachapi.
Depending on how the winter is progressing, we may need snowshoes
for Tehachapi, which
will be about 4 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Black is about
3 miles, 1500'.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 11 |
Sun |
Pasadena |
|
O: Vetter Mountain from Charlton Flat:
Moderate 4 miles, 500' gain hike to historic fire lookout
with panoramic view of snow-capped Front Range peaks.
Optional hike to Devils Peak, 400' gain, after lunch. meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, lugsoles. Heavy rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: DAVID CZAMANSKE, BOB MEADE
|
| Jan 11 |
Sun |
Ski Mountaineers |
|
TI: Mount Pinos (LO) (8831') and Sawmill Mountain (8818'):
Local ski trip from parking lot at road's end to Mount Pinos and Sawmill
Mountain. 6 miles round trip, 1200' gain. If the road is closed at
McGill Campground, we will ski from there. Suitable for touring
skis. Call/email
Leader: JAN ST AMAND Assistant: TOM MARSH
|
| Jan 13 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management committee meeting.
For time and location, contact
Programs Chair: LAURA JOSEPH
|
| Jan 14 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks, Local Hikes |
|
O: Echo Mountain (3207') from Millard Canyon:
Moderate 9 miles round trip, 1200' gain hike along Sunset Ridge
trail and the historic remains of the Mount Lowe railroad.
Meet 9 am trailhead (from 210 Fwy W, exit Lincoln Ave, N to
Loma Alta, R to Chaney Trail, N on Chaney Trail up and then down
to Millard Cyn-Thomas Guide p 535, H2). Bring water, lunch,
clothing layers, good footwear.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
|
| Jan 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Queen Mountain (5680'), Ryan Mountain (5457'), Inspiration Point (5575'):
Moderately
paced desert hikes in Joshua Tree National Park. 9 miles round trip,
2800' gain. Some dirt/gravel
road driving. Send sase or esase with contact info to Maura.
Co-Leaders: DAVID BEYMER, MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
|
| Jan 17 |
Sat |
Antelope Valley |
|
O: San Gabriel Peak (6161'):
This is an easy hike up San Gabriel Peak (6161') near Mount
Wilson. Join us for a 3 1/2 mile round trip, 1000' gain hike
to the crest of the front range for a 360° panoramas of the
San Gabriel peaks and valley. Meet 9 am
Palmdale
rideshare point or 10 am Red Box parking area. Bring lunch,
lugsoles, water, layered clothing in case of wind and cold at the
top. Rain cancels.
Leader: BILL BRENNAN Co-Leader: VERN BENHART
|
| Jan 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Occidental Peak (5732'), Mount Wilson (5710'):
Peakbaggers and newcomers only need apply for this short
sweet hike past a scenic antenna and along a ridge to the
summit of Occidental: 2 miles round trip, 200' gain.
Then hop in the cars and bag Wilson the lazy way. Maybe call
it a day or maybe do some other nearby easy peaks.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 17-19 |
Sat-Mon |
Wilderness Adventures |
|
I: Martin Luther King Joshua Tree National Park Carcamp:
Camp at group site Sat and Sun nights (Fri optional). Dayhikes
include Eagle Cliff and other mines (4 miles, 700' gain),
Queen Mountain (8 miles, 1200' gain), Ryan Mountain (3 miles,
1000' gain). Some rock scrambling; not for beginners. Optional
dinner in 29 Palms Sat night. Group will share modest campground
expense, max $15 each. Send 2 sase/email, recent conditioning/experience,
H&W phones, rideshare info to
Leader: DEAN WALLRAFF Co-Leaders: BETH POWIS, TERRY GINSBERG
|
| Jan 18 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Condor Peak (5440'), Fox Mountain #2 (5033'):
Slow paced hike, 14 miles round trip,
3000' gain. Some dirt road driving, but 4wd not
required. If clear weather, we will access via Gleason Road
and time and energy allowing include Iron #2 (5635') and
Gleason (6520+').
If there has been early
snow, we will instead access from Vogel Flats.
Meet 7 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring lugsoles,
3 quarts water, lunch, 10 essentials.
Leaders: MARK ALLEN, WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 20 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Tecuya Mountain (7155'):
Easy peak in Los Padres National Forest. We will
hike Route 2, 1 1/2 mile round trip, and 300' of gain or more, depending
on road conditions. Contact leader either by phone or email 2-3 days
before hike for details. Bring water, lunch, and lug soles. Rain
cancels.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Jan 22 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Butterfly Peak (6228'), Rock Point (5280')
Two rocky summits at the south end of the Desert Divide.
8 miles, 2400' gain.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 23 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Ken Point (6423'), Asbestos Mountain (5265'):
Stretch your legs the day before the banquet with these two
peaks just off the Palms to Pines Highway between Mountain
Center and Palm Desert. Asbestos is 3 miles, 1000' gain,
steep and rocky in dramatic desert terrain. Ken Point
is ten or so miles, 1500' gain.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Annual Awards Banquet:
Join us for a "Celebration of Fifty Years of the
Hundred Peaks Section," featuring reminiscences and slides from each of the
decades and your own HPS experiences.
The celebrating starts at 5 pm with no host
bar and a chance to chat with your hiking buddies (and see them in real
clothes)
and meet peakbaggers
young and old. This is also the yearly occasion for recognizing
members' achievements and presenting awards. The event will be at Les
Freres Taix Restaurant (1911 Sunset Blvd). Raffle tickets 15/$5 before
Dec 1; 10/$5 before Jan 1; 5/$5 thereafter.
Send $30 plus whatever you want to spend raffle tickets,
choice of vegetarian,
chicken, or fish entrée. Please include your
email address or phone number. No SASE. Tickets will be held at the
door. Please
make your checks out to the Hundred Peaks Section and
send to Reserv: SANDY BURNSIDE. Raffle coordinator: LAURA JOSEPH
|
| Jan 24 |
Sat |
Tahquitz Group, San Gorgonio Chapter |
|
Queen Mountain to Wonderland Rocks:
Hey, this is a good one. Lots of scenery, unusual views, many rock
art sites. We're not going to climb Queen Mountain but rather walk
behind it by way of a small saddle off the western shoulder. Please
don't bring your GPS. There is about a two hundred foot elevation
gain fairly early in the hike which is about six miles and should take
about that many hours. BRING food, good boots, layered clothing, and
two liters of water.
Leaders: AL/ANN MURDY
|
| Jan 24 |
Sat |
Orange County Sierra Singles |
|
I: Mount Pinos Backcountry Ski Tour:
Moderately strenuous 4 miles, 500' gain to panoramic vista.
Ski from end of Mount Pinos Highway to summit at Condor Point.
Possible side trips to Inspiration Point or North Ridge Overlook
may add a few miles and a few 100' loss/gain. Part of route in
pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall, rutted trail or
aesthetics may require breaking new trail. Intermediate cross-country
skills required. Metal-edged, backcountry skis and boots highly
recommended. No snow or likely blizzard cancels. 2 weeks before
trip, send email/phone, experience/conditioning to
Leader: MARK MITCHELL Co-Leader: DONNA SPECHT
|
| Jan 25 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, WTC |
|
I: Mount Pacifico (7124'):
Moderately paced hike to this beautiful sylvan peak. 12 miles
round trip, 2200' gain. Short off trail piece to complete
loop. Meet 7 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring 2 liters water, 10 essentials.
Leaders: DON CROLEY, GEORGE WYSUP
|
| Jan 28 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks, Local Hikes |
|
I: Vetter Mountain (5908') via Uncle Brent's Westside Ridge:
6 miles round trip 2500' gain. It's up, up, & up some more, then
down and down after lunch. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BRENT WASHBURNE, DORIS DUVAL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
|
| Jan 29 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Combs Peak (6193'):
A few miles of PCT then some steep use trail takes us to the
top of this peak north of Warner Springs. 5 miles round trip,
1200' gain, if the gate is open. Longer (or postponed)
otherwise.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Jan 30 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Beauty Peak (5580'), Iron Spring Mountain (5755'):
Let's explore these brushy beauties before the ticks come out
this year. The usual tremendous views you've come to depend
upon in HPS.
Not to mention lots of nifty chaparral on this pair of peaks
near Aguanga. 8 miles round trip, 2500' gain.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
|
| Feb 1 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, WTC |
|
O: Mount Markham (5742'), Mount Lowe (5603'):
Strenuous hike to these two historic peaks. 15 miles round trip,
4300' gain. Meet 7 am at the end of Lake St in Altadena.
Bring 2-3 liters water, 10 essentials.
Leaders: DON CROLEY, CHARLIE KNAPKE
|
| Feb 1 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Barley Flats (5600'):
Slow paced hike, 8 miles from Big Tujunga Road, gain 2200'.
Newcomers welcome. Meet
8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring lugsoles, 3 quarts
water, lunch, 10 essentials.
Leaders: MARK ALLEN, WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Feb 4 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks, etc. |
|
Annual Program for all Climbing Sections:
This has been rescheduled to February 5th. See below.
|
| Feb 5 |
Thu |
HPS, SPS, DPS, LPC, Ski Mountaineers |
|
Annual Program for all Climbing Sections:
Join us for the 9th annual joint climbing groups social program, hosted
this year by HPS.
In a departure from the usual, there will be an important
presentation of the threats to our forests and the
critters that live in them by Sierra Club Regional representative,
BILL CORCORAN, biologist MONICA BOND and the "what to do about it" expert,
JOHN MONSEN. Refreshments provided by host. Swap Meet precedes meeting;
bring all your unwanted hiking and camping paraphenalia. Swap Meet: 6:30.
Show: 7:30 pm at the Griffith Park Ranger Station auditorium.
HPS Program Chair: LAURA JOSEPH
|
| Feb 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Liebre Mountain (5760'):
Moderately easy hike on trail SE of Gorman in Angeles National
Forest involves 6 miles round trip, 1800' gain.
Meet 8 am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring warm
clothes, sturdy boots, fsp. Bad weather cancels.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, DIANE DUNBAR
|
| Feb 7 |
Sat |
Ski Mountaineers |
|
TI: Thunder, Telegraph, and Timber:
Ski the 3 T's in the San Gabriel Mountains. Intermediate or
better skiing ability required; not for beginners. Metal-edged
skis with skins required. Send experience, H&W phones, email
to
Leader: REINER STENZEL Assistant: RANDY LAMM
|
| Feb 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Old Man Mountain (5525'), Monte Arido (6010'):
Bring your old man (or old woman?) to celebrate Valentine's
Day on these two remote peaks in Santa Barbara County.
Lots of dirt road driving, then a 6 mile round trip, 1600'
gain hike, on a dirt road with a brief cross-country segment.
Maybe a nice dinner afterwards at Sagebrush Annie's in Ventucopa
or somewhere nice in Ojai? Inability to obtain special permit
will cancel or postpone trip. Number of 4WD vehicles limits
number of participants.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Feb 15 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, WTC |
|
O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Strenuous hike on Old Mount Wilson Trail from Sierra Madre.
14 miles round trip, 4700' gain. From 210 Fwy take Baldwin
north to Mira Monte turn right. Trailhead on left. Meet 7 am.
Bring 2-3 liters water, 10 essentials.
Leaders: DON CROLEY, RAY RILEY
|
| Feb 15 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Caliente Mountain (5106'):
Slowly paced strenuous hike, 17 miles
round trip, 3000' gain, along a ridge road to the highest point in San
Luis Obispo County. Dramatic views, a historic WWII lookout, and
maybe see some interesting wildlife. SASE to
Karen
a few days before
the hike.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH, MARK ALLEN
|
| Feb 19 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Silver Peak (6756'):
Join us for this simple hike near Big Bear: 3 miles round trip,
1000' gain. If everything conspires in our favor, perhaps
we'll drive up the peak then hike up Mineral and/or Tip Tip instead.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Your high clearance vehicle welcome!
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Feb 20 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Chaparrosa Peak (5541'), Black Mountain #4 (6149'):
Two wonderful winter peaks northwest of Yucca Valley beckon
us. Chaparrosa is 6 miles, 1200', on road and trail. Black #4
is a charming cross-country trip, 4 miles, 1000' gain.
SASE to Karen
a few days before the hike.
Your high clearance vehicle welcome!
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Feb 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Queen Mountain (5680') from the North:
9 miles, 2000' cross-country gain, adventurous route
with hidden pictographs in 4 caves, 2nd pathfinder route down.
Must be comfortable with steep slopes and boulder scrambling.
Meet and leave 5 am sharp
Pomona
rideshare point.
Leaders: DIANE DUNBAR, BOBCAT THOMPSON
|
| Feb 22 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Mount Markham (5742'), Mount Lowe (5603'):
Get ready for Spring with this great
conditioning hike up historic Mount Lowe. Moderately paced 11 miles round trip, 4200' gain
total. Meet 8:30 am at the north end of Lake Ave in Altadena.
Bring min 3 qts. water, lunch, Adventure Pass. Rain cancels.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER. Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
|
| Feb 22 |
Sun |
Mountain Bike, Ski Mountaineers |
|
TS: Cerro Noroeste (Mount Abel) (8280'):
Mountain bike partially snow covered paved road toward Mount Abel,
18 miles round trip max, 2000' gain. When snow coverage is solid,
abandon hiking and continue cross-country skiing. Tour the slopes of
Mount Abel. Intermediate skiing (SMS 4th Class) and biking abilities
required (B/T2/E3). Email/sase, experience, H&W phones to
Leader: REINER STENZEL Assistant: BAHRAM MANAHEDGI
|
| Feb 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe in the San Gabriels:
Enjoy a moderately paced snowshoe hike
to one or more peaks in the San Gabriels. Anticipate 4-8 miles, 1000-2000'
gain, depending on conditions. At least two days before trip, send
esase/sase to
Leader: SANDY SPERLING Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
|
| Feb 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Rosa Point (5038'):
Rosa Point at a gorgeous time of the year in the desert.
Moderately paced, very strenuous 12 miles round trip, 5500' gain total. Send
esase to Dave
with recent relevant, hiking experience; requests without this information will
not be considered.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
|
| Feb 29 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Rosa Point (5038'):
Can't make Dave and Maura's outing on Saturday?
You have a second chance to bag this dramatic desert peak in
Anza-Borrego. This one will be a slow paced, but very strenuous 12
miles round trip, 5500' gain hike. SASE to
Wolf
a few days before the hike.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
|
| Feb 29 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: 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 am
Pomona
rideshare point. Newcomers welcome.
Bring water, lunch, warm clothing.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: TOM HILL
|
| Feb 29 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Queen Mountain (5680') from Indian Cove:
Rough tough scramble up a ridge near Rattlesnake Canyon to follow
a watercourse through no-man's land. Very strenuous unique
cross-country route with a look at 3 Pictograph sites en route.
Approximately 10 miles, 3000' hard won gain. Well conditioned
non-tigers send SASE early with experience, H/W phones to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Assistants: ROBERT & MARKEY NEIGHBORS
|
|
| Mar 2 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mayan Peak (6108'), Butterbredt Peak (5997'):
Both peaks north of Mojave are
steep, sandy hikes of 3 miles round trip and 1800' gain, and 2 3/4
mi round trip and 1200' gain, respectively. Dirt road drive to trailhead requires
high-clearance vehicle. Email leader a few days before for meeting time and
place.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Mar 3 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Waterman (8038') from Cloudburst Summit (7018'):
After peak it will be
down the west ridge to Newcomb's. Car shuttle! Bring water, lunch, good
footwear. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, SOUTHERN COURTNEY, BRENT WASHBURNE
|
| Mar 5 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), Mount Deception (5796'):
Moderate 6 miles round trip, 1700' gain on road, trail, and cross-country.
Enjoy panoramic views from atop these three peaks.
Slow pace, no tigers, newcomers welcome! Sturdy hikers can stay for
bonus peaks.
Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, 10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Mar 6 |
Sat |
Orange County Sierra Singles |
|
I: Mount Pinos Backcountry Ski Tour:
Moderately strenuous 4 miles, 500' gain to panoramic vista.
Ski from end of Mount Pinos Highway to
Moderately strenuous 4 miles, 500' gain to panoramic vista.
Ski from end of Mount Pinos Highway to summit at Condor Point.
Possible side trips to Inspiration Point or North Ridge Overlook
may add a few miles and a few 100' loss/gain. Part of route in
pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall, rutted trail or
aesthetics may require breaking new trail. Intermediate cross-country
skills required. Metal-edged, backcountry skis and boots highly
recommended. No snow or likely blizzard cancels. 2 weeks before
trip, send email/phone, experience/conditioning to
Leader: MARK MITCHELL Co-Leader: NINA KAUFMAN
|
| Mar 6 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Brown Mountain (4486'):
(Replaces Harrison Mountain.)
9 miles round trip, 900' gain/1600' gain on return, slow to moderate pace.
Try this upside-down hike starting at Eaton Saddle. Meet 8 AM
Diamond Bar
rideshare or 9 AM in La Cañada. Bring water, sturdy footwear,
lunch. Rain cancels
Leader: GABRIELE RAU, BARBARA GUERIN
|
| Mar 6-7 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Jean Peak (10,670'), Drury Peak (10,162'), Marion Mountain (10,362'):
Cross-country snowshoe to Round Valley or Tamarack Valley Saturday from tram
station to set up basecamp. Embark on multi-peak cross-country snowshoe romp
Sunday, then return to base camp and pack out (optional bags of Cornell and/or
San Jacinto as group consensus, time & conditions permit). Communal hot
winter drink sampling Saturday evening - bring your favorite tummy warmer!!
Moderately paced weekend of about 10-12 mostly cross-country miles, about 3000'
gain, dentifying critter tracks and major flora along the way.
Esase (preferable) or phone provisional leader with h & w phones,
carpool info, recent conditioning, snow camping & snowshoe experience.
Provisional Leader: SHERRY ROSS
Assistant: SANDY BURNSIDE
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| Mar 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Granite Mountain #2 (5633'):
Late winter climb of this large peak in Anza
Borrego, 155 miles from Los Angeles. Strenuous ascent from the east, 12
mi round trip, 4000' gain cross-country in steep desert terrain. Paved road driving. Send
sase or esase with conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Mar 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Slowly paced, 7 miles round trip, 3000' gain
to historic hogback, the highest point in the City of Los Angeles via
Stone Canyon Trail. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with
water, food, rain/wind gear, Adventure Pass. Rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: MARK ALLEN, WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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| Mar 8 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Sheep Mountain (5141'):
Sheep and Martinez as a Death March? Sheep and Martinez as a backpack?
How about this: Sheep and Martinez as separate day hikes. We'll do
Sheep on March 8th, then return on the 22nd (see below) for Martinez.
Sheep all by itself makes a lovely outing -- 13 miles round trip
on trail and cross-country, and around 3000' of gain. The scenery
is spectacular, and we'll be moving sufficiently slowly that you should
be able to appreciate it.
Please SASE to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Mar 9 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management committee meeting.
For time and location, contact
Programs Chair: LAURA JOSEPH
|
| Mar 12-14 |
Fri-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Villager Peak (5756'), Rabbit Peak #2 (6640'+):
Rescheduled to March 26-28 -- see below.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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| Mar 13 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Chuckwalla Mountain (5029'), Cross Mountain (5203'):
Two cross-country desert peaks near
Mojave with a fun sand slope at end for quick descent to cars. Moderately
paced, strenuous 11.5 miles round trip, 3800' gain total. Send esase (preferred) or
SASE with recent HIKING
experience to leader; requests without this will not be considered.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER. Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
|
| Mar 13 |
Sat |
Mountain Bike |
|
O: Old Man Mountain, Monte Arido:
Long day trip with car shuttle. Start at Pine Mountain Summit on Highway 33
in Ventura County. Ride steep fire road up and down to Old Man Mountain
and return down Murietta Divide to Matilija Canyon (A/T3/E4). 25 miles
in a remote area. Email/call with experience, H&W phones to
Leader: LORENE SAMOSKA. Assistant: TOM MARSH
|
| Mar 13 |
Sat |
WTC |
|
I: XC Snowshoe in the San Gabriels:
Enjoy a moderately paced snowshoe hike to one of the local peaks in the
Chilao area of the San Gabriels. Anticipate 6-8 miles, 1000-1500' gain,
depending on forest access and snow conditions. Send sase/email,
recent conditioning/experience to
Leader: GERARD LEWIS. Assistant: GEORGE DENNY
|
| Mar 14 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Iron Mountain #3 (5040'), Rabbit Peak #1 (5307'):
Celebrate the
anniversary of the March 10, 1946 outing to these two peaks, the first
ever "HPS game" hike to be listed in the Schedule. Relaxed pace, 8 miles
rt, 1200' gain; both shorter and longer hiking alternatives will be
available. This special event will socialize newcomers with longtimers,
the more the merrier. Celebration at Monte Cristo Campground after hike
so bring goodies and stories to share. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare
point; if rain threatens call or email LYNDA ARMBRUSTER for status.
Leaders: LYNDA ARMBRUSTER, TOM ARMBRUSTER, CARLETON SHAY, FRANK DOBOS,
JOE YOUNG, HUGH BLANCHARD
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
|
| Mar 16-17 |
Tue-Wed |
Hundred Peaks, Orange County |
O: Starry Nights in Black Rock Canyon:
Canceled.
Leader: PATRICIA BARNES. Assistant: LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
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| Mar 19 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cole Point (5604'):
Moderate 4 miles round trip, 1500' gain, all cross-country.
Enjoy panoramic high desert views from the summit.
Slow pace, no tigers, newcomers welcome! Sturdy hikers can stay for
bonus peaks.
Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, 10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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| Mar 20-21 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: The Great Joshua Tree Carcamp/Stargazing Excursion:
Peakbaggers can add three to their lists. Sat we'll
hike Mount Inspiration (5,560') 2 mi, 700' gain, and Ryan
(5,457') 3 mi, 1,100' gain. Sat night we'll
carcamp at one of the JT campgrounds. On Sun, we'll hike Queen (4 mi, 1200'
gain). Bring your own food. Fee covers campground costs, pay your own way
into the park. SC members send $5 (with SC number). Non-members send $7 to
Reserv.: LAURA QUINN.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, DIANE DUNBAR, MIKE and DOTTY SANDFORD, LAURA QUINN
|
| Mar 20 |
Sat |
LTC |
|
Leadership Training Seminar:
Last day to register for the seminar on April 3.
|
| Mar 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Lower Peaks |
O: Slide Mountain LO (4631'):
This peak overlooks Pyramid Lake and has excellent views of the
Cobblestone Peak area. 10 miles round trip, 2400' gain on washed out jeep road
and overgrown trail. Historical lookout on top. Moderately paced.
Meet 7 am
North Orange County
rideshare point or contact Luella.
Bring water, lunch, lug soles, Adventure Pass.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: LUELLA FICKLE, CHERYL GILL, ERICH FICKLE, BARBARA GUERIN
Icons: Historical
|
| Mar 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks |
I: Asbestos Mountain (5265'), Whale Peak (5349'):
Pick up Asbestos (optional)
in the morning, easy 3 miles round trip, 1000' gain cross-country in desert terrain, then
continue (optional) to Blair Valley Campground in Anza Borrego for a
nice cross-country desert ridge climb of Whale, moderately strenuous 9 mile loop,
2300' gain. We pause to view some petroglyphs on the way to Whale. Some
easy road driving. There will be a carcamp Saturday night for those who
will join the very strenuous Sunday outing to Rosa Point. Send sase or
esase with conditioning, experience, and your choice of peaks to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, LAURA JOSEPH
Icons: Carcamp, Petroglyph
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| Mar 20 |
Sat |
Tahquitz Group, San Gorgonio Chapter |
|
Quail Mountain:
This, we're planning to do as a shuttle loop. Quail Mountain is the
highest peak in the park. The altitude gain is a couple thousand
feet. There is a great 360 degree view. You can see the Salton Sea
and, on a clear day, right on past it into Mexico. There are a few
historical sites along the way. This is about a ten mile hike.
BRING: It's sometimes windy at the top so bring well thought-out
layers. Also: bring lunch, snacks, two liters or more of water and
wear good boots.
Leaders: AL/ANN MURDY
|
| Mar 20 |
Sat |
Pasadena |
|
O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Moderately paced, strenuous 14 miles, 3900' gain hike from Chantry
Flat via Sturtevant camp; return by Winter Creek trail. No tigers/beginners.
Meet 7:30 am Chantry Flat lower parking lot. Bring 3+ quarts water,
lunch, hiking boots. Rain or snow cancels.
Leaders: NORM STABECK, TERRY GINSBERG
|
| Mar 21 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks |
I: Rosa Point (5038'), explore Mile High Ridge (5280'):
We start early
morning for this very strenuous desert loop trip to Rosa Point from the
adventuresome western flank, 16 miles round trip, 7000' gain, with a return
following the standard route and Palo Verde Canyon. Send sase or esase
showing your excellent conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, LAURA JOSEPH
Icons: Carcamp
|
| Mar 21 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Sunset Peak (5796'):
Join us for an easy (slow) paced 7 mile round
trip, 1300' gain walk on a fire road near Mount Baldy. Meet 9 am in the
parking lot at the northeast corner of Mills Avenue and Mt Baldy Road:
exit Baseline from the 210 Freeway, go west 1 mile to Mills,
then north on Mills. Bring water, snack, rain/wind gear, Adventure
Pass. Rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH, MARK ALLEN
|
| Mar 22 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Martinez Mountain (6560'+):
Karen's birthday hike. If you joined us on the 8th for Sheep, you'll be
wanting to tidy up
your "orphan". Join us as we revisit Horse Thief Creek and then
carry on to Martinez. Even omitting Sheep, this is still a big hike:
16 miles round trip on trail and cross-country, with a gain of 4300'.
The summit block is Class 2, and fun if you like that kind of thing.
Please SASE to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Mar 24 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Strawberry Peak (6164'):
From Redbox we will do 6 miles round trip, 1600' gain,
partly on well used use trial. Shorter option available. Moderately
paced. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with, lunch, and good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
|
| Mar 26-28 |
Fri-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from Mar 12-14
I: Villager Peak (5756'), Rabbit Peak #2 (6640'+):
We're experimenting with developing a more enjoyable Rabbit/Villager
backpack. Consider this: a late-morning start on Friday, carrying
those heavy packs (all that water!) up 3500' and 5 miles or so,
and camping short of Villager. On Saturday, load up only enough
water for a long day hike, head up Villager (1300', 2 miles),
on to Rabbit and back (7+ miles, 3100' gain), and then back down to
camp, for a total that day of 4400' and 11 miles. Enjoy an evening savoring
being (almost) done with the most dreaded peaks on the List, then
saunter out the next morning, and celebrate with a nice lunch
in Borrego Springs, getting home Sunday PM at a decent hour.
Please SASE a week before the outing to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Mar 27 |
Sat |
Crescenta Valley, K-9 Committee |
|
O: Mount Lowe (5603'):
Scenic 13 miles, 3800' gain, moderately paced loop past historic
Echo Mountain and Inspiration Point. Traverse Mount Lowe and return
via Sam Merrill Trail. Not suitable for beginners or tigers. Trail K9s
welcome; leash during lunch. Meet 7:50 am top of Lake Avenue, Altadena.
Bring 2-3 quarts water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: RON BARBOUR. Co-Leaders: CATHY KISSINGER, ANN PEDRESCHI
|
| Mar 31 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Josephine Peak (5558') via Colby Cyn:
8 miles 2500' round trip. Great views from
top. Meet 9 am La Cañada with water, lunch, and good footwear.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, DON SIMINSKI
|
|
| Apr 2 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Liebre Mountain (5760'), Sawmill Mountain #2 (5514'), Burnt Peak (5788'), Sawtooth Mountain (5200+'):
Sawmill (once upon a time on the HPS List, but no
longer) and Liebre
are drive-ups,
Burnt is 6 miles round trip, 800' gain on road, the optional Sawtooth
is 4 miles round trip, 1700' gain on gnarly firebreak. Clean out the
entire Liebre Range. Slow pace, no tigers, newcomers welcome! Meet 9 am
near Flying J gas pumps, I-5 at Frazier Park exit. Bring water,
10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
|
| Apr 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Asbestos Mountain (5265'), Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'):
CANCELED.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, DIANE DUNBAR
|
| Apr 3 |
Sat |
Antelope Valley |
|
O: Strawberry Peak (6164') Hike and Potluck:
Join us for a moderate hike up a premier peak of the front range of the
San Gabriels. This will be a 6 mile round trip, 1500' gain from Red
Box. Meet 8:30 am
Palmdale
rideshare point or 9:30 am Red Box parking area (off Angeles
Crest Highway). Bring strawberry related potluck item, lugsoles, plenty
of water, Adventure Pass. Rain, snow or fire closure cancels.
Leader: TRANINA GLOVER. Co-Leader: JERRI CLIFTON
|
| Apr 3 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures |
|
O: Mount Pinos (LO) (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse Mountain (8582'), Mount Abel (8280'):
Moderately paced 12 miles round trip, 2200' gain scenic hike among the
pines on this ridge route connecting some of the highest peaks in Kern
County. Hope to see some wildflowers in bloom as well. Meet 7 am
Sylmar
rideshare point. Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, boots, 10 essentials,
Adventure Pass.
Leader: BRENT COSTELLO. Co-Leader: HARVEY GANZ
|
| Apr 3-4 |
Sat-Sun |
Sierra Peaks |
|
M: San Gorgonio Mountain (11,502'):
Backpack and snow climb to Southern California's highest peak.
Saturday backpack from South Fork trailhead on snowshoes or
skis to Dry Lake, 6 miles, 2100' gain. Sunday climb San Gorgonio
using ice axe and crampons, 4 miles round trip, 2500' gain, pack out.
Other possible objectives if time. Restricted to Sierra Club members
with ice axe and crampon experience. Send sase/email, experience/conditioning,
H&W phones, rideshare info to
Leader: BETH EPSTEIN. Co-Leader: ASHER WAXMAN
|
| Apr 4 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Lower Peaks |
|
I: Monrovia Peak (5409'), Clamshell Peak (4360'), explore Rankin Peak (5291'):
We combine roads, trails, and firebreaks near the city of
Monrovia into a strenuous loop hike of 14 miles round trip, 5300' gain. Clamshell
is on the Great Lower Peaks List, Rankin is unlisted, but both peaks are
strategically located along the route. Send sase or esase with
conditioning and experience to
Leader: PAT ARREDONDO. Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, GEORGE WYSUP, TOM HILL
|
| Apr 4 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Allen Peak (5795'):
Lonely Allen Peak is sometimes omitted when
doing the other five peaks of Yucaipa Ridge, because somehow few have
the energy for one more peak by the time Allen's turn comes up. Let's
give Allen the respect it's due, approaching it at an easy pace
by a dirt road, with a
brief bit of use trail to reach the peak. 7.5 miles round trip, 1300'
gain. We will have to get permission to cross private land, so the number
of participants is limited. Please SASE to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH, MARK ALLEN
|
| Apr 6 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Sunday Peak (8295'), Bohna Peak (6788'):
Two peaks north of Lake Isabella
with dirt road driving. The beautiful summit of Sunday is 3 1/2 miles round trip on
trail, 1000' gain. Bohna is 3 miles round trip, 1400' gain on trail and use trail.
Email leader a few days before for meeting time and place.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Apr 7 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074') via Stone Canyon Trail:
7 miles round trip, 3300' gain. A real
climb at a moderate pace to the highest point in the city of Los Angeles with
views in all directions. Meet 8:58 am in the supermarket parking lot on
the NE corner of Foothill Blvd and Mount Gleason Rd (Thomas Guide p503 H3)
with water, lunch, suitable clothing and footwear.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN,
ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
|
| Apr 8 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Cuyapaipe Mountain (6378'), Garnet Peak (5880'+):
A handful of short hikes along the Sunrise Highway near Julian.
Do one or all three. Some dirt road driving for Cuyapaipe.
Depending on the status of the fire closure, Garnet Peak may be
a modest 2.5 miles round trip, 500' gain, or a more interesting
5 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Cuyapaipe checks in at 2.5 miles, 600'
gain. The challenge here is finding the use trail. Sheephead is
3.5 miles on road and cross-country, 1000' gain.
Please SASE to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Apr 9 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Eagle Crag (5077'+):
George Wysup led this peak on April Fool's Day, 2001, and found
100+ ticks. Hopefully he got them all, and there are none left.
(Maybe wear long light-colored pants, just in case!) This hike
is a full day outing: 18 miles round trip mainly on trail, but
with a cross-country component, and 3500' of gain, 1000' of that
annoyingly enough on the return. Expect some pretty scenery,
including some streams that look as if they had been teleported
down here from the Cascade Mountains.
Please SASE to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Apr 10 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
0: Mount Lukens (5074') via Stone Canyon Trail:
Strenuous 7 mile round trip, 3300' gain hike to the highest point in the
Los Angeles city limits, with great views and beautiful wildflowers.
Meet 8:30 am supermarket parking lot (NE corner Foothill Blvd and
Mount Gleason Rd in Sunland, Thomas Guide page 503, H3) with water,
lunch, suitable clothing, footwear.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
|
| Apr 11 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: The Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507'):
Enjoy these two rocky
summits north of Lake Arrowhead, moderately strenuous 12 miles round trip, 3000'
gain cross-country in desert-like terrain. The Pinnacles will be climbed from the
east following a new canyon route. Some brush and rock scrambling, some
dirt road driving. Call or email leader week of hike.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, LAURA JOSEPH, VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Apr 13 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management committee meeting.
For time and location, contact
Secretary: WINNETTE BUTLER
|
| Apr 16-18 |
Fri-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, Natural Science, WTC |
I: San Rafael Mountain (6593'), McKinley Mountain (6200'), Santa Cruz Peak (5570'):
Often referred to as the "Big 3", 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. Esase (preferred) or sase with
recent conditioning, phone & rideshare information to Leader.
Rain postpones.
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS. Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN. Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Icons: Backpack
|
| Apr 16 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Lowe (5603'), Mount Markham (5742'):
Moderate 6 miles round
trip, 1100' gain on road, trail, and a little cross-country. Enjoy
panoramic views from atop these peaks. Slow pace, no tigers,
newcomers welcome! Sturdy hikers can stay for bonus peaks. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, 10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Chaparrosa Peak (5541'):
Enjoy a relaxed-paced hike to a
beautiful peak in a nature preserve near Yucca Valley, 7 miles round trip,
1300' gain. Newcomers welcome!! Bring water, lunch, 10 essentials. Rain
cancels. Send e-sase or SASE to
Leaders: WINNETTE BUTLER
KATHY CHEEVER
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cleghorn Mountain (5333'), Cajon Mountain (5360'), Sugarpine Mountain (5478'), Monument Peak #2 (5290'):
CANCELED.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, GEORGE WYSUP
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Verdugo |
|
O: Vetter Mountain (LO)
(5908'):
A beautiful trail hike to one of the most
spectacular viewpoint in the Angeles National Forest via the Mount Vetter
Trail. Beginners are welcome on this very moderately paced 3 miles round trip, 700'
gain hike to the renovated lookout tower at the peak. Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, appropriate clothing.
Co-Leaders: DAVID F. EISENBERG, FRANK DOBOS
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Granite Peaks (7527'), Mineral Mountain (7238'), Tip Top Mountain (7623'):
Expect a slow pace, spectacular scenery, and (if we're way too slow)
a dirt road walk in the dark to bag the last of the listed peaks.
Total statistics for the three peaks are 14 miles round trip,
3000' gain, with some gnarly dirt road driving. (Bring your high
clearance vehicle, if you can! Participation will be limited based
on the number of high clearance vehicles that are coming.)
Please SASE (with information about your vehicle) to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Pasadena |
|
O: Vetter Mountain (LO) (5908') via Silver Moccasin Trail:
Moderately strenuous 12 miles, 2000' gain, one-way hike from Three Points
to Shortcut Canyon through forested Chilao Flats and Charlton Flats and
Upper Big Tujunga Canyon with lunch at Vetter Moutain Lookout. Great
views of San Gabriel front range from historic fire lookout tower.
Car shuttle required. Meet 7:45 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring 2-3 quarts water, lunch, lugsoles, Adventure Pass.
Heavy rain cancels.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF. Co-Leader: JEANNINE LUBESHKOFF.
|
| Apr 18 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Hillyer (6200'+), Winston Peak (7502'), Adopt-a-Highway cleanup:
Easy peaks in Angeles National Forest and easy cleanup of our
section of route 2. Hike totals are 3 miles round trip, 800'
gain. Refreshments provided by HPS, then we give a little back to the
mountains. Come help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the HPS!
Two dogs attending.
Meet 8 am at
La Cañada
rideshare point or 7 am for breakfast at Hill Street
Cafe.
Bring water, lugsoles.
Rain cancels.
Leader: JIM FLEMING. Assistants: JULIE RUSH, DAVID EISENBERG
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
|
| Apr 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Ryan Mountain (5457'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'):
8 miles round trip, 2000' gain.
Join Greg on his "O" provisional and see if he's got what it takes,
while enjoying a couple nice hikes in Joshua Tree at the same time.
Meet 9:30 am in the parking lot next to the Denny's in Yucca Valley.
Leader: GREG DE HOOGH Co-Leader: WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Apr 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Antimony Peak (6848'), Eagle Rest Peak (6005'):
We hike cross-country down the
ridge from Antimony Peak to the prominent uplifted summit of Eagle Rest
if the dirt roads are open, otherwise we'll take the canyon route. Very
strenuous 11 miles round trip, 5300' gain with some rock scrambling and
bushwhacking. Some dirt road driving. Send sase or esase with
conditioning and experience to
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU. Co-Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, GEORGE WYSUP, TOM HILL
|
| Apr 24 |
Sat |
Palos Verdes-South Bay, Hundred Peaks |
|
M: Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderate 6 miles round trip, 2600' gain via Colby Canyon.
Experience and comfort on class 3 rock required. Meet 9 am Colby Canyon
parking area (11 miles from La Cañada, 1 mile beyond Angeles Crest/Angeles
Forest junction). Bring good boots, something with "strawberries" to
share on top. Rain cancels.
Leaders: RICHARD BOARDMAN, BOB BEACH
|
| Apr 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Deer Mountain (5586') and Deep Creek Hot Springs:
12th semi-annual Deep
Creek HS hike/soak/swim with another peak. Moderately paced 13 miles,
2300' gain, considerable cross country. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, lugs
(swim suit optional). Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna
and flora - the flowers should be great after the fire! High clearance
vehicles desirable for dirt road driving (fairly long car shuttle). No
beginners. Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia. Rain cancels.
Send email (preferable)
or sase to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN. Co-Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS.
Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
|
| Apr 25 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: McPherson Peak (5749'), Peak Mountain (5843'):
Hike these two peaks in the Santa
Barbara backcountry. Moderately paced 14.5 miles round trip, 3800' gain total. Send esase
or SASE with recent HIKING experience to leader; requests without this information
will not be considered.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER. Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
|
| Apr 25 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Queen Mountain (5680'+), Warren Point (5103'):
Stay over after Greg's provisional and visit two more great peaks in
beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. Anticipate a pace slow enough to
look around and enjoy the park. Each peak is about 6 miles round trip,
1200' gain -- do one or both, depending on your time and energy. Meet
8:30 am in the parking lot next to the Denny's in Yucca Valley.
Leaders: MARK ALLEN, WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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| Apr 29 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Bighorn Mountains (5894'), Meeks Mountain:
The crux of these peaks is probably the long annoying drive
back to the trailhead. Meeks is 4 miles round trip, 1000'
gain; Bighorn 6 miles and 1100' gain.
Bring your high
clearance vehicle, if you can! Participation will be limited based
on the number of high clearance vehicles that are coming.
Please SASE (with information about your vehicle) to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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| Apr 30 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Iron Mountain #1 (8007'):
Wolf's birthday hike. It's the Big One: 14 miles round trip and
cross-country, a mere 7200' of gain. Bring your headlamp (we'll
be hiking at a slow pace and will probably be coming out in the dark) and
your rain/wind gear (the
weather this time of year can be very unreliable -- we hiked out
last year in a snowstorm!)
Please SASE a week before the outing, with information
about your conditioning, to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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|
| May 1 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Thomas Mountain (6825'):
11 miles round trip, 2100' gain, slow to moderate pace. Meet 7 AM at North
Orange County rideshare. We take the Ramona Trail, through high chaparral and
cool Jeffrey Pine forest to Ramona Camp, followed by 2 miles on the road to
the summit of Thomas Mtn. Bring water, lunch, lug soles, Rain cancels.
Leaders: GABRIELE RAU, LUELLA FICKLE
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| May 2 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Historical Hike to Heald Peak (6901'), Nicolls Peak (6070'):
Join
this re-enactment of the April 27, 1974 dedication of Heald Peak in
memory of HPS founder Weldon Heald. Strenuous cross-country, 14 miles round trip, 5000' gain
with some rock scrambling and bushwhacking. Carcamp Saturday night
recommended due to early start. The outing may be split into a two-group
loop hike and rendezvous. Rocky dirt road driving: high clearance
vehicles recommended. Send sase or esase with conditioning and
experience to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH,
GEORGE WYSUP
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
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| May 3 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from April 17
I: Granite Peaks (7527'):
Expect a slow pace, and spectacular scenery.
Granite Peaks is "only" 5 miles round trip, 1700' gain, but
will take much longer than one would anticipate.
There's also some gnarly dirt road driving. (Bring your high
clearance vehicle, if you can! Participation will be limited based
on the number of high clearance vehicles that are coming.)
Time and interest allowing after Granite, who knows?, we might
tackle another nearby peak such as Silver or Gold.
Please SASE (with information about your vehicle) to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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| May 4 |
Tue |
Pasadena |
|
O: Moonlight Hike to Mount Lowe or San Gabriel Peak from Eaton Saddle:
Leaders' choice to enjoy the night views above Los Angeles Basin on
moderate 3-5 mile, 700'-1000' gain hike to historic peak in front range.
Meet 7 pm
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, snack, lugsoles, flashlight.
Leaders: PAM ALLEN, TERRY GINSBERG
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| May 7 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Granite Mountain #2 (5633'):
CANCELED.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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| May 8-9 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
The HPS Almost Annual Spring Fling Weekend at Foster Lodge near Julian in San Diego County:
Join the HPS revelers for a grand time at a weekend of peak bagging in
the San Diego spring time. Watch the start of the recovery from
the Cedar Fire.
Hikes for beginners through tigers planned to all or most of the San Diego
peaks (some appear
below). World famous happy hour and potluck dinner Saturday night, followed
by the HPS Game, "Which Peak am I?"
Camp in the trees around the lodge, sleep in
your mobile motel, in the lodge's unisex dorm rooms or in a Julian B&B.
Between hikes and happy hour, relax in the beautiful grounds surrounding the
lodge and watch the sun set.
Send $10 per person for Saturday night only/$20 for Friday and
Saturday to
Reservationist: LAURA JOSEPH
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
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| May 8 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Garnet Mountain (5680+'), Garnet Peak (5880+'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'):
Join us at HPS Spring Fling for these easier peaks totaling 6 miles,
1200'. We'll take a pathfinder route to both Garnets and have plenty of
time to get to the party Saturday night! Enjoy the wildflower show that
comes after a fire as we hike. Leave Foster Lodge at 9:30am. Short car
trips between trailheads on paved roads.
Contact Laura Joseph
for info.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, SANDY SPERLING
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| May 8 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'):
Moderate 9 miles round trip, 1800' gain on trail and use trail.
Enjoy these fascinating peaks on your way to Spring Fling feasting.
Slow pace, no tigers, newcomers welcome! Meet 9 am Aguanga infield
(junction of SR 79 and SR 371). Note: as of noon on Friday the 7th,
SR 79 is closed between Temecula and Aguanga. We will still be at Aguanga
at 9AM, but you may prefer to meet instead at 9:15 am at the
intersection of Cary Road and SR 371 (closer to the trail heads). See
Cahilla Mountain
Peak Guide for directions on how to get there.
Bring water, 10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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| May 8 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Oakzanita Peak (5054'):
A HPS Spring Fling Mountain
Bike/Hike Outing: CANCELED.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 9 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Boucher Hill (5438'), Hot Springs Mountain (6533'), Combs Peak (6193'), Palomar High Point (6140'), Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'):
Driving
tour on the return from Spring Fling picking up easy peaks along the
way, hiking 7 miles round trip, 1800' gain. Participants with high clearance
vehicles are encouraged to tag along and share the burden of 50 miles of
generally good
dirt road driving. We begin with Boucher Hill on paved roads, then meet
Spring Fling late arrivers at Warner Springs for a series of drives into
dirt-road countrysides, finishing up on pavement
at the PCT alternate route to Lookout.
Contact leader for trip details about a week in
advance with your vehicle type and peak preferences.
Leaders: TOM HILL, VIRGIL POPESCU
Icons: HPS Spring Fling Hike
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| May 9 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Stonewall Peak (5730') and Oazkanita Peak (5054'):
Originally, the outing was to go Whale Peak (5349'), and Point 4879.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park partially reopened last weekend -- celebrate
by visiting these two peaks. Sorrow at the destruction last
fall's fire wrought. Stonewall is 2.5 miles round trip, 900' gain,
on trail. Oakzanita is 5.5 miles round trip, 1000' gain, on
fire road and trail.
Meet
8 am at
Scissors Crossing, SR 78 and road S2.
Alternate meeting time/place: 8 am, Foster Lodge.
Bring lunch, 2 qts water, and
lug-sole boots.
Leaders: TOM & LYNDA ARMBRUSTER. Assistants: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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| May 9 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Middle Peak (5883'), Cuyamaca Peak (6512'):
A HPS Spring
Fling Mountain Bike/Hike Adventure: CANCELED.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 9 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Cuyapaipe Mountain (6378'), Sheephead Mountain (5896'):
After a leisurely
breakfast at Foster Lodge following Spring Fling partying the night
before, head out to climb two interesting peaks along Sunrise Highway before
heading home. Cuyapaipe is 2.5 miles round trip with 600' gain,
Sheephead is 3.5 miles round trip
with 800' gain, both are on dirt road and use trail. High clearance
recommended but not essential. We will leave Foster Lodge at 9:30am and
should be on our way home by 4:00 pm. Possible to do only one peak if
you're in a hurry to get home.
Contact Laura Joseph
for info.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, SANDY SPERLING
|
| May 11 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management committee meeting.
For time and location, contact
Secretary: WINNETTE BUTLER
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| May 13-16 |
Thu-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Big Four: Samon Peak (6227'), Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce Peak (6536'):
POSTPONED to a yet-to-be-determined date, due to temporary
closure of the San Rafael Wilderness.
The Big Four are being led Memorial Day weekend, but in case those
dates don't work for you or you want a kinder, gentler (read "slower") hike, here's
another option.
This will be a relatively slow-paced four day, three night backpack mainly
on dirt roads
and trails in Santa Barbara County (Big Pine is the high point of
Santa Barbara County), but with some steep annoying cross-country
just to keep things interesting. Total statistics: about 50 miles and
9000' gain, though individual days will be under 20 miles and 3000'
gain.
Please SASE with conditioning and backpacking experience to
Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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| May 15 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Historical Rendezvous Hike to Hildreth Peak (5065'):
CANCELED, but see below: Tom, George and Virgil are still leading
Hildreth on this date, by the ridgetop jeep road. Consider joining
them...
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH. Co-Leader: MARKEY NEIGHBORS
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| May 15-16 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Historical Rendezvous Hike to Hildreth Peak (5065'), plus Sunday hike to Monte Arido (6010'), Old Man Mountain (5538'):
Saturday we hike an old
ridgetop jeep road, strenuous 16 miles round trip, 4500' gain, to honor Freda
Walbrecht on the summit of Hildreth with the group coming up from the
south canyon. Evening carcamp near Potrero Seco. Sunday we hike the
other two peaks, moderate 6 miles round trip, 1700' gain, some brush on Old Man
Mountain. Much dirt road driving, with several miles restricted to 4wd
vehicles: participants with such vehicles are especially welcome. Send
sase or esase with conditioning, experience, vehicle type to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, VIRGIL POPESCU
Icons: HPS Historical Hike, Carcamp
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| May 15 |
Sat |
Pasadena |
|
O: Pacifico Mountain (7124'):
Moderately paced 12 mile, 2200' gain hike from Mill Creek Summit.
No tigers or beginners. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with 2-3 quarts water, lunch, hiking boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: NORM STABECK, GARY KINSLEY
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| May 16 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Baldy (10064'), Mount Harwood (9552'):
Hike the high point of the San
Gabriel Mountains. Strenuous but moderately paced 9 mile loop, 4100' gain
total with short car shuttle. Meet 8 am in Claremont at the Vons shopping
center, Baseline Avenue at Mills, about 1/4 mile west of the Baseline Exit
of the new 210 Freeway. Park in the back (north) of the parking lot. Bring
min 2 qts water, lunch, money for the tram ride down to cars,
Adventure Pass. Rain cancels.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER. Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
|
| May 20-21 |
Thu-Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Lower Peaks |
|
O: Silver Peak (2010'):
Join us on a great hike on Catalina Island. We
will take the ferry from San Pedro to either Avalon or Two Harbors. Those
going to Avalon will take the shuttle to the airport, then hike down to Little
Fisherman Cove Campground, about 8 miles downhill. Those going to
Two Harbors will meet us at the campground. On Friday, all of us will get an
early start for Silver. We will do Silver and return via the west end and
down the north coast of the island back to Two Harbor. The hike is
17 miles round trip,
gain 3900' /3000' loss. Shorter options possible. For details,
contact leaders either by phone or email 2-3 days prior to hike. Bring
water, lunch and lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
|
| May 21 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Josephine Peak (5558'):
8 miles round trip, 1900' gain on fire road.
Enjoy panoramic views of the San Gabriels from atop this peak. Slow
pace, no tigers, newcomers welcome! Sturdy hikers can stay for bonus
peaks. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, 10
essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
|
| May 22 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Natural Science |
|
I: Pinyon Peak (6805'):
Could we have consecutive good wildflower years?
Moderately paced 6 miles round trip, 2800' gain hike on trail and mostly open,
interesting cross-country near Walker Pass. No significant scrambling. Paved hwy
driving. For time and meeting info, email or phone
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP. Assistants: SANDY SPERLING, LAURA JOSEPH.
Naturalists: GINNY HERINGER, SHERRY ROSS
|
| May 22 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Pasadena |
|
O: Iron Mountain #1 (8007'):
Extremely strenuous 15 miles round trip, 6000' gain hike in Sheep
Mountain Wilderness to "the least accessible peak in the San Gabriels"
(John Robinson, Trails of the Angeles, #86). For experienced hikers
only. Contact
Leaders: JIM HERINGER, TERRY GINSBERG
|
| May 22-23 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, WTC |
CANCELED DUE TO ACCESS CLOSURE:
I: Big Three: McKinley Mountain (6200'), San Rafael Mountain (6593'), Santa Cruz Peak (5570'):
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU. Co-Leaders: PATTY RAMBERT, TOM HILL
Icons: Backpack
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| May 22-23 |
Sat-Sun |
Palos Verdes-South Bay, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Rock Point (5280'), Ken Point (6423'), Cahuilla (5635'), Little Cahuilla (5042'):
Sat strenuous 12 miles 3600' gain cross-country, road and trail to
first two peaks. Happy hour and car camp in area Sat night. Sun easy 9 mi
2400' gain use-trail/cross-country to Cahuillas. Send email/sase with H&W phones,
recent conditioning/experience, rideshare info to Bob.
Co-Leaders: BOB BEACH, KEITH MARTIN
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| May 23 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cannel Point (8314') Exploratory:
Long hike with early start to
climb Cannel via a National Recreation Trail with head at 2800' elev
near Kernville (possible new route 2 for this HPS peak, saving 100 extra
miles of driving to route 1). Relaxed moderate pace for this approx 20
mi round trip, 5600' gain trek, mostly trail, some scrambling on the summit
block. Paved hwy driving. Consider attending May 22 Pinyon hike as a
warmup. Email or SASE with recent conditioning summary and rideshare
info to
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP. Assistants: SANDY SPERLING, MARKEY & ROBERT NEIGHBORS,
LAURA JOSEPH
|
| May 25 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Silver Peak (6756'), Gold Mountain (8235'), Bertha Peak (8201'):
Join us for a day in
the San Bernadino mountains north of Big Bear. This is an opportunity to hike
some seldom led peaks. Totals for the day will be about 12 mi, 3200'gain,
and about 6-7 hours of hiking plus drive time between peaks. Pace will be
easy. Alternate routes possible. Bring lunch, water, lugsoles.
Rain cancels.
Contact leaders 2-3 days prior to hike.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
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| May 26 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'):
6 miles round trip, 1200' gain from
Cloudburst Summit. Moderately paced. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with
water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DON SIMINSKI
|
| May 29 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures |
|
O: Mount Lowe (5603'):
Moderately paced 13 miles, 3800' gain scenic loop hike past historic
Echo Mountain on the Castle Canyon trail to Inspiration Point and on to
the summit of Mount Lowe. Meet 7:50 am top of Lake Avenue, Pasadena.
Bring 2-3 quarts water, lunch, lugsoles, rain gear. Heavy rain cancels.
Leader: GARY ANDERSON. Assistant: DAVE HEFFERNAN
|
| May 29-31 |
Sat-Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Big 4: Samon Peak (6227'), Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce Peak (6536'):
Take either two days or the entire
Memorial Day Weekend for these tough peaks in the Santa Barbara
backcountry. Very strenuous backpack, 50 miles round trip, 9200' gain. Participants
opting for the three day outing will also need to apply for the Big 4
Minus 1 trip written up for May 30-31. Saturday pack in to Chokecherry
Spring for a steep, brushy, rocky side trip with daypacks to Samon Peak.
Participants on the two day outing will then pack all water to a
campsite near Big Pine Mountain, bringing the day's total to 25 mi, 5700'
gain. Sunday pick up remaining peaks and pack out, 25 mi, 3500' gain.
Send sase or esase with conditioning, experience, and your choice
between the two or the three day backpack to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
Icon: Backpack
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| May 30-31 |
Sun-Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Big 4 Minus 1: Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce Peak (6536'):
Strenuous overnight backpack covers the three road and
trail peaks of the Big Four, 35 miles round trip, 5000' gain. We meet Sunday at
Chokecherry Spring. Participants who wish to ascend Samon Peak on
Saturday should apply also for the Big 4 trip written up for May 29-31.
Send sase or esase with conditioning and experience to
Leader: JOHN CONNELLY. Co-Leader: RAY WOLFE
Icon: Backpack
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| May 30 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Thorn Point (LO) (6920+'):
Visit this remote lookout in Ventura County, with beautiful views and
sandstone cliffs. If we're lucky, we may even see some condors, since
they nest in the area. We should be able to see some unusual fossils
along the way. Moderate pace, 8 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Some
dirt road driving to reach trailhead, your high clearance vehicle is
especially welcome! Meet 7AM
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Leader: DON CWIK. Assistants: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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|
| Jun 2 |
Wed |
Local Hikes |
|
O: Waterman Mountain (8038') from Cloudburst Summit:
7 miles, 1200' gain on well-used use trail. End at Three Points.
Car shuttle. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, DAN BUTLER, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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| Jun 4 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Gleason (6502'), Iron Mountain #2 (5635':
Gleason is 1.5 miles,
250' gain on road, Iron is 4.5 miles, 1300' gain mostly on road with
some cross-country. Gleason is nicely tree-covered, while Iron has
panoramic views of undisturbed San Gabriel backcountry. Slow pace, no
tigers, newcomers welcome! Sturdy hikers can stay for bonus peaks.
Meet 9am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, 10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Jun 5-6 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, Natural Science |
|
I: Sunday Peak (8295'), Bohna Peak (6800'), Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Split Mountain (6800'):
Day 1 morning: Bohna and Sunday 7 mi, 2400' gain routes on trail, use-trail and
cross-country. Day 1 evening: Car
camp near Sunday. Day 2: Black and Split - This hike is a very strenuous
11 miles and 4800' gain, mostly on use trail which is very brushy with some
poodle dog. Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora.
Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water.
Esase (preferred) or sase with recent conditioning, phone &
rideshare information to Leader.
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS. Co-Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, GEORGE WYSUP.
Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
|
| Jun 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Shay Mountain (6714'), Deer Mountain (5536'), Ingham Peak (6355'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'), Hawes Peak (6751'):
We shall revive the former scheme by
including Deer Mountain in this very strenuous outing northwest of Big Bear
Lake, 16 miles round trip, 5200' gain on trail and cross-country. Not recommended for those
who are allergic to poodledog bush. Much driving on good dirt roads.
Send sase or esase with conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, LAURA JOSEPH
|
| Jun 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens Mountain Bike Adventure (5074'):
Moderately
paced ride 10.5 miles round trip, 2100' gain to highest point in the city
of Los Angeles. Meet 10 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring bike, riding
helmet, spare tube, 10 essentials, water, snack. Rain
cancels.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Williamson (8214') to Goodykoontz Peak (7558') Adventure:
Approximately 8 miles 3000' elev gain. Steep cross-country exploratory along ridgelines
for experienced
hikers. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with Adventure Pass, 2-3 qts
water, food, lugsoles, etc.
Co-Leaders: DIANE DUNBAR, JIM KILBERG
|
| Jun 6 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Sugarloaf Mountain (9952'):
Moderate hike involves 6 miles round trip, 1400' gain. This
historical HPS outing marks the 23rd annual first Sun in June hike with
two-time HPS Chair Stag Brown.
Meet 8am
Pomona
rideshare point.
Bring water, sturdy boots, something to share
on summit for lunch. Please also bring your stories about hiking with Stag.
Inclement weather alters, but does not cancel outing.
Leader: JOE YOUNG. Assistants: STAG BROWN and NAMI BROWN, WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH, MARK ALLEN
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
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| Jun 8 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management committee meeting.
For time and location, contact
Secretary: WINNETTE BUTLER
|
| Jun 9 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Gleason (6502') & Messenger Flats Campground:
All on the PCT. We will
start from the saddle below the detention center. 7 miles round trip, 1200' gain'.
Meet at 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch, good
footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
|
| Jun 12 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, 20s & 30s Singles, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: "Little House On The Prairie" hike to Scodie Mtn (7294'):
Quote your favorite lines from these books/movies and
bring your favorite bonnet/hat (along with your other
ten essentials) while walking through wildflowers in
the Southern Sierras. This is an approximately 7 mile round trip,
2300' gain hike with some trail, cross-country and
rock
scrambling. As well as finding the peak, we may also
locate an old cabin. For meeting time/location, send
H&W #s & recent conditioning/experience to
Provisional Leader: PAMELA ROWE
playing the part of Laura
Co-Leader: DAVID COPLEN playing the part of Charles
|
| Jun 12 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Pasadena |
|
O: Pine Mountain #1 (9648'), Dawson Peak (9575'):
Strenuous 6 miles round trip, 2300' gain hike in Sheep Mountain
Wilderness. Rugged trail includes long, knife-edge ridge. Meet 7:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring 3 quarts water, lunch, lugsoles, Adventure Pass. Heavy rain cancels.
Leaders: JIM HERINGER, NANCY SILBERMANN
|
| Jun 13 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'):
9 miles round trip, 1400' gain, and two lovely forested peaks in
Ventura County north of Ojai with truly tremendous views. Meet
at 8 AM Sylmar rideshare. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes,
Adventure Pass.
Leaders: MARK ALLEN, WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Jun 13 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
M: Antsell Rock (7679'), Apache Peak (7567'), Spitler Peak (7440'):
Climb a classic HPS peak via the Sam Fink "Trail" up the north side of
Antsell. Strenuous outing but moderately paced, 12 miles round trip, 3400' gain.
Participants should be comfortable with moderate exposure on solid rock.
Permit limits group size, so reserve early. Send sase or esase with
conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU. Assistants: LAURA JOSEPH, PAT
ARREDONDO
Icon: Mountaineering
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| Jun 14 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Old Man Mountain (5525'), Monte Arido (6010'):
We tried (but failed) to visit
these two remote peaks in Santa Barbara County for Valentine's
Day. By now, that road should be open. Expect
lots of dirt road driving, then a 6 mile round trip, 1600'
gain hike, on a dirt road with a brief cross-country segment.
Inability to obtain special permit
will cancel or postpone trip. Number of 4WD vehicles limits
number of participants.
SASE to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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| Jun 18 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Circle Mountain (6875'), Gobblers Knob (6955'):
Circle is 2 miles
round trip, 800' gain on firebreak, while Gobbler's Knob is 1 mile
round trip, 500' gain cross-country. Slow pace, no tigers, newcomers
welcome! Sturdy hikers can stay for bonus peaks. Meet 9am McDonald's at
Cajon Pass (I-15 and S.R. 138). Bring water, 10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Jun 19-20 |
Sat-Sun |
Palos Verdes-South Bay, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Heald Peak (6901'), Nicolls Peak (6070'), Onyx Peak #2 (5244'):
Sat
strenuous 7 miles cross-country 4200' gain hike to Heald and Nicolls. Car camp and
happy hour in area Sat night. Sun moderate 5 miles cross-country 2400' gain to Onyx.
Send email/sase w/ recent conditioning/experience, H&W phones, rideshare
info to
Leader: BOB BEACH. Co-Leader: MIKE DILLENBACK
|
| Jun 19 |
Sat |
Pasadena |
|
O: Cucamonga Peak (8859'):
Moderately paced, strenuous 13 mile, 4400' gain hike via Icehouse Canyon.
No tigers or beginners. Meet 7:30 am
Mt. Baldy
rideshare point.
Bring 2-3 quarts water, lunch, hiking boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: NORM STABECK, GARY KINSLEY
|
| Jun 20 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Haddock Mountain (7431'), Reyes Peak (7514'):
Join this picturesque
hike-up/drive-down adventure, strenuous 14 miles one way, 5200' gain. We
ascend a national recreation trail through the twisted, scenic gorge
country in southern Lockwood Valley to these ridgeline peaks, then skip
the return and let our cars handle the downhill back to the trailhead
with an 18 mile car shuttle. Send sase or esase with conditioning and
experience to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leader: JAMES CARDEN
|
| Jun 20 |
Sun |
Mountain Bike |
|
O: Mount Lukens/Grizzly/Hoyt Trail:
Mountain bike 25 miles, 4000' gain on fire road, single track and pavement
in San Gabriels (B+/TS3/E4). Strong intermediate riders welcome.
Adventure pass required. Email/call
Leader: LORENE SAMOSKA. Assistant: BAHRAM MANAHEDGI
|
| Jun 20 |
Sun |
Pasadena |
|
O: Buckhorn to Waterman Mountain (8038') and Three Points:
Moderate 10 mile, 1600' gain hike along San Gabriel Wilderness
boundary to enjoy incense cedar, Jeffrey and Ponderosa pine. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch,
lugsoles.
Leaders: DON BREMNER, PHIL LAING
|
| Jun 23 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Baden Powell (9399') from Vincent Gap:
8 round trip, 2800' gain. Slow to
moderately paced through beautiful pine forest to this famous summit
with great views. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch,
good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, BOBCAT THOMPSON
|
| Jun 24 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Sunday Peak (8295'), Bohna Peak (6760'), Black Mountain #5 (7438'):
Three nice peaks near Greenhorn Summit in Kern County, each a
separate hike. Sunday is 3 1/2 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Bohna is
3 miles, 1400' gain. And Black #5, 3 miles and 1200'. Total: just under
10 miles and 3600' gain. The Sequoia National Forest is lovely.
Some dirt road driving, high clearance useful but 4WD not necessary.
SASE to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Jun 25 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Split Mountain (6836'):
A nice car camp at Black Mountain Saddle after visiting Sunday,
Bohna, and Black on Thursday leaves us ready to visit sometimes-brushy
Split Mountain. This hike is 8 miles round trip, 2400' gain, with
900' on the return. Some interesting bouldering on the summit,
and awesome views over Lake Isabella. Maybe dinner after at a nice
place in Kernville?
Some dirt road driving, high clearance useful but 4WD not necessary.
SASE to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Jun 26 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Onyx Peak #1 (9113'), explore Peak 8990, Three Sisters (8100'):
Visit
two HPS summits and one primitive unnamed peak on this moderately
strenuous 12 miles shuttle trip, 3700' gain. We combine a magnificent grove
of old growth juniper trees, portions of the PCT, an animal compound for
movies, mixed growth forests, and some easy rock scrambling in our tour
of the far eastern fringe of the San Bernardino Forest south of Big
Bear. Some dirt road driving probably suitable for most passenger cars.
Send sase or esase with conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Jun 27 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Pinos (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8750'+), Grouse Mountain (8650'+):
Moderate and
slow paced outing retraces route to HPS founder Weldon Heald's 100th peak in
1946. Hike involves 4 miles round trip and 1000' gain.
Commentary about Heald's 100 peaks
game idea on Grouse.
Meet 8 am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring water, sturdy boots,
something to share for lunch on Grouse.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, Chapter Historian BOB CATES, STAG BROWN
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
|
| Jun 27 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Sawmill Mountain (8750'+), Grouse Mountain (8650'+):
Bored of hiking that trail along the top of the Pinos ridge?
Wolf & Karen have done it one too many times, anyhow, so
offer an alternate approach to Grouse. Rendezvous with the
main group to celebrate Weldon Heald's 100th peak.
Up to 13 miles round trip, 3600' gain, slow paced, no tigers.
Meet 7 am
near Flying J gas pumps, I-5 at Frazier Park exit.
Bring water, 10 essentials,
something to share for lunch on Grouse.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
|
| Jun 30 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Williamson (6214'):
5 miles round trip 1500' gain, short car shuttle through
the tunnels. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch, good
footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, DAN BUTLER
|
|
| Jul 2 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Constance Peak (6645'), Heart Bar Peak (8332'):
Constance is 1.5 miles
round trip 500' gain cross-country, Heart Bar is 5 miles round trip,
1100' gain on road and cross-country. Bring your Jeeps and we may try
the challenging drive up Heart Bar. Slow pace, no tigers, newcomers
welcome! Sturdy hikers can stay for bonus peaks. Meet 9 am
Pomona
rideshare point. Bring water, 10 essentials.
Co-Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Jul 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
REPLACED (see below):
I: Rendezvous Hike via Tram to Marion Mountain (10320'), Jean Peak (10670'):
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU. Co-Leader: TOM HILL
|
| Jul 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
REPLACED (see below):
I: Rendezvous Hike via Idyllwild to Marion Mountain (10320'), plus Jean Peak (10670'), Drury Peak (10160'), Folly Peak (10480'):
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH. Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Jul 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Jean Peak (10,670'), Marion Mountain (10,320'), Cornell Peak (9750'), San Jacinto Peak (10,804'):
Let the Palm Springs Tram take you up to the
trailhead for this moderately strenuous but picturesque route to Jean and
Marion, 10 miles round trip, 2500' gain. There are optional side trips of
less than 1 mile, 500' gain each to rocky pinnacle Cornell and magnificent
San Jacinto along the way for adventuresome types. Permit limits group size,
so call or email leader in advance to reserve a spot.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Jul 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
HPS Historical Hike
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: 10,000 Foot Ridge (10,094'), Lake Peak (10,161'), Grinnell Mountain (10,284'):
Over the years, HPS Mountain Records has had a role in the
naming of our peaks, including Lake and Grinnell. Visit these two
peaks, plus nearby 10K Ridge, with the current Mountain Records Chair.
For those of you interested in pathfinders, we'll do 10K first,
ascending a cross-country ridge from the north, then pick off Lake and
Grinnell and saunter down the Fish Creek Trail. This will be a slow
paced but still strenuous hike of 15 miles or so, 3500' gain. 14 miles
of dirt road driving to reach the trailhead -- your high clearance
vehicle especially appreciated! Space limited by permit, so SASE early
to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Jul 4 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, K-9 Committee |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Grays Peak (7930'+), Little Bear Peak (7621'):
Two pleasant wooded
hikes north of Big Bear, what better way to celebrate the birthday of
our nation? Grays is 6 miles round trip, 1200', accessed from a paved
trailhead. We'll do Little Bear second. It's a mile round trip, and
200' of gain, the entire hike on a dirt road. Expect a slow pace, we
like to look around and enjoy the sights! Those of you who dislike
dirt road driving might want to skip this second peak -- it's about 3
miles from the pavement on dirt roads. Well behaved K-9s are welcome
-- we'll have ours along. Bring lunch, water for you and your K-9,
sturdy shoes, a leash. We'll probably meet near the trailhead -- SASE
early and we'll send the details.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH. Canine: PECOS LEVERICH
|
| Jul 5 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks, K-9 Committee |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Arctic Point (8336'), Delamar Mountain (8398'), Bertha Peak (8201'), Mill Peak (6670'), Keller Peak (LO) (7882'), Slide Peak (7841'):
Extend your 4th of July weekend by joining us as we clean out
several simple peaks in the neighborhood of Big Bear Lake. We may miss
a few, check with us in advance if one in particular is an "orphan"
you really really need. We can be swayed! Arctic is 3 miles round
trip, 800' gain, almost entirely wooded cross-country. Delamar is 1
mile round trip, 600' gain -- steep but forested. Bertha is 3 1/4
miles round trip, 800' gain, mainly on trail and dirt road. Mill is
road and cross-country, 2 miles round trip, 600' gain; Slide a mile
and a half, and 460' gain, while Keller is a drive up, and by then,
we'll deserve one! If we do them all, it will be eleven miles of hike,
3500' gain -- a pretty strenuous day, but various opportunities along
the way to say, "Enough!" and head for home. Some of the trailheads
are on pavement, but most are reached via dirt road driving -- your
high clearance vehicle is especially welcome! Well behaved K-9s are
welcome -- we'll have ours along. Bring lunch, water for you and your
K-9, sturdy shoes, a leash. Since we'll already be there, the meeting
place for this outing will be in the Big Bear vicinity. SASE early
for the details to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH. Canine: PECOS LEVERICH
|
| Jul 7 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Three Points around Waterman Mountain to Buckhorn:
Car shuttle! 9 miles
2200' gain. Option to peak would add 1.5 miles and 500' of gain. Enjoy
Incense Cedar, Jeffrey & Ponderosa pine. Meet 9 am La Cañada
with water, lunch, good footwear, & hat.
Leaders: MARY PATTERSON, DAN BUTLER
|
| Jul 10 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Mount Baden-Powell (9399'), Mount Burnham (8997'):
Leisurely paced
10 mile route, 2400' gain on a scenic route in the San Gabriel's
beginning and ending at Dawson Saddle. Meet 8 am La Cañada rideshare
point with water, good footwear, lunch. No tigers.
Leader: GRETA DUNLAP. Co-Leader: DIANE DUNBAR
|
| Jul 10 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, East San Gabriel |
O: Mt. Baden-Powell (9399'):
8 miles round trip, 2800' gain. Enjoy the beautiful high country,
limber pines and clean air. Easy to moderately paced hike on shady trail.
Meet 7:30 am at Pomona rideshare or 9:00 at Vincent Gap trailhead. Bring
water, lunch, lug soles.
Leaders: GABRIELE RAU, HEIDI UDINK
Icons: USFS Parking Pass, PCT
|
| Jul 10 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Sunset Peak (5796'):
Join us for an easy paced 7 mile, 1300' gain walk on a fire road near Mount
Baldy. Well behaved K9's on a leash are welcome. Meet 9:00 am Azusa rideshare
point or 10:00 am at Cow Canyon Saddle west of Baldy Village. Bring water,
snack, sturdy shoes for dirt trail and Adventure Pass. Rain cancels.
Leader: DAVE CANNON. Assistants: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Jul 11 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'), Lookout Mountain #1:
Join us early as we
hike three peaks in Riverside Co. Moderately paced, a total of
10.6 miles, 2400' gain on trail and use trail.
Some dirt road driving - high clearance vehicles
recommended. Meet 7 am Pomona rideshare. Bring
lug sole boots, 3 quarts of water, lunch.
Leader: JOHN RADALJ Co-Leader: MARK ALLEN
|
| Jul 13 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Contact any member of the committee (KATHY CHEEVER,
JOE YOUNG, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER, WINNETTE BUTLER, WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH,
RAY WOLFE) for time and place.
|
| Jul 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Orange County |
O: Mount Islip (8250'):
6 miles round trip, 1300' gain. Enjoy this pleasant hike on good trail
through pine forest in clean cool air to a summit with good view. Easy to
moderately paced, no tigers! Meet 7:15 AM at North Orange County or 8:00 AM
at Pomona rideshare. Bring water, lunch, lug soles.
Leaders: GABRIELE RAU, BARBARA GUERIN
Icons: USFS Parking Pass
|
| Jul 18 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Sam Fink Peak (7339') via Tram:
CANCELED due to fire closure of Mount San Jacinto State Park.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Jul 23-24 |
Fri-Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Waterman Mountain (8038') Backpack and Rendezvous:
Everyone else will arrive mid-day on Saturday, so here's the
best way to get a good seat at the Waterman Rendezvous Potluck
and Party: backpack in the night before and camp! It'll be a dry
camp, so you'll need to carry all your water, but you won't need
to carry it all that far -- the total hike will be 8 miles, 1200'
gain. We'll start hiking in late afternoon or early evening.
SASE or e-SASE for more details to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Jul 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
The 11th Annual Great Waterman Mountain (8038') Rendezvous and Informal Pot Luck:
HPS invites you to join us for our annual party atop Waterman Mountain.
Plan on spending some time on top getting acquainted and having fun
(and eating) as most hikes won't be returning to the cars until late
afternoon or early evening. Be sure to bring lots of food and drink to
share with other hungry hikers. Rain cancels.
|
| Jul 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Waterman Rendezvous Hike (8038'), easiest route:
Join this moderate, 8 miles round trip, 1200' gain hike to the top of
Waterman. Meet 9:30 AM at La Cañada rideshare, or 8 AM at the Hill
Street Café in La Cañada. This is the easiest of all the Waterman
rendezvous hikes. Once on top, we'll enjoy a potluck lunch with almost
100 hikers. Bring a potluck item serving 6-8 people, lugsoles, 2 quarts
water and a genial disposition. Return to the rideshare point depends on
the pace of the group, generally about 4 PM. Rain cancels.
Leader: FRANK DOBOS. Assistants: LAURA QUINN, WINNETTE BUTLER, MARK ALLEN
Icons: USFS Parking Pass
|
| Jul 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Waterman Rendezvous Hike (8038') from Buckhorn Campground:
And back again loop. 5+ miles round trip, 2100' gain. We
will hike mostly on the Waterman trail with a little bit of time
on a well used use-trail. Meet at 9 AM at La Cañada rideshare point.
Leader: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
|
| Jul 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Rendezvous Hike via Twin Peaks (7761'), Waterman Mtn (8038'):
Join this early, moderately
strenuous Waterman Rendezvous hike to pick up both peaks before lunch,
11 miles, 2700' gain round trip.
Meet 6am La
Cañada rideshare point.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU. Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, DON CWIK, PETER DOGGETT
|
| Jul 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Waterman Mountain (8038') from Three Points Rendezvous Hike:
Moderately-paced 12 miles, 2200' gain round trip for a potluck lunch on the
peak with around 100 happy hikers (and maybe one or two old grouches).
Meet 8 AM at La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring
a potluck item serving 6-8 people, lugsoles, 2 quarts water.
Leaders: TOM and LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
|
| Jul 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Waterman Mountain (8308') by Mountain Bike:
7 miles round trip, 1300' gain on fireroad. Meet 10 am La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring good quality mountain bike, riding helmet, spare tube,
and cable lock, and don't forget some goodies to share with all those hiker
dudes who will be looking at you funny as you arrive on two wheels.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jul 24 |
Sat |
STC, OCSS |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: San Gorgonio (11,499'):
Have you wanted to climb San G, but never
have, because it is SO hard? Join one of the easiest-paced leaders in
the HPS for a leisurely, relaxing hike up the steepest (but shortest)
route to the top of the highest peak in Southern CA. Are you training
for Whitney or Rainier or Shasta or Denali? This would be a great
conditioning hike for you. We will welcome other well-trained, fit,
but easy-paced participants. No tigers. Send esase with climbing
resume (recent high altitude hikes) to
Leader: CHERYL GILL
for meeting
place, time, etc. Plan to spend the ENTIRE day. Number of
participants limited by Wilderness Permit.
Assistant Leader: LAURA CURRAN
|
| Jul 25 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Tahquitz Peak (8846'), Red Tahquitz (8720'):
Visit the exquisite high country of the San Jacinto Wilderness.
10 miles, 3000' gain on trail and use trail. Expect a mellow
pace with time to enjoy your surroundings. Participation is
limited by permit, so SASE early to
Leader: KAREN LEVERICH Co-Leaders: MARK ALLEN, WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Jul 28 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Timber Mountain (8303'):
10 miles round trip, 3300' gain at slow to moderate pace.
Shorter options available. Meet 8:30 am at Mills Ave & Mt Baldy Rd
public parking lot with water, lunch, and good footwear
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, GABRIELE RAU
|
| Jul 31 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mini Peakbaggers' Special:
Leaders Joe Young & Bobcat Thompson re-create
a portion of their Peakbagging Olympics when 33 peaks were bagged in 24
hours. We also celebrate the numerous peakbagger specials in HPS
history.
All hiking on trails, up to 3000' gain, 10 miles rt.
We'll meet at the La Cañada rideshare point at 7 AM (or 6 AM
at Hill Street Café for breakfast), caravan to Mt Lewis, then
return west along the Angeles Crest Hwy bagging as many peaks as we can.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG & BOBCAT THOMPSON
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
|
| Jul 31 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Jacinto Peak (10,804'), Folly Peak (10,480'):
Leisurely paced
12 miles round trip, 2700' gain, trail and cross country. We'll
"cheat" by riding up on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which costs
twenty bucks or so. Space limited by permit. Send email, H&W
phones well before the hike to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
|
| Aug 1 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Castle Rocks, (8600'), Black Mountain #1 (7772'):
Another beautiful day in the San Jacinto Wilderness.
Large trees, sweeping views to the north from the trail on
Fuller Ridge, a fun Lookout to visit: what's not to like?
A slow-to-moderate pace, 8 miles round trip, 1500' gain.
If there's interest, we could optionally add Drury Peak (10,160'),
which would make the total hike 14 miles round trip, 3500' gain.
Let us know in your SASE if you'd be interested in doing Drury.
Participation is limited by permit, so SASE early to
Leader: WOLF LEVERICH Co-Leaders: MARK ALLEN, KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Aug 4 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Baden-Powell (9399'):
9 miles total, 2400' gain. Car shuttle between
Dawson saddle and Vincent Gap. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare point with
water, lunch, good footwear, hat.
Leaders: MARY PATTERSON, DAN BUTLER
|
| Aug 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Islip (8250') 14th Annual Peaknic Hike:
Moderate pace, 6 miles round trip, 1300' gain. Peaknic
at Little Jimmy's Campground. Meet 9 AM La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring lug soles, water, your best potluck
item & good cheer.
Leaders: MIKE & DOTTY SANDFORD, FRANK DOBOS, LAURA QUINN
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
|
| Aug 8 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cucamonga Peak (8859'), Etiwanda Peak (8662'):
View the Cajon Pass
burn areas as well as pristine wilderness on this classic trail hike via
Icehouse Canyon, near Mt Baldy, into the heart of the Cucamonga
Wilderness, strenuous 17 miles round trip, 4700' gain. Permit limits group size.
Call or email George Wysup the week before the outing.
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP. Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, TOM HILL
|
| Aug 10 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Cerro Noroeste (8286'), Grouse Mountain (8650'), Sawmill Mountain (8750'), Mount Pinos (8831'):
With the help of a car shuttle we can get these four
peaks in Los Padres National Forest. Total distance is about 8 miles with
1000' of gain. Contact leaders either by phone, email, or SASE 2-3 days prior
to hike for details.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Aug 10 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Contact any member of the committee (KATHY CHEEVER,
JOE YOUNG, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER, WINNETTE BUTLER, WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH,
RAY WOLFE) for time and place.
|
| Aug 11 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'):
6 miles round trip, 1200' gain. We will do something of a loop from Cloudburst
Summit and back. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare with water, lunch,
good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
|
| Aug 13 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Cucamonga Peak (8859'), Etiwanda Peak (8662'):
They're a long ways
from the trailhead, but well worth the trip! Expect 18 miles round
trip, 5000' gain, and a slow steady pace that grinds those beautiful
miles away. Space limited by permit, so e-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Aug 14 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Hawkins (8850'):
Moderately paced 10 miles round trip, 2400'
gain hike from Islip Saddle along a mostly shaded trail with great
views in all directions. Not suitable for beginners. 40 mile
rideshare to trailhead. Meet 8 am La Cañada rideshare point. Bring 3
quarts water, lunch, good footwear, suitable clothing, Forest Service
Adventure Pass.
Leader: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL. Co-Leader: KATHERINE BIEDEBACH
|
| Aug 15 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Suicide Rock (7528'):
Easy paced 7 miles round trip, 1700'
gain hike to enjoy views of dense forests, rugged granite
cliffs, and Idyllwild. Participation is limited by permit, so e-mail or
SASE early to
Leader: MARK ALLEN Co-Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Aug 16 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bighorn Mountain (10,997'), Dragon's Head (10,866'), San Gorgonio Mountain (11,499'):
Join us as we visit the high point of the HPS List
and two nearby peaks. This is a long, hard, strenuous hike: 15 miles
on trail and steep cross-country, over 5000' gain. We'll move slowly
but steadily, and after you've visited these wonderful peaks, you'll
agree: they're definitely worth the trip! Participation is limited by
permit, so e-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Aug 21-22 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, 20s & 30s Singles |
I: Pamela's birthday backpack to Cornell Peak (9750'), Jean Peak (10,670'), and Marion Mountain (10,320'):
Two of these peaks were named after the true loves of
Edmund Taylor Perkins, Jr ... while we may not find
our true love this weekend, we will have fun
enjoying nature & celebrating my 35th birthday. After
we take the Palm Springs tram ($21 round trip), we'll
hike to Round Valley Camp and then to Cornell Peak for
a total of 4 miles, 1400' gain (trail & cross-country). We'll
continue our journey on Sunday with the remaining
two peaks (depending on conditions) for 4 miles, 2000'
gain (trail & cross-country). Party hats and favors optional.
Permit limits group size so reserve early. Send esase
(preferred) or sase with H&W #s & recent
backpacking/conditioning experience to
Leader: PAMELA ROWE Co-Leader: CHERYL GILL
This is Pamela's "I" provisional backpack.
|
| Aug 22 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bighorn Peak (8441'), Ontario Peak (8693'), Sugarloaf Peak (6924'):
Strenuous 12 mile, 4200' gain loop hike with steep and loose cross-country
on the
descent via Falling Rock Canyon in the Mt Baldy area. No beginners.
Wilderness permit limits group size. Send sase or esase to
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP. Co-Leaders: TOM HILL, VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Aug 23 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Crafts Peak (8364'):
A pretty peak not that far from Big Bear
Lake, expect a leisurely pace and lots of time to marvel at the
views on this 4 mile, 1300' hike. For a change, the trailhead is
on a paved road, but we'll possibly add some nearby peaks afterwards
accessible from dirt roads. E-mail or SASE early (with information about
your high clearance vehicle, if you're intrigued by the possibility
of additional peaks) to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Aug 24 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: San Bernardino East Peak (10,691'), San Bernardino Peak (10,649'), Anderson Peak (10,840'), Shield's Peak (10,680'):
Very strenuous, slow
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
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Aug 25 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Islip (8250') from Islip Saddle:
7 miles round trip, 1500' gain past Little
Jimmy Spring and Windy Gap. Meet 9 am at La Cañada rideshare with water,
lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DAN BUTLER
|
| Aug 26 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Charlton Peak (10,806'), Jepson Peak (11,205'), Dobbs Peak (10,459'):
Slow 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. E-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
|
| Sep 1 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Pacifico Mountain (7124'):
12 miles rt, 2200' gain, from Mill Creek Summit.
Moderately paced hike up Pacific Crest Trail to this beautiful peak. Meet 9
am La Cañada rideshare pt with water, lunch, good footwear, hat.
Leaders: MARY PATTERSON, BETH MIKA
|
| Sep 3-4 |
Fri-Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Telescope Peak (11,048'):
Car camp Friday at a campground near the
trailhead, then Saturday ascend the high point of Death Valley
National Park. 14 miles round trip, 3200' gain. Send e-mail or SASE to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH, GREG DeHOOGH
|
| Sep 5-6 |
Sun-Mon |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: White Mountain (14,246'):
The third highest peak in California! Would you believe, a road walk?
But at such high altitudes, it's still a tough hike.
15 miles, 2400' gain.
We'll car camp the night before to acclimate, which should
make the thin air a bit easier to cope with.
Expect a slow pace. Send e-mail or SASE for
details to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH, GREG DeHOOGH
|
| Sep 8 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Williamson (8244'):
5 miles round trip, 1500' gain to this pine shaded peak in the Angeles National
Forest. View from top is breath taking, see the San Andreas Fault. Meet 9 am
La Cañada rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Sep 11 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Baden Powell (9399'), Mount Burnham (8997')
Very scenic 10 miles round trip,
2400' gain on a favorite route in the San Gabriel's beginning and ending
at Dawson Saddle. Moderate pace for experienced hikers. Meet 8 am at La
Cañada rideshare point with 3 quarts water, lunch, good footwear,
suitable clothing layers.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
|
| Sep 11-12 |
Sat-Sun |
Sierra Peaks, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Basin Mountain (13,181'):
SPS intro trip, moderately
paced. Saturday backpack to Horton Lake (4 miles, 2600' gain), then
happy hour. Sunday climb Basin by northwest slope (3 miles, 3200'
gain). Return to camp and pack out. Send SASE, rideshare info, recent
conditioning/experience, $5 permit fee to
Leader: GARY SCHENK. Assistant: PATTY RAMBERT
|
| Sep 12 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Substitution for Galena (due to fire closure in San Bernardino Forest)
I: Copter Ridge (7499'), Throop Pk (9138'), Mt Hawkins (8850'):
10 miles round trip, 3400' elevation gain on trail and easy cross country
(shorts OK). Lots of trees (some are burned, oh well). Possible shortcut,
with 2.4 mile car shuttle, on return. Pace will be moderate. Since the trail
head is at about 7900', there will be more gain on the return from than going
to Copter Ridge. Chance of thunderstorms cancels. Bring water, lunch,
extra clothing.
Leader/reservationist: GEORGE WYSUP. Co-leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Sep 14 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Suicide Rock (7528'):
Enjoy a beautiful walk in the San Jacinto
Wilderness area. We will take the Deer Spring trail to the Suicide
trail to top. 6.6 miles round trip, 1700' gain. Contact leaders either
by phone, email, or SASE 2-3 days prior to hike for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Sep 14 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Annual Business/Management Meeting:
All are welcome to attend our
annual business meeting, where nominations are finalized for next
year's Management Committee. In addition, proposals for Bylaw changes,
peak additions and deletions, and other matters on which members will
vote are discussed and votes are taken on whether to put them on the
ballot. The business meeting follows the monthly Management Committee
meeting. Refreshments provided by the committee. To attend the
business meeting only, arrive by 7 pm. The management meeting will
begin at 6:30 pm at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, located at 1750 N
Altadena Dr in Pasadena. Go north from I-210 on Altadena Dr
approximately 1 1/2 miles. Enter the Nature Center parking area on
your right shortly after crossing New York Dr.
|
| Sep 18 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
HPS Historical Hike
I: Pleasant View Ridge (7983'), Will Thrall Peak (7845'):
11 miles round trip, 2500' gain. Forty years ago the HPS was instrumental in
naming a peak for Will Thrall, a noted conservationist in his day. Visit the
monument placed in his honor. Moderate hike in Angeles National Forest is mostly
on trails. Meet at the La Cañada rideshare pt at 7 AM, or 6 AM at Hill
Street Café for breakfast.
Bring water, sturdy boots, goodies to share at lunch.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, JOE YOUNG, KATHY CHEEVER,
WINNETTE BUTLER, RAY WOLFE, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
|
| Sep 18 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
|
I: Three Sisters (8080'), Heart Bar (9113'), Onyx (9113'):
Hikes total 15 miles round trip, 3200' gain. There are 3 separate trailheads,
and some dirt road driving.
Rain postpones. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent conditioning, phone &
rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS. Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN. Co-Leader/Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
|
| Sep 19 |
Sun |
Lower Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Los Pinos Peak (4510'):
Enjoy a fine peak in the southern Santa Ana Mountains, moderate 6 miles
round trip, 1300' gain on trail and open firebreak. Meet 8 am
Orangethorpe/Fullerton park & ride lot (on south side of Orangethorpe
just north of the I-5 x 91 interchange), or 8:45 am at the Orange County (S)
rideshare point in San Juan Capistrano.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Adventure pass required.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: JAMES CARDEN
|
| Sep 22 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Waterman (8038') from Buckhorn:
6 miles round trip, 1300' gain. Meet 9 am La
Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, and good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DON SIMINSKI
|
| Sep 22-23 |
Wed-Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
Postponed, new date to be determined
I: Martinez Mountain (6660'), Sheep Mountain (5141'):
Join us for two days of backpacking
just south of Palm Deset. Often these two desert peaks are done in one fairly
strenuous day. We will spend two days and a night. Total gain of 4400' plus
800' on the return. Total distance of 19 miles. Send sase with hiking
experience, H&W phones, email address to
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Assistants: KAREN and WOLF LEVERICH
|
| Sep 25-26 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks |
|
O: Charleston Peak (11,918') via the Charleston Peak National Scenic Trail:
Car camp Saturday night (after playing in Las Vegas on
Saturday?), then spend Sunday on this wonderful loop trail in Nevada's
scenic Spring Mountains. The loop is about 13 miles, around 5000'
gain, and starts at 7700' -- that car camp to acclimate beforehand
is important. We'll hike at a slow pace and take time to enjoy the
tremendous views and fascinating flora. E-mail or SASE early with conditioning
to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH, GREG DeHOOGH
|
| Sep 26 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
HPS Historical Hike
O: Mount Williamson (8244'):
Leisurely paced hike from Angeles Crest Highway to commemorate a Dick
Worsfold-led climb in 1957 that was the first HPS scheduled trip to
the peak from the highway after it was fully paved in 1956.
3 miles round trip on PCT and summit trail; 1500' gain. Meet 8:30 AM at
La Cañada rideshare point.
Leaders: JERRY & NANCY KEATING
Icons: Education, Hiking, PCT, USFS Parking Pass, HPS Historical Hike
|
| Sep 26 |
Sun |
K-9 Committee, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: San Gabriel Peak (6161'):
Join us on trip to local peak, 4.5 miles
round trip, 1400' gain. Good for beginners. Meet 9 AM La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring Forest Adventure Pass, water for you and pal,
lunch, leash, lugsoles.
Leaders: CHARLOTTE FEITSHANS, TAMMY SOLKO
|
| Sep 29 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Hawkins (8850'):
Moderately paced 10 miles round trip, 2400' gain hike from
Islip Saddle along a mostly shaded trail with great views in all
directions. Meet 8:45 am at La Cañada rideshare to carpool 40 miles to
trailhead. Brings 3 quarts water, lunch, good footwear and suitable
clothing.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, DON SIMINSKI
|
|
| Oct 1 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Palos-Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
|
O: Palm Springs Tram (8450') Moonlight Hike:
Strenuous hike for tigers only, 10 miles, 8300' gain to tram with possibility
of including Mount San Jacinto (additional 10 miles, 2300' gain) if time and
energy permit. We'll start hiking before midnight. Bring money for tram ride
and taxi back to cars. Send email (preferable) -
cond/exper to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: TONY TRULL
|
| Oct 2-3 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
HPS Historical Hikes
Annual Fall Round Up:
Join us on the weekend of October 2 - 3 for another Round Up at Harwood
Lodge. $10 per
person. Dinner will be pot luck (A - I bring salads, J - R bring main
dish, S - Z desserts) but the HPS supplies staples and also
continental breakfast on Sunday. This event celebrates leaders past
and present. (Fire closures in the area have canceled the
hikes. However, the Round Up itself will go on. No need to RSVP to
anyone, just bring $10 for the Harwood use fee and your potluck
contribution (it's suggested that A - I bring salads, J - R bring main
dish, S - Z desserts). If you have any questions, you can contact
Laura Webb, HPS Programs Chair at (562) 760-7059.
|
| Oct 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Sunset Peak (5796') - A HPS Fall Round Up Bike/Hike Outing
Canceled due to fire closure.
Leader: KATHY CHEEVER Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
|
| Oct 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Timber Mountain (8303'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), Thunder Mountain (8587'):
Canceled due to fire closure.
Leaders: SANDY SPERLING, SANDY BURNSIDE
|
| Oct 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Lookout Mountain #2 (6812'):
Canceled due to fire closure.
Leaders: SANDY SPERLING, PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Oct 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Thunder (8597') and maybe Telegraph (8985') - A HPS Fall Round Up Bike/Hike Outing
Canceled due to fire closure.
Leader: KATHY CHEEVER Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
|
| Oct 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Sunset Peak (5796'):
Canceled due to fire closure.
Leaders: TOM and LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
|
| Oct 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Timber Mountain (8303'):
Canceled due to fire closure.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, MARK ALLEN
|
| Oct 5 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Alamo Mountain (7360'+), McDonald Peak (6870'):
3 miles round trip, 850' gain to these remote forested peaks behind
the Hungry Valley SVRA. E-mail or SASE early (please, no phone calls!) with
information about whether your vehicle has high clearance (helpful) to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Oct 6 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: La Tuna Canyon Trail to Mt Verdugo:
10 miles round trip, 2500' gain. A loop
hike all on trail with some steep sections.
Meet 9 AM at La Cañada rideshare
point with
water, lunch, lug soles, hat.
Leaders: BOBCAT THOMPSON, DAN BUTLER
|
| Oct 7 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Lockwood Peak (6261'):
A possible pathfinder via Route 2, 7 miles round trip, 2500' gain.
E-mail or SASE early (please, no phone calls!) to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Oct 8 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: San Rafael Peak (6666'):
Continue your tour of remote Ventura County. 10 miles round tirp,
2400' gain. Email or SASE early to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Oct 9 |
Sat |
Verdugo Hills, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Hawkins (8850'):
Replacement for Mount Hawkins outing, because Angeles Forest is closed:
A 6-7 miles 1300' gain hike in the Verdugo Hills.
Meet 8:30 at La Cañada.
And we will be at the trail head at 8:45.
The trail head is at La Tuna Canyon exit ,
the forth exit westbound on the 210 Freeway.
Exit, go left under the freeway and park at the gate.
The hike will take 4-5 hours.
Bring water, lunch. Rain cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, MARY McMANNES
|
| Oct 10 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Little San Gorgonio Pk (9133'), Wilshire Mtn (8832'), Wilshire Pk (8680'), Cedar Mtn (8324'), Birch Mtn (7826'), Allen Pk (5795'):
Canceled.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Oct 12 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Chaparrosa Peak (5541'):
This easy peak inside a nature preserve
near Yucca Valley can be hiked in a loop with 7 miles rt and 1300' of
gain. Contact leaders either by phone, email, or SASE 2-3 days prior to
hike for details.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Oct 12 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting. Contact any member of the committee (KATHY CHEEVER,
JOE YOUNG, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER, WINNETTE BUTLER, WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH,
RAY WOLFE) for time and place.
|
| Oct 13 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), Mount Deception (5796'):
Moderate 7 miles round trip, 2100' gain in the front range of the Angeles
National Forest. Join us to get
three peaks with view of the City and the nearby mountains. Meet 9 AM at
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch lugsole footwear. Rain cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
|
| Oct 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, 20s & 30s Singles, Wilderness Adventures |
I: San Rafael Peak (6640'):
Although this peak was named for a saint, you need not
be one to join us on this hike near Frazier Park.
Expect a strenuous 10 mile, 2700' gain with some trail
and some cross-country bushwhacking/bush-hugging. Not
recommended for beginners. For meeting time/location,
send H&W numbers & recent conditioning/experience to
Leader: Saint PAMELA ROWE Co-Leader: Saint GEORGE WYSUP
This is Pamela's "I" provisional day hike.
|
| Oct 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Ruth Lee Dobos Memorial Hike to Josephine Peak (5558'):
Join us to remember Ruth Lee Dobos on what would have been her birthday
on this moderate, 8 miles round trip, 1900' gain hike. Meet 9 am at
La Cañada rideshare. Return to the rideshare point depends on
the pace of the group, generally about 4 pm.
Bring water, lunch, something to share, wear
hiking boots.
Rain cancels.
Leader: FRANK DOBOS. Assistants: DIANE DUNBAR, LAURA QUINN,
DOTTY and MIKE SANDFORD
|
| Oct 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Orange County Sierra Singles |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Grinnell Mtn (10,284'), Lake Peak, (10,161'), Ten Thousand Ft Ridge (10,094'):
Canceled.
Leader: ROBERT NEIGHBORS. Co-Leaders: MARKEY NEIGHBORS, SANDY SPERLING
|
| Oct 18-21 |
Mon-Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Big Four: Samon Peak (6227'), Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce Peak (6536'):
Chokecherry Spring has been repaired! This will be a relatively slow-paced
four day, three night backpack mainly on dirt roads and trails in
Santa Barbara County (Big Pine is the high point of Santa Barbara County),
but with some steep annoying cross-country just to keep things interesting.
Total statistics: about 50 miles and 9000' gain, though individual days
will be under 20 miles and 3000' gain. Please e-mail or SASE early (please,
no phone calls!) with conditioning and backpacking experience a week
before the outing, to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Oct 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Sunset Peak (5796'):
Join us for an easy paced 7 mile round trip walk on a fire road near Mt. Baldy.
1300' gain. Wear sturdy tennis shoes suitable for dirt trails. Well behaved
K9's on leash are welcome. Bring water & snack. Meet at the Mt. Baldy
carpool point in Pomona at 8 AM. Adventure Pass will be required at trailhead
- obtain in advance. Rain cancels.
Leaders: RON & LEORA JONES
|
| Oct 24 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Granite Peaks (7512'), TipTop Mtn (7623'), Mineral Mtn (7238'):
Canceled.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU. Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, TOM HILL
|
| Oct 25 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Cannel Point (8314'):
The peak with the worst hiking to driving ratio of the entire HPS
list. But stay over a few days (see below) and bag some other peaks.
Cannel is 2 miles, 900' gain.
E-mail or SASE early (please, no phone calls!) to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Oct 26 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Weldon Peak (6320+'):
7 miles round trip, 1600' gain.
E-mail or SASE early (please, no phone calls!) to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Oct 27 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Throop Pk (9138') & Burnham (8997') from Dawson Saddle:
6 miles round trip, 1400' gain. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare with
water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DON SIMINSKI
|
| Oct 27 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Heald Peak (6901'):
10 tough miles, 3500' gain, some rock scrambling and bush whacking,
to the summit named after the founder of HPS. Time allowing, we'll
do Nicolls on our way out -- a small increase in distance, less than
1000' extra gain. Otherwise, we'll do it Thursday.
E-mail or SASE early (please, no phone calls!) to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Oct 28 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Nicolls Peak (6070'), Sorrell Peak (7704'), Piute Lookeout (8326'):
If we missed Nicolls on Wednesday, let's do it now: 6 miles, 2000' gain.
Then for dessert, sort of on the way home, Sorrell (3/4 mile, 400' gain)
and Piute Lookout (a drive up).
E-mail or SASE early (please, no phone calls!) to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
|
| Nov 5 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
I: Round Mountain (5272'), Luna Mountain (5967'), Rattlesnake Mountain (6131'):
The original plan was to drive up White #1, but due to the storms, the
destination has been altered to three semi-nearby, substantially lower
elevation, HPS peaks: Round, Luna, and Rattlesnake. Each peak will
be hiked separately, is less than 1000' gain, and only a mile or two
round trip.
E-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Nov 6 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
I: Shay Mountain (6714'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'), Ingham Peak (6355'), Hawes Peak (6751'):
Almost entirely cross-country, through thickets of poodle dog (warning:
some are allergic to this stuff), we'll hike about 11 miles, 3500' gain,
to bag the Big Pine Flat Four. Bring your headlamp, just in case.
E-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
|
| Nov 6 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Pyramid Peak (7035'), Lion Peak (6868'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'):
Three lovely peaks along the southern Desert Divide. Moderately paced 12 miles
round trip, 2050' gain on trail. Meet 7:30 AM at the East San Gabriel Valley
rideshare. Bring minimum 2 quarts water, lunch. Rain cancels.
Co-Leaders: DAVE BEYMER, MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
|
| Nov 6 |
Sat |
Orange County Sierra Singles, Hundred Peaks |
I: Quail Mountain (5813'):
Moderately paced 14 mile round trip to highest peak in Joshua Tree National
Park. Approximately 1500' gain. Great views in all directions. Bring 2-3
liters water minimum. Send e-mail/SASE, H&W phones, recent
conditioning/hiking experience to
Leader: TOM KIRWIN. Co-Leader: MARKEY NEIGHBORS
This is Tom's "I" provisional dayhike.
|
| Nov 6 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
|
I: White Mountain #1 (7727') and Deep Creek Hot Springs:
13th semi-annual Deep Creek Hot Springs hike/soak/swim with another peak.
Moderately paced 10 miles, 1800' gain. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, lugs
(swim suit optional). Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna
and flora. High clearance vehicles desirable for dirt road driving. Plan on
spending full day - it's near Big Bear, then Hesperia. Rain cancels. Send
email (preferable - bholchin@cox.net) or sase to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN. Co-Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS. Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
|
| Nov 6-7 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Canceled
O/I: Joshua Tree Carcamp:
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, DIANE DUNBAR, LAURA QUINN
|
| Nov 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Black Mountain #4 (6149'):
Moderately paced 4 miles round trip,
1000' gain hike, all cross-country, some brush, steep in places. Dirt
road driving means high clearance vehicles are welcome! We will enjoy
wonderful views from this peak between Big Bear and Joshua Tree and
the chance to practice your navigation skills. Please wear long pants
& lugs, bring plenty of water, 10 essentials. Possible optional
"bonus hike"
to add'l nearby peak if time allows. Send email or SASE with
your recent conditioning and hiking experience to
Leader: LYNDA ARMBRUSTER. Assistants: KAREN and WOLF LEVERICH
This is Lynda's "I" provisional dayhike.
|
| Nov 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Reyes Peak (7510'), Haddock Mountain (7416'):
Even if you "have" these peaks, why not show support and encourage a new HPS
leader? Marlen and Tom guarantee memorable experiences as we enjoy autumn on
the high ridge trails north of Ojai in Ventura County with spectacular views
of the Los Padres wildlands. Moderate 9 miles round trip, 1700' gain. Call or
email leader week of hike for trip details, including weather and road
conditions.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leader: MARLEN MERTZ
|
| Nov 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
I: Brush Mountain (7048'), San Emigdio Mountain (7492'), Cerro Noroeste (8280+'), Lockwood Peak (6261'):
Easy peak bagging extravaganza. 3 short hikes (total 6 miles, 2500' gain) in
Los Padres National Forest. Possibly another peak if time permits. Some dirt
driving. Bring most of the 10 essentials. Meet 6:30 AM Sylmar rideshare point.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE, KENT SCHWITKIS
|
| Nov 11 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
I: Backus Peak ( 6651'), Russell Peak (6696'):
Join us as we celebrate Armistice Day in the Southern Sierra. A short car
shuttle will make for a nice loop trip, 8.5 miles,
3100' of gain. Meet at the Monument on Walker Pass on HWY 178 (Lake Isabella
direction) 8.5 miles west of HWY 14 at 8 AM. This is 41 miles north of Mojave
town. Bring your 10 essentials. Rain cancels.
Leader: GARY SCHENK Assistant: GEORGE WYSUP
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| Nov 13-14 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 6th and 7th, due to rain
I: 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.
Rain cancels!
Send email or SASE with recent conditioning and backing experience to
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU. Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO
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| Nov 10 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Thunder Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), Timber Mountain (8303'):
Rescheduled to November 17 -- see below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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| Nov 13 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Hillyer (6200+'):
Past and future List finishers are invited to help the leader celebrate the
historical anniversary of his List finish by helicopter in 1988. This time
we will all hike the 6 miles round trip, 900' gain. Pace will be easy.
Propeller beanies and similar nonsense are acceptable, as are refreshments on
the peak. Newcomers welcome. Meet 8 am La Cañada rideshare pt. Bring
water, food, boots, Adventure Pass, and your List finishing stories.
Leader: RON JONES. Assistant: LEORA JONES, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
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| Nov 13-14 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
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I: Shay Mountain (6714'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'), Ingham Peak (6355'), Hawes Peak (6751'), Little Bear Peak (7621'), Delamar Mountain (8298') , Arctic Point (8336'):
Moderately paced, strenuous over varying terrain. Dirt road driving with
high clearance recommended. Day 1: 10 miles 3200' gain. Car camp in Little
Pine Flat. Day 2: 5 miles 1600' gain. Take time to learn from our naturalist
about the fauna and flora. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Esase
(preferred) or sase with recent conditioning, phone & rideshare information
to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS. Co-Leader & Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
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| Nov 14 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
O: Smith Mountain (5111'):
If Angeles Forest has reopened, join new leader Don Cwik and semi-new
leader Karen Leverich as they visit Smith via Route 2. 5 miles round trip
on a fire break, 1800' gain. Meet 9AM at the Azusa rideshare.
Rain or forest closure cancels.
Leaders: DON CWIK, KAREN LEVERICH
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| Nov 14 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
O: Wright Mountain (8505'), Pine Mountain (9648'), Dawson Peak (9575'):
10 miles round trip, 3900' gain on trail that is steep and a bit
gnarly in places. The hike will be strenuous but the sweep's never
going to move faster than a gentle amble -- no tigers, please. Our
efforts will be rewarded with spectacular views in all directions.
ESASE or SASE to Wolf.
Co-Leaders: MARK ALLEN, WOLF LEVERICH
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| Nov 16 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 9
O: Pallett Mountain (7760'+), Will Thrall Peak (7845'), Pleasant View Ridge (7983'):
Strenuous, 13.5 miles round trip on trail and a bit of use trail, with 3800'
gain going and another 1300' gain on the return to Burkhart trailhead. In short,
a great way to kill 8 hours or so on a Tuesday. Early start with optional
breakfast with leaders in La Cañada. Email (SASE if necessary) recent
conditioning to
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE. Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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| Nov 17 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 10
O: Thunder Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), Timber Mountain (8303'):
Known as the three "T" in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Baldy. We will
do this as a car shuttle. 13 miles round trip with 3800' of gain. Contact
leader 2-3 days before hike for details. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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| Nov 20-21 |
Sat-Sun |
HPS, WTC, SSSOC, OCSS |
I: Mount Inspiration (5560'), Quail Mountain (5800'):
Here's a chance to climb Inspiration by a more interesting route and camp in
the desert in Joshua Tree, too. On Saturday we'll backpack in about 4 miles,
with a mere 444' of gain, to Juniper Flats and set up camp. Then it's off to
find Inspiration from the west, 10 miles r.t. and 1200' of gain on trail and
cross-country. On Sunday we'll set off cross-country on a 4 mile r.t., 1000'
gain jaunt to Quail, return to camp, and backpack out. Send e-mail (preferred)
or sase, with recent hiking and backpacking experience, H&W phones to
Leader: GREG DE HOOGH. Assistant: CHERYL GILL
Icons: Backpack, Mountain, Education, Conservation
This is Greg's "I" provisional backpack.
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| Nov 20-21 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay |
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I: Pyramid Peak (7035'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'), Lion Peak (6868'), Thomas Mountain (6825'), Rouse Hill (5168'), Butterfly Peak (6240'), Rock Point (5280'), Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'):
Moderately paced, strenuous over varying
terrain. Dirt road driving with high clearance recommended. Day 1: 12 miles
3000' gain. Car camp on Thomas. Day 2: 11 miles 2400' gain. Bring 10
essentials, lunch, and water. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent
conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS. Co-Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, GEORGE WYSUP, BOB BEACH
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| Nov 20-21 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Orange County Sierra Singles |
I: Pilot Knob (6200'), Scodie Mountain (7294'):
Join us for combined SPS/HPS hikes near Kernville. Saturday strenuous hike
over steep slippery, brushy cross-country terrain, 6 miles 3400' gain. Car
camp in area Saturday night. Sunday hike 7 miles 2500' gain.
Parking fee at trailhead. Heavy rain cancels. Email conditioning and
rideshare info to
Leaders: ROBERT and MARKEY NEIGHBORS
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| Nov 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Verdugo Hills |
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I: Strawberry Peak (6164'), Mount Lawlor (5957'):
Hike to Strawberry from the east and Lawlor from west. 7 miles round trip,
2300' gain. Steep trail on some sections of the hike.
Meet 8:30 La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring lunch, water,
warm clothes, lug sole boots. Rain snow cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, MARY McMANNES
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| Nov 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'), Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'):
Visit these isolated summits between Idyllwild and Temecula, moderately
strenuous, 11 miles total trip, 3300' gain for all three. Do one or all. Little
Cahuilla will be climbed via a new route that ascends the south ridge
cross-country through moderate brush. Final peak optional. Several miles of
dirt road driving, high-clearance vehicles recommended. Storms may cancel.
Call or email leader week of trip for details
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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|
| Dec 1 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Strawberry Peak (6144'):
6 miles round trip, 1564' gain on this popular route from Red Box to the
spectacular view at the top. Shorter options would avoid the steep uphill
climb to the summit. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare with suitable
clothing layers, good footwear, lunch, water.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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| Dec 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'), Asbestos Mountain (5265'):
Last year, on Toro, quite the crowd gathered as ten of the HPS Obsessed
ascended that mighty mountain to earn eleven emblems. It was such great
fun, we're trying it again this year. Probably fewer emblems, but it
will still be quite a party. Perhaps two 8th List finishes, two 2nd
List finishes, a 3rd List finish, pathfinders, 200 Leads, 200 peaks,
100 peaks, who knows? Well, probably no snowshoe emblems. Anyhow, we'll
have enough leaders to do the traditional route, and a pathfinder route,
via the PCT, firebreaks, and perhaps a bit of brushy cross-country.
Even embroidering a bit, the hike shouldn't be more than a few miles and
600' gain. After the party, those with energy remaining can climb
nearby Asbestos Mountain: 3 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Lookout is
reached by perfectly fine paved roads. High clearance is very useful
for Asbestos. For meeting times and places (we'll probably have
more than one), contact
Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH. Co-Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER, GREG DeHOOGH, PETER DOGGETT, WOLF LEVERICH
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| Dec 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Modjeska Peak (5496'), Santiago Peak (5687'):
Enjoy the highest point in Orange County during the winter season without the
motorized crowd. Strenuous 10 miles round trip, 4000' gain. Most of the hiking
is on a firebreak and trail. Usually great views. Storms may cancel. Call or
email leader week of trip for details.
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP. Co-Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, TOM HILL
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| Dec 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Sawtooth Mountain (5200'+), Burnt Peak (5788'), Liebre Mountain (5760'):
Hike these peaks with a long dirt road drive on the west end of
the Angeles National Forest. 9 miles round trip 1500' gain. Meet 8 AM at the
Sylmar rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, hiking boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, LAURA QUINN
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| Dec 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Josephine Peak (5558'), Occidental Peak (5732'):
Help the leaders pick off an orphan peak with an optional climb of another
orphan - Occidental. Josephine - moderately paced 8 miles round trip, 2100'
gain on trail; Occidental - 2 miles round trip, 840' gain on road and
cross-country. Meet 8:30 am La Cañada rideshare.
Bring minimum 2 quarts. water, lunch.
Rain, or snow on peaks, cancels.
Co-Leaders: DAVE BEYMER, MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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| Dec 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 28
O: Gobblers Knob (6955'), Circle Mountain (6880'):
Join the turkey crowd for this Thanksgiving weekend romp to pick up two
outlying peaks near Cajon Pass in the San Gabriels, 6 miles round trip, 1400'
gain, some steep parts. Do one or both. Several miles of dirt road driving for
Gobblers, high-clearance vehicles recommended. Storms may cancel. Call or
email leader week of trip for details.
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP. Co-Leaders: TOM HILL, PAT ARREDONDO
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| Dec 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
O: Pyramid Peak (7035'), Lion Peak (6868'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'):
If you missed Maura and Dave's lead of these peaks on November 6th, and
also Kent & Co.'s lead of the same on November 20th and 21st (with
even more peaks thrown in), well, here's another chance. About 12 miles
round trip, 2400' gain.
E-mail or SASE early to Karen.
Co-Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, MARK ALLEN
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| Dec 8 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Lukens (5073'):
From Deukmejian Park via Crescenta View Trail, 10 miles round trip,
2500' gain. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare point with water,
lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DON SIMINSKI, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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| Dec 10 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
I: Bare Mountain (6920'):
A moderate or slow pace will cover these 6 miles round trip, mainly
on steep fire break, but with a bit of relaxing dirt road thrown in
for variety. Great views of the Antelope Valley!
E-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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| Dec 11 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Join us for Lilly Fukui's provisional hike! Slow to moderately paced,
strenuous 15 miles round trip, 4800' gain hike from Sierra Madre. Not
recommended for beginners and no tigers, please. Bring adequate water (water
available for refill at the top), lunch, good inclination and treats to share at
the top! Meet 7:30 AM at the trail head on Mira Monte. Rain cancels.
Leader: LILLY FUKUI. Assistants: KAREN and WOLF LEVERICH
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| Dec 11 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
I: Ryan Mountain (5457'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'):
Last time Greg
led these two peaks on the standard trail routes. This time he's going
to avoid trails most of the way and give you the chance to pick up a
couple pathfinders. 8.5 miles cross-country and trail, 2300' gain,
one-way with a car shuttle. Send email or SASE with H&W phones and your
recent conditioning and hiking experience to
Leader: GREG DE HOOGH. Assistant: SANDY BURNSIDE
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| Dec 11 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Mooney (5840'), Vetter Mountain (5908'), Mount Sally (5408'), Barley Flats (5600'):
Clean out the Shortcut Saddle area along the Angeles Crest in the middle San
Gabriels, moderate overall with 6 miles round trip, 1600' gain. Each peak is a
short, separate hike, do one or all. Storms may cancel. Call or email leader
week of trip for details.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, PAT ARREDONDO
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| Dec 11 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Mooney (5840'), Mount Hillyer (6200+'):
Join us for a couple of EASY peaks in the San Gabriels. Both of these peaks
will be a combined 3.5 miles, with elevation gain of less than 1000'. This
hike will be great for beginning Peak Baggers, or more experienced hikers
that need these peaks. If the weather and time allow, we may be able to
do some additional easy peaks in the area as well. Pace will be slow to
moderate, but you should be in good hiking condition. Meet at the La
Cañada
rideshare at 8AM for a fun day! Bring the 10 essentials, warm clothing, lug
soled shoes, lunch, and at least 3 quarts of water, Adventure Pass, rain
gear just in case, AND a sense of humor. Rain cancels.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, DON CWIK
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| Dec 12 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
I: Rabbit Peak #1 (5307'), Iron Mountain #3 (5040'):
Two little hikes, totalling 6 miles (or less), 2100' gain (or less)
from the vicinity of the Monte Carlo Campground just off the Angeles
Forest Highway should make for a pleasant Sunday outing.
600' of gain on Rabbit is a bit gnarly, and requires experience or the
hardiest of newcomers.
You don't need a high clearance vehicle to participate, but if there are enough
high clearance vehicles, these hikes are almost drive ups. (If so,
Mount Emma for dessert?)
E-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, MARK ALLEN
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| Dec 14 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management committee meeting.
It'll be at Joe Young's home.
For time and directions, contact
Vice-Chair: JOE YOUNG or Secretary: WINNETTE BUTLER
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| Dec 14-15 |
Tue-Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Black Mountain #6 (5244'), Red Mountain (5261'), Mayan Peak (6108'), Butterbredt Peak (5997'):
Hike these four peaks in Kern County, spending the night car camping in Red
Rock Canyon State Park. Black is 4 miles round trip, 1300' gain, and Red is
4 miles round trip with 1400' gain. Mayan and Butterbredt north of Mojave are
steep, sandy hikes of 3 miles round trip and 1800' gain, and 2 3/4 miles round
trip and 1200' gain, respectively. Dirt road drive to trailhead requires
high-clearance vehicle. We might change the order in which we hike these four
peaks. Come for one day or two, as you like. Email leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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| Dec 18 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Cole Point (5604'), Mount Emma (5273'), Old Mount Emma (5063'):
Explore the entire Mount Emma ridgeline between these peaks near Palmdale,
moderately strenuous 10 mile traverse, 2800' gain, mainly on firebreaks with
some steep slopes along the way. Short car shuttle on paved highway. Storms
may cancel. Call or email leader week of trip for details.
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, PAT ARREDONDO
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| Dec 18 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: LA by night Xmas hike:
Annual stroll thru downtown LA streets to spread goodwill, food and clothing to
the homeless. Along the way visit Civic Center, Little Tokyo, Chinatown,
Bonaventure building, Staples Center, Music Center. Wear warm clothing and
sturdy shoes. Rain will abbreviate hike, not cancel. Bring $$ for breakfast.
Meet midnight Saturday night at Union Station parking lot. Return to cars
approximately 5 - 6 AM Sunday morning.
Leaders: STAG BROWN, BOBCAT THOMPSON, JOE YOUNG
Icons: HPS Historical Hike
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| Dec 22 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Lawlor (5957'):
6 miles round trip, 1300' gain. Great view form the peak. Meet 9 am at La
Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, and appropriate footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, LYNDA ARMBRUSTER
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| Dec 27 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
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I: Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Strenuous but moderately paced 12 miles round trip, 3700'
gain hike to the remote eastern frontier of San Jacinto Wilderness from the
Tram, mostly on trail (final 800' gain on steep forested cross-country, easy
rocks, little brush). Climb spectacular crag the HPS has named in honor of our
eminent Desert Divide pioneer. Bad weather postpones. Esase (preferred) or
sase with recent conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS. Co-Leader & Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
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| Dec 29 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Colby Canyon to Josephine Peak (5558):
10 miles round trip, 2100' gain. Moderate pace. Shorter hike to Josephine
Saddle optional. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare with water, lunch, and
appropriate footwear.
Leaders: JENNIFER WASHINGTON, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
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| Dec 30 |
Thu |
Lower Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Jones Peak (3375'):
Celebrate leader's 72th birthday on his peak! Easy paced, 7.5 mi loop trip
with 2500' gain to this peak in the front range. Short car shuttle.
Meet 8:00 AM at Diamond Bar Rideshare or 9:00 at Bailey Canyon Park in Sierra
Madre.
Coffee and donuts at the park before we start!
Bring lugs, water, lunch. Rain cancels.
Leader: RON JONES. Assistant: GABRIELE RAU
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