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Jan 1 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, PVSB, Natural Science |
I: San Jacinto Pk (10,804'), Folly Pk (10,480'), Drury Pk (10,160'), Marion Mtn (10,320') via Snowshoe:
Moderately paced, strenuous over varying terrain from the tram. We will attempt up
to four peaks, resulting in 10 miles and 3500' gain. The leaders have made this
San Jacinto pilgrimage for 6 years. Mt Charleston and the Channel Islands have
often been visible. 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: GEORGE WYSUP Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
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Jan 4 |
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 L.A. with views in all directions. Meet
8:59 AM in the supermarket parking lot on the NE corner of Foothill Blvd and Mt
Gleason Rd (Thomas Guide p 503 H3) with water, lunch, suitable clothing and good
footwear.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, DAN BUTLER
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Jan 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Bernard Peak (5440'), Little Berdoo Peak (5430'):
Moderate loop hike to visit two peaks in cool Joshua Tree Natl Park, 7
miles round trip, 1800' gain in desert terrain. Significant dirt road driving,
high-clearance vehicles especially welcome. Consider staying over for
the Sunday trip to Quail Mtn. For details send sase or esase to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: MARLEN MERTZ, GEORGE WYSUP
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Jan 7 |
Sat |
20s & 30s, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Ryan Mountain (5457'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'), Mt. Inspiration (5560'):
Joshua Tree Cleanout #2 of 4. Come hike three easy peaks in Joshua
Tree National Park in the second of a series of four cleanouts of the
HPS peak list for JTNP. We'll hike Ryan Mountain, 3 miles roundtrip,
in the evening among a star studded sky so bring your headlamp. Total
for the day, 10 miles, 2700' total gain mostly on trail with some easy
cross country. Consider camping overnight with us at Sheep Pass Group
Camp (8 vehicle max., so reserve early) and join us for Cleanout #3 on
Sunday. Send Esase (preferred) or sase to
Leader: DAVID DOUCETTE Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Jan 8 |
Sun |
20s & 30s, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I/O: Queen Mountain (5680'), Warren Point (5103'):
Joshua Tree Cleanout #3 of 4. Come hike two fun peaks in Joshua Tree
National Park in the third of a series of four cleanouts of the HPS
peak list in JTNP. 10 miles, 2200' total gain on trail and easy cross
country. Send Esase (preferred) or sase to
Leader: DAVID DOUCETTE Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Jan 8 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Quail Mtn (5800'):
Visit the high point of Joshua Tree Natl Park in prime season on this
strenuous cross-country hike of 12 mi rt, 3000' gain in desert
terrain. Paved road driving. For details send sase or esase with
conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: MARLEN MERTZ
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Jan 8 |
Sun |
Pasadena, Natural Science |
O: Sierra Madre to Orchard Camp:
Sierra Madre to Orchard Camp: Moderate 8 miles, 2000' gain hike on
historic route to Mount Wilson along Little Santa Anita Canyon to site
of former Halfway House. Meet 8:30 AM Miramonte Ave and Mt Wilson Trail
Dr in Sierra Madre with water, lunch, lugsoles.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, WINNETTE BUTLER
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Jan 8 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC |
I: Warren Point Navigation:
Navigation noodles at Joshua Tree National Park
for either checkout or practice to satisfy the Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E)
level navigation requirements. To receive homework assignment, send sase,
navigation experience/training, any WTC, rideshare info, H&W phones to
Leader: HARRY FREIMANIS Co-Leaders: BOB BRADSHAW
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Jan 11 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Colby Canyon to Josephine Peak (5558'):
10 miles round trip, 2100' gain. Moderate pace. Shorter hike to Josephine optional.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: JENNIFER WASHINGTON, DON SIMINSKI
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Jan 14-16 |
Sat-Mon |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
I: 4th Annual MLK Desert Carcamp at Joshua Tree NP:
Camp at group site
Sat, Sun nights (Fri optional). Saturday dayhike in Wonderland of Rocks, 8 miles,
1000' gain with some rock scrambling. Sunday do 3 HPS peaks (10 miles, 2700'
gain total): Lost Horse (5313'), Mount Inspiration (5560'), Ryan (5457').
Monday climb HPS peak Warren Point (5103'), 6 miles, 1100' gain. Not for
beginners. Optional dinner in 29 Palms Saturday nite. Group will share modest
campground expense, maximum $15 each. Send 2 sase or email address with recent
conditioning and experience, H & W phones, carpool info to
Leader: DEAN WALLRAFF Co-Leaders: BETH POWIS, TED LUBESHKOFF
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Jan 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: San Ysidro Mountain (6147'), Combs Peak (6193'):
Come join us for a couple of peaks in/near Anza Borrego that are not led
very often. Hikes will be strenuous, but at a moderate pace. Expect warm
temperatures in the desert! Totals will be 13 miles/3300' gain. Your 4 wheel
drive/high clearance vehicles will be welcome, due to dirt road driving to
get to trail heads. Contact Don Cwik at ocriskmgr@hotmail .com at least 1
week prior to Jan 14th to be added to list of participants.
Leaders: DON CWIK, GEORGE WYSUP, WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Jan 14 |
Sat |
Verdugo Hills, Hundred Peaks |
I: Mount Lawlor (5957'):
Canceled.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, MARY McMANNES
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Jan 15 |
Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Mount Pinos Snowshoe Trip (8831'):
Three mile round trip, 600' gain snowshoe trip from Mount Pinos Rd in Los
Padres National Forrest to Ventura County's highest point. Those new
to snowshoeing welcome - but must bring own equipment. Lack of snow
postpones. For equipment list, directions and meeting time send e-sase
to
Leader: TED SLAP Assistant: MARC HERTZ
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Jan 20 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: The Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507'):
Enjoy these two
rocky summits north of Lake Arrowhead, moderately strenuous but slow
paced 6 miles round trip, 1600' gain cross-country in desert-like
terrain. Some brush and rock scrambling, some dirt road driving.
Contact Karen at least three days before the outing for
details.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Jan 21 |
Sat |
Crescenta Valley, K-9 Committee |
O: Vetter Mountain Lookout (5908') from Angeles Crest Highway:
Short
2-3 hour round trip hike on dirt road to the summit of Vetter Mountain.
Suitable for small or out-of-shape K9s. There you will find a historic
old fire lookout that is no longer used, but in the process of being
restored. K9s welcome, but must be leashed during lunch. Meet 9 AM
La Canada rideshare point. Bring lunch, lugsoles, water. Rain cancels.
Leader: OLIVIA HERNANDEZ Assistants: CATHY KISSINGER, JOHN YARD
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Jan 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Annual Awards Banquet:
To be held at Taix Restaurant, 1911 Sunset Blvd.
Social hour 5 PM, dinner 6:30 PM. Program is the Fire Lookouts of the
Angeles National Forest, presented by the Angeles National Forest Fire
Lookout Association. Send $30 per person (HPS). Specify beef, fish, or
vegetarian entree. Silent auction for donated items. Email/H&W phones
for confirmation (tickets will be held at door) to
Reservationist: GREG DeHOOGH
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Jan 22 |
Sun |
20's&30's, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Quail Mountain:
Joshua Tree Cleanout #4 of 4. Come hike the highest peak in Joshua Tree National
Park in the last series of four cleanouts of the HPS peak list for JTNP. 14 miles
roundtrip, 1500' gain. Strenuous cross country travel. Send Esase (preferred) or
sase to
Leader: DAVID DOUCETTE Co-Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS
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Jan 25 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: San Gabriel Peak via Eaton Saddle:
4 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare with water,
lunch, appropriate footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, BETH MIKA
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Feb 1 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Strawberry Peak (6163'):
6 miles round trip, 1500' gain from Red Box. Slightly shorter option avoids the
steep 950' gain from the saddle to the peak but loses the spectacular view at the
top. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear,
suitable clothing.
Leaders: GARY BICKEL, PATRICK VAUGHN
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Feb 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Whale Peak (5349'):
Rescheduled to May 7.
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO
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Feb 5 |
Sun |
Pasadena, Natural Science, Hundred Peaks |
O: Jones Peak (3375'):
7 miles round trip, 2200' gain to this front range peak. After hike,
optional dessert in beautiful downtown Sierra Madre. Meet 8:30 AM Bailey
Canyon Park (from 210 Freeway, exit Baldwin Ave and go N, then W on Carter to end
of road). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, WINNETTE BUTLER
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Feb 11 |
Sat |
Crescenta Valley, K-9 Committee |
O: Sunset Peak (5796'):
7 miles, 1500' gain, 3 hours round trip on dirt
road. From the summit of Sunset Peak are spectacular views of Mt Baldy
and, on a clear day, the Pacific Ocean and the summits of Santiago and
Modjeska Peaks, the high points of Orange County can be seen in the
distance. K9s welcome, but must be leashed during lunch. Meet 9 AM
La Canada rideshare point or 10 AM Cow Canyon Saddle. Bring water,
lugsoles, lunch.
Leader: OLIVIA HERNANDEZ Assistants: CATHY KISSINGER, JOHN YARD
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Feb 17 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Winston Ridge (7003') Snowshoe:
2 1/2 miles round trip, 400' gain.
Should be exquisitely beautiful, especially if there's some snow.
(On Thursday evening, Karen notes: Meet at 9AM in La Canada, and
don't bother bringing the snowshoes. But do bring warm woolies!)
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Feb 21 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
I: San Bernardino Snowshoe:
Snowshoe up a peak in the San Bernardinos (or wherever the conditions are
appropriate). Approximately 10 miles, 3000' gain. Pace will be moderate. Email
Sandy the week before for instructions.
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE Assistant: MARS BONFIRE
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Feb 21 |
Tue |
DPS, SPS, HPS, SMS |
Annual Joint Peaks Section Meeting:
The Desert Peaks Section will host
this year's Annual Joint Meeting Section get together. Long-time
friend and recently retired BLM Ranger STEVE SMITH will present a
fascinating program on the Adopt-a-Cabin program, focusing on the many
historic cabins located in the mountains and canyons where we
hike.
Meet at The Griffith Park Ranger Station, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. From LA take the I-5 to Griffith Park. 7:30PM.
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Feb 22 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Lowe and Mount Markham for Eaton Saddle:
4 miles round trip. 1000' gain. Meet 9 AM La Cañada with water lunch, and
appropriate footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, GARY BICKEL
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Feb 25 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Granite Mtn (5633'):
Strenuous, trailless loop hike adventure in the Anza Borrego Desert
backcountry, 10 miles rt, 3400' gain. We ascend from paved highway along
the seldom visited east ridge and return on remote ridgelines and
ravines on the north side to close the loop. Consider staying over for
the Sunday trip to Whale Peak. Send sase or esase with conditioning
and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: MARLEN MERTZ, GEORGE WYSUP
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Feb 26 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Whale Peak (5349'):
Strenuous cross-country loop hike in Anza
Borrego Desert, 10 miles round trip, 2700' gain. We ascend the standard gully
from Blair Valley then return via the west ridge. Send sase or esase
with conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: MARLEN MERTZ, GEORGE WYSUP
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Mar 1 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Gleason (6520'):
Join us for a pleasant hike to this local favorite. Route to be determined the day of the hike. Contact leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Mar 1 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak (5496'):
If the gate is
open, a nice (or at least long) dirt road drive and a short (2 miles
round trip, 500' gain) hike to visit the two high points of Orange
County. Otherwise, we'll at least entertain the notion of hiking
(gasp!): 15+ miles, 4500'+ of gain. Your high clearance or 4WD vehicle
is welcome. Email or SASE to Karen at least a few days before the outing.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, GREG DeHOOGH
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Mar 1 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Barley Flats (5500') from Alder Creek:
8 miles round trip, 2100' gain. Meet 9 AM La Canada rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: MARY PATTERSON, DAN BUTLER
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Mar 4 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
I: Cole Point (5604'), Mount Emma (5273'), Old Mount Emma (5063'):
Moderately paced, off-trail, 12 mile 2500' gain/loss one way hike. Nice Spring
hike with great desert views. Possibly wildflowers. Car shuttle required.
Meet 7:45 AM La Canada rideshare. Bring 2 to 3 quarts water, lunch, wind/rain gear.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
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Mar 4 |
Sat |
Crescenta Valley, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Join us for this late winter hike to the highest point in the city of
Los Angeles. Hike from Deukmejian Park in La Crescenta via trails and fire road.
Spring wildflowers and great views to Catalina Island.
9 miles round trip, 3000' gain. Bring the "3
L's" (Liquids, Lunch & Lugsoles). Well-mannered K-9's welcome. Meet 8 AM at
Deukmejian Park. From I-210 take Pennsylvania Ave exit N to Foothill Blvd, left
to New York, right to top of New York, left on Markridge 1/2 block to park
entrance on right.
Leaders: BOB THOMPSON, JIM FLEMING
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Mar 4-5 |
Sat-Sun |
20's&30's, Hundred Peaks |
I: Combs Peak (6193'), Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'), Rouse Hill (5168'), Thomas Mountain (6825'), Beauty Peak (5580'), Iron Spring Mountain (5755'):
Let's enjoy two days of car camping and peak bagging. Day 1, hike Combs &
Lookout #1, drive-up to Rouse and Thomas, camp atop Thomas. 4.5 hiking miles,
1800' gain. Day 2, Beauty and Iron Spring, 8 miles round trip, 2500' gain. Dirt
road driving with high clearance vehicle recommended. Send Esase (preferred) or
sase to
Leader: DAVID DOUCETTE Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Mar 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Circle Mountain (6880+), Gobblers Knob (6955'), Pinyon Ridge (6535'):
Easy hikes near Wrightwood, 6 mi round trip, 2200 gain total.
High clearance vehicles recommended. Bring 10 essentials and water.
Rain cancels. Contact leaders 2-3 days prior to hike.
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU and PAT ARREDONDO
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Mar 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Oakzanita Peak (5054'), Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'):
Rescheduled to Spring Fling, May 7th.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, TOM HILL
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Mar 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Bighorn Mountains (5894'), Meeks Mountain (6277'):
Come join us for a couple of seldom led peaks in the high desert area
between Big Bear and Joshua Tree. Totals will be 10 miles and 2100'
gain, much of it on dirt roads. There is a LOT of dirt road driving to
get to the trailheads, with a fair amount of sandy surface, so 4WD, or
at least high clearance will be necessary to get in and out. Hike will
be at a moderate pace, with great views from the peaks. We may get
lucky and see the desert in bloom! Bring the 10 essentials, hiking
boots, plenty of liquid, food, rain wear, AND a sense of
humor. Rain/snow will cancel. Meet 6:15 at Pomona Fairgrounds
rideshare, 1st exit on the 10 east of the 57, north of the 10, OR 8AM
at Denny's in Yucca Valley, on south side of 62.
Leaders: DON CWIK, MARK ALLEN
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Mar 8 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Rosa Point (5083'):
Join us in the Anza Borrego State Park for a day
hike rated as very strenuous. It is 12 miles round trip, cross country, gain of
4800', estimate 12 hours of hiking. Contact leader for details.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Mar 8 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Deception (5796'), Mount Disappointment (5960'):
6 miles round trip, 1800' gain to do these old peaks and view the big depression.
Will have some fun coming down from the peaks. Meet at 9 AM La Canada rideshare
point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
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Mar 11 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Snowshoe in the San Gabriels:
Enjoy a moderately paced snowshoe hike to one or more peaks in the San Gabriels
(or other southern California location depending on road or weather conditions).
Anticipate 4-8 miles, 1000-2000' gain. At least 2 days before the trip, send esase
Leader: SANDY SPERLING Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Mar 11-12 |
Sat-Sun |
Desert Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
I: Rabbit Peak #2 (6,640') and Villager Peak (5,756'):
Hike
to these two desert peaks in the Santa Rosa Mountains.
The trip will be a backpack with 7,900' gain, 21 miles
round trip. The route will be via the south side over
Villager up to Rabbit. There should be great views of
the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to the south and
the Salton Sea to the east. Send SASE / email with
conditioning information to
Leader: ALEX AMIES (alexamies@yahoo.com)
Assistant: GARY CRAIG
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Mar 17 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Nicolls Peak (6070'):
Rescheduled to April 7.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KAREN LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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Mar 18 |
Sat |
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 three pictograph sites en route. Approximately
8 miles, 3600' hard won gain. Well conditioned non-tigers send SASE
early with experience, H/W phones to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Assistants: ROBERT and MARKEY NEIGHBORS
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Mar 18 |
Sat |
LTC |
Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar:
Last day for receipt of
application and payment by LTC Registrar for enrollment in April 1
seminar. Next seminar: Fall 2006
Registrar: STEVE BOTAN
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Mar 18-19 |
Sat-Sun |
Sierra Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
M/R: Mount San Gorgonio Snow Climb (11,499'):
Postponed or canceled.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leaders: DON CROLEY, ASHER WAXMAN
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Mar 18-19 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled as a dayhike to March 25
I: Martinez Mountain (6560+), Sheep Mountain (5141'):
Strenuous backpack in the
Santa Rosa Wilderness, weekend totals 18 miles, 5000' gain. Martinez Mountain
is also on the DPS List. Saturday: Backpack 3 miles to Horse Thief Creek for
a pleasant overnight camp at creekside. Sunday: Traverse a strenuous 12
mile loop hike to the peaks, with much cross-country travel in desert
terrain, then pack out. Camping permit required, so reserve early. Send
sase or esase with conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO, WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Mar 19 |
Sun |
20s & 30s, Hundred Peaks |
I: Little Berdoo (5440') and Bernard (5430'):
Join us for a great day in Joshua Tree National Park climbing two HPS peaks.
WTC students, this is an opportunity to stay in shape for the approaching
climbing season. Moderately paced, strenuous hike over varying terrain. We will
do both peaks as a loop resulting in 12+ miles and 3500' of elevation gain. Bring
10 essentials, lunch, and water. Send email (preferred) or sase with recent
conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: JENNIE THOMAS Assistant-Leader: RON CAMPBELL
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Mar 21 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
I: San Bernardino Snowshoe:
Snowshoe up a peak in the San Bernardinos (or wherever the conditions are
appropriate). Approximately 10 miles, 3000' gain. Pace will be moderate. Email
Sandy the week before for instructions.
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE Assistant: MARS BONFIRE
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Mar 22 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Vetter Mountain (5908'), Mount Mooney (5840'+):
Join us for a pleasant hike to these two local favorites. Route to be
determined the day of the hike. Contact leader for meeting place and
time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Mar 22 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Colby Canyon to Josephine Peak (5558'):
Return via Josephine Road. 9 miles round trip, 2100' gain at slow to moderate
pace. Short car shuttle. Meet 9 AM La Canada rideshare with water, lunch and
appropriate footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, MARY PATTERSON
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Mar 24 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from March 1
O: Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak (5496'):
The gate is probably closed. If it's open, there'll be a drive up
group and a hike up group. If it's closed, we'll all be hiking.
The hike will be 15+ miles, 4500'+ of gain.
Assuming we're all hiking, there will be a slow group (Wolf & Karen)
and a not-as-slow group (Greg and Sandy).
Email or SASE to Karen at least a few days before the outing for details.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, GREG DeHOOGH, SANDY BURNSIDE
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Mar 25 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from March 18-19
I: Martinez Mountain (6560+), Sheep Mountain (5141'):
This trip was
planned as a strenuous backpack in the Santa Rosa Wilderness, 18 miles,
5000' gain. Martinez Mountain is also on the DPS List. We will now skip
the overnight camping and do the entire route as a dayhike on Saturday.
Much rugged cross-country travel in desert terrain. Call or esase with
conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO, WAYNE VOLLAIRE, LAURA JOSEPH
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Mar 25 |
Sat |
20's&30's, Hundred Peaks |
I: Asbestos Mountain (5265'), Toro Peak (8716'), Santa Rosa Mountain (8070'):
Due to snow conditions, replaced with
Iron Mountain #3 (5040'), Round Top (6316'):
Strenuous, some crosscountry terrain, moderate pace. We plan to climb these
2 peaks. 3000' gain 6 miles round trip. It
is possible to do a loop hike which includes Grantie Mtn #1 (6600') and Rabbit
Peak #1 (5307') 9 miles round trip, 3500' gain, an all day hike.
Meet at La Canada rideshare at 7:30 AM. Rain cancels. Bring water & lunch.
Leaders: PATTY RAMBERT, BARRY HOLCHIN
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Mar 25 |
Sat |
Pasadena |
O: Mt Yale (4760'):
Strenuous, moderate pace, 12 miles round trip, 3700'+ gain to Mt
Harvard's neighbor in San Gabriel Mountains. Meet 7:30 AM at Mt. Wilson Trail
Park (from 210 Fwy, exit Baldwin Ave. go N, E on Mira Monte to end of road).
Bring water,lunch, boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, GARY KINSLEY
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Mar 29 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Strawberry Peak (6164'):
A great time for this popular climb - 6+ miles round trip, 1564' gain form Red
Box to spectacular views on the peak. Meet La Canada rideshare point with water,
lunch, suitable footwear for steep slops and layered clothing at 9 AM.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, RON ROSIEN
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Apr 1 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing not in Schedule
O: Eagle Crag (5077'):
Join us for a lovely walk in the Aqua Tibia
Wilderness. The total hike will be about 18 miles with 3500' of gain. Bring
lunch, hat & lug soles.
Email or telephone leaders for starting time & place.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Apr 1 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Sawtooth (5200'), Burnt Peak (5780'), Liebre Mountain (5760'):
Easy way to bag all 3 peaks in the Liebre range. The wildflowers to the North
should be beautiful.
Approximate total hiking with about 9.8 miles and 2500' gain. Meet 8:30 AM
Sylmar rideshare point.
Leader: HARVEY GANZ Co-Leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, MARLEN MERTZ
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Apr 1 |
Sat |
Palos Verdes-South Bay, Hundred Peaks |
I: Slide Peak (7841'), Mill Peak (6670'), Keller Peak (7882') and Deep Creek Hot Springs (5' deep):
15th semi-annual Spring Deep Creek Hot Springs hike/soak/swim with a few more
peaks. Moderately paced 10 miles, 2200' gain. Bring lunch, water, rain gear,
lugs (swim suit optional). Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia via
Running Springs.
Rain cancels. Send email (preferable -
bholchin@cox.net) or sase with conditioning and carpool info to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Apr 1 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Wilson Ridge Cleanout: San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Deception
(5796'), Mount Disappointment (5960'+), Mount Markham (5742'), Mount Lowe (5603'),
Occidental Peak (5732'), and Mount Wilson (5710').
Gather all the HPS peaks
along Wilson Ridge on this classic skyline above Pasadena, moderately
strenuous 10 miles round trip, 3200' gain. Call or email leader Mon-Thu
the week before the hike for trip info.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, LILLY FUKUI
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Apr 1 |
Sat |
LTC |
Leadership Training Seminar:
Become a qualified Sierra Club leader.
Deadline for receipt of application and payment is March 18. No
registration after this date or at door. Next seminar: Fall 2006.
Registrar: STEVE BOTAN
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Apr 2 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Round Mountain (5272'), Luna Mountain (5967'), Rattlesnake Mountain (6131'):
Enjoy driving high clearance vehicles on dirt roads? Don't care for
big pine trees or streams? Then these 3 beauties east of Hesperia are
for you. Chance of wildflowers and rattlesnakes. Will hike via
pathfinder/explorer routes on demand. 7 miles, 2200' gain on road and
easy cross country (more if 3N14 gate is locked). Email George for
information.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, WAYNE VOLLAIRE, MARKEY and ROBERT NEIGHBORS, GARY SCHENK
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Apr 2 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Cahuilla Mountain (5635'), Lookout Mountain (5590'):
Hike these two lovely peaks in Riverside County. The entire hike will
walk 7 miles round trip on trails with 1700' of gain. Brisk pace.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat. Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Apr 5 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
Postponed due to road closure
O: Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'):
Spend the day with us in the beautiful Los Padres National Forest
doing these two lovely peaks. 8 1/2 miles round trip and 800' of
gain. Contact leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Apr 5 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Emma (5273'), Old Mount Emma (5063'):
6 miles round trip, 1600' gain with 800' gain on the return. Loop and short car
shuttle options possible. Meet 9 AM La Canada rideshare point with water, lunch,
good footwear, suitable clothing.
Leaders: GARY BICKEL, PATRICK VAUGHN
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Apr 7 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from March 17
I: Nicolls Peak (6070'):
Nicolls all by itself, without the
distraction of nearby Heald, is quite a pleasant (although at times
steep and rocky) scramble. Appreciate this peak and its dramatic view
of Lake Isabella
without clock watching or worrying about the sun setting (hint: SLOW
pace). 6 miles round trip, 2000' gain, almost entirely all
cross-country. The road in can be a bit gnarly, so high clearance is
welcome and 4WD especially welcome. E-mail or SASE early to Karen.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KAREN LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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Apr 7-9 |
Fri-Sun |
20's&30's, Hundred Peaks |
I: Garnet Peak (5880'), Garnet Mountain (5680'), Monument Peak (6271'), Cuyapaipe Mountain (6378'), Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Oakzanita Peak (5054'), Stonewall Peak (5730'), Cuyamaca Peak (6512'):
Sensational Springtime Southern San Diego Peak Bagging and Car Camping 3 Day
Extravaganza. Bag 8 peaks in 3 days. Day 1, Garnet & Garnet, Monument, 6 miles,
1200' gain. Car camp Friday night. Day 2, Cuyapaipe, Sheephead, Oakzanita, 11.5
miles, 2600' gain. Car camp Saturday night. Day 3, Stonewall, Cuyamaca, 8.5 miles,
2500' gain. Send Esase (preferred) or sase to
Leader: DAVID DOUCETTE Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Apr 12 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Sally Peak (5408'):
Good workout going over Devil Point and Memorial Peak before reaching Sally.
Car shuttle. Meet 9 AM La Canada rideshare with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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Apr 15 |
Sat |
Crescenta Valley, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Lowe (5603'):
Spend a "taxing day" on this strenuous 13 mile round trip, 3800' gain hike on
trails to this historic mountain. Bring the "3 L's" (Liquids, Lunch, Lugsoles).
Well-mannered K-9's welcome. Meet 8 AM at top of Lake Ave at Loma Alta Dr in
Altadena.
Leaders: BOB THOMPSON, JIM FLEMING
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Apr 15 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Exploratory route to San Guillermo Mountain (6606'):
Rescheduled to May 27.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: KAREN LEVERICH, GEORGE WYSUP
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Apr 16 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Lockwood Peak (6261'), Thorn Point (6935'):
Thorn is nice, Lockwood is, well, on the list. If Mutau road is closed
we will do something else near Frazier Park.
Mutau road is closed, so ... see below for revised destination!
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, WAYNE VOLLAIRE, MARKEY and ROBERT NEIGHBORS
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Apr 16 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Replaces Lockwood and Thorn due to road closure
I: Old Man Mountain (5538'), Monte Arido (6010'):
Postponed due to inclement weather.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, WAYNE VOLLAIRE, ROBERT NEIGHBORS
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Apr 21-23 |
Fri-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science, Long Beach |
I: Peak Mountain (5843'), McPherson Peak (5749'), Fox Mountain #1 (5167'), Caliente Mountain (LO) (5106'):
My plan is to camp at Aliso Campground on Friday and
bag two of the most difficult drive-ups on the HPS list on Saturday.
We'll continue on Saturday and bag Fox at a moderate pace on steep-slippery,
brushy cross-country for 5 miles and about 2300' gain. Saturday
night we'll carcamp in the area to stage for Caliente on Sunday: 17 miles
round trip, 3000' gain, to view the plains from the high ridges and visit the
summit cabin at the high point of San Luis Obispo County. Much dirt road
driving.
Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora.
Natural Science credit available for LTC candidates. Bring 10
essentials, lunch, and water. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent
conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, PAT VAUGHN, PAMELA ROWE & SHERRY ROSS
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Apr 22 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Strawberry Peak (6164'), Mount Lawlor (5957'):
The trail from Red Box
Gap winds through fast-growing chaparral and is steep in spots, but this
trip is well worth it as we visit two dominant Front Range peaks near
Pasadena, 8 miles round trip, 2400' gain. Call or email leader Mon-Thu
the week before the hike for trip info.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: LILLY FUKUI
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Apr 26 |
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 at 8:58 AM
in the supermarket parking lot on the NE corner of Foothill Blvd and Mt Gleason Rd
(Thomas Guide p503-H3) with water, lunch, suitable footwear.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN. ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
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Apr 28 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from March 17 and April 7
I: Nicolls Peak (6070'):
Nicolls all by itself, without the
distraction of nearby Heald, is quite a pleasant (although at times
steep and rocky) scramble. Appreciate this peak and its dramatic view
of Lake Isabella
without clock watching or worrying about the sun setting (hint: SLOW
pace). 6 miles round trip, 2000' gain, almost entirely all
cross-country. The road in can be a bit gnarly, so high clearance is
welcome and 4WD especially welcome. E-mail or SASE early to Karen.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KATHY CHEEVER, KAREN LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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Apr 28 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled to May 22
I: Heald Peak (6901'):
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KATHY CHEEVER, KAREN LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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Apr 29 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Iron Mountain #1 (8007'), Bonita Peak (3983'):
Very strenuous, moderately
paced hike on trail and steep use trail to Big Iron, visiting the Lower
Peak listed Bonita along the way. 14 miles round trip, 7200' gain for hikers with
really good endurance. Tigers may get bored with the moderate pace.
Submit request to George via email (SASE if necessary) stating contact
info and recent conditioning.
Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, PAMELA ROWE, GEORGE WYSUP
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Apr 29 |
Sat |
Pasadena, Wilderness Adventures |
O: Manzanita Ridge:
Strenuous, moderate pace, 12 mile, 3800' gain loop hike
start from Bailey Canyon Park and return via Mt. Wilson trail. A short car
shuttle is required. Meet 7:30 AM at Bailey Canyon Park with 2-3 quarts water,
lunch, & hiking boots. No tigers or beginners; this will not be fast paced
hike. To reach Bailey Canyon Park drive N from Baldwin Ave, exit off 210
Fwy; W on Carter to end of road. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, PAM ALLEN
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Apr 30 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Iron Spring Mountain (5755'), Beauty Peak (5548'):
Join our "ironically
beautiful" trip on this moderately strenuous adventure to two chaparral
peaks between Idyllwild and Temecula, 9 miles round trip, 2700' gain.
Harder than it sounds due to some easy rock scrambling with usually
brushy conditions. Send sase or esase to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, MARLEN MERTZ
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Apr 30 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Backus Peak (6651') and Russell Peak (6696'):
A tough, fun hike ending with
a boot ski down arguably
the best scree slope on the list and, in the spring, flowers as well!
No dirt road driving. 9.5
miles cross country loop, 3600' gain. Email Laura for info.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Apr 30 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
M: Five Fingers (5174'):
2 miles round trip, 900' gain along sandy trail
and up steep, decomposing rock suitable only for experienced rock
scramblers. High clearance 4WD advised. West of Hwy 14 near Ridgecrest.
Slow pace. Email Kathy (cheever@ucla.edu) during four days before event
status and details.
Leader: MARS BONFIRE Co-Leaders: BYRON PRINZMETAL and KATHY CHEEVER
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May 1 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Goodykoontz Peak (7558'), Mount Williamson (8214)':
Replaced with Black Mountain #6 due to road closures.
Black is about 5 miles round trip, 1500' gain, in steep
rocky terrain. Wildflowers might be fabulous, and the
evidence of past volcanic activity (a crater near the summit!)
is always fascinating.
Slow pace. Call Mars during four days before event for
status and details.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, BYRON PRINZMETAL, WOLF LEVERICH
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May 3 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Pacifico Mountain (7124'), Mount Hillyer (6200'):
Get smelly for the DPS banquet with these hikes from
near Alder Saddle, north of 3 Points. 10 miles, 2500' gain mostly
on trail. Road is suitable for most anyone's car. Meet 9 AM at La Cañada
rideshare point.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, DAVE COMERZAN, SANDY BURNSIDE, ASHER WAXMAN, BOBCAT THOMPSON
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May 3 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: The Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507'):
Enjoy these two
rocky summits north of Lake Arrowhead, moderately strenuous but slow
paced 6 miles round trip, 1600' gain cross-country in desert-like
terrain. Some brush and rock scrambling, some dirt road driving.
Contact Karen at least three days before the outing for
details.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH
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May 4 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Cleghorn Mountain (5333'), Cajon Mountain (5360'), Sugarpine Mountain (5478'), Monument Peak #2 (5290'):
Moderate hike, 6 miles round trip, 900' gain on trail and
road in San Bernardino National Forest near Fwy 15. Rough dirt road
drives between peaks, your high clearance vehicle especially
welcome. Road closures will postpone the outing.
Email or SASE early to Karen.
Co-Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH
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May 6 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mayan Peak (6108'), Butterbredt Peak (5997'):
Hike these two steep, sandy peaks in Kern County. The entire hike will
cover 5.7 miles round trip with 3000' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send e-mail to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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May 6-7 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
The HPS Spring Fling Weekend at Foster Lodge near Julian in San Diego County:
Join the HPS for a weekend of fun and peak bagging in the San Diego
spring time. Hikes suitable for beginners through tigers
planned. Socialize after hikes Sat and enjoy potluck dinner. Breakfast
Sun morning hosted by HPS Management Committee. Overnight stay in the
lodge's unisex dorm rooms, on the lodge's beautiful grounds, or in
nearby motels. Send sase, $10 per person for Sat night only/$20 for
Fri and Sat to
Reservationist: WINNETTE BUTLER
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May 6 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Stonewall Peak (5730'), Oakzanita Peak (5054'):
Join us for a
couple of hikes at Spring Fling time in San Diego County. Do one or
both peaks. Stonewall is 2.5 miles round trip (900') and Oakzanita is 4 miles
round trip (1000'). Both hikes are on trail. Meet 10 AM at Paso Picacho State Park
day use parking area (fee) off of Hwy 79 (2.7 miles south of Cuyamaca
Dam) to climb Stonewall. We will drive between trailheads. If you only
want to climb Oakzanita, meet at the Oakzanita trailhead, 5.6 miles
south of Paso Picacho State Park on Hwy 79 at 12 noon.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, VIRGIL POPESCU
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May 6 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: San Ysidro (6147'):
Canceled.
Leader: SANDY SPERLING Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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May 6 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Sheephead (5896'), Garnet Peak (5880'), Garnet Mountain (5680'), & possibly Stonewall Peak (5730'):
Sheephead is 3.5 miles round trip, Garnet Peak 2.5 miles, Garnet
Mountain 0.6 miles. Enjoy 3 (maybe 4) easy peaks at HPS Spring Fling.
Meet at Foster Lodge at 8:30 AM or call
Leader: HARVEY GANZ Assistant Leaders: SHERRY ROSS, KENT SCHWITKIS, PAT VAUGHN
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May 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Cuyamaca Peak (6512'), Middle Peak (5883'):
A moderately paced hike in conjunction with HPS Spring Fling in San Diego
County, but all conditioned hikers are welcome. We'll do these peaks as a loop
trip using a car shuttle for a total of 7.5 miles and 2000' gain on trail and
road. Parking fee at trailhead. Meet at 8:30 AM in the Day Use parking lot for
Paso Pichacho Park off Hwy 79.
Leaders: MARK ALLEN, DON CWIK
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May 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Cuyamaca Peak (6512'), Palomar Mountain (6140' - AKA High Point):
Moderate 6 mile round trip, 1600' gain peak at HPS Spring Fling. Meet at 8:30 AM
at Foster Lodge or call
Leader: HARVEY GANZ Assistant Leaders: SHERRY ROSS, KENT SCHWITKIS, PAT VAUGHN
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May 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Monument Peak #1 (6271'), Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Oakzanita Peak (5054'):
A Spring Fling swing
through southern San Diego County to pick up three
common orphan peaks, moderately paced, 12 miles round trip, 2600' gain.
Each peak is a separate trip - do one or all. Paved road driving. Meet
leaders at Foster Lodge 9 AM for more information.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, TOM HILL
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May 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from February 4
I: Whale Peak (5349'):
9 miles round trip, 2300' gain cross-country
with bouldering and lots of cactus in Anza-Borrego State Park. Bring
goodies to share, water, lunch, 10 essentials. Esase (preferred) or
sase.
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO
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May 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Garnet Peak (5880'), Garnet Mountain (5680'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'):
Three easy Spring Fling peaks near Julian give us the chance
to see the devastation of the Cedar Fire, the beginning of recovery,
and incidentally bag a few peaks, perhaps as pathfinders. Three
separate hikes, totaling about 6 miles round trip, 1200' gain. Meet
us at breakfast (8 AM?) at Foster Lodge.
Leaders: WINNETTE BUTLER, CHRIS SPISAK, WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH
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May 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Tehachapi Mountain (7960'+):
Hike this nice peak in Kern County. The entire hike will cover
7 miles round trip with 3500' of gain.
May hike another peak in the
area.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send e-mail to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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May 10 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Deception (5796'), Mount Disappointment (5960'+), San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Markham (5742'), Occidental Peak (5732'):
Spend the day hiking these local peaks.
Contact leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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May 13 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Exploratory route to Mt Lewis (8396') from South Fork Campground:
Steep cross-country adventurous ascent of the N-by-NW ridge from near
Valyermo on the Antelope Valley side of the San Gabriel Mountains, strenuous
7 miles round trip, 3500' gain. Send sase or esase with conditioning and
experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH
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May 13 |
Sat |
Pasadena |
O: White Saddle via Ben Overturff Trail in Monrovia:
Moderate pace, 10 miles round trip,
on road and trail, 2000' gain in historic Sawpit Canyon to site of early
mountain resort. Meet 8 AM at the lower parking lot in Monrovia Canyon Park
(1200 N. Canyon Blvd, 210 Fwy, exit Myrtle Ave. N to Foothill Blvd, E to
Canyon Blvd, go N 2 miles to entrance)$5 parking fee, bring lunch, water, &
boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, SARAH HESS
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May 13 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
I: San Ysidro Mountain (6147'), Combs Peak (6193'), Boucher Hill:
Moderately paced, strenuous, cross-country/brush. San Ysidro 8 miles
round trip, 2100'
gain. Combs Peak: 6 miles 1400' gain and lots of dirt road driving. Bring
10 essentials, lunch, and water.
Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora.
Natural Science credit available for LTC candidates.
Esase (preferred) or sase with recent
conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN & PAT VAUGHN Naturalist: TBD
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May 13-14 |
Sat-Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Climb Peak 7339' in the San Jacinto Wilderness, named Sam Fink Peak for
one of the founders of the Hundred Peaks Section. Saturday backpack from
Humber Park in Idyllwild to Laws Camp, 5.5 miles 1600' gain and 600' loss.
Sun hike cross-country to Sam Fink Peak, 5 miles round trip 1600' gain and
loss then pack out
4.5 miles, 700' gain and 1600' loss. USFS permit fee TBA. Send email/sase,
H&W phones, conditioning, experience, ride share info to
Leader: TAKA OHYAMA Co-Leader: BETH EPSTEIN
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May 16 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Asbestos Mountain (5265'), Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'):
6 miles round trip, 1600' gain.
Come join the fun Tuesday hikers for these two peaks near Idyllwild. Peaks are
done separately at a moderate pace over steep, rocky terrain.
The week before the hike, send
ESASE to
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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May 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Pinyon Ridge (6535'), Circle Mountain (6880+), Gobblers Knob (6955'):
Three easy peaks near Wrightwood - the first two peaks begin from
pavement, 2.5 miles 900' gain for each peak, with some steep spots and
possible brush encroachment; the final peak is optional since it is one
mile round trip, 500' gain and then only if the 3.6 mile dirt road is
open. Your high-clearance vehicle welcome! Call or email leader Mon-Thu
the week before the hike for trip info.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: LILLY FUKUI
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May 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
I: Hildreth Peak (5065'):
Hike Hildreth by the beautiful (lots of
flowers) interesting and moderately challenging 16 mile, 3700' gain
route from Agua Caliente Hot Spring on the south side of the peak near
Santa Barbara. In contrast to the boring road hike that is usually
done, this route follows a river through a beautiful valley with
opportunities to swim in clear pools or soak in hot springs. Brushy area
of about .2 mile. Car or tent camp Friday night near the trailhead for
happy hour, hot springs fun and an early start Saturday morning. Send
email to Laura.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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May 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
O: Mount Pacifico (7124'):
12 miles, 2200' gain on PCT and fireroad. Strenuous
hike at relaxed pace to enjoy the spring wildflowers: Wolf's evaluating this
provisional, so we've gotta move slow enough that he can keep up.
Meet leaders at 8 AM at Canyon Country rideshare or
9 AM at Mill Creek Summit picnic area with water, lunch, boots. From
La Cañada rideshare go 9.5 miles up Angeles Crest Hwy to Angeles Forest Hwy,
turn left and proceed approx 14 miles to Mill Creek summit. Rain cancels.
Leader: SUZY HERMANN Assistant: WOLF LEVERICH
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May 21 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Pallett Mountain (7660'+), Goodykoontz Peak (7558') from the north:
Rescheduled to September 9th.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, LAURA JOSEPH, MARLEN MERTZ, JOE YOUNG
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May 21 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Iron Mountain #1 (8007'):
Hike this very strenuous peak at a brisk pace, NOT intended for
beginners. 14 miles round trip on trail with 7200' of gain.
Meet 7 AM Azusa rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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May 22 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from April 28
I: Heald Peak (6901'):
If we succeeded at savoring Nicolls last month, what about the orphaned
Heald? Don't despair! If you need it badly enough, how about another
drive to the Lake Isabella area, then
7 miles, 3400' gain over demanding terrain only for determined and
conditioned hikers.
If all goes well and you ask nicely, we MIGHT visit Nicolls.
High clearance 4WD advised.
Slow pace.
E-mail or SASE early
to Karen.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KATHY CHEEVER, KAREN LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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May 24 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Strawberry Peak (6164'), Mount Lawlor (5957'):
Spend the day hiking these local peaks. Both peaks are about 6 miles
and 1500' each. Contact leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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May 24 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Hillyer (6200') via Chilao:
6+ miles round trip, 1000' gain. Lunch beyond peak for great view. Meet 9 AM
La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, appropriate footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, GABRIELE RAU
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May 26 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not in Schedule
Postponed
I: Hines Peak (6704'), Topatopa Bluff (6367'), Chief Peak (5560'+):
Leaders: KAREN and WOLF LEVERICH
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May 27 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from April 15
I: Exploratory route to San Guillermo Mountain (6606'):
Leave your cares
far behind as we trek the scrub pine country of
northern Ventura County, moderate 9 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Paved road
driving, since we begin our trip from the gate at the highway turnoff on
Lockwood Valley Road, then find and follow a brushy but interesting
ridgeline west to the peak. Call or email leader Mon-Thu the week before
the hike for trip info
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: KAREN LEVERICH, GEORGE WYSUP
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May 27-29 |
Sat-Mon |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
I: Big Bear camping weekend with climbs of Granite Peaks (7527'), Arctic Point (8336'):
Enjoy three days of holiday adventure on this camping getaway
to Big Bear Lake. Saturday visit the old gold mining district in Holcomb
Valley with optional 6 mile, 1000' gain side journey to nearby Arctic Point.
Sunday enjoy an optional 8 mile, 2000' gain cross-country scrambling
adventure as we explore Granite Peaks and its jumbled rock formations and
twisted terrain, wandering among pristine pinyon-juniper woodlands along the
way. Monday we tour the lakeshore for local history and color, including a
visit to the Discovery Center and nature trail, before heading home.
Overnight camping with possible cabin alternatives to be determined near the
time of the trip. For details and trip information send sase/esase at least
two weeks before the trip to
Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, MARLEN MERTZ
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May 30-Jun 2 |
Tue-Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Postponed
I: Big Four: Samon Peak (6227'), Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce Peak (6536'):
The all-time hexed hike of 2004,
and Wolf and Karen's hexed hike of 2005: maybe we'll have better luck in 2006?
Nope. Postponed.
Leaders: WOLF and KAREN LEVERICH
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May 31 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Waterman (8036'):
Join us on this lovely shaded trail, 7 miles round trip, 1399' gain.
We'll lunch on an overlook and loop past the peak on the return. Meet 9 AM at
La Cañada rideshare with lunch, water, good footwear and suitable clothing
layers.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, RON ROSIEN
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May 31 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
Postponed from April 5
O: Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'):
Spend the day with us in the beautiful Los Padres National Forest
doing these two lovely peaks. 8 1/2 miles round trip and 800' of
gain. Contact leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: DAVE CANNON
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Jun 3-5 |
Sat-Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Sunday Peak (8295'), Bohna Peak (6788'), Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Split Mountain (6835'), Lightner Peak (6430'), Bald Eagle Peak (6181'), Piute Lookout (8326'):
Let's spend less on gasoline per peak and enjoy an extended weekend in
the Lake Isabella area bagging some interesting summits. Or, you may opt
for 1 or 2 days worth. Saturday: Sunday and Bohna as a continuous hike (easy
dirt driving), mostly trail, 9 miles, 3300' gain. Sunday: Tough cross-country hike
of Black and Split, 9 miles, 3200' gain (easy dirt driving). Monday: 3 short
hikes to the others (dirt drives between), with pathfinder route to
Piute, 9 miles, 2800' gain. Car camping at primitive site with happy
hours, or motel it if you must. Email George with recent conditioning
and contact/rideshare information.
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, DAVID DOUCETTE, WAYNE VOLLAIRE, GREG De HOOGH
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Jun 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Tecuya Mountain (7155'), Thorn Point (6920'):
Hike these two peaks in the Frazier Park area. The entire hike will
cover 14 miles round trip at a brisk pace with 4100' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send e-mail to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Jun 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, WTC |
O: Baldylocks and the Three T's:
Our third annual hike for Big
Bad Wolves only! You know the story: Baldylocks heads out from
her Mt. Baldy Village home at the strike of dawn and hikes up
6000' in 6 miles to the top of Mt. Baldy (10,064') where, gazing
eastward, she spies Mama T, Papa T and Baby T, aka the Three
T's. "A T party!" she exclaims and scrambles over Devil's
Backbone, past the ski lift and up Thunder Mountain (8587'),
Telegraph Peak (8985') and Timber Mountain (8303') before descending
Icehouse Canyon to Grandma's house and a waiting car shuttle.
"Only 20 miles and 8000' gain - this hike was ju-u-u-u-st
right!" This will be a very long and very strenuous hike, paced
to complete pre-dark. But if you think this hike is just right
too, email your conditioning, experience and contact info to
Leader: EDD RUSKOWITZ Assistant: MELISSA KANE
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Jun 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from April 28 and May 22
I: Heald Peak (6901'):
If we succeeded at savoring Nicolls earlier this year, what about the orphaned
Heald? Don't despair! If you need it badly enough, how about another
drive to the Lake Isabella area, then
7 miles, 3400' gain over demanding terrain only for determined and
conditioned hikers.
If all goes well and you ask nicely, we MIGHT visit Nicolls.
High clearance 4WD advised.
Slow pace.
E-mail or SASE early
to Karen.
Leaders: MARS BONFIRE, KATHY CHEEVER, KAREN LEVERICH, WOLF LEVERICH
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Jun 4 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Silver Peak (6756'):
This is the 25th anniversary of the first "first
Sunday in June" hike with Stag. Easy hike near Big Bear involves 3 miles round trip
and 1000' of gain and is suitable for beginners. Bring water, sturdy
boots and something to share on the summit. Possible second peak. Meet
8 AM at Pomona rideshare point.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant: STAG BROWN
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Jun 4 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Reyes Peak (7510'), Haddock Mountain (7416'):
Join pretty hike through forested section of the Los Padres.
The entire hike will be 9 miles round trip at a brisk pace
with 800' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send e-mail to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Jun 7 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Iron Mountain #2 (5635'), Condor Peak (5444') from Mendenhall Ridge Road:
11 miles round trip, 1950' gain plus 1550' on the return. Moderate pace for
this ambitious hike. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch,
good footwear, suitable clothing.
Leaders: GARY BICKEL, RON ROSIEN
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Jun 10-11 |
Sat-Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: Newton Drury Peak (10,160), Folly Peak (10,480), San Jacinto Peak (10,804):
13 miles round trip, 4400' gain in San Jacinto Wilderness. Easy
paced but strenuous hike up the Marion Mountain trail to beautiful Little
Round Valley, one of the gems of our local mountains. We will take
cross-country routes to Drury and Folly with some boulder hoping to
reach the summits. Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info
& recent conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: GEORGETTE RIECK
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Jun 10-11 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Big Bear Carcamp to Little Bear Peak (7621'), Delamar Mountain (8398'), Bertha Peak (8201'), Mineral Mountain (7238'), Tip Top Mountain (7623'):
Why not smell the roses (pines and chaparral too) while collecting peaks. Don't
rush home! Enjoy our fun carcamp after viewing beautiful forested areas
near the Big Bear area. Saturday: First three peaks, moderate 8 miles round
trip, 2400' gain, do any or all as we alternate between stretches of old
jeep roads and cross-country scrambles for the first two peaks then move
to Holcomb Valley for Bertha. Sunday: Enjoy pinyon-juniper woodlands on
this moderate cross-country loop hike to a pair of distant peaks on the
eastern fringe of the San Bernardinos, 6 miles round trip, 1700' gain.
Those who stay over on Saturday will appreciate being in the area to
ease the driving chores. High-clearance vehicles welcome due to much
dirt road driving on both days. Send sase or esase to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, MARLEN MERTZ
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Jun 13 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
Reschedule from March 1
O: Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak (5496'):
If the gate is
open, a nice (or at least long) dirt road drive and a short (2 miles
round trip, 500' gain) hike to visit the two high points of Orange
County. Otherwise, we'll at least entertain the notion of hiking
(gasp!): 15+ miles, 4500'+ of gain. Your high clearance or 4WD vehicle
is welcome. Email to Karen ASAP.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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Jun 14 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Burnham (8997'):
Join us for a day of hiking one of the local favorites. We will do
this from Vincent Gap. 10.4 miles round trip and 3600' gain. Contact
leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Jun 14 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Waterman (8038'):
7 miles round trip, 2000' gain, via the PCT and well used use-trail from the large
pullout at the 6000' level. Meet 9 AM at La Cañada rideshare with, water, lunch,
good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, BETH MIKA
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Jun 16 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
M: Lily Rock (8000+'):
Rescheduled to June 30.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Jun 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Cannel Peak (9470'), Cannel Point (8314'):
Two moderate peaks with cross country travel on both. Enjoy both Cannels: Cannel
Peak, seldom led and not on "the list"
6 miles round trip and approximately 1200' gain.
Cannel Point, approximately 2 miles round trip, steep 900' gain with a
spectacular view of Lake Isabella. Meet 7:30 AM at Walker Pass for car pool or call
Leader: HARVEY GANZ Assistant Leader: BRENT COSTELLO
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Jun 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount San Antonio (10,064'), Mount Harwood (9552'):
In honor of Patty Rambert.
Traditional, but
always enjoyable, moderately paced loop hike of 12 miles, 4100' gain to
the summit of Mt Baldy from Manker Flat via the Ski Hut Trail, with a
return over nearby Harwood to the chair lift. Call or email leader
Mon-Thu the week before the hike for trip info.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: LILLY FUKUI
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Jun 17-18 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Weldon Peak (6320'), Sorrell Peak (7704'), Heald Peak (6901'), Nicolls Peak (6070'):
Like dirt driving and butt-kicker hikes? This is for you. We
will need AWD, high clearance vehicles and tough hikers. Attend one day
or both. The first 2 peaks on Saturday, 8 miles, 2000' gain. Sunday, 8
miles, 4400' gain, with lots of fun class 2. Saturday night at primitive
campsite, or motel it if you prefer. Email Laura with contact info and
recent conditioning.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, GEORGE WYSUP
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Jun 17-18 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science, Long Beach |
I: Morris Peak (7215'), Mount Jenkins (7921'), Owens Peak (8453'):
Moderately
paced, very strenuous on trail and over steep, rocky, slippery, brushy
cross-country terrain.
Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora.
Natural Science credit available for LTC candidates.
Day 1: Morris and Jenkins 14 miles round trip, 3300' gain.
Car Camp at
Walker Pass. Day 2 Owens: 7 miles 3200' gain and lots of dirt road driving.
Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent
conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leaders: SHERRY ROSS, PAT VAUGHN & BOB BEACH
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Jun 18 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Cucamonga Peak (8859'), Etiwanda Peak (8662'):
Hike two of the nicest peaks in the Angeles National Forest.
The entire hike will cover 17 miles round trip with 4400'
of gain. Brisk pace.
Meet 8:30 AM at the Icehouse Canyon Parking Lot.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Jun 20 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Pinyon Ridge (6535'):
6 miles round trip, 600' gain.
We will hike this peak at a moderate pace via a trail out of Jackson Lake.
Should be all on trail, unless the leaders decide to get creative.
The week before the hike, send
ESASE to
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Jun 21 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Spend the day in the beautiful San Jacinto
Wilderness. We will take the first tram up. Estimate 9 miles round trip, gain
of 3300'
(2200' on the return), most of it cross country. Estimate 8-9 hours of
hiking. Contact leader for details.
Leader: DAVE GEORGE COMERZAN Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Jun 24-25 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Red Tahquitz (8720'), Southwell Peak (7840'), Suicide Rock (7528'), Black Mountain #1 (7772'):
Beautiful hikes on trail and cross country
in the San Jacinto Wilderness to enjoy views of dense forests and rugged
granite cliffs. Saturday: Red Tahquitz and Southwell - 15 miles round trip,
3500' gain. Sunday: Suicide Rock and Black Mountain #1 - 8 miles round trip,
2300' gain. Bring 10 essentials and sturdy lug-sole boots, rain gear,
warm clothing. You may car camp or find a motel. Permit limits group
size. Send e-mail to
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, PAT ARREDONDO
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Jun 24-25 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Morris Peak (7215'), Mount Jenkins (7921'), Cannel Point (8314'):
We camp Saturday night at Walker Pass or civilize ourselves at Lake
Isabella to break up the driving burden for these distant peaks in the
Southern Sierras. Saturday: First two peaks using the PCT approach, 15 miles
round trip, 3800' gain, with some easy 3rd class rock scrambling near
the summit of Jenkins. Sunday: Cannel Point at a relaxed pace, 2 miles
round trip, 900' gain. Early finish expected, allowing for a leisurely
drive home or an opportunity to join leaders to explore another nearby
peak. Send sase or esase to
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-Leaders: TOM HILL, LAURA JOSEPH, MARLEN MERTZ
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Jun 24 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O/I: Fish Creek Saddle and Lake Peak (10,161'):
Rescheduled to July 8.
Leader: SUZY HERMANN Co-Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, WOLF and KAREN
LEVERICH
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Jun 25 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Twin Peaks (7761'):
Postponed.
Leader: COBY KING Co-Leader: WOLF LEVERICH
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Jun 27 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Granite Mountain #1 (6600'), Round Top (6316'):
Postponed.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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Jun 28 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Charlton Peak (10,806'):
Spend a long day on the San Bernardino ridge. 15 miles round trip,
4230' gain. Contact leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Jun 28 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Baden Powell from Vincent Gap:
8 miles round trip 2800' gain at a slow to moderate pace. Meet 8:30 AM La Cañada
rideshare with water, lunch, appropriate footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DON SIMINSKI
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Jun 30 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from June 16
M: Lily Rock (8000+'):
Slow paced,
strenuous hike on trail and steep cross-country
terrain near Idyllwild. 3 miles round trip, 1600' gain. The summit block
involves 3rd class rock.
Email or SASE early to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Jun 30-Jul 2 |
Fri-Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: San Bernardino Peak (10,649'), San Bernardino East Peak (10,691'), Anderson Peak (10,840+'), Shields Peak (10,680+'):
Friday long backpack at an easy pace on trail 6 miles 4000' gain to Trail Fork Camp.
Saturday bag the peaks in an easy 7 mile loop, 1800' total gain with much
cross-country and minor boulder hopping. Also visit 1852 survey monument. Sunday
easy backpack out. Send sase/email conditioning/experience (WTC leader if
applicable) to
Leader: GARY BICKEL Co-Leader: PAT VAUGHN
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Jul 1 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Shields Peak (10,680'+), Anderson Peak (10,840'+), San Bernardino East Peak (10,691'), San Bernardino Peak (10,649'):
Join group for lovely, big hike to four high peaks. The entire hike will
be 20 miles round trip on good trail with 5000' of gain. Brisk pace.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Jul 2 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Sugarloaf Mountain (9952'), Onyx Peak #1 (9113'):
Join hike for briskly-paced stroll. The entire hike will be 8 miles
round trip on good trail with 1600' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Jul 5 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: San Gorgonio (11,499'):
Spend another long day on the San Bernardino ridge doing this old
favorite. 15 1/2 miles round trip, 5420' gain. Contact leader for
meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Jul 5 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O/I: The Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507'):
Hike these two easy peaks near Lake Arrowhead. The total hike will
be 6 miles round trip with 1600' gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leader: PETER DOGGETT Assistant Leaders: IGNACIA DOGGETT, GREG DeHOOGH, KAREN LEVERICH
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Jul 5 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Winston Ridge (7003'):
7 miles round trip, 1500' gain from Cloudburst Summit loop and return.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, DAN BUTLER
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Jul 8 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
M: Lily Rock (8000'), Suicide Rock (7528'):
We'll follow two separate
climber routes to these spectacular rocks in Idyllwild, totals for the
day 5 miles round trip, 3200' gain. Lily Rock is a moderately strenuous
climb in steep, rocky terrain, with some previous experience in 3rd
class climbing required. Suicide Rock is a fine afternoon stretch. Do
one or both. For trip information or to reserve a spot, send sase or
esase with recent climbing experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Jul 8 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from June 24
O/I: Fish Creek Saddle and Lake Peak (10,161'):
10 miles, 2180' gain.
Moderate hike at a relaxed pace to enjoy wildflowers.
If time, energy
and interest allow, may add nearby Grinnell and/or 10K Ridge.
Wilderness permit
limits group size. Please e-mail leader with sase for status and details.
Leader: SUZY HERMANN Co-Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, WOLF and KAREN
LEVERICH
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Jul 8 |
Sat |
Pasadena, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount San Antonio (Baldy) (10,064'):
Very strenuous day hike of 12 miles round trip,
6000' gain to the summit of Mount Baldy via Bear Flat. Not for beginners.
Bring water, lunch, layers, boots. Rain cancels. Contact leader for meeting
place and time.
Leaders: MEI KWAN Co-Leader: LINDA HILLMAN
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Jul 8-9 |
Sat-Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: Drury Peak (10,160'), Folly Peak (10,480'), San Jacinto Peak (10,804'):
16 mile round trips, 3500' gain in San Jacinto Wilderness. Moderately paced
backpack along scenic Fuller Ridge Trail to Little Round Valley
Campground. Hike through groves of white fir and enjoy spectacular
views over the desert and down into San Gorgonio Pass 7000' below.
Mostly cross country routes to all 3 peaks, with some boulder scrambling
to reach the summits. Permit limits group size to 12. Send email
(preferred) or sase, with contact info and recent conditioning to
Leader: KATHY RICH Assistant: JASON LYNCH
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Jul 9 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Strenuous hike in San Jacinto wilderness
involves 4500' gain (1900' on return) and 16 miles round trip. Some steep
cross-country to bag
summit. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots, stories about Sam to share on
summit. Meet 6 AM at Pomona rideshare point.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, BOBCAT THOMPSON
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Jul 11 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
Management Meeting:
In the evening, at Newcomb's Ranch, on Highway 2.
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Jul 12 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Delamar Mountain (8398'), Bertha Peak (8201'), Gold Mountain (8235'), Silver Peak (6756'):
Join brisk hike to four Big Bear peaks. The entire hike will be
10.6 miles round trip with 3300' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT, GREG DeHOOGH
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Jul 12 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Nice loop on trail and old roads starting and ending at Buckhorn.
7 miles round trip, 1500' gain.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, BETH MIKA
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Jul 15 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Tahquitz Peak (8846'), Red Tahquitz (8720'):
Moderately paced hike
in the beautiful high country of the San Jacinto Wilderness from Humber
Park. 9 miles, 3200' gain on trail and use trail. Participation is
limited by permit, so SASE or send email to
Leader: PAUL GARRY
Assistant: GARY SCHENK
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Jul 15 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
I: Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Moderately paced 15 mile, 3000' gain/loss, one way hike in Mount San Jacinto
State Park. We will ride the tram from Palm Springs up to 8400', climb a
peak with great desert views, hike across forested San Jacinto Mountains,
and descend to Idyllwild. Wilderness permit limits group size. Email Leader
for status and details. Bring 3-4 quarts water, lunch, lugsole boots, hat,
sunscreen, $25 Tram Fee.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Jul 15-16 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from June 24-25, Cannel Point rescheduled to July 28
I: Morris Peak (7215'), Mount Jenkins (7921'), Cannel Point (8314'):
We camp Saturday night at Walker Pass or civilize ourselves at Lake
Isabella to break up the driving burden for these distant peaks in the
Southern Sierras. Saturday: First two peaks using the PCT approach, 15 miles
round trip, 3800' gain, with some easy 3rd class rock scrambling near
the summit of Jenkins. Sunday: Cannel Point has been rescheduled to
July 28. Send sase or esase to
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-Leaders: TOM
HILL, MARLEN MERTZ, PAMELA ROWE
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Jul 15-16 |
Sat-Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
Canceled due to forest closure
O: San Bernardino Mountains Backpack-San Gorgonio Mountain Dayhike:
Scenic 6 mile, 1300' gain backpack to camp at Dry Lake. Sunday optional
dayhike to San Gorgonio Mountain (11,506'), 11 miles round trip, 2500'
gain, then all pack out with gear, 6 miles to trailhead. Some backpacking
experience and good conditioning required. Send sase, recent
experience/conditioning, $20 (Wilderness Adventures-returned at trailhead)
to
Leader: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL Co-Leader: MARK MITCHELL
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Jul 16 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Canceled due to forest closure, leaders may do Baldy instead
O: San Gorgonio Mountain (11,499'):
Hike Southern California's highest peak. The hike will be
15.5 miles round trip with 5400' of gain.
Will hike via the Vivian Creek Trail and a Wilderness Permit will
be required.
Brisk pace, not intended
for new hikers.
Please notify leaders of intention to participate one week before hike.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Jul 19 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Pyramid Peak (7035'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'), Lion Peak (6868'):
Hike these three peaks on the Desert Divide south of San Jacinto Peak.
The entire hike will be about 11 miles round trip with 2000' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT, GREG DeHOOGH
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Jul 19 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Ladyface (2036'):
Possible new addition to the Lower Peaks list.
Moderate 3.5 mile 1200' gain hike on use trail with class 2 climbing
near the peak (no beginners please). Stunning views of Agoura Hills and
Malibu. Meet at 6:30 pm on Kanan just south of the 101 freeway and
adjacent to Cornell Road. Bring snack to share, water, headlamp and a
windbreaker. Rain postpones.
Leaders: PAMELA ROWE, ADRIENNE BENEDICT
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Jul 21 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Three Sisters (8100'):
Due to the fire near Three Sisters, we'll ride the tram
and do Marion Mountain instead. Marion will be 9 miles round trip, 2000' gain.
Depending on participant interest, we could include a nearby peak or two
along the way...
Mellow pace. Email or SASE early to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Jul 22 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
The 13th 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.
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Jul 22 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Easy to moderate hike to the top of this peak to meet and picnic with
other HPSers. 8 miles round trip, 1200'gain. Meet 9:30 AM at La Cañada ride
share point.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, LAURA QUINN
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Jul 22 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Waterman (8038'):
Of the several routes to this peak, we'll take the one that starts at
Three Points. 12 miles round trip, 2200' gain. Contact leader for
meeting place and time.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader:
DAVE CANNON
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Jul 22 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Mount Akawie (7283'), Kratka Ridge (7515'), Mount Waterman (8038'):
Warm up on easy Akawie (400' gain, optional), then move vehicles to
enjoy an interesting cross-country Kratka-to-Waterman loop scramble in
forested terrain; total for all three peaks comes to a moderately
strenuous 8 miles round trip, 2900' gain, including the easy trail
return after the Rendezvous celebration. Experienced hikers meet 6:30 AM
La Cañada rideshare point. Bring some water, good footwear, and celebratory
items for the Rendezvous.
Leaders: TOM HILL, PAT ARREDONDO, DON CWIK
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Jul 26 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Timber Mountain (8303'):
10 miles round trip, 3300' gain. Strenuous but with a slow to moderate
pace via beautiful Icehouse Canyon up into fragrant Jeffrey Pines.
Shorter option just to Icehouse Saddle (8 miles round trip, 2600'
gain) available. Meet 8:30 AM at the public parking lot at the
intersection of Mill Avenue and Baldy Road (take 210 freeway, exit
at Baseline, turn left (W) and backtrack short distance on Baseline
to Mill Avenue, then go north on Mill to Baldy Road).
Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, GABRIELE RAU
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Jul 26 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O/I: Grays Peak (7920'+), Little Bear Peak (7621'), Arctic Point (8336'):
Hike these three peaks in the Big Bear area. The entire hike will be about
10 miles round trip with 2500' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT Co-Leaders: GREG DeHOOGH, KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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Jul 28 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from July 16 and June 25
I: Cannel Point (8314'):
Enjoy an easy climb in high forest near Lake
Isabella to this overlooked summit, the most remote peak on the List. Some
steep slopes and a rocky summit block scramble will be done carefully, with
the entire trip done at a relaxed pace, 2 miles round trip, 900' gain. Early
finish expected to allow for a leisurely journey home. Contact Tom Hill
before the trip for meeting time and place.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Jul 30 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from June 25
O: Twin Peaks (7761'):
Easy paced strenuous hike
through Mt. Waterman high country in San Gabriels. 11 miles round trip on
trail, 3200' total gain, 2000' out plus 1200' on return. Meet at 7:30 AM La
Cañada rideshare point with 2 quarts water, lunch, good footwear, ten
essentials.
Leader: COBY KING Co-Leader: WOLF LEVERICH
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Jul 30 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: San Bernardino East Peak (10,681'), San Bernardino Peak (10,649'), Anderson Peak (10,840'+), Shields Peak (10,680'+):
Ascend via Momyer trail,
descend via Forsee trail. Very strenuous hike involves 22 miles 6200'
gain. Car shuttle. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots. Meet 6 AM at
Mill Creek Ranger Station on highway 38.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, BOBCAT THOMPSON
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Aug 2 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Islip (8250'):
6 miles round trip, 1500' gain on good trail.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BRUCE CRAIG, DAN BUTLER
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Aug 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Pinos (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse Mountain (8650'+), Cerro Noroeste (8286'):
Join group and with help from vehicles, walk only one direction.
Beautiful area, brisk hike. The entire walk will be about 6.8 miles with
2000' gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Aug 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
I: Etiwanda Peak (8662'), Cucamonga Peak (8859'):
Moderately paced 18 mile, 4600' gain, round trip hike in Cucamonga
Wilderness. Ascend via Chapman Trail. Descend via Icehouse Canyon Trail. Cool
peaks, great views. Soak feet in refreshing creek after peaks. Wilderness
permit limits group size. Email Leader for status and details. Bring 3-4
quarts water, lunch, lugsole boots, hat, sunscreen, small towel.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
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Aug 6 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Brush Mountain (7040'+), San Emigdio Mountain (7495'), Antimony Peak (6848'):
Join hike in the Frazier Park area. The entire hike will be 7.2 miles round
trip with 2100' of gain. Brisk pace.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Aug 9 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Gleason (6502') & Messenger Flats:
7 miles round trip, 1300' gain. Lots of nice shade on this hike
and great place for lunch.
Meet 9 AM at La Cañada rideshare with
water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: JENNIFER WASHINGTON, DON SIMINSKI, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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Aug 12 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Mount Islip (8250') 16th Annual Peaknic Hike:
Peaknic at Little Jimmy Campground.
Moderate pace. 6 miles round trip 1300' gain.
Meet at 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring lugsoles, water, your best potluck item, good cheer.
Leaders: MIKE & DOTTY SANDFORD, FRANK DOBOS, LAURA QUINN
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Aug 12 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: San Gorgonio (11,499'):
Help Bobcat prep for Whitney. 15 miles,
5400' gain. Participation limited by permit. Contact leader for
meeting place and time.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Co-Leader: BOBCAT THOMPSON
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Aug 12 |
Sat |
20s & 30s |
New Outing, first time published
I: Jean Peak (10,670'), Marion Mountain (10,320'), and Drury Peak (10,160'):
Come hike the high peaks in the San Jacinto mountains. After we take the Palm
Springs tram ($21 round trip), we'll hike trail and cross-country to Jean Peak
(10,670'), Marion Mtn (10,320'), and Drury Peak (10,160'). This is a
spectacular, but strenuous, hike of about 12 miles and 4000' of gain.
Permit limits group size. Send e-mail with recent conditioning and experience to
Leader: STEVE BERSON Co-Leader: PAMELA ROWE
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Aug 15 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Wilson Ridge Cleanout:
Canceled
San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Deception (5796'), Mount
Disappointment (5960+), Mount Markham (5742'), Mount Lowe (5603'), Occidental Peak
(5732'), and Mount Wilson (5710').
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Aug 18 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Galena (9324'):
Day hike this steep one in the San Bernardino
Mountains. 8 miles, 3200' gain round trip. Moderately paced, very
strenuous hike over very slippery, very steep, rocky cross-country
terrain. Terrain limits size of group. Esase (preferred) or sase with
recent conditioning to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Aug 18-20 |
Fri-Sun |
20s & 30s Singles, West LA, Angeles Chapter Political Committee |
O: Carcamp to Telescope Peak, Highest point in the Panamint Mountains:
Join us on a camping adventure as we camp at
an elevation of 4000' in the mountains of Death
Valley National Park on Friday evening (the days are
warm and nights cool!). Trailhead in the 60's.
Saturday, we'll hike (optional for attendees) to the
top of Telescope Peak - the highest peak in the Park, at
11,000', with spectacular views in all directions.
You will see Badwater in Death Valley on one side, and the Panamint Valley on
the other...
The hike itself is 3000' gain in about 14
miles round trip. The hike is considered strenous due
to the gain and distance. The weather while always
unpredictable should be in the 60's and 70's. Sunday optional peaks are
avaliable. Trip
includes happy hour snacks and a Saturday night hot
pasta dinner. Send $25 donation check payable to
"Angeles Chapter Pac" to leader with H & W #'s,
e-mail, ride share info plus SASE.
Leader: DAVID HYMAN (16300 Calahan St Sepulveda, Ca. 91343-3804)
Assistant: HOWARD STRAUSS
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Aug 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Verdugo Hills |
O: Mount Disappointment (5960+'), Mount Deception (5796'):
Hike up to these peaks on the JPL trail, slide part way
down on a shortcut trail. Steep 6 miles round trip, 1800' gain. Meet
9 AM at La Cañada ride share point. Bring water, lunch,
lug sole boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, MARY McMANNES
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Aug 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Replaces trip to Gorgonio et al to accommodate Wilderness Permit
I: Shields Peak (10,680'+), Anderson Peak (10,840'+), San Bernardino East
Peak (10,681'), San Bernardino Peak (10,649'):
Here's another chance to
cruise the beautiful high forest along San Bernardino ridgeline, mostly on
trail, 18 miles round trip, 4800' gain. Send sase/esase with recent
conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: PAMELA ROWE
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Aug 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay, Natural Science |
I: The 9 Peaks:
San Gorgonio (11,499'), Jepson Peak (11,205'), Little Charlton Peak (10,696'),
Charlton Peak (10,806'), Alto Diablo (10,563' UTM 0511689/3776043), Shields
Peak (10,680'), Anderson Peak (10,840'), San Bernardino East Peak (10,691'),
San Bernardino Peak (10,649') : Moderately paced, strenuous 21 miles,
6700' gain. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Take time to learn from
our naturalist about the fauna and flora. Natural Science credit available
for LTC candidates. Esase with recent conditioning, phone & rideshare
information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: HARVEY GANZ Co-Leader & Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
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Aug 20 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Pine Mountain #1 (9648'), Dawson Peak (9575'), Wright Mountain (8508'):
Hike three of the peaks north of Mount Baldy. The entire hike should be about
6 miles round trip with 2800' of gain. Brisk pace.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Aug 23 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Islip (8250'):
6 miles round trip, 1500' gain, always a good hike.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, DORIS DUVAL
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Aug 26 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Natural Science |
Canceled
I: Sugarloaf Mountain (9952'):
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, TOM HILL, KENT SCHWITKIS
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Aug 26 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Hawkins (8850'):
Join us for this popular 10 mile round trip, 2400' gain scenic route from
Islip Saddle. Moderately paced, not suitable for beginners.
Meet 8 AM La Cañada rideshare point with 3 quarts of water,
lunch, good footwear, clothing layers (including raingear).
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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Aug 26 |
Sat |
Pasadena, Hundred Peaks |
O: The Three T's from Baldy Ski Lift:
Moderately strenuous, 9 mile hike. First 3 miles 2700' gain, last 6
miles 3400' loss. We'll take the Baldy Ski Lift ($5) to Baldy Notch,
then hike Thunder Mountain, Telegraph Peak and Timber Peak, then down Ice
House Canyon to the parking lot. A short car shuttle is required. No
beginners please. Meet at the REI parking lot in Arcadia at 8 AM. (Santa
Anita Ave. 3 blocks south of 210 FWY at 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.) or at
Mt. Baldy Ski Lift parking lot at 9 AM. Bring 3 quarts of water, lunch,
lugsoles, hat.
Leaders: GARY KINSLEY, CHRIS SPISAK
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Aug 27 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Pine Mountain #1 (9648'), Dawson Peak (9575'), Wright Mountain (8508'):
Trip revised to take standard route, not the explorer route. Rugged trail
scramble north of Mount Baldy for the first two peaks with some rocky
stretches for experienced hikers; relaxed pace, 6 miles round trip, 2600'
gain. Those with a little extra energy can join us for a short visit to
nearby Wright Mountain after the adventure.
Call or email leader week of hike.
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-Leader: PAMELA ROWE
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Aug 30 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Middle Hawkins (8505') from Islip Saddle:
Scenic 8 miles round trip, 2000' gain hike with great views.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear,
suitable clothing layers.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, DON SIMINSKI
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Sep 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: List Finish on Morris Peak (7215'):
Joint fantastical
never-to-be-repeated HPS List finish celebration in the Southern Sierras,
near Walker Pass, with Lilly and Val!! Expect good companions and great
scenery on this moderate hike as Lilly teams with Val and the rest of us to
visit their long-awaited field of dreams, 9 miles round trip, 2000' gain,
via Pacific Crest Trail and easy summit excursion.
Carry what you can to
the summit for lunchtime "happy hour" and a major party.
Meet at 9AM at
the Walker Pass summit (where the PCT crosses Highway 178). Or
call or email Tom Hill
for trip and celebration details near the time of the hike.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: LILLY FUKUI
Assistant Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, WINNETTE BUTLER, DON CWIK, SUZY HERMANN,
KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, MARY McMANNES, MARLEN MERTZ, VIRGIL POPESCU,
PAMELA ROWE, GARY SCHENK, CHRIS SPISAK,
BOBCAT THOMPSON,
GEORGE WYSUP, ... [more TBD]
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Sep 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Sewart Mountain (6841'), Snowy Peak (6532'), Black Mountain #2 (6202'), McDonald Peak (6870'), Alamo Mountain (7360'+):
Hike these 5 peaks near Gorman. The entire hike will be 13 miles round trip
with 4800' of gain. Could be very brushy. Fairly strenuous. Brisk pace.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Sep 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Sawtooth Peak (5200'+), Burnt Peak (5788'), Liebre Mountain (5760'):
Clean out this area with one nice day of brisk hiking. The entire hike
will be 10 miles round trip with 2500' of gain. Some steep firebreaks on
first peak, the rest is easy!
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Sep 6 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Bare Mountain (6388'):
6 miles round trip, 1800' gain from Pinyon Flats, 800' gain on return.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear,
suitable clothing.
Leaders: GARY BICKEL, DORIS DUVAL
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Sep 6 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Buck Point (6433'), San Sevaine (5240'+):
Postponed. Again.
If the road isn't opened this season, look for a (longer) hike to
these peaks sometime in November (hint: the 15th).
Email or SASE early to Karen.
Co-Leaders: KAREN LEVERICH, TOM HILL
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Sep 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Mount San Antonio (10,064'), Mount Harwood (9552'), Thunder Mountain
(8587'),
Telegraph Peak (8985') & Timber Mountain (8303'):
Hike the Baldy Grand Tour. We'll start at Manker Flat
and finish at the Icehouse Canyon Parking lot. The entire hike
is about 18 miles with 6200' of gain. This very strenuous
hike should take about 10 hours. Bring water, lug soles, windbreak & hat.
Contact leaders for starting time.
Leaders: PETER & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Sep 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from May 21
I: Pallett Mountain (7660'+), List Finish on Goodykoontz Peak (7558') from
Angeles Crest Highway:
Tune up your celebration muscles on Morris Peak over Labor Day Weekend, then
join Jorge and Diana Estrada as they Finish The List on Goodykoontz Peak to
end their own multiyear quest! The hike itself will divide into two
groups: those looking for a more strenuous version will go to Goodykoontz by
way of Burkhart Saddle and Pallett Mtn, up to 14 miles round trip, 4500' gain;
and a more moderate version will focus on Goodykoontz Peak, minimum 8 miles
round trip, 2100' gain to set up the party celebration (or to join an optional
extension north to meet the fast group on Pallett Mtn). For more trip details
call or email
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, LAURA JOSEPH, MARLEN MERTZ, JOE YOUNG
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Sep 10 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Mount Hillyer (6200'+), Pacifico Mountain (7124') & Mount Wilson (5710'):
Visit these three nice mountains in the Angeles National Forest. The entire
hike will be 5.5 miles round trip with 2300' of gain. Mount Wilson is
a drive up. Meet 9 AM La Canada rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, hat & lunch.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT, ALICE GOLDMAN
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Sep 12 |
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. 6:30 PM management
meeting; 7 PM business meeting. Eaton Canyon Nature Center (1750
N Altadena Dr in Pasadena; N from I-210 on Altadena Dr 1 1/2 miles,
enter parking area on right shortly after crossing New York Drive.)
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Sep 13 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Barley Flats (5500') from Alder Creek:
Hike this drive up by a
beautiful alternative route. 8 miles round trip, 2100' gain. Bring water,
lunch,
sturdy boots. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, BOBCAT THOMPSON
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Sep 13 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Hawkins (8850'), Throop Peak (9138'), Mount Burnham (8997'):
Three or four lovely peaks on the Pacific Crest Trail between Islip Saddle and Vincent Gap.
About 13 miles and 3500' gain.
After Burnham some may wish to
join an optional extension to Mount Baden-Powell (9399'), adding 2 miles round trip and
800' gain to the trip.
Meet at 8 AM at the La Cañada rideshare. Bring sturdy shoes, water,
food,
rain gear, good humor, and patience. (Hint: the pace will be slow.)
Leaders: KAREN LEVERICH, TOM HILL
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Sep 15 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Birch Mountain (7826'), Cedar Mountain (8324'), Wilshire Peak (8680'), Wilshire Mountain (8832'), Little San Gorgonio Peak (9133'):
15 miles, 6200' gain (perhaps less) over occasionally rough, steep, and
loose terrain
suitable only for agile, well conditioned, and determined hikers.
Along Yucaipa Ridge above Redlands.
Slow pace, car shuttle.
Email or SASE to Karen for details.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Sep 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay, Natural Science |
I: Yucaipa Ridge:
Little San Gorgonio Peak (9133'), Wilshire Mountain (8832'), Wilshire
Peak (8680'), Cedar Mountain (8324'), Birch Mountain (7826'), Allen
Peak (5795'): Moderately paced, very strenuous over very steep, very
slippery, brushy, rocky, but very pretty cross-country terrain, 12 miles,
5000' gain. Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora.
Natural Science credit available for LTC candidates. Some dirt road driving.
Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Esase with recent conditioning, phone
& rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader & Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
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Sep 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from April 1st (no fooling)
O: Wilson Ridge Cleanout:
San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mt Deception (5796'), Mt
Disappointment (5960+), Mt Markham (5742'), Mt Lowe (5603'), Occidental Peak
(5732'), Mt Wilson (5710'): Gather all the HPS peaks along Wilson Ridge on
this classic skyline above Pasadena, moderately strenuous 10 miles round
trip, 3200' gain. Call or email leader during the week before the hike for
trip info.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: LILLY FUKUI, PAT ARREDONDO, DON CWIK
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Sep 17 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: San Rafael Mountain (6593'), McKinley Mountain (6200'+):
Hike two of the BIG Three in one nice day. Entire brisk-paced hike will
be about 20 miles round trip with 4700' of gain. Expect to take about 9
hours.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Sep 16-17 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, K-9 |
New Outing, first time published
I: White Mountain #1 (7727'), Hawes Peak (6751'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'),
Ingham Peak (6355'), Deer Mountain (5536'), Shay Mountain (6714'):
Carcamp in Big
Pine Flat area north of Lake Arrowhead. Bag Hawes and White on Sat (9 miles
round trip, 2000' gain). Sunday's hike involves 15 miles round trip and 4100' gain.
Well-behaved dogs OK. Dirt road driving. Bring water for hikes and
camping, lunches, sturdy boots. Rain cancels. Call or email leaders for
meeting time and place.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistants: WYNNE BENTI, JULIE RUSH
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Sep 17 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
M/I: Antsell Rock (7679'), Apache Peak (7567'), Spitler Peak (7440+'):
Strenuous, moderately paced outing to these desert divide peaks. First
peak (Antsell Rock) 5 miles round trip, 2500' gain requiring class 3 ascent after
difficult traverse of the Sam Fink trail; participants should be
comfortable with moderate exposure on solid rock. Other peaks (optional)
are class 1 and add 5 miles, 1900' gain mostly on PCT. Easy dirt road
driving; high clearance vehicles recommended. Apply by email to
reservationist George, with class 3 rock experience, recent
conditioning, and contact info.
Leaders: DON CROLEY, ASHER WAXMAN, PAMELA ROWE, MARLEN MERTZ, GARY SCHENK, GEORGE WYSUP
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Sep 19 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Tahquitz Peak (8846'), Red Tahquitz (8720'):
We will be doing these Idyllwild area peaks via the South Ridge Trail for a
total mileage of 11 miles, 3800' gain/loss. The pace will be moderate. Email
Sandy the week before the hike for details.
Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, MARS BONFIRE
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Sep 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Verdugo Hills |
O: Vetter Mountain (5908'), Mount Mooney (5840'):
4 miles 1000' gain easy hike paced to suit
for beginners. We will visit one of the Forest Service still standing lookout.
Meet 9 AM at La Cañada ride share point with lunch and liquid.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, DELPHINE TROWBRIDGE
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Sep 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay |
Postponed to September 26 due to access considerations
I: Old Man Mountain (5525'), Monte Arido (6010'):
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, PAMELA ROWE
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Sep 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled to December 3 due to fire closure
I: San Guillermo Mountain (6602'), Lockwood Point (6273'), Frazier Mountain (8013'):
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO
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Sep 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Replaces San Guillermo etc. outing
I: Mount Lewis (8396'):
Scenic hike with great views from Islip Saddle
to Mt. Lewis. Approximately 14 miles round trip, 4000' gain. Meet
at 7AM at La Cañada.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
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Sep 23-24 |
Sat-Sun |
Sierra Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
I: Mount Silliman (11,188'):
SPS Intro trip for new and prospective members. Saturday backpack 3.5 miles,
2000' gain to camp, at a moderate pace. Time to relax or explore. Sunday
4 miles round trip, 2500' to summit. Return to camp and pack out to cars.
Bring goodies for happy hour Saturday night. Send SASE or email with recent
experience and conditioning to
Leader: GARY SCHENK Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Sep 23-25 |
Sat-Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Big Pine (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce (6536'):
Rescheduled to October 14-16 due to Los Padres Forest closure.
Leaders: KAREN LEVERICH, MARK ALLEN, MARS BONFIRE
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Sep 24 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Thomas Mountain (6825'):
Moderate hike via the Ramona Trail. The total hike will be about
12 miles round trip with 2350' gain. Bring water, lug soles, hat & lunch.
Send e-mail to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Sep 26 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay |
Rescheduled from September 23 due to access considerations
I: Old Man Mountain (5525'), Monte Arido (6010'):
Moderate 6 miles round trip, 1600' gain hike on road/cross-country in Santa
Barbara County with lots of dirt rd driving. Inability to obtain special
permit cancels trip. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Esase with
recent conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, PAMELA ROWE
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Sep 27 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Bighorn Peak (8441'):
10 miles round trip, 3400' gain. Strenuous but slow to moderate pace
via Icehouse Saddle and Kelly Camp. Meet 8:30 AM at the public parking
lot (Mill Avenue and Baldy Road - July 26th outing to Timber for more
detail). Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, GARY BICKEL
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Sep 30 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Outing destination changed from Grouse Mtn etc due to Los Padres Fire Closure
I: Lookout Mountain #2 (6812'):
Explore seldom visited ridgelines and canyons with spectacular scenery SW of
Mt Baldy on this strenuous but moderately paced loop from Baldy Village, 8
miles round trip, 4200' gain, over much steep and rocky terrain, with some
brush. We take a trail ascent toward Baldy but transfer at the 8200-foot level
to an adventurous cross-country ridgeline heading south to Lookout,
then descend Erv Bartel Canyon to the Village. Call or email leader for
details during the week before the trip.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: LAURA JOSEPH
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Sep 30 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Palomar Mountain (6140'):
Strenuous hike to Palomar Lookout from Oak Grove. Route will follow steep
firebreak & dirt road. The hike will be 14 miles round trip with
3400' gain. Bring water, lug soles, lunch & hat.
Send e-mail to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Sep 30 |
Sat |
LTC |
Leadership Training Program Deadline:
Registration deadline for Seminar to be held on October 14th.
See LTC Website for
application.
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Sep 30-Oct 1 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay, Natural Science, Long Beach |
I: Tehachapi Mountain (7960+'), Black Mountain #3 (5686'), Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Weldon Peak (6320'):
Day 1: Moderately paced hike of about 4 miles round trip, 1000' gain to
Tehachapi Mountain followed by cross-country steep 1700' gain, 3 miles
round trip hike to Black #3. Night 1: Stroll up Black #5 (3 miles, 1200' gain)
after the potluck. Day 2: 7 miles, 1600' gain (800'+800') on PCT and
cross-county with short final optional rock scramble. Take time to learn from
our naturalist about the fauna and flora. Natural Science credit available for
LTC candidates. Some dirt road driving. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, water,
and your car camping stuff. Esase with recent conditioning, phone &
rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader/Naturalist: KEITH MARTIN
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|
Oct 1 |
Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: San Rafael Peak (6666'):
Rescheduled to November 4 due to fires.
Leader: KATHY RICH Assistant: JANE SIMPSON
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Oct 1 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Cuyapaipe Mountain (6378'), Monument Peak #1
(6271'), Garnet Peak (5880'):
Moderate hike to four San Diego County peaks. The entire hike will be
11.5 miles round trip with 2400' gain. Bring water, lug soles, lunch & hat.
Send e-mail to
Leader: PETER DOGGETT Assistant Leaders: IGNACIA DOGGETT, DON CWIK
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Oct 1 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Mount Baden-Powell (9399'), Ross Mountain (7402') from Vincent Gap:
Strenuous, slow paced, 14 miles round trip, 5000' gain.
The real annoyance about Ross is the
2000' of gain (included in the 5000') on the return
climb from Ross.
You essentially get to climb Baden-Powell twice.
Send sase or esase with recent
conditioning and experience to Cheryl Gill.
Leader: KAREN LEVERICH Co-Leaders: CHERYL GILL, KC REID
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Oct 4 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
I: Waterman (8234') to Newcomb's:
After a steep but short hike it is mostly down hill to Newcomb's.
Takes a car shuttle but it is a fun hike. Meet 9 AM at La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, BOB THOMPSON, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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Oct 4 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Birch (7826'), Cedar (8324'), Wilshire Peak (8680'), Wilshire Mountain (8832'), Little San Gorgonio (9133'):
This is the famous Yucaipa Ridge, starting at the low end and going to the high
end. This is a strenuous hike. Estimate 14 miles round trip, with 6300' of
gain. We will start early and will be coming out in the dark. Contact leader
for details of hike.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Co-Leader: MARS BONFIRE
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Oct 6-7 |
Fri-Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
O: Palm Springs Tram (8450'), Mt San Jacinto (10,804') Moonlight Hike:
Rescheduled to October 13-14, due to tram maintenance.
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-leaders: TONY TRULL, KENT SCHWITKIS, SHERRY ROSS
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Oct 6-9 |
Fri-Mon |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks, Sierra Peaks |
Fall Festival in the South Sierras:
Lots of hiking and
climbing, lots of evening partying. Bag scenic peaks from all three
climbing section Lists. Hikes range from moderate on-trail
hikes to full-up technical rock climbs.
Saturday night happy hour, potluck and campfire at Powers Well.
Camp in Walker Pass or Indian Wells campgrounds, primitive camping
in Indian Wells Valley or stay at motels in Ridgecrest or Lake
Isabella.
More activities, hikes, and
climbs will be added closer to the event: check
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/hps/outings.htm#fallfestival
for details on all the outings and how to participate.
For directions to Powers Well and other information, contact
HPS Chair: WINNETTE BUTLER
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Oct 6 |
Fri |
LTC, Sierra Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
E: Five Fingers (Aquila Peak) (5174'):
Climb each of the five fingers of Aquila Peak
near Ridgecrest. Much of the route is class 3, but has class 4 and 5 roped
climbing sections. Start in Indian Wells Canyon, climb up and traverse the
whole ridge. Good exercise of climbing skills for Sierra peaks.
About 3 miles, 2500' gain for the day. Participants must have harness, helmet,
and other climbing gear. It is a restricted trip; to participate you must
be a member of the Sierra Club and have suitable rock climbing experience.
Send sase or email, SC#, climbing resume, completed medical form to
Leader: RON HUDSON Assistant: ASHER WAXMAN
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Oct 6 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Sierra Peaks |
O: Lamont Peak (7429'):
It's a trail, but it's steep. Wonderful views of the Southern Sierra
are earned in 4 miles round trip, 2400' gain. Dirt road driving, but
4WD not necessary. Stay over and party with HPS, DPS and SPS
at nearby Powers Well.
Send e-mail or SASE to
Leader: WINNETTE BUTLER Co-Leaders: MEI KWAN, KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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Oct 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Lightner Peak (6430'):
Need a pathfinder to Lightner? Let's try the
northern route. Start drive from Fall Festival at Powers Well (no water
here) at 7 AM. About 10 miles, 4200' gain, mostly trail with some brushy
cross-country. Moderate pace should get us back in time for pot luck. Gear
instructions from leaders at festival.
Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, SANDY SPERLING, GEORGE WYSUP
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Oct 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Mount Jenkins (7921'):
Peter and Ignacia are leading Owens - we can wave to them from atop
nearby Jenkins. We'll even start hiking from somewhere nearby in
Indian Wells Canyon. Figure 6 miles round trip, 2500' gain, some of
it steep and rocky. But the descent is fun. Then head back down
to Powers Well for a potluck with your peak bagging buddies from
the various Peak Sections. Find us Friday evening at Powers Well
or send e-mail or SASE to
Leader: WOLF LEVERICH Co-Leaders: GREG DeHOOGH, KAREN LEVERICH
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Oct 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Owens Peak (8435'):
Climb this great peak in the Southern Sierra. The hike will be 7 miles
round trip with 3200' of gain. Brisk pace on road and use trial.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Oct 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Sierra Peaks |
I: Pinyon Peak (6805'): Join us for Fall Festival as we climb this Walker
Pass peak via the Old Lodge cross-country route from Hwy 178. Moderately
strenuous 6 miles round trip, 3100' gain. Terrain is often steep as we
negotiate ridgelines through a vast pinyon pine wilderness. Optional car
camp at Powers Well. Send sase or esase to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GARY SCHENK, MARLEN MERTZ
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Oct 8 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Sunday Peak (8295'), Bohna Peak (6760'):
Hike Sunday on Sunday. The entire hike will be 6.5 miles round trip
with 2400' of gain. Brisk pace on nice trails.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Oct 8 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks |
O: Siebert Cabin and Complex Tour:
Approximately 2 hours walking, light hiking
tour of Siebert Cabin Complex and mine area in Indian Wells Valley
Canyon with local volunteer/historian GEORGE BALAND, followed by ice
cream social. Meet 10 AM at Powers Well.
Leaders: WINNETTE BUTLER, MEI KWAN, KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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Oct 8 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Sierra Peaks |
I: Scodie Mtn (7294'): Another Fall Festival trip. For this prominent peak
near Walker Peak we create a loop route featuring scenic canyons and
ridgelines, guaranteed! Moderately strenuous 9 miles round trip, 2600' gain.
Send sase or esase to
Leader: TOM HILL. Co-Leaders: GARY SCHENK, MARLEN MERTZ
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Oct 9 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks, Pasadena |
O: Telescope Peak (11,048'):
After partying all weekend with HPS, DPS, and SPS, how about a DPS
peak? We'll car camp the evening before somewhere nearby, then
follow the well-maintained trail to the
high point of Death Valley National Park, 14 miles round trip, 3200'
gain. Send e-mail or SASE to
Leader: WINNETTE BUTLER Co-Leaders: MEI KWAN, KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH
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Oct 10-11 |
Tue-Wed |
Lower Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Cerro Alto (2624'), Valencia Peak (1345'), Gaviota Peak (2458'):
Rescheduled to October 31-November 1st.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
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Oct 11 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Williamson (8214'):
7 miles round trip, 1700' gain from Eagles Rest Picnic area and back.
Cool drinks at the end. Meet 9 AM La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY, JENNIFER WASHINGTON
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Oct 13-14 |
Fri-Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
Rescheduled from October 6-7, due to tram maintenance
O: Palm Springs Tram (8450'), Mt San Jacinto (10,804') Moonlight Hike:
Strenuous hike for tigers only, 10 miles, 8300' gain to tram with
additional 10 miles round trip, 2400' gain to the peak. We'll start hiking before
midnight Friday. We'll have two groups, one San Jacinto bound and the other
naturalizing at a more relaxed pace. Bring money for tram ride and
taxi back to cars. Send email (preferable - bholchin@cox.net) or sase
with carpool info, conditioning/experience to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-leaders: TONY TRULL, KENT SCHWITKIS, SHERRY ROSS
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Oct 14-15 |
Sat-Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: Quail Mountain (5813'):
Easy paced but moderately strenuous 14
mile rt, 1800' gain, to the highest peak in Joshua Tree National
Park. Enjoy spectacular desert scenery and learn about the Wilderness
Travel Course or satisfy WTC graduation requirements. Substantial
cross-country travel with some steep, rocky portions. Send email
(preferred) or sase, with contact info & recent conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: TED SLAP
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Oct 14-15 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, PVSB, Natural Science, Long Beach |
I: Scodie Mountain (7294'), Heald Peak (6901'), & maybe Nicolls Peak (6070'):
Day 1: Moderately paced, moderately strenuous over steep,
slippery, rocky cross-country terrain, 7 miles rt, 2300' gain.
Car camp and
happy hour Saturday night.
Day 2: Very
strenuous, moderately paced 12 miles, 5000' gain cross-country hike with some
rock scrambling in beautiful Sequoia National Forest. Car camp advised Friday
evening due to early start on Saturday. Take time to learn from our naturalist
about the fauna and
flora. Natural Science credit available for LTC candidates. Bring 10
essentials, lunch, and water. Esase with recent conditioning, phone &
rideshare information to
Leader: BRUCE CORNING Co-Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Naturalist & Co-Leader: SHERRY ROSS
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Oct 14-16 |
Sat-Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled to October 28-30, due to weather and Forest closure
O: Big Pine (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce (6536'):
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, CHERYL GILL, MARK ALLEN
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Oct 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Palm View Peak (7160'), Cone Peak (6800'), Pyramid Peak (7035'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'), Lion Peak (6868'):
12 miles, 3600' gain on much trail and some very rugged and brushy cross
country. Moderate pace.
Email George
with contact info and recent conditioning.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, LAURA JOSEPH, PAMELA ROWE
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Oct 14 |
Sat |
LTC |
Leadership Training Seminar:
Learn to be a Sierra Club leader! The seminar this year is
being held at Griffith Park.
Registration deadline: September 30th.
See LTC Website for
application.
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Oct 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Shay Mountain (6714'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'), Ingham Peak (6355'), Hawes Peak (6751'):
Canceled.
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO
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Oct 15 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Silver Peak (6756'), Gold Mountain (8235'), Arctic Point (8336'):
A nice
group of peaks north and east of Big Bear Lake. Approx 12 miles round
trip, 3000' or more elevation gain. E-mail or SASE early to
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO
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Oct 15 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Verdugo Hills |
O: Sunset Peak (5908'):
Post Harwood Party hike to this peak
known of its great views. 7 miles round trip 1500' gain. Meet 8:30 at Harwood
Lodge or 9 am at Cow Canyon Saddle off Glendora Mountain Road.
Bring water, something to share.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, LAURA QUINN
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Oct 15 |
Sun |
Pasadena, Hundred Peaks |
O: Inspiration Point (5908'):
Moderately strenuous, and moderate pace, 11 miles round trip,
2800' gain hike to Inspiration Point via Echo Mountain and Castle Canyon trail,
return via Sam Merrill trail. Wonderful view of Los Angeles Basin. Meet 8 AM
N end of
Lake Street, Altadena. Bring water, lunch, boots. Celebrate leader
birthday, bring
goodies to share. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, WINNETTE BUTLER
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Oct 15 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Ross Mountain (7402') from Vincent Gap: We warm up by first going over
Baden-Powell in order to reach this remote and difficult San Gabriel summit
in the Wrightwood area. Very strenuous but moderately paced, 14 miles round
trip, 5000' gain. Note that more than 2000' of this gain is on the return
climb from Ross back to Baden-Powell. Send sase or esase with recent
conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: MARLEN MERTZ
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Oct 17 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Pinyon Peak (6805'):
6 miles, 2800' gain. Join us for a moderately paced hike in the Walker Pass
area. We may also include Onyx Peak #2 for an additional 4 miles, 2300' gain.
Email Sandy the week before the hike for details.
Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, MARS BONFIRE
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Oct 18 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks |
O: Slide Mountain LO (4631'), Jupiter Mountain (4498'):
Two Lower Peaks in the
Western Angeles Forest. Slide Mountain, off the Templin Highway off-ramp (I-5
Freeway), with an operating fire lookout on top, is 10 miles round trip with
2400' gain. Jupiter
is a short hike of 3 miles round trip with 1050' gain, near Bouquet Canyon
reservoir. Call or email
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Oct 20 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
M: Antsell Rock (7679'):
Slow paced,
strenuous hike on trail and over steep, nasty, rocky cross-country
terrain, 8 miles round trip, 2000' gain. The summit block on Antsell
involves 3rd class rock.
Email or SASE early to Karen.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Oct 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Lead the List Celebration for Tom Hill on Saturday October 21:
We've followed Tom up many a Hill, and now it's time to honor him by following
him up one or more peaks --
Mount Sally (5408'), Mount Mooney (5840'), Vetter Mountain (5908'), and Mount
Hillyer (6200') as he finishes leading the list.
Each of these Angeles National Forest peaks is a
separate, easy hike averaging 600' gain.
Do one or all. Meet 8 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
When the hikes are finished, about 3 pm or earlier, we'll get together for a
celebration at the Chilao picnic grounds (look for signs directing folks to
the site). Bring snacks to curb your appetite as you hike, and real food and/or
drinks to share at the party where barbecue facilities will be available.
Contact Marlen Mertz or Laura Joseph for more info about the partying.
Contact leader in
the event of a serious storm threat to determine trip status and
possible date for rescheduling.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, PAT ARREDONDO, WINNETTE BUTLER,
DAVE CANNON, DON CWIK, LILLY
FUKUI, GINNY HERINGER, LAURA JOSEPH, KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, MARLEN
MERTZ, MARKEY & ROBERT NEIGHBORS, GARY SCHENK,
MIKKI SIEGEL, CHRIS SPISAK, BOB THOMPSON, ASHER WAXMAN, JOE YOUNG
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Oct 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay |
Rescheduled from September 23 due to access considerations
I: Old Man Mountain (5525'), Monte Arido (6010'):
Postponed due to road closure, new date TBD.
Moderate 6 miles round trip, 1600' gain hike on road/cross-country in Santa
Barbara County with lots of dirt rd driving. Inability to obtain special
permit cancels trip. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Esase with
recent conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, PAMELA ROWE
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Oct 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay, Natural Science, Mountain Bike |
I: Madulce Peak (6536'), Big Pine (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'):
Canceled.
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Naturalist/Co-Leader: SHERRY ROSS
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Oct 22 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Twin Peaks (7761'), Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Hike these two great peaks in the cooler fall months. Total hike will be
about 10 miles round trip with 3200' of gain. Brisk pace and strenuous.
Meet 8 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Oct 22 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Pallett Mountain (7660'+), Goodykoontz Peak (7558'):
Strenuous
approximately 15 miles round trip, 4000' gain on trail and cross-country.
Send sase or esase with experience and conditioning to
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
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Oct 25 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Twin Peaks (7761'):
11 miles round trip. Gain 2000' out, 1200' on return. Strenuous
hike but at slow to moderate pace from Buckhorn. Meet 8:30 AM at
La Cañada
rideshare point with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DON SIMINSKI
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Oct 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Deer Mountain (5536'), Strawberry Peak LO (6153'):
Postponed until further notice.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, PAT ARREDONDO
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Oct 28 |
Sat |
Outings Management Committee |
Chapter Outings Assembly:
Join the Chapter Outings Management Committee on Saturday for a session on the
present and future of the chapter's outings program. All Sierra Club members
are invited, especially outings leaders, provisional leaders and outings
chairs. See article Page 12 in September Southern Sierran. We'll meet at
9:30 am-4:00 pm at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Dr,
Pasadena. From 210 freeway eastbound, exit Altadena Dr, north 1.5 miles to
park entrance on right. From 210 westbound, exit Sierra Madre Blvd, west 1
block to Altadena Dr, north 1.5 mi. Light breakfast and refreshments
provided. Bring your lunch.
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Oct 28-29 |
Sat-Sun |
Desert Peaks, WTC |
I: Waucoba Mountain (11,123'):
High point of the
Inyo Range near Big Pine. About 6 miles, 4000' gain. This was to
be Patty Rambert's DPS List Finish. Instead, we're all finishing
it for her. Saturday night carcamp nearby for big potluck party
and celebration of a special person and her noteworthy
accomplishment. Send email or sase with phone numbers, address,
carpool info to
Leader: RON HUDSON
Assistants: ERIK SIERING, EDD RUSKOWITZ, GARY SCHENK, ALEXI AMIES
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Oct 28-30 |
Sat-Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from October 14-16, due to weather and Forest closure
O: Big Pine (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce (6536'):
Three day, two night backpack. 35 miles, 4400' gain
for Big Pine and West Big Pine, Saturday and Sunday.
Stay over to Monday
and add in Madulce Peak (6536'), another 7 miles and
1600' gain.
The miles and distance are daunting, but almost all is on low angle
dirt road or trail.
Contact Karen early with information about your backpacking experience.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, CHERYL GILL, MARK ALLEN, WINNETTE BUTLER
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Oct 29 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), Mount Deception
(5796'), Mount Markham (5742'):
Hike these four peaks in the Front Range of the San Gabriel Mountains. The
entire
loop hike will be 9 miles with 2400' of gain.
Meet 9 AM La Canada rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, windbreaker & lunch.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT, ALICE GOLDMAN
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Oct 29 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, K-9 |
I: Russell Peak (6696'), Backus Peak (6651'):
Peaks named in memory of long
time HPS leaders involve 8 miles round trip and 3700' gain. Slow-going
cross-country between peaks. Not suitable for beginners. Bring water, lunch,
lug sole boots. Well-behaved dogs OK. Meet 6 AM at Sylmar rideshare
point. Rain cancels.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistants: WYNNE BENTI, JULIE RUSH
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Oct 29 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes South Bay |
Rescheduled from September 23 due to access considerations
I: Old Man Mountain (5525'), Monte Arido (6010'):
Postponed due to road closure, new date TBD.
Moderate 6 miles round trip, 1600' gain hike on road/cross-country in Santa
Barbara County with lots of dirt rd driving. Inability to obtain special
permit cancels trip. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Esase with
recent conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, PAMELA ROWE
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Oct 31-Nov 1 |
Tue-Wed |
Lower Peaks |
Rescheduled from October 10-11
O: Cerro Alto (2624'), Valencia Peak (1345'), Gaviota Peak (2458'):
Hike
these peaks near Morro Bay and Santa Maria with us. To avoid a lot of
driving we will do them in two days with an overnight stay in
Santa Maria. Cerro Alto is 5 miles with 1600' gain, Valencia is 4 miles
with 1300' gain, and Gaviota 6 miles with 2100' gain.
We'll hike the first
two peaks on the first day, Gaviota on the second day. Make
your own reservations for the overnight. Email leaders at least a few
days before for meeting place and time.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
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Nov 4 |
Sat |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: San Rafael Peak (6666'):
Replaced with Scodie Peak (see below) due to Forest closure.
Leader: KATHY RICH Assistants:
GEORGE WYSUP, JANE SIMPSON
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Nov 4 |
Sat |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
Replaces San Rafael Peak, due to fire closure.
I: Scodie Mtn (7294'):
Moderately strenuous 9 miles round trip, 2600'
gain in the Kiavah Wilderness near Walker Pass featuring scenic canyons
and ridgelines. Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info
and recent conditioning to
Leader: KATHY RICH Assistant: JANE SIMPSON
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Nov 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay |
I: Crafts Peak (8264'), Butler Peak (8535'), Grays Peak (7920') and Deep Creek Hot Springs (5' deep):
15th semi-annual Fall Deep Creek Hot Springs hike/soak/swim with a few more
peaks. Moderately paced 13 miles with cross-country, 3000' gain. Bring lunch,
water, rain gear, lugs (swim suit optional). Significant dirt road
driving, but high clearance not required. Plan on spending full day -
it's near Hesperia via Big Bear. We'll definitely be hiking back in
the moonlight. Possibility of doing Delamar Mountain, depending on hiking
speed - hot spring is priority. Rain cancels. Send email (preferable -
bholchin@cox.net) or sase with conditioning and carpool info to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Nov 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Hildreth Peak (5065'), Old Man Mountain (5538'), Monte Arido (6010'):
Hike all three of the peaks from the Potrero Seco Road. This will be a
brisk-paced hike along mostly fire roads. We will hike 20 miles round
trip with 6700' of gain.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
High clearance vehicles will be helpful.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Nov 4 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay |
I: Exploratory trip to Valyermo Peaks 6621 and 5316:
Canceled.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-leader: ASHER WAXMAN
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Nov 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Peak Mountain (5843'), McPherson Peak (5749'):
Join this very easy hike to two Santa Barbara County peaks.
The total hike will be about 1 mile round trip with 400' of gain.
High clearance vehicles will be helpful.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Nov 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
If you heard this one was canceled, 'twas only a rumor: the trip is on!
I: Mount Lewis (8396') from the North:
We revisit the steep cross-country
ascent of Mt Lewis from the Antelope Valley side of the San Gabriel Mountains;
strenuous 7 miles round trip, 3700' gain. A tough but adventurous trip for
strong hikers. Send sase or esase with recent conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: ASHER WAXMAN, GEORGE WYSUP
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Nov 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Heald Peak (6901'):
Postponed to November 17th.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, CHERYL GILL
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Nov 5 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Hawes Peak (6751'):
Rather than Heald (originally scheduled for this date), we'll do
a different "starts with H, five letter peak" ... Hawes. 5 miles
round trip, 1300' gain on trail and cross-country through pinon
forest. Depending on hiker interest and energy, might include
a few more peaks such as nearby Shay, Little Shay and/or Ingham.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, CHERYL GILL
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Nov 6-7 |
Mon-Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Hildreth Peak (5065'):
Let's do a second moonlight hike to this peak
which is much more interesting at night than at daytime. The distance
is 14 miles round trip with 2500' gain going in and 2500' gain coming out.
Email leaders for meeting time and place.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
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Nov 10-11 |
Fri-Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay, Natural Science |
Rescheduled from October 6-7, due to tram maintenance and weather
O: Palm Springs Tram (8450'), Mt San Jacinto (10,804') Moonlight Hike:
Strenuous hike for tigers only, 10 miles, 8300' gain to tram with
additional 10 miles round trip, 2400' gain to the peak. We'll start hiking before
midnight Friday. We'll have two groups, one San Jacinto bound and the other
naturalizing at a more relaxed pace. Bring money for tram ride and
taxi back to cars. Send email (preferable - bholchin@cox.net) or sase
with carpool info, conditioning/experience to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-leaders: TONY TRULL, KENT SCHWITKIS, SHERRY ROSS
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Nov 11 |
Sat |
Sierra Peaks, Hundred Peaks |
I: Owens Peak (8453'):
Join us for our Third Annual Armistice Day outing. This year is a
joint celebration of the 88th anniversary of the end of The War to End
All Wars, and the 50th anniversary of the first SPS outing to Owens
Peak. This will be a moderately paced, mostly cross-country loop hike
on steep ridges, 7 miles round trip, 3200' gain. Phone or email
leader the week prior to the trip for information. Snow cancels.
Leader: GARY SCHENK Assistants: TOM HILL, LAURA JOSEPH, GEORGE WYSUP
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Nov 11 |
Sat |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: Bernard Peak (5430'), Little Berdoo Peak (5440'):
Two lesser
traveled HPS peaks in Joshua Tree National Park with views into the
Coachella Valley. 7 miles round trip, 1800' gain, entirely cross
county. AWD or 4WD vehicles preferred, due to sandy nature of
road. Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info & recent
conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: SUSAN RICHMOND, JANE SIMPSON
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Nov 11 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'):
This 6 mile round trip, 1100' gain loop will begin and end at Cloudburst
Summit. Meet 8:30 AM La Canada rideshare point with water, lunch, good
footwear,
suitable clothing layers.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
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Nov 11-12 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, K-9 |
I: Scodie Mountain (7294'), Onyx Peak #2 (5244'), Heald Peak (6901'):
Three
strenuous hikes along Highway 178 involve some cross-country and a little
dirt road driving. Well-behaved dogs OK. Scodie involves 7 miles round trip,
2300' gain;
Onyx, 4 miles round trip, 2200' gain. Camp or motel in area Saturday PM. Sunday bag Heald
(10 miles round trip, 3500' gain). Meet 7 AM at Sylmar rideshare on Saturday. Bring
water, lunches, sturdy boots. Call or email leader for meeting time and
place on Sunday. Bad weather cancels.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistants: WYNNE BENTI, JULIE RUSH
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Nov 12 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Skinner Peak (7120'):
Moderate exploratory route in semi-desert
terrain to this peak in the Southern Sierras, 8 miles round trip, 2300' gain. Some
steep ridgelines; great scree slope descent. Significant dirt road
driving. Consider staying over from the Owens Peak Saturday trip in the
area. For details send sase or esase to
Reservationist: GARY SCHENK Leader: TOM HILL Assistants: GEORGE WYSUP, LAURA JOSEPH
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Nov 12 |
Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
I: Lost Horse Mountain (5313'), Ryan Mountain (5457'):
We will visit
Lost Horse Mine and learn about the history of these two peaks in
Joshua Tree National Park. Lost Horse is 5 miles round trip, 900'
gain. Ryan is 3 miles round trip, 1100' gain. Send email
(preferred) or sase, with contact info & recent conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: SUSAN RICHMOND, JANE SIMPSON
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Nov 12 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Gobblers Knob (6955'), Circle Mountain (6875'):
Climb these two bumps near Wrightwood. Circle should be an
Explorer Peak for most. The entire hike will be about 5 miles
round trip with 2000' gain.
Meet 9 AM Pomona rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, windbreaker & lunch.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT, ALICE GOLDMAN
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Nov 15 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks |
I: Red Rock Mountain (3991'):
Join us for a hike of this geologically interesting Lower Peak near Castaic Lake.
This hike is 6 miles and 1200' of
gain. Contact leaders a few days before for meeting place and time.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, GEORGE WYSUP
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Nov 15 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Buck Point and San Sevaine:
The full and uncut version. Approximately 20 miles round trip, 5000'
of gain, most of it low angle dirt road. (If we're lucky, we may
yet get permission to drive the road in 4WD vehicles, then
the numbers will be smaller.) Contact
Karen in the weeks before the outing for more details on the
approach...
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, TOM HILL, PATRICK VAUGHN
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Nov 17 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 5th
I: Heald Peak (6901'):
Karen addresses yet another orphan.
7 miles, 3400' gain over demanding terrain only for determined and
conditioned hikers.
Slow pace.
High clearance 4WD advised.
E-mail or SASE early
to Karen.
Leaders: KAREN & WOLF LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Nov 18 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Chilao to Horse Flats, Mt Hillyer (6200'+):
Moderate, 6 miles round trip, 1000' elevation gain. Visit Bandido Tiburcio
Vasquez country. A beautiful hike thru magnificent stands of Jeffrey
pine and interesting rock formations, with great views along the way.
Meet 8 am La Canada rideshare point. Bring water, lug soles, 10
essentials. Rain cancels.
Leader: CHRIS SPISAK Co-Leader: LILLY FUKUI
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Nov 18 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
O: Brush Mountain (7040') and San Emigdio Mountain (7495'),
Frazier Mountain (8013'):
Moderately paced 8 mile, 1300' gain, hike near Mount Pinos.
Meet 7:45 AM Sylmar rideshare point.
Will do last peak as a drive-up.
Bring 2 quarts water,
lunch, lugsole boots, warm clothes, 10 essentials.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-Leader: ANN PEDRESCHI
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Nov 18 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Hawes Peak (6751'), Little Shay Mountain (6635'), Ingham Peak (6355'), Shay
Mountain (6714'):
Loop hike near Big Bear in somewhat challenging burnt-out
woodlands with patchy poodledog growth, moderately strenuous 10 miles round
trip, 3200' gain. Lots of dirt road driving. Send sase or esase to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, PAMELA ROWE
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Nov 18-19 |
Sat-Sun |
Lower Peaks, Desert Peaks |
I: Careys Castle, Monument Mountain (4834'):
Off-trail desert day hikes in
Joshua Tree National Park. Saturday, adventurous 9 miles round trip, 1400' gain to visit
remote and renowned Careys Castle. Primitive carcamp and kickass happy
hour that evening. Sunday, 5 miles round trip, 1600' gain to attain the high point
of the Hexie Mountains. 4WD helpful. Email/sase to
Leader: WAYNE NORMAN Co-Leader: ERIK SIERING
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Nov 18-19 |
Sat-Sun |
HPS, WTC, DPS |
I: Villager Peak (5756'), Rabbit Peak #2 (6640'):
Very strenuous cross-country
backpack to these Santa Rosa Mountain peaks. Early Saturday start to
Villager will be 7 miles, with nearly 5000' gain carrying all your water for
the weekend, ugh. The desert terrain is steep and rocky with abundant
cholla. Saturday evening relax and enjoy a traditional Sierra Club happy
hour. Early Sunday start to Rabbit, return to camp, pack up and hike back to
cars, 14 miles, 3000' gain, carrying much less water. Rain cancels. Send
esase (preferred) or 2 sase, phone, recent conditioning/experience to
Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, RON CAMPBELL
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Nov 18-19 |
Sat-Sun |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Indian Cove Navigation:
Navigation noodles to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements.
Saturday for practice, skills refresh, altimeter, campfire. Sunday for
checkout. To receive homework assignment, send navigation experience/training
or WTC, rideshare info, phones, SASE to
Leader: HARRY FREIMANIS Co-Leader: PHIL WHEELER
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Nov 19 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Barley Flats (5600'+), Mount Lawlor (5957'), Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Start and finish at Red Box. The entire hike is about 10 miles round trip
with 2600' of gain. Some adventure. Not intended for beginners.
Meet 8 AM at La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Nov 19 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Islip (8250'), Mount Hawkins (8850'), Middle Hawkins (8505'):
Hike to three peaks in the San Gabriels starting from Islip Saddle.
Approximately 3500' feet gain and 10 miles roundtrip. Send sase or
e-sase with recent conditioning and experience to
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LILLY FUKUI
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Nov 21 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Pine Mountain #2 (7054'), Pyramid Peak (7035'), Lion Peak (6868'):
12 miles, 2500' gain, moderate pace. Experience the desert divide on a cool
(hopefully) fall day. Email Sandy the week before the hike for information.
Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, MARS BONFIRE
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Nov 22 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
The highest point in the city of Los Angeles is on
the HPS List! Join us for a visit to this unique spot, moderately
strenuous 10 miles round trip, 3200' gain, on trails and roads. Usually
great views during late fall. Storms may cancel. Call or email leader
week of trip for details.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Nov 22 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
O: Iron Mountain #2 (5635'), Condor Peak (5440') from Mendenhall Ridge Road:
11 miles round trip, 1500' gain plus 1350' on the return. Moderate pace for this
amibitious hike.
Meet 8 AM at La Canada rideshare pt with water, lunch, good footwear and
suitable
clothing.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, GARY BICKEL
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Nov 25 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Old Emma (5063'), Mount Emma (5273'), Cole Point (5604'):
Enjoy the
Emma Ridgeline near Palmdale with a short car shuttle on paved highway.
Moderately strenuous 10 mile traverse, 3000' gain, mainly on firebreaks
with some steep slopes along the way. Storms may cancel. Call or email
leader week of trip for details.
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-Leader: TOM HILL
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Nov 25 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Verdugo Hills |
O: Vetter Lookout:
Post Thanksgiving hike and picnic. Work off your weight gain
after Thanksgiving with hike to Vetter Mt lookout.
Picnic afterwards at Charlton Flats. Bring food and
drinks to share for 8 persons. Meet 9 am at La Cañada
rideshare. Rain, snow cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, BRUCE HALE, DELPHINE TROWBRIDGE
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Nov 25 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Allen Peak (5795'), Birch Mountain (7826'):
Strenuous, moderate pace, 14 miles
round trip, 4000 gain on road, trail and cross-country. This route
crosses private property and permission must be obtained well in
advance of day of the hike. Send sase or esase with experience and
conditioning to
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
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Nov 26 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Lowe (5603'):
Climb this Mighty Peak near Pasadena via the Castle Canyon Trail.
The hike will be 13 miles round trip with 3800' og fain.
Meet 8 AM La Canada rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, windbreaker & lunch.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Nov 26 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from October 15, 2005
O: Buck Point (6433'), San Sevaine (5240'+):
Canceled.
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO
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Nov 26 |
Sun |
Pasadena, Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Lowe (5603') from Lake Avenue:
Moderately strenuous, moderate pace, 13 miles round trip, 3800'
gain scenic loop hike past historic Echo Mountain
to Inspiration Point, via Castle Canyon trail
and on to the summit of Mount Lowe. Return via Sam Merrill
trail. Wonderful view of LA Basin. Meet 7:30 AM North end of
Lake Ave (from I-210 in Pasadena, exit Lave Ave, N to end). Bring water, lunch,
boots.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, LINDA HILLMAN
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Nov 28-29 |
Tue-Wed |
Lower Peaks |
O/I: Little Pine Mountain (4459'), Cathedral Peak (3333'):
Join us for one
or both of these days in the lovely country just above Santa Barbara for
these two great Lower Peaks. Little Pine is 12 miles and 3400' of gain,
mostly on trail.
Cathedral is 6 miles and 2300' of gain on trail and class 2/3 cross-country.
Contact leaders a few days before for meeting places and times.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, GEORGE WYSUP
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Nov 29 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: Mount Lukens (5074') from George Deukmejian Wilderness Park:
9 miles round trip, 3000' gain to the highest point in the city of Los
Angeles. Meet 9 AM Deukmejian parking lot (from I-210 E or W in La
Canada, take Pennsylvania Ave exit N to Foothill Blvd, L [W] on Foothill,
R [N] on New York Ave to top [Markridge Rd], L 1 block, R into park).
Bring water, lunch, good footwear.
Leader: DON SIMINSKI, JENNIFER WASHINGTON
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Dec 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Emma (5273'), Old Mount Emma (5063'):
Hike these two easy peaks in Los Angeles County. The hike will be 4.5 miles
round trip with 2000' of gain. Brisk pace.
Meet 8 AM at La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Dec 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Fox Mountain #2 (5033'):
Try out the Condor Peak Trail on this
excursion through canyonlands from Big Tujunga in a nearby part of our
local San Gabriel Mountains, strenuous but moderately paced 14 miles
round trip, 3000' gain. Experienced hikers and strong beginners meet 8 AM
at La Canada rideshare point. Bring lunch, liquids, sturdy footwear,
warm clothes. Rain cancels.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: LILLY FUKUI
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Dec 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
I: Eagle Rest Peak (6005') and Antimony Peak (6848'):
Moderately paced 11 mile, 4000' gain/5500' loss one way, cross country hike
near Mount Pinos.
Meet 7AM Sylmar rideshare point.
Bring 3 quarts water,
lunch, boots, 10 essentials. Be prepared to hike in dark and cold.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Dec 2 |
Sat |
Pasadena, Hundred Peaks, Orange County |
O: Mount Wilson (5710') from Sierra Madre:
Moderately paced, strenuous
15 miles round trip, 4700' gain, on historic Mt. Wilson Trail.
Meet 7:30 AM at Mt.
Wilson Trail Park (from I-210, exit Baldwin, go north, east on Mira Monte to end of
road) Bring 3 quarts water, lunch, suitable clothing, boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MEI KWAN, JOHN HUNTER, DANA HUNTER
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Dec 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Scodie Mtn (7294'):
Canceled.
Leader: KATHY RICH Assistant: JANE SIMPSON
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Dec 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Sally (5408'), Mount Mooney (5840'+), Vetter Mountain (5908'), Winston Peak (7502'):
Hike these four nice peaks in the Angeles Forest. The entire hike will
cover about 6 miles round trip with 1650' of gain. Brisk pace.
Informal rendezvous on Vetter with Pasadena Group (see below) and
Mei Kwan's List finish.
Meet 8 AM at La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, hat, and windbreaker.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Dec 3 |
Sun |
Pasadena |
O: Vetter Mountain (LO) (5908') from Charlton Flat:
Moderate 4 mile, 500' hike to historic fire lookout with panoramic
view of snow-capped Front Range peaks. Optional hike to Devils Peak (400'
gain) after lunch. Observe Forest Service attempts to control bark
beetle damage to pine trees in area. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare
point with water, lunch, lugsoles. Heavy rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: ELIZABETH POMEROY, DON TIDWELL
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Dec 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from Sept 23
I: San Guillermo Mountain (6602'), Lockwood Point (6273'), Frazier Mountain (8013'):
Canceled.
Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PAT ARREDONDO
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Dec 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, K-9 |
I: Tehachapi Mountain (7960'+), Black Mountain #3 (5686'):
Moderate hike of
Tehachapi involves 5 miles round trip and 2000' gain. Black #3 is 3 miles round
trip and 1700'
gain. Well-behaved dogs OK. No dirt road driving.
Meet 7 AM at Sylmar rideshare.
Bring water, lunch,
sturdy boots. Bad weather cancels.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant: JULIE RUSH
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Dec 3 |
Sun |
20s&30s, Hundred Peaks, Palos Verdes-South Bay |
New Outing, first time published
I: Lookout Mountain #2 (6812'):
Moderately paced, strenuous on trail and over steep, slippery, brushy
cross-country terrain, 7 miles round trip, 3200' gain. Celebrate a List finish with a
leader, and individuals earning their 100 peak and 200 peak emblems. Bring 10
essentials, lunch, and water. Esase with recent conditioning, phone &
rideshare information to
Leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, SHERRY ROSS, GEORGE WYSUP, PAMELA ROWE
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Dec 3 |
Sun |
LTC, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
O: GPS Class:
Intro to Global Positioning Systems at Eaton Canyon Nature Center.
No registration at door; apply early. Includes features, operation,
use with maps, field practice following lecture. Bring a GPS, but we
have loaners. Send SASE, phones, $15 (LTC - no refund 5 days prior) to
Leader: HARRY FREIMANIS Co-Leader: PHIL WHEELER
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Dec 5-6 |
Tue-Wed |
Lower Peaks |
O: Woodson Mountain (2894'), Iron Mountain (2696'), Eagle Peak (3226'):
Join us
for one or both of these days in the San Diego area for these three
great Lower Peaks. Woodson and Iron, both in the Poway area, will be
climbed on the first day. Woodson is 3.2 miles and 1200' of gain. Iron
is 6 miles and 1000' of gain. We will hike Eagle (south of Julian) the
next day, after some easy dirt road driving. It is 5 miles and 1100' of
gain. Email leaders at least a few days before for information.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Dec 8 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: White Mountain #1 (7727'):
Assuming the weather cooperates,
Karen will finish her quest to lead the List ...
and Mars will finish the List for the 12th time!
Up to 6 miles round trip, 1000' gain. We may
drive that (it's a 4WD road), hike it, or snowshoe it. But unless
something totally dramatic occurs to stop us (like a storm, then
we'll reschedule), we're heading for White! And afterward, how about
a potluck party to celebrate?
Contact Karen for more details.
Or show up in Fawnskin at 9:30 AM at the intersection of Highway 38
and Forest Road 3N14 (near the fire station), and look for a bunch
of happy hikers.
Leaders: WOLF & KAREN LEVERICH, MARS BONFIRE
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Dec 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Mount Lowe (5603'), Mount Markham (5742'):
Easy - 4 miles round trip, 600' elevation gain. Join us on a hike suitable
for beginners to two of the Front Range of the San Gabriel peaks, and at
one time the most popular of Southern California's attractions. Meet 8
am La Canada rideshare point. Bring water, lug soles, 10 essentials.
Rain cancels.
Leader: CHRIS SPISAK Co-Leader: LILLY FUKUI
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Dec 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, OCSS |
O: Oakzanita Peak (5054'), Sheephead Mountain (5896'):
Moderately paced hikes in San Diego County. Do one or both peaks. Each peak
done separately with a drive in between. Oakzanita is 5.5 miles roundtrip,
1000' gain and Sheephead is 3.5 miles roundtrip, 1000' gain.
Consider a stay over for Sunday's trip
to Granite Mountain.
E-mail or
call
leaders for the meeting point and time.
Leaders: ROBERT and MARKEY NEIGHBORS
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Dec 9 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, HPS |
I: Wonderland of Rocks Traverse in Joshua Tree National Park:
Strenuous 8-10 miles, 2000' gain cross-country hike with lots of class 2
scrambling.
Start and end at Indian Cove Campground. Visit Rattlesnake Canyon and
Willow Hole along way. Optional carcamp Fri/Sat night at Indian Cove.
Send email, recent conditioning/hiking experience, H&W phones, rideshare
infor, interest in carcamp to
Leader: BRENT COSTELLO Assistant: HARVEY GANZ
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Dec 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Verdugo Hills |
O: San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Disappointment (5994'):
Peaks on the front
range of the Angeles National Forest. Good view of the smog below.
3 miles round trip, 1200'
gain on trail. Meet 8:30 AM at La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, food, warm
clothes. Rain, snow cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, BRUCE HALE
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Dec 9 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Mount Lowe (5603') Beginning Navigation Clinic:
5 miles, 500' gain. Spend the day one-on-one with an instructor
learning/practicing
map and compass. All welcome. Not an LTC check off. $25 deposit required
for recent no-shows. Send SASE, deposit (Sierra Club - refunded at
trailhead), phones to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Co-Leader: RICHARD BOARDMAN
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Dec 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Cleghorn Mountain (5333'), Cajon Mountain (5360'), Sugarpine Mountain
(5478'), Monument Peak #2 (5290'):
Moderate hike, 6 miles round trip, 900' gain on trail and road in San
Bernardino National Forest near Fwy 15. If there is time and interest,
may add Circle.
Rough dirt road drives between peaks,
your high clearance vehicle especially welcome. Road closures will postpone the
outing. Email or SASE early to
Leader: PAMELA ROWE Co-Leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, GEORGE WYSUP
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Dec 9-10 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Martinez Mountain (6560'), Sheep Mountain (5141'):
Join us for a leisurely fall backpack of two fine peaks on the Hundred Peaks
list (and as a bonus, Martinez is also a DPS peak). Weekend totals strenuous,
22 miles, 5500' gain, with much cross country travel in desert terrain. We'll
pack in Sat morning to probably waterless Cactus Spring (5 miles
one-way, 1000' gain), and climb Sheep (4 miles round trip, 1000' gain) in the
afternoon. Celebrate afterward with a modified Happy Hour. Climb Martinez on
Sunday (8 miles round trip, 2500' gain from camp) and pack out. Be prepared for
some brush and rock scrambling on the Martinez climb. Trip space limited by
permit. Send SASE or email with conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
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Dec 10 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, OCSS |
I: Granite Mountain (5633'):
Strenuous cross-country in Anza Borrego Desert
backcountry. 8 miles roundtrip 3000' gain. We ascend from the sandy wash on
the
south side of the mountain. Send SASE or esase to
Leaders: ROBERT and MARKEY NEIGHBORS
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Dec 10 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, first time published
I: Warren Point Navigation:
Navigation noodles at Joshua Tree National Park for either checkout
or practice to satisfy the Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements.
To receive homework assignment, send navigation experience/training
or WTC, rideshare info, phones, SASE to
Leader: HARRY FREIMANIS Co-Leader: PHIL WHEELER
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Dec 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: LA XMAS by Night:
Join us on our annual trek through the streets of
downtown LA, giving out clothing and food to the homeless. Meet at
midnight Sat night at the Union Station parking lot ($$) at 800 N.
Alameda St., between the Santa Ana Freeway (US 101) and Cesar Chavez
Ave. Bring items to distribute, and dress warmly. Sturdy shoes
recommended. Stay with us for breakfast at the original Pantry, then
return approx 6 AM.
Leaders: STAG BROWN, JOE YOUNG, BOB THOMPSON
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Dec 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Lower Peaks |
I: Black Mountain #4 (6149'), Meeks Mountain (6277'), Bighorn Mountains (5894'):
Due to weather considerations, this trip has changed from a two day car camp
to a one day day hike. Chaparrosa and Ruby have been dropped, and
the three remaining peaks (Black #4, Meeks, Bighorn Mountains) will be done
on Saturday.
Desert carcamp just north of Yucca
Valley. Ruby Mountain is a candidate for the Lower Peaks List. First three
peaks Saturday as separate hikes, 10 miles round trip 2500' gain for the
set, with some easy cross-country. Carcamp Saturday night. Sunday climb
Black Mountain #4 cross-country through thorny plants from the north, 8 miles
round trip, 2000' gain. Chaparrosa is a pleasant option on the driving
return, adding an extra 6 miles, 1200' gain. High-clearance vehicles
especially welcome. Send sase or esase to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, PAT ARREDONDO, MARLEN MERTZ,
PAMELA ROWE
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Dec 16-17 |
Sat-Sun |
HPS, WTC, OCSS |
I: Snow Camping/Cornell Peak (9750') & San Jacinto Peak (10,804'):
Moderately paced and moderately strenuous snow camping and peak climbing
trip in the San Jacinto Wilderness. 4 miles, 1500' gain for the first day from
the Palm Springs Tram, most with full backpack while on snowshoes. 7 miles of
peak climbing, 2000' gain with snowshoes and daypacks the second day, before
we pack out 2.5 miles to the tram. Send esase (preferred) or 2 sase, phone,
recent conditioning/experience to
Leader: LISA BUCKLEY Assistant-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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Dec 17 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Modjeska Peak (5496'), Santiago Peak (5687'):
Hike these two fine peaks in Orange County. The total hike will
be about 14 miles round trip with 4200' of gain. Brisk pace.
Add 4 more miles if gate locked.
Bring water, lug soles, lunch, and hat.
Send email to
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT
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Dec 19 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
I: Rosa Point (5038'):
12 miles, 5500' gain. A good time to hike in the Anza Borrego area. The
pace will be moderate, and we will most likely come out after dark. Email
Sandy the week before the hike for information.
Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, MARS BONFIRE
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Dec 20 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks |
O: Mount Russell (2704'), Margarita Peak (3189'):
Postponed to Friday the 22nd. (See below.)
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
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Dec 22 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks |
Rescheduled from the 20th.
O: Mount Russell (2704'), Margarita Peak (3189'):
Spend the day picking up
these two Lower Peaks. Mount Russell is in the Lake Perris area and is 5
miles with 1000' of gain. Margarita, in the southern Santa Ana Mountains, is
3 miles with 800' of gain. Contact leaders a few days before for meeting
place and time.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, DAVE COMERZAN
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Dec 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
O: Indian Mountain (5790'):
Hike this peak from the south via a dirt road & steep firebreak.
The total hike will be about 12 miles round trip with 4000' gain & 500'
gain on the return. Bring water, lug soles, lunch & hat. Send email to
Leader: PETER DOGGETT Assistant Leaders: IGNACIA DOGGETT, JOE YOUNG
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