This week, we are heading to Whittier for a nice hike in Hellman Park.  Hope to see you there!

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Hiker Orientation last week and our first hike of the season this past Sunday!  We hope that you will continue hiking every week with us and enjoying all the hikes we have planned for this season.

This week, in celebration of Mother’s Day, we are heading to Lower Scholl Canyon Park for a nice easy hike.  This would be a perfect family outing for Mother’s Day before heading to brunch!

We are so excited to start another season of hiking!  We will meet new people and continue spending time with our regular hikers.  Many new places to explore and admire some of what nature has to offer.  For our first hike of the new season, we are heading to Monrovia Canyon Falls!  An easy beginner hike that is good for the family.  Please bring your friends and family who have always wanted to try hiking.  Start to train weekly to slowly build the stamina for our upcoming longer hikes.

 Remember that our Hiker Orientation/Meet & Greet is this Wednesday!!

 When: Weds., 5/1/13, 7:00 pm

Where: Dr. Kevin Cressey’s office

131 N. El Molino Ave., Suite 180

Pasadena 91101

(626) 792-1221

*free parking in the connected lot

 There will be a presentation done on hike safety and education as well as meeting members of our club.  There is something for everyone, beginners and avid hikers alike.  Hope to see you there!  More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/587091394636537/

Date and Time:  Sunday, May 5, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 3.4 miles roundtrip with 720′ elevation gain/loss

Hiking Difficulty: Level 1 (details)

Meeting Location:  Monrovia Canyon Park – 1200 N. Canyon Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016

Off the 210 Freeway, exit Myrtle Avenue, drive through Old Town Monrovia to Foothill Blvd, turn right, go two lights to Canyon Blvd, turn left, drive through residential area for about 1 mile staying to the right, turn right into Canyon Park at the 3-foot-tall sign.

PLEASE NOTE: The group will be meeting at “The Gate.”  This is the gate that opens for cars to drive into the park.  We will meet here because parking in the park is $5.00 and this gate is not always open on time in the morning for car entry.  So please meet the group at the gate and we will walk into the park together.

Map illustrating our hikes this season: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204460764562509374472.0004da6659673221a5579&msa=0

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes.  If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.

Even though our season has ended, we will still be doing a fun hike this weekend to Henninger Flats to support the Mt. Wilson Bicycling Association’s (MWBA) Pancake Breakfast!  The MWBA improves, builds, and maintains trails for everyone.  It is important for us hikers to support such an integral group of people who allow us to hike our favorite trails every week.  More details on the event here:https://www.facebook.com/events/398426696931937/  Hope to see you there!  *Please bring cash to purchase raffle tickets and pancakes*

And don’t forget, the new PHP season starts on May 5th with a nice and easy hike to Monrovia Canyon Falls!  We are doing a Hiker Orientation and Meet & Greet on May 1st to kick-off the new season and to prepare new hikers on hike safety and education.  More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/587091394636537/

Date and Time:  Sunday, April 28, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 5.4 miles roundtrip with 1,360′ elevation gain/loss

Hiking Difficulty: Level 1.5 (details)

Meeting Location:  2260 Pinecrest Drive, Altadena 91001.  Enter the trailhead gate and walk down to the bridge to meet the group.  Please pay attention to local parking signs and be respectful of noise in the residential neighborhood.

Map illustrating our hikes this season: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204460764562509374472.0004da6659673221a5579&msa=0

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes.  If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.

This week, for our season finale, we are doing a 7 Peaks hike.  This will be a great adventure.  Hope to see you there!

Date and Time:  Sunday, April 21, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 17.5 miles roundtrip with ~4,900′ elevation gain/loss (a small group will be doing a shorter option ~10-12 miles)

Hiking Difficulty: Level 5 (details)

Meeting Location:  From the 210 Freeway, exit at Angeles Crest Hwy (SR 2) and go north. At 9.5 miles, you will come to the Clear Creek Information Station and the junction with Angeles Forest Highway. Continue straight on SR 2 about 4.5 miles and look for the red box on your right where Mount Wilson Road intersects the highway.  Turn right onto Mount Wilson Road and immediately left or right into the paved parking areas on either side of the road.  (Lon: 34.25825, Lat: -118.104857)

Map illustrating our hikes this season: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204460764562509374472.0004d205eab7ce1d490bf

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes.  If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.

This week, we are doing the Bulldog Loop hike in the Calabasas area.  Hope to see you there!

Date and Time:  Sunday, April 14, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 15 miles roundtrip with 2,800′ elevation gain/loss

Hiking Difficulty: Level 5 (details)

Meeting Location:  From the 101 fwy, exit on Lost Hills Rd.  Turn left onto Lost Hills Rd. and then turn right at Las Virgenese Rd.  Free parking at the three corners at the intersection of Las Virgenes Rd.  and Mullholland Hwy.  (Lon: 34.103892 Lat: -118.711331)

Map illustrating our hikes this season: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204460764562509374472.0004d205eab7ce1d490bf

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes.  If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.

This week, we are hiking to Mount Lukens (5,066 ft), the highest point in the City of Los Angeles.  This peak was originally named Sister Elsie Peak, you can read more about her here:

Date and Time:  Sunday, April 7, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 10 miles roundtrip with 2,900′ elevation gain/loss

Hiking Difficulty: Level 4 (details)

Meeting Location:  Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 5151 Dunsmore Ave, La Cresenta-Montrose, CA 91214

Map illustrating our hikes this season (thanks Todd!) https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204460764562509374472.0004d205eab7ce1d490bf

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes.  If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.

This week, we are hiking to Inspiration Point.  Echo Mountain will be the first destination (also the short hike option), its history is worth reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_Mountain.  Hope to see you there!

Date and Time:  Sunday, March 31, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 10.4 miles roundtrip with 2,740′ elevation gain/loss

Hiking Difficulty: Level 4 (details)

Meeting Location:  Lake Ave & E Loma Alta Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
From the 210, take the Lake Avenue exit, go North from Pasadena into Altadena.  Continue on the road as it climbs a hill and park near the sharp left hand turn outside the Cobb Estate.  Meet in front of the large iron gate.

*No Adventure Pass needed*

Map illustrating our hikes this season (thanks Todd!) https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204460764562509374472.0004d205eab7ce1d490bf

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes.  If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.

This week, we are hiking in Mystic Canyon.  Hope to see you there!

Date and Time:  Sunday, March 24, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 9.6 miles roundtrip with 2,217′ elevation gain/loss

Hiking Difficulty: Level 3.5 (details)

Meeting Location:  From the 210 freeway, exit Grand Avenue in Glendora.  Go north on Grand Ave. for 1.7 miles to Sierra Madre Blvd. and turn right (east).  Drive 2.0 miles to Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) and turn left (if you cross the wash and dead-end at Valley Center, you’ve gone a block too far).  Drive north on GMR 0.6 mile to Big Dalton Canyon Road and turn right.  Drive 0.5 mile and park on the right side of the street (south) across from the signed trailhead on the north side of the street.

Map illustrating our hikes this season (thanks Todd!)https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204460764562509374472.0004d205eab7ce1d490bf

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes.  If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.

This week, we are hiking our way up to Sunset Peak. Hope to see you there!

Date and Time: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 7:00 AM sharp!!

Descriptions: 7.8 miles roundtrip with 1,300′ elevation gain/loss

Hiking Difficulty: Level 3 (details)

Meeting Location: Take the 210 to the Baseline Drive exit. Make a quick left, then right onto Padua Ave. Head north and make a right onto Mt. Baldy Road toward Mount Baldy Village, then turn left onto Glendora Ridge Road. Drive about 4.2 miles past Cow Canyon Saddle to a turnoff on the left hand side of the road. Park here and display your Adventure Pass.

*Remember there is no cell service in this area*

*An ADVENTURE PASS is required for each parked vehicle in this area. The National Forest Adventure Pass is a requirement by the US Forest Service for vehicles parked within certain recreation sites and areas in the forest. You can purchase either a day pass for $5.00 or an annual pass for $30.00. For more information on the Adventure Pass and where to purchase one, please visit the US Forest Service website.*

See you all on Sunday morning!!

Map illustrating our hikes this season (thanks Todd!) https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204460764562509374472.0004d205eab7ce1d490bf

Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk! Leash your dogs, beware of snakes, poison oak, ticks, sunburns, and stay with the group at all times. Responsible and well prepared hikers always bring at least 3 liters of water, food, first-aid kit, and wear appropriate hiking/trail shoes. If you are not sure which way to go on the trail, wait and ask one of the leaders. Each hiker is fully responsible for his/herself while hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills related to rescue efforts or medical care. This is a free club operated by volunteers, no one is liable for any other person.