JulyAnd Beyond
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JUNE

JUN 5 SAT * 20s & 30s
O: NEWCOMERS HIKE: RETURN TO PARADISE COVE @ MALIBU
Summer is here so let us enjoy the salty mist of the waves cashing upon the rocks as we walk the tidal pools of Zuma Point Dume to Paradise Cove. Always a popular and favorite, this beginners beach hike of 4 miles and 400 ft gain provides great scenic views of the islands and, if we are lucky, migrating whales. So escape the heat and see why many weddings are held here in this beautiful setting. Will love blossom? Come and find out. We will meet 9AM at the Malibu rideshare point. Malibu Admin Ctr 23533 Civic Ctr Way. Bring 1qt water, sunscreen, and cash for parking (thats why we are carpooling). Rain cancels. Leaders: Regan Lau (reganL@hotmail.com) and Silvia Darie (sdarie@ucla.edu).

JUN 6 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: ANOTHER “EASY” MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE
Mountain bicycling on Highway 39 between Crystal Lake and Islip Saddle. Enjoy dramatic scenery above the San Gabriel Wilderness on a mountain road that is closed to traffic. Approx. 6 miles each way with gentle grade to Highway 2. Lunch at the Eagles Roost Picnic area on Angeles Highway near the intersection of Highway 39. Bring a helmet (required), spare tube, pump, water, and lunch. Meet at the Azusa Rideshare at 10:00am. Leaders: Dan Taylor and Paul Shaffer.

JUN 6 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: SANTA YNEZ CANYON
Join us for a shady stroll through Santa Ynez Canyon, then a sunny climb up and out of the canyon to the Topanga Fire Road. From there we will take a short hop down to Trippet Ranch to eat lunch and see the visitor center. We return the same way we came, with an optional side trip to the waterfalls. Hike is about 6 miles round trip (sans waterfalls) with a 1000’ gain. It is moderately difficult – the trail gets a bit rocky near the top of the ridge and it can get quite warm up there, so be prepared. Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, sunscreen and hiking boots or lugsoles. A hat is also recommended. We will meet at 10:30 am at the trailhead. (Note: there are no rest rooms at trailhead.) From Sunset Blvd. north of Pacific Coast Highway (1) drive north on Palisades Drive turning left (east) on Vereda Montura to the end of the road. Rain cancels. Provisional Ldr: Stephanie Schwartz. Co-Ldr: Jeff Breakstone.

JUN 6 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: TWIN PEAKS
Both leaders for today’s event have been traumatized by their own mini-dramas on this hike (we’ll spare details) in the past. There does seem to be a peculiar aura about it. Nah, just a coincidence that it shares the same name as that short-lived, ever-so-quirky 1990s TV show but …. who knows? This hike is on the more strenuous side; 12-13 miles distance with 3500'+ of gain in the San Gabriel mountains. Meet 9:00am at the standard La Canada carpool point. Bring 2-3 quarts liquid minimum (yes, guys this is the summer and it’s not a walk in the park), lunch, and hiking-style boots. Leaders: Gary Crow & Steve Han.

JUN 8 TUES
O: INFAMOUS PLAYA DEL REY CONDITIONING WALK
Days are getting longer and the sunsets are getting nicer. The warm days of summer makes a night hike look that much better. Enjoy a walk along the beach and the hills around Playa Del Rey. See the city above the Ballona Wetlands. Approx. 5mi, 200 ft gain. Go W on Culver Blvd, to Nicholson, turn L and turns into Pershing and continue to Waterview (1/2 mi), turn R to top-of-the-hill, (corner of Rindge and Waterview). Where the NW corner fence of LAX meets the homes overlooking the ocean. The fun starts at 7:00pm.Leaders: Russ Black & Jeff Breakstone.

JUN 11-13 FRI-SUN * 20s & 30s
T: SAILING CRUISE TO CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS
Expect brisk winds and high seas, adventurous sailing, hiking, snorkel, dinghy. Food cost; $35 extra paid at the boat. Limited space. Send resume of sailing experience (even if none), one large SASE, d&n phone, e-mail, along with a check for $149) ($155 non-mem) payable to Sierra Club. Send to reserv: Dan Clouse. Additional Leader/skipper Gary Vidor.

JUN 12 SAT * 20s & 30s / SIERRA SINGLES
O: MATILIJA FALLS
Matilija Creek leads up a canyon through beautiful pools, cascades, and water slides. One moment the creek is just an inch deep over broad, flat, canted, slabs of shale, the next, it’s rushing though narrow channels a few feet wide carved deeply into the canyon. Periodically the creek spills into deep and wide crystal clear pools before continuing downstream, repeating this scenario many times over the course of several miles. The ultimate destination of the hike is a very high cascading waterfall. Be sure to wear footwear and clothing (bathing suits or hiking clothes that can double as such are highly recommended) that can get wet, as taking advantage of the aforementioned pools for a swim is one of the best features of this hike. The hike is 9 mi, 1,100’ gain. Some boulder hopping and stream crossings will be encountered. Wear sturdy shoes and/or lug sole hiking boots and bring a minimum of 3-4 quarts and lunch. Meet 9:30 AM in Thousand Oaks at the North East corner of the K-Mart parking lot just south of the 101 Freeway on Hampshire Road. Hampshire Road is the first exit after you pass the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall, on your right, as you travel north (east actually) on 101. Leaders Paul Shaffer (pcshaffer@hotmail.com), and Leen Zwanenburg (lzwanenburg@agere.com).

JUN 12 SAT * Wilderness Adventures / 20s & 30s / HPS
I: "LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE" HIKE TO SCODIE MTN (7294')
Quote your favorite lines from these books/movies and bring your favorite bonnet/hat (along with your other ten essentials) while walking through wildflowers in the Southern Sierras. This is an approximately 7 mile round trip, 2300' gain hike with some trail, cross-country and rock scrambling. As well as finding the peak, we may also locate an old cabin. For meeting time/location, send H&W #s & recent conditioning/experience to Provisional I Leader: Pamela Rowe playing the part of Laura. Co-Leader: David Coplen playing the part of Charles.

JUN 12 SAT * 20s & 30s
C: Cherry Picking and Parade @ Leona Valley
It’s that time of year, which means the cherries will be ripe and bursting with flavor. Juicy and organically grown, just be sure to leave some cherries in your basket and not in your mouth. If you have never gone cherry picking, then you must check out this memorable life experience. Last year, everyone had a great time picking and tasting the various varieties of cherries. Located in Leona Valley, it is only about an hour away. The whole town comes out for the annual cherry parade and you will see the beauty queen and her court. We will meet 8AM at the Laurel Plaza lot at 6180 Laurel Cyn in North Hollywood to carpool. The building is in the lot of the Robinsons May store. Bring CASH (no credit), water, and sunscreen. Please check the web site for any updates about this event or contact me. Rain cancels. Leaders: Regan Lau (reganL@hotmail.com) and Aurora Dolores.

JUN 13 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: SYCAMORE / SERRANO CANYONS
Ah, the paradoxes of modern living. Lots of people walk about town these days talking apparently to themselves. Casual observers can get good and confused by low-profile cell phone technology. Is that someone out walking good ol’ Sparky talking to their dog instructionally (e.g. do your thing, and quickly) or are they on a truly “special” wavelength with their pet? Is that scruffy unshaven guy blissfully sauntering down the street casually LA hip and talking to his agent or one of the too-many clinically maladjusted folks wandering about our fine town communicating with the dark side? Hard to tell at times. We are not however confused about the connecting-with-nature value of this 9 mile, 1200’ vertical gain hike in the Sycamore Canyon area of the Santa Monica Mountains. In our quest to upset your lunch hour we will meet 12:30pm at the Malibu carpool point. To reach the Malibu carpool point turn off Pacific Coast Highway at Cross Creek Road (turn right if coming from the south, turn left from the north/west). The Malibu pier is a good local visual landmark. After turning on Cross Creek, make a left after one block at Civic Center Way and meet in the Malibu Civic Center parking lot. Bring 1-2 quarts liquid and hiking boots. There is poison oak on some stretches of today’s hike as a minor warning. Leaders: Gary Crow & Veronique Pascal.

JUN 13 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: LATE AFTERNOON HIKE @ WEST L.A.
Join us on a late afternoon hike in the Santa Monica Mountains.- San Vicente Mountain along the Westridge fire road. Enjoy spectacular 360 views of Los Angeles on a clear afternoon. Moderately paced 7 miles round trip hike with about 1000 feet (total) of elevation gain. Hike is on the fire road. No tigers or turtles please. Bring water (1 quart minimum), a snack to share, a jacket and a flashlight. Hiking boots recommended. Hike leaves promptly at 4PM, and should last around 4 hours. Trail Head: From Sunset Blvd, go North on Mandeville Canyon road, Turn left at the first stop sign (Westridge Road) and drive up the hill approximately 3 miles to the end of Westridge Road. Meet by the gate at 4 PM. Rain cancels. Provisional Leader: Greg Klinger (Klingergk@yahoo.com) Co: leader: Russ Black.

JUN 14 MON * 20s & 30s
O: WESTSIDE NIGHT HIKE AT TEMESCAL CANYON
Moderately paced evening hike of approximately 5 miles with 1000' gain in the breezy Santa Monica Mountains. Meet 7pm at Temescal Gateway Park (from PCH, take Temescal Cyn Blvd at Sunset Blvd). Park for free on Temescal Canyon Blvd or Sunset. Bring 1 quart water, and hiking-style boots or shoes. Provisional Leader: Petra Pearce. Asst. Leader: John Corcoran.

JUN 12-13 SAT-SUN * OCSS / WAS / ICS / 20s & 30s
O: LET’S DINE OUT IN BALDY
"We hike so we can eat!" So join us an Adventure + a hike to San Antonio Ski Hut at Mt. Baldy. Only 2 miles but 2000’ gain—yes, it’s a hard hike! We will do it at the pace of the group, so…well behaved tigers welcome. Bring what ever you want to cook (hut has full kitchen), some good cheer and a great attitude! ESASE to lynnrheath@juno.com or call leaders. Remember you sleeping bag, pillow, and wear proper gear to make it to the hut. Meet NOC ride share Saturday 9 AM or Manker Flats 10 AM. Limited 20 to stay over night in hut ONLY $10 each! Leaders: Lynn Heath and Don Waterbury. Put on your lugs and let the adventure begin…

JUN 18-20 FRI-SUN * 20s & 30s
O: SECOND ANNUAL RAFTING/FUN/PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA IN KERNVILLE
Come join us for a fun weekend located only 3 hours from LA that includes 2 half days of rafting on the exciting Kern River. Beginners Welcome!! The weather in June will probably be about 90 degrees. We will camp along the Kern River with all the amenities which include: hot showers, flush toilets, horseshoes and a Sand Volleyball Court. Our river guides will take care of all of our appetite needs. These delicious meals will include Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast; Lunch will be deli style sandwiches. To begin, on Saturday afternoon, our guides will steer us down the twists and turns of the Kern River, Later we can play volleyball and sit around a campfire and tell stories. Or maybe a field trip to a local night spot in Kernville. Then on Sunday morning we will have the opportunity to conquer the river in "Maniyaks", which are one and two man inflatable kayaks (you can stick to the big rafts if you choose). Of course, our master guides will be instructing us all the way. We have the campsite from Friday but you can arrive Saturday morning if need be. To register, send $175 with Sierra Club # (or $195 w/o Sierra Club #) with 2 SASE, address, e-mail, phone#, carpool info (can you take somebody or do you need a ride) to Leader/Reservationist: Gerard Bailey, 740 Mission Drive, Camarillo,CA 93010.
(gerardbailey@netzero.net) 805 482 6669. Co-leader Ron Domash.

June 23 WED @  7:00 PM *20s & 30s Date Postponed. Check Back
Rotation at the Plantation
All you can Eat and All you can Meet--a Rotational Dinner 
 Summer is almost here and the days are getting longer. Start yours right by joining us in Pasadena for a fun early-evening rotational dinner. This social and informal event will take place at the Soup Plantation on 201 S. Lake Ave. Dinner is under $10 and its buffet style has many healthy choices, including a variety of soups and salads. Everyone will be seated in a different part of the group upon returning from the buffet. Please bring your sense of adventure and your good humor. We cannot guarantee the dinner will be gender balanced since we are not collecting money before the event. Please RSVP to lynnrocker@yahoo.com so we have an idea how many people to expect.

JUN 23 WED * 20s & 30s
O: CONDITIONING HIKE TO CALABASAS PEAK
Let's see a spectacular sunset from summit of Calabasas Peak. Along the way there are unusual tilted and pocketed sandstone formations set against beautiful green mountains. From the peak you’ll be delighted by great views of the San Fernando and Simi Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains. 4 miles, 1000’ hike on fireroad for a good aerobic workout. Meet at the trailhead on Stunt Road in Calabasas at 7pm. (101Fwy to Topanga Canyon Road, take south towards mountain. Turn right at Mulholland. Continue on Mullholand for about 5 miles till Stunt Road. L on Stunt Road, drive forabout 1 mile to dirt parking on the roadside. If coming from Thousand Oaks, take 101 Fwy south to Las Virgenes. Go south on Las Virgines to Mulholland. Take left on Mulholland for 3 miles until you see Stunt road on the right. Bring 2 quarts of water, snack, and lugsoles. Leaders: Silvia Darie and Steven Han.

JUN 26 SAT * 20s & 30s
O: RED BOX TO STRAWBERRY SPRING, STRAWBERRY MEADOW
Join us for a moderately paced scenic hike to Strawberry Spring, Strawberry Meadow in the San Gabriels. The hike is approx. 8 miles round trip, 1400' gain. We will use a car shuttle and return via Colby Canyon Trail. Meet at the La Canada carpool point at 9 AM. (We start 15 miles above La Canada, so there is some driving.) Bring lunch, plenty of water (at least 2 quarts - it's summer!), and sturdy footwear. Leader: Steven Han, Asst: Linda Lammers.

East Coast Swing Dancing and Dinner In Pasadena
June 26 – Saturday
If you would like to join us for dinner at 5:45 prior to the dance you
will need to R.S.V.P. and I will send you the details on the location,
etc. Otherwise, I will see you at the dance. After dinner we will drive
to a Lutheran Church at 997 East Walnut, Pasadena for swing dance
lessons which begin at 7:30 p.m. The church is about a 10 minute drive
from the restaurant. The lesson will be taught by the Pasadena Ballroom
Association www.pasadenaballroomdance.com
 in an auditorium in back of the
church on Locust street. The class will last till 8:00 p.m. after which
there will be a live band and dancing until 11:30 p.m. The price for the
lesson and dance is $10. Host: Ralph Bocchetti (626) 821-9045. Again, if
you are going to dinner you will need to R.S.V.P. at
riverglen2816@yahoo.com 



JUN 27 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: LAKE HOLLYWOOD SOCIAL WALK
If you've done the hike to the Hollywood sign with me, you've seen a beautiful lake/reservoir below with pine trees around it. Now we are going to walk around this easy lake! This walk has no elevation gain and is 3.2 miles around. Hence, DO NOT bring hiking boots! Bring comfortable shoes. Dogs are not allowed! This walk will take between 1-1.5 hours. Meet at 1pm. From the 101 Freeway, get off Barham (if you are coming from LA get off Barham and/or Universal Studios exit & go down(left) the hill & make a left at Cahuenga) and drive toward LA on Cahuenga (Hollywood) and get on Barham. From Barham Blvd. (Thomas Guide 563 D7), take Lake Hollywood Dr., all the way up the hill, passing Wonderview Dr.., go down the hill, and park. Meet at the 1st entrance you see (gate). Toyon Tanks (gate) are across the street. Thomas Guide 563 E7. Rain postpones. Bring water. Afterwards we will meet at In-N-Out Burger 3640 Cahuenga Blvd W in Studio City. Leaders: Ed MacKeen (818) 761-8300 and Silvia Darie.