Welcome to the Crescenta Valley Group of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. If you live in or near the communities of Sunland, Tujunga, Montrose, La Crescenta, or La Canada-Flintridge, and want to become more active with the Sierra Club, contact us or join us on an outing. New Members are always welcome!
We are looking for outing leaders too! If you are a Sierra Club leader and would like to lead outings with us, please contact outdoorsygal@sbcglobal.net. If you would like to become a leader, the next training is April 10, 2010 at Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Click here for the Leadership Training Program application:
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Happy New Year 2010!
Ancient Art Galleries of Stone-Age America - Feb 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Fish Canyon Falls Hike
NEW! Jan 30, 2010 Sat Crescenta Valley Group and Little Hikers
Join us on this 5 mile roundtrip 900’ elevation gain hike to what John Robinson calls “The most spectacular falls in the range”. We have received special permission from Vulcan Materials to go through their property to the start of the hike thereby cutting 3 ½ miles of switchbacks and 2300’ of climbing off before we even start! Bring hiking style boots, lunch, and water. Hopefully with the recent heavy rains the falls will be spectacular! There is also a good chance of the trail being damaged so please plan on being flexible if we have to go around some obstacles or maybe even not being able to get to the falls. Meet 9:30 AM at Azusa Rock site. 210 Frwy. Exit and go North on Iwindale Ave (towards the mountains). (1st exit east of 605 fwy on the 210) (fast food and gas available here). Left Foothill Blvd. You will cross the San Gabriel River then turn right Encanto Pkwy. Vulcan’s Azusa Rock site is located at 3901 Fish Canyon Road in Duarte at the end of Encanto Pkwy. All minors should be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Bring hiking shoes, food Leaders Silvia Darie and Jeff Wilson
Plight of the Monarch- Jan 12, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Malibu Creek State Park Hike
Jan 9, 2010 Sat Crescenta Valley Group and Little Hikers
O: Malibu Creek State Park : Join us on this non-dog hike through Malibu Creek SP as an alternative to the Red Box to San Gabriel Peek, Mt. Disappointment hike scheduled for this date. The park was the center of Chumash Native American life for centuries. From the trailhead we will take the high road (Gorge Trail) to Rock Pool which is a 3.5 mi rt with a 150' gain. Upstream a short distance to the gorge, is one of the most dramatic sights in the Santa Monica mountains. Malibu Creek makes a hairpin turn through 400 ft volcanic rock cliffs and cascades into aptly named Rock Pool. The Swiss Family Robinson television series and some Tarzan movies were filmed here. We will retrace our steps back to the high road and bear left toward Century Lake, which is 4.5 mi rt, 200' elevation gain. We will continue on the fire road past the Lake where we will pass the location of the old set for MASH television series. The prominent Goat Buttes that tower above Malibu Creek were featured in the opening shot of each episode. Outing suitable for youngsters. All minors need to be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Take 405 to 101 N, exit Las Virgenes Road and continue 4 miles to park entrance. Possibility of $8.00 for parking. Bring lunch and a goodie to share, water, hat. Rain cancels. Meet Sylmar rideshare 8:00 AM. Call Leaders for questions: Olivia Hernandez, Cathy Kissinger.
17th Annual Yosemite New Year's Eve Celebration
DECEMBER 31, 2009 - JANUARY 3, 2010 SATURDAY-TUESDAY Bus Trip
Encore of our previous New Year's Eve Bus Trips to Yosemite. Enjoy the beauty of Yosemite Valley from our lodge rooms and cabins for 4 days and 3 nights at Yosemite Lodge. Three of the last five years, we cross-country skied in the Valley! Free beginner cross-country ski lessons. Downhill ski at Badger Pass. Hike in Yosemite Valley. Brunch with us at the Ahwahnee. Join us for actor Lee Stetson's award winning shows personifying John Muir. Enjoy our fantastic New Year's Celebration at Yosemite. Bus leaves about noon on Friday. Price includes bus (unless carpooling), New Years and hospitality parties, Yosemite Lodge lodging, Brunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel, admission to the show, and gratuities. Send to LEADER: FRED DONG: 2 4x9. SASEs, Home & Work phones, SC#, deposit check to "Sierra Club" for $150. Prices range from $445 - 675 per person depending upon rooms and use of bus or carpool. Early sign-up discount of $15 if sign-up received before Sept. 20. $25 more for non-Sierra Club member. ASSISTANTS. STEPHANIE GROSS, KATHY SCOTT, PATTY RYAN, NANCY KLIPFE
