Jul 18, Fri Pasadena , Crescenta Valley Moonlight Hike to Mt Lowe from Eaton Saddle: Enjoy night views from high above the LA basin on moderate 3 mi, 500’ gain hike to historic peak in Front Range . Meet 7 pm La Canada rideshare pt with water, snack, hiking boots, flashlight. Leaders: Norm Stabeck, Pam Allen, David Czamanske, Denise Sims. Icons: hiking, full moon, USFS parking pass
Aug 10, Sun Crescenta Valley, Little Hikers, San Fernando Valley Mommy and Me walk at Franklyn Canyon and Picnic. Slow paced, flat, paved, morning 1 mile-2 miles walk around Franklyn Canyon Lake followed by picnic. Outing suitable for backpacked babies, strollers and toddlers, as well as pregnant future mommies. Visit to the Nature Center. All minors need to be accompanied by parents or legal guardians. Email leader Silvia Darie for meeting location, time and picnic details. Rain cancels. Leaders: Silvia Darie and Jeff Wilson. Icons: walk, e, kids
Sep 7, Sun Crescenta Valley, Little Hikers, San Fernando Valley Mommy and Me walk at Balboa Park. Slow paced, flat, paved, afternoon 1 mile-2 miles walk around Balboa Park Lake. Outing suitable for backpacked babies, strollers and toddlers, as well as pregnant future mommies. All minors need to be accompanied by parents or legal guardians. Email leader Silvia Darie for meeting location, time. Rain or high heat cancels. Leaders: Silvia Darie and Jeff Wilson. Icons: walk, E, kids
Sep 21, Sun Pasadena , Crescenta Valley Bear Creek Ramble: Moderate 9 mi, 900' gain hike along seldom visited tributary of West Fork of San Gabriel River. We'll learn about riparian habitat as we walk first through mature forest and then across alluvial floodplains to the canyon's narrows. Meet 8 am E side REI parking lot, 214 N Santa Anita Ave in Arcadia, or 8:30 am Azusa rideshare pt. Bring water, lunch, hiking boots for many stream crossings. Leaders: David Czamanske, Pedro Melo-Perez, Denise Sims. Icons: C, E, hiking
Oct 4, Sat Crescenta Valley, Little Hikers, San Fernando Valley Mommy and Me walk at Franklyn Canyon and Picnic. Slow paced, flat, paved, morning 1 mile-2 miles walk around Franklyn Canyon Lake followed by picnic. Outing suitable for backpacked babies, strollers and toddlers, as well as pregnant future mommies. Visit to the Nature Center. All minors need to be accompanied by parents or legal guardians. Email leader Silvia Darie for meeting location, time and picnic details. Rain cancels. Leaders: Silvia Darie and Jeff Wilson. Icons: walk, E, kids
Oct 5, Sun Pasadena, Crescenta Valley Eaton Saddle to Red Box via West Fork San Gabriel River: Moderate 7 mi, 1200' loss/1000' gain hike through mature forest habitat on north side of Mt Wilson. We'll observe sites of Great Hiking Era resorts and learn about their recreational impact on the forest. Adventurous newcomers welcome. Meet 8:30 am La Canada rideshare pt. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, and enthusiasm! Leaders: David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy, Denise Sims. Icons: hiking, C, E, USFS parking pass
October 19, Sun Crescenta Valley Group Hike to First Water on Mt. Wilson: Join us for a hike to First Water. We'll start in Sierra Madre and hike 3 mi rt, with 1000 ft elevation gain. Enjoy stream in wooded canyon and views of San Gabriel Valley. Possible stream crossing. Join us for an optional lunch afterward at The Only Place in Town. Meet 10 am at the end of Mt Wilson Trail Drive (approximately 300 yards east of the intersection of Baldwin Ave and Mira Monte Ave. in Sierra Madre). Bring water, hiking shoes, and snack to share. Rain cancels. Leader: Heidi Sato Asst: Gary Vidor Icons: hike, E
Dec 31-Jan 4 Wed-Sun Backpacking, Crescenta Valley 17th Annual Yosemite New Year's Eve Celebration: 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 5 days and 4 nights at Yosemite Lodge. Many of the past few 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 noon on Fri. Price includes bus (unless carpooling), New Year's and hospitality parties, Yosemite Lodge lodging, brunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel, admission to the show, and gratuities. Prices range from $480-720 per person depending upon rooms and use of bus or carpool. Early sign-up discount of $15 if sign-up received before Sep 20. $25 more for non-Sierra Club member. Send 2 sase, phones, SC#, $150 deposit (Sierra Club) to Leader: Fred Dong. Assts: Stephanie Gross, Kathy Scott, Patty Ryan
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