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2012 January 7, Saturday. O: Laguna Coast Wilderness Cardio Hike (Nina’s provisional hike). Nina Burokas, Jeff Johnson . Join us for a moderately-paced but strenuous (calf/quad-burning in sections) hike through the southern section of this 7,000 acre coastal canyon. Our route: Laguna Bowl Road to Boomer Ridge Road across Old Emerald Trail to the ocean end of Emerald Canyon Road and back. 8.5 mi, 1,000' gain. Meet 9 AM at the Laguna Bowl Trailhead (660 Laguna Cyn Road, next to tennis courts). Parking: free + meter, one option is in the Public Parking area off-street on the south side of Laguna Canyon Road. From 405: exit CA-133S toward Laguna Beach, 8.5 miles to trailhead. From 73: 2.9 mi S of El Toro Rd. From PCH: 1/2 mi N on Broadway/133/ Laguna Cyn Rd. Bring sturdy shoes/boots, water (2 qts+), snacks and $ for optional apres-hike lunch and/or wine-tasting at Laguna Culinary Institute. Rain cancels. Recent rains may alter route. Long Beach carpool? Contact Jeff, 562-434-8473. Questions? Email Nina at nina.burokas@ gmail.com or call Nina at 949-226-4316.

2012 January 14, Saturday. O: Skirball Cultural Center. Nancy Beverly, Anna Baum . Join us at the Skirball for their groundbreaking exhibit Women Hold Up Half the Sky. It features photographs, visual arts, sound installations and interactive opportunities as it addresses the oppression of women worldwide. This is a joint outing between GLS and WCLA (Women’s Center of Los Angeles), and we’ll all meet at 12 noon at the Admission Desk in the main lobby, buy our tickets, tour the exhibit, then at 2:30 hear a representative from the humanitarian organization Peace Over Violence give a first-hand account of what the group is doing to improve conditions for women. Tickets are $10, which covers the lecture as well; if you have time, join us in the café afterwards to chat. Parking is free. The Skirball is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, CA 90049, located in the Sepulveda Pass, 2.5 miles south of the 101 Freeway. Traveling north or south on the 405, take the Skirball Center / Mulholland Drive exit. Turn into the main driveway (Skirball Center Drive), bear right to follow the curve, pass the Skirball’s main entrance on your left, and drive underground to the garage (North Lot). Here’s the link with a map and even more details: . Questions? Contact Nancy at 818-681-5192.

 
2012 January 22, Sunday O: Las Virgenes Cyn Figure-8 Loops Hike. Dora Olea, Grace Hengst. The canyon is an Open Space Preserve area as an unspoiled landscape in the Simi Hills that straddles the Los Angeles-Ventura county line. The canyon was the domain of the Native American Chumash people, later it was used as filming high-profile movies including Gone with the Wind, Duel in the Sun, They Died With Their Boots On, as well as dozen of TV shows and commercials. In 2004, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy made the land an open space preserve, open to the public, and protecting several endangered or sensitive species of plant and animals such as the red-legged frog. The bucolic pastoral open space contains nine miles of seasonal streams that form the headwaters of Malibu Creek. Chaparral-dotted hills encompass live oak, cottonwoods, sycamores and walnut trees. The area is an important wildlife corridor connecting the Santa Susana Mountains with the Santa Monica Mountains. We will follow a creek bed through a gorgeous oak woodland, then gently winds through rolling grasslands with distant views. En route, the trail crosses a saddle and drops into a lush, forested canyon. The trail then connects with the adjacent loop to the eastern canyon encircled by Laskey Mesa and a broad plateau. A moderate pace hike with approx. 7 miles round trip. 400 ft. elev. gain/loss. K-9 welcome. Wear layers, bring water, lug soles, sunscreen, and a potlucklunch item to share. Meet 9 am along the curb. From Ventura Freeway/highway 101 in Calabasas, exit on Las Virgenes Rd. Drive 1.5 miles north to the posted trailhead at the end of the road. Park along the curb. Heavy rain cancels. Questions at Grace Hengst (323)697-6886, or Dora doraolea@yahoo.com.

 
2012 January 29, Sunday O: Zuma Loop Trail. Alan Schimpff, Tom Molloy. This a great strenuous work out rewarded by beautiful scenery. The trail includes two major ascents, a descent into Zuma Canyon crossing a stream and a transverse along a ridge with beautiful ocean views. Roundtrip: 11 miles, 2800 elevation gain and loss Bring at least 2 quarts of water and the 10 essentials. Meet at 9:30 AM at the trailhead. If taking the 101 west, turn left on Kanan Road and head over the mountain until PCH. On PCH, head North West for about ½ mile (or two stoplights) until you reach Busch road. Turn right on Busch and follow it to the end of the road which is the trailhead, park there. If taking PCH West, pass Kanan Road until you come to Busch Road about ½ mile (or two stoplights) later. Turn right on Busch and follow it to the end of the road which is the trailhead, park there. Questions? Call leaders at 310-589-9125.

2012 February 4, Saturday O: Bedford Peak. Jeff Johnson, Kirk Olsen. Bedford Peak is in the central Santa Ana Mountains, 3800 ft. elevation. Our moderately-paced hike will be 7 mi. RT, 2000 foot gain and loss, on old fire road now closed to traffic. From the ridges, views northern to the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto mountain ranges, under winter snow. Our route is low enough that it is rarely snowy. Possible stream crossing to reach the trailhead. Meet 9 AM at the end of Silverado Canyon Road, at the locked gate. If the gate is open, you can drive 200 yards further, cross the stream, to the trailhead on the left. Bring water, lunch, layers for weather possibilities, trail footwear, water shoes might be good if we do ford the stream on foot. You must contact Jeff before the outing -- weather conditions may lead to last minute road closures and diverting the hike to an alternate trailhead. Carpooling possible from Long Beach rideshare. Questions? Call Jeff, 562-434-8473.

2012 February 11, Saturday. O: Griffith Park, Mt Lee. Grace Hengst, Dora Olea. This 10 MILE hike, 1300 ‘ gain/loss will add variety for those who usually do the Wed. night hikes. We will take trails, fire roads and paved sections to make our way across Griffith Park to the top of Mt. Lee above the Hollywood sign. We will reach Cahuenga Peak for lunch, AND proceed to several OTHER LOWER PEAKS ON THE RETURN ROUTE. The views will include surrounding cities , mountains and local wildflowers. Bring a potluck item to share for lunch. Bring 2 liters of water AND EXTRA SNACKS. Bring lug sole boots, suitable layered clothing, hat and sunscreen. THERE ARE A FEW ROUGH SPOTS ON THE TRAILS SO BRING YOUR HIKING POLES IF YOU HAVE THEM. Dogs welcome with leash. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at 9 am SHARP at Crystal Springs Park HQ/Visitors Center, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, LA, at the picnic tables by the flag pole near the vending machines. Call Dora with questions: 213-200-0239.

2012 Feb 17-20, Fri - Mon. O: Anza Borrego State Park (SOLD OUT). Barbara Edwards, Grace Hengst. Come celebrate Presidents Day with 3 nights of camping in the beautiful desert. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. We may have the chance to see roadrunners, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as iguanas, chuckwallas and the red diamond rattlesnake. Average temps are low 70s daytime and night mid 40s. Activities will include plenty of nature walks and hiking. Hot showers available. Well-behaved dogs permitted in campground but not on trails. Cost is $48 per person for 3 nights of camping and all parking fees. We have 2 group sites. Some RV sites available. Please send check and email address to: Barbara Edwards, 1739 S. Sherbourne Dr., L.A. 90035. Please note that this trip is sold out. If you'd like to be placed on the waiting list (or if you have any questions), please contact Barb at greyhund@sbcglobal.net.

2012 Feb 19, Sun. O: Snowshoe Hike, Mt. San Jacinto. Kirk Olsen, Dora Olea. Join us for a leisurely snowshoe hike on groomed trails near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.). Meet at the Valley Station at 10:30 am with snowshoes in hand - they can be rented at any good sports shop if you do not own them. Please allow time to park and ride the bus. We will purchase our tickets and ride up together. Once situated we will hike for approximately 3 hours and then eat a warm meal at the Mountain Station cafeteria. Distance and elevation gain will depend on our speed - approx. 3 miles and 500 ft. Ticket, weather and cafeteria information available at www.pstramway.com. Note: We have learned though experience that renting snowshoes at the top is not a viable option. Dress appropriately and bring water, snacks, snowshoes and money for the tram & cafeteria. RSVP to Dora (213) 200-0239 or doraolea @yahoo.com so we know to expect you.

CANCELLED BECAUSE OF LACK OF SNOW!!!
2012 February 25, Saturday O: Loop de Doo Hike Susan Campo, Diane Zaepfel. This is not your typical hike in Griffith Park. Everyone who attends will see something new on this hike even if you have already hiked in Griffith Park for many years! It will be a moderate paced hike , 10 miles R.T. We will walk 3 mi. of flat trail, plus 7 mi. of varied levels of up and down which will connect to three historic sets of stairs in Hollywoodland . How many times will we see the Hollywood sign from different angles? We will climb the highest point in the park (Cahuenga Peak, 1820 ft.). Great views! Have you ever signed the official register at the Wonder View tree? You should bring lunch, water, lug soles and hiking poles if you use them. You should not be intimidated by steep up hill or steep downhill sections. Meet at 9 AM. Send leader e-mail by Friday prior if planning to attend. Directions:. Turn off of Barham Blvd onto Lake Hollywood Blvd. There is a light at that intersection. Drive up-hill and over to Lake Hollywood and continue along the fenced lake to meeting place at the intersection with Tahoe Blvd. Park in beginning of residential area. Questions? Call Susan at 626-688-8642.

2012 Mar 25, Sun. O: O’Melveny Park. Dora Olea, Jeff Johnson. The second-largest park in L.A. County yielding only to the expanses of Griffith Park on the opposite site of the Valley offers the best view of the San Fernando Valley. We will take a stroll along citrus groves, grassy fields, and a riparian canyon in this tranquil park situated in Granada Hills. The first 0.9 mile explores the initial section of the well-maintained lawns shaded by oaks and eucalyptus trees extended over a quarter-mile into Bee Canyon Trail. For a better view of the Valley and a good workout we will hike up the challenging Mission Point Trail that climbs over 1,000 ft in 1.5 miles. A moderate pace hike with approx. 4 miles round trip. 1,400 ft. elev. gain/loss. Short car shuttle. Bathrooms and water at the trailhead. K-9 welcome. Bring water, lug soles, sunscreen, and a potluck-lunch item to share. Meet 9 am. From CA 118, exit at Balboa Blvd. and head north 2.3 miles to Sesnon Blvd. Make a left on Sesnon, following it for just over 0.5 miles to the entrance of O’Melveny Park on the right. Free parking, carpooling is recommended. Questions? Dora at 213-200-0239.

2012 Jul 29 - Aug 3, Sun-Fri. O: Back Country Camping. Susan Campo, TBA. Mule drop on McGee Creek. Lots of day hikes. OK for beginners. More info in upcoming Tracks.

 
2012 Aug 10-15, Fri-Wed. O: Back Country Camping. Susan Campo, TBA. Piute Pass, Humphrey Basin, Desolation Lake. More info in upcoming Tracks.

 
2012 Aug 30-Sep 3, Thu-Mon. O: Rock Creek Carcamp Barbara Edwards, Jude Demarrah, Grace Hengst. Carcamp at Palisades group site, elevation 8500’, south of Mammoth. More info in upcoming Tracks.

 
2012 Oct 5-7, Fri-Sun. O: GLS 25th Anniversary Celebration. Marie Ammerman, TBA. Save the date! In 2012, GLS will celebrate its 25th anniversary in many ways, one of which will be a fabulous weekend party at the Sierra Club's Harwood Lodge, near Mt. Baldy on this weekend. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. To volunteer to help with this event, please contact Marie Ammerman at 818-842-6401 or ammermanm@yahoo.com.