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Jan 1
WED
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San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Disappointment (5960'):
Via JPL trail.
Short car shuttle. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with lunch, water, good footwear. Rain cancels.
Leaders: AL MARTIN, JENNIFER WASHINGTON
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Jan 3
FRI
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Josephine Peak (5558'):
Who cares about college football? Start 2003 on
the left foot with this (almost) any weather hike. 8 miles round
trip with 2100'
gain on trail and road. Beginners welcome. Meet 10 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring rain gear and 9 other essentials.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE, LAURA JOSEPH
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Jan 4
SAT
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Beauty Peak (5548'), Iron Spring Mountain (5755'):
Enjoy the brush as we
thrash through these chaparral covered "beauties." This will be a
moderately paced 8 miles
round trip, 2500' gain hike. LTC natural history credit
available for leaders. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent
conditioning, phone & rideshare information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, Natural Science
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Jan 8
WED
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Mount Hillyer (6200'):
8 miles, 1500' gain. Moderate by a slightly-devious,
but still straightforward climb of one of our favorite winter
destinations. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BRENT WASHBURNE, BOB THOMPSON
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Jan 9
THU
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Barley Flats (5600'+):
Easy 7 miles round trip, 2000' gain, lovely trail to this
lower peak. Suitable for beginners. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Assistant Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Jan 9
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting
which will be held at Laura Joseph's Home,
2386 East Del Mar, Apt. # 328,
Pasadena. Phone: (626) 356-4158; email
ljoseph2@earthlink.net
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Jan 11
SAT
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Bighorn Mountains (5894') from the desert side:
Moderate 7 mile round trip
with approximately 2700' gain. Meet 7 am
Pomona
rideshare point.
Bring lunch,
2 1/2 quarts water and 10 essentials.
Leader: HARVEY GANZ, GEORGE WYSUP
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Jan 11
SAT
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Cole Point (5604'):
Moderately paced hike from Kentucky Spring Canyon on
road, firebreak and cross-country. 6 miles
round trip, 1700' gain. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring sturdy footwear, lunch, water for you and your k9.
Rain cancels.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: MAGGIE WILSON
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Jan 11
SAT
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Inspiration Point (5560'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'),
Ryan Mountain (5457'):
Moderate paced introductory hike in upper Joshua Tree National Park. 10
miles and 2600' gain. Both natural history and a historic mine will be
seen. Fit beginners are welcome. Meet at 5:30 am at
Diamond Bar
Carpool Point
or 7:30 am at entrance station above town of Joshua Tree. Rain
cancels.
Leaders: LUELLA FICKLE, CHERYL GILL
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Jan 11
SAT
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Mount Wilson (5710'):
The Mount Wilson Grand Tour. Moderately paced,
strenuous 20 miles round trip, 5200' gain hike from Sierra Madre,
over Newcombe
Pass to Observatory and back, over trail and a little fire road. Esase
or sase to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Assistant Leader: JANET YANG
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Jan 11
SAT
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Vetter Mountain (5908'), Mount Mooney (5810'),
Mount Sally (5408'):
Easy moderately paced hikes of 5 miles
round trip, 1300' gain in the San Gabriels.
Suitable for newcomers. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water,
warm clothes, lunch or snacks at the cars. Rain cancels.
Leaders: RON & LEORA JONES
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Jan 12
SUN
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Pinto Mountain (3983'):
Moderately-paced, strenuous hike to peak in Joshua
Tree National Park,
9 miles round trip, 2,400' gain over rocky
cross-country route. Send esase or sase,
contact info, recent conditioning/experience to
Leader: DAVID BEYMER Co-Leaders: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER, SARA WYRENS
Co-sponsored with Desert Peaks
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Jan 12
SUN
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Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Snowshoe hike in the Waterman Mountain area.
Destination may change depending upon conditions. Up to 8 miles, 2500'
gain, all cross-country, moderate pace. For info a few days before hike,
email or call
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, KAREN
ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jan 18
SAT
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Annual Awards Banquet:
Renowned author and hiker John Robinson presents
a program, "Celebration of Peaks and People." Robinson is author of
Trails of the Angeles and San Bernardino Mountain Trails, virtual hiking
bibles for trekkers in southern California. John has also written
histories of our three nearby ranges, the San Gabriels, the San
Bernardinos, and the San Jacintos, and is a member of the Chapter
history committee. This is a rare opportunity to meet him and share his
encyclopedic knowledge of our peaks. The celebrating starts at 5 pm with
no host bar and a chance to chat with your hiking buddies and see what
they look like without hat hair. This is also the yearly occasion for
recognizing member's achievements and presenting awards. The event will
be at Les Freres Taix Restaurant (1911 Sunset Blvd). You can purchase
discount raffle tickets for $4 for 5. Send $29 per person plus raffle
purchase (HPS), choice of vegetarian penne pasta, chicken marsala or
grilled salmon to
Reserv: SANDY BURNSIDE Please make your checks out to
the Hundred Peaks Section.
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Jan 18
SAT
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Mount Lukens (5074'):
Moderately paced, 7 miles round trip, 3500' gain to historic
hogback, highest point in City of Los Angeles via Stone Canyon Trail. Meet
8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, rain/wind
gear, Forest Service Pass. Rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: PETER GLOVER, SUSANNE WEIL
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Jan 19
SUN
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Monrovia Peak (5409'):
Don't be a couch spud after the HPS banquet, wear yourself out on this any
weather march; 13 miles round trip, 4800' gain on firebreak, trail, and
road. Email (or SASE, if you must) with recent hiking experience to:
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, LAURA JOSEPH
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Jan 22
WED
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Josephine Peak (5558'):
6 miles round trip, 1900' gain on fire road. See
spectacular rock formations. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, GABRIELE RAU
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Jan 25
SAT
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Nordhoff Peak (4425'):
Moderately paced 12 miles round trip, 3500' gain up
Nordhoff Peak. The summit offers splendid views of the Ojai Valley,
Lake Casitas, Ventura County coastline and the Channel Islands. The
trail is rocky and narrow in parts. Bring 3 quarts water, lunch, lugsoles.
Rain postpones. Send SASE or email with conditioning experience to
Provisional Ldr: CAROL ANNE MILLS
carolannemills@cox.net
Co-Ldr: BYRON PRINZMETAL
prinzmetal@charter.net
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group
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Jan 26
SUN
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Mount Pinos (8831'):
Snowshoe hike in the Mt Pinos area. Destination may
change depending upon conditions. Up to 8 miles 2500' gain, all
cross-country,
moderate pace. A few days before hike, email or call
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, KAREN
ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Feb 1
SAT
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Mayan Peak (6108'), Butterbredt Peak (5997'):
Enjoy the desert at its
finest with these short, strenuous, sand hills near Mojave. Mayan is 3
miles round trip cross-country, 1800' gain.
Butterbredt is 3 miles round trip cross-country, 1200' gain. Moderately
paced, newcomers with conditioning welcome. Extensive dirt road driving.
Meet 8 am at
Canyon Country
rideshare point.
Bring minimum 2 quarts water, lunch.
Rain cancels.
Leader: DAVID BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Feb 2
SUN
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Crafts Peak (8264'):
Snow shoe hike in the Lake Arrowhead area.
Destination may change depending upon conditions. Up to 8 miles 2500'
gain, all cross-country, moderate pace. A few days before hike, email or call
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, PATTY RAMBERT,
KENT SCHWITKIS, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Feb 5
WED
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Joint Meeting:
Visit Mt Everest Base camp with world traveler Penelope May. Penelope has
trekked world-wide and takes on a trek in Nepal. Bring gear to trade or
sell before the meeting. Swap meet: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm at the LA Zoo
Grand Room.
Co-sponsored with DPS, SPS
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Feb 6
THU
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Condor Peak (5440'+), Fox Mountain #2 (5083'),
Iron Mountain #2 (5635'):
Beautiful views, fairly strenuous walk, 12 miles
round trip, 3600' gain. Not a
tigerhike. Meet 7 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Assistant Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Feb 8
SAT
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Rosa Point (5083'):
Strenuous xc desert hike on slippery, steep terrain.
Moderately paced, 13 miles rt, 4600' gain via Smoke Tree Wash.
Limited to a
small group of adventurers. Send sase with H&W phones, recent
conditioning/experience and rideshare info to
Leader: GARY SCHENK Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Feb 9
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak (5496'):
Join us to climb the
two great Orange County HPS Peaks! Fast paced, strenuous 17 miles,
5258' round trip hike over road and trail routes. E-mail
hiking resume to leader. Rain cancels.
Co-leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, KATE ROGOWSKI
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Feb 11
TUE
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Rescheduled to March 6th
New Outing, not in the Schedule
Pinyon Peak (6805'):
Enjoy a beautiful forest hike on this 6.25 mile round trip, 2500' gain.
Experience great views and clean air. Contact leader either by phone or
email 2-3 days before hike for details. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles.
Rain cancels.
Provisional Ldr: DAVE COMERZAN
comerzan3@aol.com
Co-Ldr: BYRON PRINZMETAL
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Feb 15
SAT
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Mount Wilson (5710'):
From Sierra Madre. Snowshoe trip possible if
enough snow near summit. 15 miles round trip with
4800' elev gain. For info and
reservation, a few days before trip, call or email
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE
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Feb 15
SAT
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Mount Lawlor (5957'), Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderately paced 7 miles round trip,
1800' gain to hike these classic peaks overlooking Mt. Wilson and
environs. Meet 8 a.m.
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring lunch, water, lugsoles,
rain/wind gear, Forest Service Pass. Rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN LEVERICH
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Feb 22-23
SAT-SUN
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Postponed
New Outing, not in the Schedule
Mount Waterman (8038'): The Second Annual "Glory Days of Winter" Snow Camp and Snowshoe Adventure.
Last year it was Mt Pinos in the Los
Padres N. F. For this year we have selected the beautiful and
moderately angled west ridge of Mt Waterman in the Angeles N. F. Saturday,
backpack on snowshoes 2 miles and establish base camp. Sunday, snowshoe to
summit, celebrate, return to camp and pack out. Around 7 miles round
trip, 2300'
gain. Send e-SASE to KAREN LEVERICH
or SASE to MARS BONFIRE.
Leaders: SANDY BURNSIDE, WOLF LEVERICH,
KAREN LEVERICH, VIRGIL POPESCU, MARS BONFIRE
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Feb 22
SAT
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New Outing, not in the Schedule or Lookout
Buck Point (6433'), San Sevaine (5240'), Circle Mountain (6875'),
Gobbler's Knob (6955'):
Jean White is tantalizingly close to her list finish. Join us
as we help her pick off one of her remaining peaks, with an additional
three thrown in just to keep it interesting. Moderately paced 9.5 miles round
trip, 2600' gain. Meet 8:30 am at
Mt Baldy rideshare point. Call or e-mail
leader week of hike to confirm roads are open.
Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER (maura@OrganizingRx.com) Co-leader: DAVID BEYMER
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Feb 22
SAT
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Iron Mountain #3 (5040'), Round Top (6316'), Granite
Mountain #2 (5633'), Rabbit Peak #1 (5307'):
Escort your pooch as he/she bags four peaks in the
San Gabriels. Strenuous but moderately paced cross-country, brushy in spots.
14 miles round trip, 4000' gain. Meet 7 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water for you
and your k9 friend, leash, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: MAGGIE WILSON
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Feb 22
SAT
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San Jacinto Peak (10,804'):
Moderately paced but strenuous snowshoe day
hike. 10 miles round trip and 2400' elevation gain from the Palm Springs
Tram (fee required). Weather and snow conditions could affect plans.
Send esase or sase with conditioning and snowshoe experience to
Leader: SCOTT NELSON Assistant Leader: MARIA ROA
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Mar 1
SAT
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Antimony Peak (6848'), Eagle Rest Peak (6005'):
Enjoy pine forests and the picturesque high country of our San Emigdio Range.
Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora. The hike is
a strenuous 10 miles, 5500' gain route on trail and steep brushy rocky
cross-country. We will climb Antimony twice, once on the way to Eagle Rest
and once back. Eagle Rest is classified with a class 2 summit block. With
luck, we will see eagles. Send esase/sase,
recent conditioning, H&W phones, rideshare
information to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, Natural Science
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Mar 1
SAT
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Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'):
These are two very different peaks in Riverside County. Moderately paced
9 miles round trip, 1800' gain with some bushwhacking.
Call or email week of hike.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Mar 1
SAT
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Postponed until March 29
Mount Lowe (5603'), Mount Markham (5742')
Come for a hike for health on an easy, slow paced 6 miles round
trip, 1100' gain from Eaton Saddle. Beginners welcome. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: PING PFEFFER Co-Leaders: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ,
PAT ARREDONDO
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Mar 2
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Chaparrosa Peak (5541'), Black Mountain #4 (6149'):
Two interesting peaks
near Pioneertown. Moderately paced 13 miles round trip,
2200' gain on trail and cross-country.
Some dirt driving to Black. Call/email week of hike
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-Leader: MAGGIE WILSON, SANDY BURNSIDE
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Mar 6
THU
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Rescheduled from Feb 11
Pinyon Peak (6805'):
Enjoy a beautiful forest hike on this 6.25 mile round trip, 2500' gain.
Experience great views and clean air. Contact leader either by phone or
email 2-3 days before hike for details. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles.
Rain cancels.
Provisional Ldr: DAVE COMERZAN
comerzan3@aol.com
Co-Ldr: BYRON PRINZMETAL
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Mar 8
SAT
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Easy Peaks of Southern California - Mount Emma (5273'),
Old Mount Emma (5063'):
Relaxed paced 5 miles, 1500' gain hike with great views of Antelope
Valley and desert beyond with short car shuttle. Beginners welcome.
Meet 9 am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch. Rain cancels.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Mar 9
SUN
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Hildreth Peak (5065'):
Hike Hildreth by the interesting and moderately challenging 16 mile,
3700' gain cross-country route from Agua Caliente Hot Spring on the
south side of the peak near Santa Barbara. In contrast to the boring road
hike that is usually done, this route follows a river through a beautiful
valley with opportunities to swim in clear pools or soak in hot springs.
Short brushy area. Car or tent camp Saturday night near the trailhead
for an early start Sunday morning. Send sase/email to
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Assistant Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
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Mar 11
TUE
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Tehachapi Mountain (7960'):
Enjoy the beautiful forest high country on this 4 1/2 mile round trip,
2000' gain. Experience great views and clean air. Enjoy a walk on the
nature trail. Phone/email
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Assistant Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Mar 13
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting
which will be held at 6:30PM at Laura Joseph's Home,
2386 East Del Mar, Apt. # 328,
Pasadena. Phone: (626) 356-4158; email
ljoseph2@earthlink.net
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Mar 15
SAT
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New Outing, not in the Schedule or Lookout
Fox Mountain #2 (5033'), Condor Peak (5440'), Iron Mountain
#2 (5635'):
Enjoy these peaks by a rarely (if ever) done route. We'll do a fast paced
loop from Condor Peak Trail to Fox, continue to Condor and Iron and
descend by the beautiful (and redundantly named) Trail Canyon Trail. Total
16 miles, 4600' gain. Short shuttle. ESASE leader.
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH
Co-leader: JANET YANG
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Mar 15
SAT
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Luna Mountain (5967'), Round Mountain (5272'), Rattlesnake
Mountain (6131'):
Join us for a comfortably paced 12 mile round trip, 3000' gain hike to
bag three peaks near Hesperia. Meet 7 am
Pomona
rideshare point.
Bring water, munchies, warm clothing. Rain cancels.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: MAGGIE WILSON
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Mar 15
SAT
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CANCELLED
Snowshoe in the San Gabriels:
Enjoy a moderately paced snowshoe hike to one or more peaks in the San
Gabriels. Anticipate 4-8 miles, 1000-2000' gain, depending on
conditions. Send email/sase to
Leader: SANDY SPERLING Assistant Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Mar 15-16
SAT-SUN
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Chili Cookoff Challenge, Queen Mountain (5680'), Pinto
Mountain (3983'):
Want to cook, judge or eat hand-crafted chili prepared right there in the
desert on a camp stove? Tell your best whopper around the campfire? Or just
experience the desert in early spring with the possibility of seeing wildflowers
or desert critters? Then join us for all or part of this 11th annual chili
cook-off weekend! Location this year will be in a primitive camping area just
northeast and outside of Joshua Tree National Park. Saturday morning climb
HPS-listed Queen Mountain (4 miles round trip, 1000' gain) led by HPS.
Sunday morning pancake breakfast and optional climb of Pinto Peak (NE route,
7 miles round trip, 2000' gain) led by DPS. Well-behaved K9 on leash in
camp only. Cooks come free, tasters $5. Prizes will be awarded to winners.
Send money, sase indicating whether you will be a cook or taster to
Reservationist/DPS Leader: SUZANNE MAMEDALIN DPS Leaders: LEORA JONES,
IGOR MAMEDALIN HPS Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, DIANE DUNBAR
Co-sponsored with Desert Peaks
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Mar 22
SAT
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New Outing, not in the Schedule or Lookout
Topatopa Bluff (6367'):
Strenuous 14 mi rt, 4500' gain hike over
established trails in Los Padres National Forest. Send SASE or email,
conditioning and experience to
Ldr: KATE ROGOWSKI (rogo@ea.ucla.edu)
Asst: JANET YANG
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Mar 22
SAT
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Rescheduled from February 22nd
San Jacinto Peak (10,804'):
Moderately paced but strenuous snowshoe day
hike. 10 miles round trip and 2400' elevation gain from the Palm Springs
Tram (fee required). Weather and snow conditions could affect plans.
Send esase or sase with conditioning and snowshoe experience to
Leader: SCOTT NELSON Assistant Leader: MARIA ROA
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Mar 22-23
SAT-SUN
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Caliente Mountain (LO) (5106'), Carrizo Plain:
Saturday hike or mountain bike to the summit of Caliente, the high point of
San Luis Obispo County via the ridge trail, 19 miles round trip,
3000' gain on road and trail, seeing (hopefully) a variety of wildflowers
en route. Motel or camp Saturday night. Sunday explore Carrizo's wonders
(pronghorn, burrowing owls, Painted Rock archaeological site) on a series of
short hikes at leisurely pace. Join us for one or both days. Send sase/email,
conditioning (if climbing Caliente) to
Reservationist/Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Leaders: SHERRY ROSS, SANDY BURNSIDE,
WINNETTE BUTLER Naturalists: KATHY KEANE, SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Natural Science, Los Serranos
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Mar 23
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule or Lookout
Brush Mountain (7000+'), San Emigdio Mtn (7495+'):
Moderately paced, strenuous snowshoe or hike; 12 mi rt, 2400' gain. If
there is sufficient snow, we will use snowshoes. If not, we will hike these
two pretty peaks near Frazier Park along Forest Service roads from the highway.
Send sase or esase with snowshoe experience and recent hiking experience to:
Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
Co-Leader: DAVE BEYMER
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Mar 29
SAT
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Postponed from March 1st
Mount Lowe (5603'), Mount Markham (5742'):
Come for a hike for health on an easy, slow paced 6 miles round
trip, 1100' gain from Eaton Saddle. Beginners welcome. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: PING PFEFFER Co-Leaders: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ,
PAT ARREDONDO
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Mar 29
SAT
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Backus Peak (6651'), Russell Peak (6696'):
Moderately paced, strenuous cross-country hike to rugged peaks near Walker
Pass, named after two of HPS' most respected leaders. Cross-country to
Backus, then along ridge with some class 2 rock to Russell. 8 mile loop,
3500' gain. Meet 7:30 am
Canyon Country
rideshare point
(park in row of spaces facing Soledad Canyon Road).
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Mar 29
SAT
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Sunset Peak (5796'):
Join us for an easy paced 7 mile round trip, 1300' gain walk on a fire
road near Mount Baldy. Well behaved K9's on leash are welcome. Meet 8:30 am
Mt Baldy
rideshare point.
Wear sturdy tennis shoes suitable for dirt trails; bring water, snack.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: RON and LEORA JONES
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Mar 29
SAT
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List Finishers' Special - Black Mountain #6 (5244'),
Red Mountain (5261'):
Visit two remote peaks in northeastern Kern County. Moderately strenuous
hikes at a relaxed pace over rocky steep cross-country terrain, totaling
14 miles round trip, 3000' gain. Long day with dirt road driving to
each peak. Requires 4wd vehicles. This hike is part of a series that helps
hikers who are nearing HPS list completion, but anyone up for a challenge is
welcome to participate. Send email/sase to
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Mar 30
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Cuyapaipe Mtn (6378'):
Two obscure peaks in the Laguna Mountains of San Diego, much tougher to reach
than you might think. Moderate pace through brushy terrain, 6 miles round
trip, 1400' gain. Winter
gate closure may add gain and distance. Call leader week of hike for
info and confirmation.
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
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Mar 30
SUN
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Mayan Peak (6108'), Butterbredt Peak (5997'):
Stay over a day and continue exploring the remote peaks of Kern County.
Easy paced hikes on moderately steep scree on cross-country route in
treeless area north of Mojave. Moderately strenuous, 6 miles round trip,
3000'
gain. Do one or both peaks. Beginners welcome. Dirt driving with high
clearance recommended. Meet 8 am McDonald's in Mojave. Bring
10 essentials, 3 quarts water, lunch. Rain
cancels.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Apr 1-2
TUE-WED
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New Outing, not in the Schedule or Lookout
Monte Arido (6010'), Old Man Mountain (5538'), Fox Mountain #1
(5167'), Lizard Head (5320'), Cuyama Peak (LO) (5898'):
Nothing to do during the first week of
April? Come join us for two days of fun in the Los Padres National
Forest. Beats the heck out of doing your taxes. The first day will be
Arido, Old Man and Fox, a total of about 11 miles and 2400 feet of gain.
We will spend the night by Fox and do Lizard and Cuyama the next day,
11 miles and 3200 feet of gain. This is not a tiger hike! Join us for
one or both days. Contact leader by either by phone or email 2-3 days
before hike for details. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain
cancels.
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Asst: GEORGE WYSUP
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Apr 5
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderate 6 miles round trip, 2600' gain via Colby Canyon.
Experience and comfort on class 3 rock required. Meet 9 am Colby Canyon
parking area (11 miles from La Cañada, 1 mile beyond Angeles
Crest/Angeles
Forest junction). Bring good boots, something with "strawberries" to
share on top. Rain cancels.
Leaders: RICHARD BOARDMAN, BOB BEACH
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay
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Apr 5
SAT
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Martinez Mountain (6560'), Sheep Mountain (5141'):
Long, very strenuous day hike in the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains south of
Palm Springs, via the Cactus Springs trail. Moderately paced 18 miles
round trip, 5500' gain with much cross-country in desert terrain and
some steep rock scrambling. Send sase/email, recent conditioning/hiking
experience H&W phones to
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Apr 5
SAT
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CANCELED
San Rafael Peak (6666'):
10 miles round trip, 2400' gain, moderately paced, strenuous hike on
trail and cross-country in the Frazier Park area of Los Padres National
Forest. Not for beginners. Send email/sase, recent conditioning/experience,
H&W phones, rideshare info to
Leader: BILL VALENTINE Assistant Leader: HARVEY GANZ
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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Apr 6
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Asbestos Mountain (5265'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'),
Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'):
Add these 3 Riverside Co. peaks to your list. Moderately paced
11 miles round trip, 3000' gain on trail and brushy
cross-country with some dirt driving
between peaks. Call/email week of hike
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Co-Leader: MAGGIE WILSON, SANDY BURNSIDE
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Apr 9
WED
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Mount Lukens (5074') via Stone Canyon Trail:
7 miles round trip, 3300' gain. A real climb at a moderate pace to the
highest point in the City of Los Angeles, with views in all directions. Meet 9 am
supermarket parking lot (NE corner Foothill Boulevard and Mt Gleason Road -
Thomas Guide p 503-H3) with water, lunch, suitable clothing, good footwear.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Apr 10
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting
which will be held at 6:30 pm at the Glendale Numero Uno.
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Apr 10-13
THU-SUN
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Big Four: Samon Peak (6227'), Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'), Madulce Peak (6536'):
Strenuous, 4 days, 3 nights, moderately paced backpack in beautiful Los
Padres National Forest wilderness areas north of Santa Barbara. The totals
for the trip are approximately 45 miles, 8000' gain on road, trail, and
steep, slippery, brushy cross-country. Besides bagging the peaks, we will
take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora. Open to
all strong hikers, including WTC students. Send email/sase,
H&W phones, recent conditioning/backpack experience to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, Natural Science, WTC
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Apr 12
SAT
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Mount Hillyer (6200'):
Easy 6 miles round trip, 900' gain hike on pleasant trail from Chilao
campground area through lovely country to forested peak. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water for you and your k9, lunch, leash, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leaders: CHARLOTTE FEITSHANS, TAMMY SOLKO
Co-sponsored with K-9 Committee
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Apr 12-13
SAT-SUN
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Eagle Mountain #1 (5250'),
Ryan Mountain (5457'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'):
Spend a weekend in Joshua Tree and climb a few peaks. DPS Eagle is 9 miles
round trip, 2400' gain. HPS Ryan is 3 miles round trip, 1100' gain.
HPS Lost Horse is 5 miles round trip, 900' gain. More nearby HPS peaks
may be climbed if time permits. Car camping, world class potluck, wine tasting
Saturday night. Good WTC experience. Send email/sase, H&W phones to
Leader: GARY CRAIG Co-Leader: SUE HOLLOWAY
Co-sponsored with Desert Peaks
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Apr 13
SUN
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains - Josephine Peak (5558'):
Moderately paced hike (6 miles, 1900' gain) with beautiful views of nearby
peaks and Tujunga watershed. Newcomers welcome. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, lugsoles, clothing to match weather. Rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: WINNETTE BUTLER, KATHY CHEEVER
Co-sponsored with Sierra Singles
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Apr 17
THU
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Chaparrosa Peak (5541'):
Enjoy this beautiful desert peak on a 6 mile round trip, 1200' gain hike
suitable for beginners. Experience great views and clean air. Contact
Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA Assistant Leader: DAVE COMERZAN
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Apr 19
SAT
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Easy Peaks of Southern California - Tecuya Mountain (7160'):
Moderate hike in Los Padres National Forest involves 3 miles round trip,
500' gain. Some dirt road driving. Beginners welcome. If gate
is still closed, the hike will be 6 miles round trip, 2100' gain.
Meet 9 am
Flying J truck stop (Frazier Park exit from I-5).
Bring water, lunch,
10 essentials.
If you need to know how long hike will be,
send e-mail
week of hike to
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON
LEVERICH
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Apr 19
SAT
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Sam Merrill Trail to Mount Lowe (5603'):
Moderately strenuous 14 miles round trip, 3800' gain hike. See historical
sites on the way. Meet 8:30 am N end of Lake Avenue, Altadena.
Bring lunch, lugsoles, 2 quarts water. Rain cancels.
Leaders: MARY McMANNES, BRUCE HALE
Sponsored by Verdugo Hills
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Apr 19
SAT
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (Oakzanita Peak):
H8C (Hard difficulty, 8 miles round trip, 1001-2000' gain).
Join us in the southern Cuyamacas. We'll hike up to Oakzanita Peak
and enjoy the view. The hike begins on Hwy. 79, one-half mile south
of the entrance to Green Valley Falls Campground. Call the leader
for sign-up, starting time and directions. The hike will be limited
to ten participants, and should take about 5 hours. Rain cancels!
Leader: CURTIS CARLSON 858-278-9608
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Apr 20
SUN
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List Finishers' Special - Antimony Peak (6848'),
Eagle Rest Peak (6005'):
Moderately paced, but strenuous, 10 mile round trip, 5500' gain
route will climb
Eagle Rest, crossing over Antimony each way. Steep, slippery, rocky, brushy
cross-country terrain. This hike is part of a series that helps hikers who
are nearing HPS list completion, but anyone up for a challenge is welcome to
participate. Send email/sase,
conditioning, H&W phones to
Leaders: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH,
WOLF LEVERICH
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Apr 21
MON
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Whale Peak:
H9D (Hard difficulty, 9 miles round trip, 2001-3000' gain).
Parking in Little Blair Valley, we take the trail to the pictographs.
From here we simply take a bearing on the summit and go to it.
After a relaxing lunch, we will head down Smugglers Canyon. The Monday
Desert Explorers are in their tenth season and always welcome new
hikers. Contact the leader. Carpools leave Mission Valley ("Take I-8
to the Qualcomm off-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este
near Camino de la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and
Camino de la Reina.") at 5:30 am.
Leader: ALLEN HOLDEN, Sr. 858-558-0308 Assistant: GAIL HANNA
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Apr 23
WED
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Mount Islip (8250') from Islip Saddle:
7 miles round trip, 1500' gain on scenic trail past
Little Jimmy campground and spring. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, lugsoles.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DAN BUTLER
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Apr 26
SAT
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
San Gabriel Peak (6161'):
Moderate 4 miles, 1400' gain hike in the front range of the San Gabriel
Mountains. Enjoy the spring flowers and the view of the city and the ocean.
Meet 8:30 am at the
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Be prepared for any kind
of weather. Rain or snow cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, DIANE DUNBAR
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Apr 26
SAT
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Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507') and Deep Creek
Hot Springs:
12th semi-annual Deep Creek Hot Springs hike/soak/swim, with some more peaks.
Moderately paced 14 mile, 2500' gain with considerable cross-country
via exploratory route. High clearance vehicles desirable for dirt road
driving. No beginners. Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia.
Bring lunch, water, rain gear, lugs (swim suit optional). Rain cancels.
Send email/sase to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: GEORGE DENNY
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group
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Apr 26
SAT
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Queen Mountain (5680'), Warren Point (5103'):
Visit two great peaks in beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. Moderate hike
with moderate pace, 6 miles round trip, 1200' gain for each peak, do
one or both. Send email/sase to
Leader: PAT ARREDONDO Co-Leaders: BOB BEACH, GEORGE WYSUP
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Apr 26
SAT
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Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderate to strenuous 6 miles round trip, 1500' gain. K9 welcome, but
leash during snack time. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
or 9am paved parking area (just off Angeles Crest Hwy past Red Box). Bring
lugsoles, lunch, water. Rain cancels.
Leader: OLIVIA HERNANDEZ Assistants: CATHY KISSINGER, NORM STABECK, RON BARBOUR,
ANN PEDRESCHI, AL MADER
Sponsored by Crescenta Valley, K-9 Comm
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Apr 26
SAT
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Angeles Oaks To San Bernardino Peak:
7am. Hike to San Bernardino Peak and the initial Baseline monument for our 3rd
"pre-Whitney" hike. Strenuous 16 miles round trip with 4600' gain and
fantastic views. Camp Angeles trailhead to Manzanita
Flats, Limber Pines Springs and on to the peak. Plan on eating afterwards.
BRING: Ten essentials, layered clothing, minimum 4 quarts water and lunch.
RESERVATIONS: Space is limited. You must
sign up with leader in advance.
Leader: RALPH SALISBURY 909-686-4141
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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Apr 26
SAT
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Marion Mountain Trail to San Jacinto Peak:
S12E (Strenuous difficulty, 12 miles round trip, over 3000' gain).
Moderate fast-paced hike with an elevation gain of 4,600 feet in 5.7
miles. Fit and experienced hikers only, limited to 12. Bring plenty of
water, lunch and essentials. Call or leave message for required
sign-up.
Leader: CECILIA HERNANDEZ 619-286-4542 Assistant: KEVIN WOOLWORTH
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Apr 26-27
SAT-SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Cuyama Peak (5876'), Lizard Head (5350'), Fox Mountain #1 (5167'):
Opportunity to do the usually driven Cuyama by the interesting ridge
route along with two traditional hikes in the same area on a moderate
but fast paced back pack. Sat pack in to Upper Tinta campsite 1.5 miles,
hike Lizard Head, 3200' gain, 8 miles round trip; Saturday night pot luck.
Sunday
pathfinder to Cuyama, 6 miles round trip, 1700' gain; pack out to cars, Fox on
way out, 5 miles round trip, 2300'. Email leader for meeting place and time.
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Co-Leader: MAGGIE WILSON
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Apr 27
SUN
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Onyx Peak #2 (5244'):
Wildflowers and sweeping views from this peak near Lake Isabella. 4 miles
round trip with some steep cross-country, 2300' gain. Meet 8 am
Flying J truck stop (Frazier Park exit from I-5).
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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May 3
SAT
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Mount Lawlor (5957'), Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderately paced hike to prominent peaks in lower San Gabriels. 7 miles
round trip, 2200' gain. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring Forest Service Pass.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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May 3
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Mount Pinos (LO) (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'),
Grouse Mountain (8582'), Cerro Noroeste (Mount Abel) (8280'):
Join us on a scenic hike among the pines on this ridge route connecting some
of highest peaks in Kern County. Moderately paced 12 mile round trip,
2170' gain hike, mostly on trail, some short cross-country. Meet 7am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, boots, 10 essentials.
Leader: BILL VALENTINE Co-Leader: HARVEY GANZ
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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May 3
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Mount Lowe (5603') 16th Beginning Navigation Clinic:
Spend the day one on one with an instructor, learning/practicing map
and compass. Beginners to rusty old timers welcome. Not a checkoff.
Many expert leaders will attend; many "I" rated leaders started here
in the past. Recent no-shows require a $25 deposit (Sierra Club).
Send sase, H&W phones to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Co-Leader: RICHARD BOARDMAN
Sponsored by LTC
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May 3-4
SAT-SUN
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Owens Peak (8453'), Pilot Knob (6200'):
Car camp with strenuous dayhikes. Saturday climb Pilot Knob
6 miles round trip, 3400' gain. Saturday evening happy hour.
Sunday climb Owens, 7 miles round trip, +3200' gain.
Email (preferred) or 2 SASE to
Provisional Leader: MIKE McDERMITT Co-Leader: RON HUDSON
Sponsored by SPS & PCS, Loma Prieta Chapter
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May 4
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Iron Mountain #1 (8007'):
A long dayhike to the Big One in the San Gabriel Mountains. We hike at
a moderate but steady pace up the standard route from Heaton Flat,
very strenuous, 14 miles, 7200' gain round trip. Send sase/esase with
recent conditioning and experience to
Leader: TOM HILL Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
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May 4
SUN
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Easy Peaks of Southern California - Liebre Mountain (5760'):
Relaxed pace will get us through this 8 mile round trip, 2100' gain
hike up the PCT. See a variety of flora, maybe even some flowers, on the
north face of this westernmost peak of the San Gabriels. Beginners welcome.
Meet 9 am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, sturdy shoes, Forest Service Pass.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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May 5
MON
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Toro Peak Triangle Hike:
H9D (Hard difficulty, 9 miles round trip, 2001'-3000' gain).
On Cinco de Mayo, we confront Toro the Bull for the tenth time.
The Toreadors then march along the ridge to subdue Santa Rosa Mountain
before returning to their base. Trailhead is 4 miles up a rough road,
6,200 ft requiring high clearance vehicles. This cross-country
adventure is good for all fit hikers. Carpools leave Mission Valley
("Take I-8
to the Qualcomm off-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este
near Camino de la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and
Camino de la Reina.")
at 5:30 am.
Leader: ALLEN HOLDEN, Sr. 858-558-0308 Assistant: WITOLD MARTYNOWICZ
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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May 7
WED
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Santiago Peak (LO) (5687'):
A peakbaggers special - hike up by Old Camp to the peak. 18 miles, 4000'
gain. Or stop at Old Camp, only 10 miles round trip. Meet 6:30 am
Cooks Corners with plenty of water, lugsoles, lunch.
Leaders: PATTY RAMBERT, CLOYD COLBY
Sponsored by Orange County, Santa Ana Mtns TF
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May 7-8
WED-THU
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CANCELED
Lightner Peak (6430'), Bald Eagle Peak (6181'), Piute LO
(8326'), Heald Peak (6901'), Nicolls Peak (6070'):
Join us for one or both days in the
beautiful Lake Isabella area. Day one will be Lightner, Bald Eagle and a
possible pathfinder route to Piute LO for about 9 miles, 3000' gain.
Day two will be Heald and Nicolls. Primitive car camp Wed night (motel
optional). This will be about 8 hard miles with 4000' gain. Contact
leader by phone or email 2-3 days before hike for details. Bring water,
lunch and lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Provisional Leader: DAVE COMERZAN
(comerzan3@aol.com) Assistant: GEORGE WYSUP
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May 8
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting
which will be held at 6:30 pm at Laura Joseph's Home,
2386 East Del Mar, Apt. # 328,
Pasadena. Phone: (626) 356-4158; email
ljoseph2@earthlink.net
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May 9-11
FRI-SUN
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List Finishers' Special - Sewart Mountain (6841'), Cobblestone
Mountain (6733'), White Mountain #2 (6250'), Snowy
Peak (6532'), Black Mountain #2 (6202'), McDonald Peak (6870'),
Alamo Mountain (7367'):
Car camp and bag peaks in Sespe Wilderness of Los Padres National Forest,
near Gorman. Join us for one, two or three days. Day 1 is Alamo and McDonald,
4 miles round trip, 1050' gain. Day 2 is Sewart, Cobblestone and White,
18 miles round trip, 6500' gain. Day 3 is Sewart (again, if anyone
missed it the first time), Snowy and Black, 10 miles round trip, 3900'
gain. Except for Alamo and McDonald, expect some steep, brushy, occasionally
slippery terrain, and for a significant part of the gain to be on the return.
Long dirt road driving requiring high clearance vehicles. Send email/sase,
H&W phones, conditioning to
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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May 10
SAT
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For Lookout, too late for Schedule 293
Winston Peak (7502'), Adopt-A-Highway cleanup:
Easy peak in Angeles NF and easy cleanup of our section of route 2.
Hike is 1-1/2 miles round trip, 500' gain. Refreshments provided by the
HPS, then we give a little back to the mountains. Come have fun
with us! Meet 9am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water,
lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: JIM FLEMING Assistants: MIKE AND DOTTY SANDFORD
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May 10
SAT
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Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'):
Get two peaks in the Los Padres National Forest and a good workout.
Moderately paced, strenuous, 17 miles, 4500' gain loop over trail
routes. We'll take the Chorro Grande Trail rather than driving Pine Mountain
Road to visit these especially beautiful forested peaks. Send email/sase to
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Co-Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI
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May 10
SAT
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Mount Wilson (5710'):
Moderately strenuous 14 miles, 3900' gain; moderate pace. No beginners
or tigers. Meet 8 am Chantry Flat lower parking lot (from
210 Fwy, exit Santa Anita, L 7 miles to end of road). Bring 2+ quarts water,
lunch, lugsoles, FSP. Rain cancels.
Leaders: GARY ANDERSON, DAVE HEFFERNAN
Sponsored by Wilderness Adventures
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May 10
SAT
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San Bernardino East Peak:
6:45am.
This is our 4th "pre-Whitney" summer series of hikes. This hike is fairly
steep covering 5000 feet
elevation gain in 7 miles (one way) and requires an early start to avoid
afternoon heat on the sun exposed
face. BRING: Ten essentials, minimum 4 quarts of water. MEET: Details
available when you sign-up.
Leader: RALPH SALISBURY 909-686-4141
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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May 10
SAT
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Cactus to Clouds:
Very strenuous 22-mile hike from the desert floor in Palm Springs to the
peak of Mt. San Jacinto (10,400 ft. gain), then
back down to the Palm Springs Tram for a tram-car descent. Or hike up to
the tram (10 miles and 8,000 ft. gain) and ride the tram down. Or, ride
up on the tram, and join us on the hike to San Jacinto (2,400 ft. gain,
12 mrt). Bad weather (thunderstorms, snow)/trail conditions cancels. Must be
in great hiking condition. Be prepared for all weather conditions (hot
desert floor to cold windy peak). Bring LOTS of water (about a gallon or
more), food, sunscreen, jacket, flashlight, and $ for the tram station.
Meet 5am at Desert Museum in Palm Springs. A good description of the hike
can be found at www.adventurehiking.com. Call or email
Leader: SUZANNE 648-6292, email hothiker@pacbell.net
Sponsored Sespe Group, Los Padres Chapter
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May 10
SAT
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Baden-Powell:
7:00am.
Come join us for this moderate hike of eight miles roundtrip and 2800 ft
gain up to Mt. Baden-Powell.
This is a good beginning hike for those people who haven't hiked in a while
and especially those that don't
want to do that horrible San Bernardino East death ascent. It can get warm
so drink plenty of water.
BRING: ten essentials; at least 3 qts of water; lunch. MEET: Denny's in
Redlands on Alabama.
RESERVATIONS: Be sure to call
LEADER: LINDA JONES, 684-5846.
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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May 11
SUN
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Mount Pinos (LO) (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse
Mountain (8582'):
Great views and beautiful flowers make this moderately paced 8 mile round
trip, 2000' gain hike a spring favorite. Meet 8 am
Sylmar
rideshare point
with water, lunch, suitable clothing layers, good footwear for steep sections.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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May 13
TUE
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Grays Peak (7920'):
Enjoy the beautiful forest high country on this 6 mile round trip,
1200' gain suitable for beginners. Experience great views and clean air.
We will be doing Route 1, starting from the trailhead at the Grout Bay Picnic
area. Email/phone
Leader: DAVE COMERZAN Assistant Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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May 14
WED
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Waterman Mountain (8038'):
Yet another way to this fine old peak. We will take our
time up a new dirt road which at times will be steep. We will view
things of interest along the top then follow the leader down a fun
way to the cars. If snow, we will do Josephine. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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May 14
WED
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Timber Mountain (8303'):
A spring tonic in the high country -- clean air, scent of pines, a great
hike. 8 miles round trip, 1700' gain to Icehouse Saddle. 9 miles
round trip, 2400' gain if you continue to Timber. Meet 8 am
N Orange County
rideshare point
with 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles.
Leader: ALLYN SCHNEIDER Assistant: WALT WHISMAN
Sponsored by Orange County
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May 15
THU
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Moonlight Hike to Mount Lowe or San Gabriel Peak from Eaton Saddle:
Leaders' choice to enjoy night views from high above LA basin on moderate
3-5 miles, 700' or 1000' gain hike to historic peak in Front Range.
Meet 7 pm
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, snack, lugsoles, flashlight.
Leaders: DON BREMNER, GINNY HERINGER, PHIL LAING, BILL JOYCE, NANCY SILBERMANN,
PAM & TERRY GINSBERG
Sponsored by Pasadena
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May 17
SAT
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Thorn Point (LO) (6920'):
Scenic, seldom visited peak with abandoned fire lookout in Sespe Wilderness.
Moderate 8 mile round trip, 2000' gain hike. Some dirt road driving, not
for low clearance vehicles. Meet 7:30 am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels.
Leader: JIM HERINGER Co-Leader: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures
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May 17-18
SAT-SUN
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The HPS Almost Annual Spring Fling Weekend
at Foster Lodge near Julian in San Diego County:
Join the HPS revelers for
a grand time at a weekend of peak bagging in the San Diego spring time. Hikes
for beginners through tigers planned to all the San Diego peaks (some appear
below). World famous happy hour and potluck dinner Saturday night, followed
by the HPS Game, "Which Peak am I?" Breakfast Sunday morning hosted
by HPS Management Committee. Camp in the trees around the lodge, sleep in
your mobile motel, in the lodge's unisex dorm rooms or in a Julian B&B.
Between hikes and happy hour, relax in the beautiful grounds surrounding the
lodge and watch the sun set.
Send $10 per person for Saturday night only/$20 for Friday and
Saturday to
Reservationist: RAY WOLFE
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May 17
SAT
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Granite Mountain #2 (5633') - A HPS Spring Fling Outing:
Start the Spring Fling off right with a strenuous hike, mostly
cross-country/brush, in desert terrain 17 miles east of Julian in San Diego
County. Some dirt road driving. Moderate pace, 8 miles round trip,
3000' gain, 8 hours. LTC credit offered for leaders.
Send email/sase, rideshare, vehicle info, H&W phones to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, Natural Science
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May 17
SAT
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O
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Middle Peak (5883'), Cuyamaca Peak (LO) (6512'), and Stonewall Peak (5730') - A HPS Spring Fling Outing:
Start your Spring Fling weekend right with a moderate but briskly paced
ramble over this especially beautiful loop hike on maintained trails for 12
miles and 3700' gain. We will stop along the way to learn about the
interesting flora and fauna from our naturalist. Satisfies one day of the
Natural Science requirement for prospective "I"-rated leaders. We'll finish
in plenty of time to enjoy Happy Hour and Foster Lodge. Send email/sase to
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Co-Leader/Naturalist: GINNY HERINGER
Co-sponsored with Natural Science
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May 17
SAT
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O
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Oakzanita Peak (5054') - A HPS Spring Fling Outing:
Start Spring Fling with this relatively easy and very relaxed pace warm-up,
leaving ample time for socializing at Foster Lodge. Beginners welcome on this
5 mile, 1000' gain trail hike in Cuyamaca State Park. Driving is on
paved roads. Meet 9 am junction of Hwy 79 and County Hwy S1 (6 miles
south of Julian).
Leaders: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ, GEORGE WYSUP
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May 17
SAT
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O
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Oakzanita Peak (5054'), Middle Peak (5883') - A HPS Spring Fling
Mountain Bike Outing:
Bring your mountain bike to Spring Fling and see these peaks as you've
never seen them before. Oakzanita is 8 miles round trip, 1000'
gain. Middle is 5 miles round trip, 1200' gain. We should be done with
plenty of time to celebrate with the other Spring Fling
party-goers. Meet 9AM at the East Mesa Parking Area, on the left
(east) about 17.3 miles south of Julian on SR 79, or approximately 4
miles north of I-8. Bring water, riding helmet, spare tube, a lock for
your bike (we'll have to walk a little ways, sorry!), ten essentials, a
snack, and your spirit of adventure.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER, WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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May 18
SUN
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I
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'):
Enjoy these easy,
pretty peaks on your way home from Spring Fling feasting. We'll stop to
look at the flowers and critters as we hike the 8.5 miles round trip, 1800' gain
over trail and use trail. Flingers will caravan from Julian. Qualifies
for Natural Science credit. Email or phone
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Co-Leader: SANDY SPERLING Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Natural Sciences
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May 18
SUN
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O
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For Lookout, too late for Schedule 293
Cuyamaca Peak (6512') - A HPS Spring Fling Bike Adventure:
Bring
your road or your mountain bike to Spring Fling and ascend the
highest peak in Rancho Cuyamaca State Park. 6 miles round trip,
1600' gain, all on paved (but sometimes steep) road. The road is
gated, so we won't be dodging automobiles. Meet at Foster Lodge
at 8:30 am or at 9 am in the day parking lot of the Paso Picacho
picnic area and campground, about 11.7 miles south of Julian on
SR 79. Bring water, riding helmet, spare tube, ten essentials, snack.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER, WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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May 18
SUN
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I
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Oakzanita Peak (5054'), Palomar High Point (LO) (6140'), Hot Springs Mountain (6533'), Boucher Hill (LO) (5438') - A HPS Spring Fling Outing:
Join us for easy hikes as we leave Foster Lodge for home. We'll decide
exactly which peaks to do at Foster Lodge. Total 8 miles round trip,
1800' gain. Take all day with long dirt road driving between peaks;
high clearance vehicles preferred. Centered 40 miles SE of Temecula in San
Diego County.
Send email/sase, rideshare, vehicle info, H&W phones to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, Natural Science
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May 18
SUN
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I
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Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Cuyapaipe Mountain (6378'),
Monument Peak #1 (6271'), Garnet Mountain (5680'), Garnet
Peak (5880') - A HPS Spring Fling Outing:
Add any or all of these to your collection. Up to 11 miles round trip,
3100' gain. Beginners welcome. Meet at 9 am Foster Lodge.
Leaders: GEORGE WYSUP, SANDY BURNSIDE, MAGGIE WILSON
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May 19
MON
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Antsell Rock:
S9D (Strenuous difficulty, 9 miles round trip, 2001'-3000' gain).
We scramble the original Sam Fink North approach route to scale this crown
jewel of the great Desert Divide 7679'. Be warned; there is some 3rd
class exposure on the summit block. We will include Apache Spring and Peak
7567' if time. Qualified first-timers welcome. Contact Leader.
Leader: ALLEN HOLDEN, Sr. 858-558-0308 Assistant: GAIL HANNA
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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May 24
SAT
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I
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CANCELED
Granite Peaks (7527'):
We will be attempting a new route to this lovely peak near
Big Bear over unknown terrain.
The expected route is 15 miles round trip
and 2000' gain over rocky, brushy desert terrain. The hike will be led
at a moderate pace.
Send email/sase, recent conditioning, vehicle info to
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON
LEVERICH
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May 24
SAT
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Assaults On Baldy:
6:30 am.
These are two hikes that take different routes to the peak. The first is the
5th hike of our annual pre-Whitney hikes and is the most strenuous route to the
peak, with a gain of nearly 6000 feet in 3 horizontal miles. It will start and
finish in Baldy Village, taking Bear Canyon 5800' and 13 miles round trip to the
summit. Call leader with recent hiking/fitness resume. BRING: Ten essentials,
layered clothing, 4 qts water and lunch.
The second hike is a much easier route from Manker Flat to the summit and
reduces your round trip to 8
miles and 3800'. Locals call this the Ski Hut Trail as it passes the Sierra
Club San Antonio Ski Hut about
2 miles along the way. Plan on meeting "the men" at the top. Both these hikes
are only for those in good
condition. RESERVATIONS: Call leader for reservations, meeting locations and
times.
Leader: RALPH SALISBURY 909-686-4141
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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May 24-26
SAT-MON
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I
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Sirretta Peak (9977'), Cannel Point (8314'), Taylor
Dome (8802'), Pinyon Peak (6805'), Owens Peak (8453'):
Car camps. Moderate pace. Saturday 8 miles round trip, 3200' gain;
Sunday 8 miles round trip, 3800' gain; Monday 8 miles round trip,
3200' gain.
Come for 1 or all 3 days. Send email/2 sase to
Leader: SARA WYRENS Co-Leader: GEORGE WYSUP
Co-sponsored with Sierra Peaks
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May 26
MON
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O
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Easy Peaks of Southern California - Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderate, easy paced 6 mile round trip, 1500' gain hike in the San
Gabriel Mountains. Beginners welcome. Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, sturdy shoes, Forest Service Pass.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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May 29
THU
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Mount Pinos to Mount Abel:
Midweek hike, Mount Pinos to Mount Abel, 6 miles, moderate to strenuous. Meet at 9am
at the Ojai Park and Ride next to the Ford dealer. We'll drive to the Mount Pinos
trailhead and do a car shuttle so we can have a one-way hike. Bring lunch,
plenty of water, wear boots. SHEILA 805-649-9044 or PAT 805-643-0270 (SP)
Sponsored by Sespe Group, Los Padres Chapter
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May 31
SAT
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O
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Ruth Lee Dobos Memorial Hike To Josephine Peak (5558'):
Climb the peak where Frank and Ruth first met. Potluck on the summit. 6
miles round trip, 1900' gain on fire road. Meet 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lugsoles, food item for 8 to share. Rain or fire closure cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, LAURA QUINN, DAVID F EISENBERG
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May 31
SAT
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I
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Via West Ridge to Josephine Peak (5558'):
Memorial Hike and
Rendezvous, in memory of Ruth Dobos. We will join the main group on the
summit. The West Ridge is a classic route, rugged but beautiful.
Gain 1600' rugged cross-country ascent, return to cars with the
main group. The
number of participants is strictly limited: call or email leader before
the outing for information and approval.
Leader: TOM HILL Assistant: VIRGIL POPESCU
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May 31-Jun 1
SAT-SUN
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I
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Mount Burnham (8997'), Throop Peak (9138'), Mount Hawkins
(8850'), Mount Islip (8250'), Mount Williamson (8214') and More:
Strong WTC students and others are welcome on this strenuous weekend
backpacking trip in our local San Gabriel Mountains. We will backpack and hike
12 miles, 5100' gain on Saturday with some daypacks, some off trail on steep
terrain, then camp at Little Jimmy Campground. See spring's response to the
Curve Fire firsthand. A night hike is planned to Mount Islip. The next morning
we will pack out to Islip Saddle and change to daypacks for the hike over
Mount Williamson and do some cross-country navigation to find "Goodykoontz
Peak" (7558'). Second day is 8 miles, 3200' gain/4000' loss (if our
students find the correct route). Two short car shuttles. No early
checkouts. Send sase or esase, WTC group name, conditioning, H&W phones to
Leader: K C REID Co-Leader: SANDY SPERLING
Co-sponsored with WTC
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May 31-Jun 1
SAT-SUN
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I
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Nicolls Peak (6070'), Lightner Peak (6430'), Bald Eagle Peak (6181'), Onyx Peak #2 (5244'):
Weekend of peak bagging in Lake Isabella area with some dirt road driving.
Saturday 6 miles round trip, 2700' gain; evening camp in area. Sunday
13 miles round trip, 2700' gain. Take time to learn from our naturalist
about the fauna and flora.
Email/sase, recent conditioning, phone, rideshare to
Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS Co-Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Naturalist: SHERRY ROSS
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, Natural Science
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May 31-Jun 1
SAT-SUN
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I
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Split Mountain (6835'), Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Sunday Peak
(8295'), Bohna Peak (6760'):
Moderate hike to first two on Saturday, 10 miles round trip, 2700' gain.
Happy hour and car camp in area. Sun two easy/moderate hikes to second two with
driving between - total 7 miles, 2400' gain. Send email/sase, H&W
phones, recent conditioning/experience, rideshare info to
Leader: BOB BEACH Co-Leader: KEITH MARTIN
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay Group
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Jun 1
SUN
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O
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South Hawkins (LO) (7783'):
Moderately paced hike is suitable for beginners in good shape. Hike on trail
and road explores area burned in the Curve Fire in the Angeles National
Forest. Witness the vastness of the burned area but also the new growth.
7 miles round trip, 2000' gain. Meet 8 am at
Azusa
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots, and goodies to share on summit.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant Leaders: STAG BROWN, NAMI BROWN
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Jun 1
SUN
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O
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Mount San Antonio (Baldy) (10,064'):
9 miles round trip, 3800' gain on this strenuous but beautiful
hike to the summit. Meet 7:30 am Manker Flat trailhead (from 10 Fwy,
exit Mountain Ave, N joining Mt Baldy Rd through Mt Baldy Village
and winding 11 miles to Manker Flat campground, 1 mile further
and park in dirt lot on L). Bring 2+ quarts water, lunch, lugsoles.
Leader: MARY FORGIONE Assistant Leader: CAROL MILLER
Sponsored by Wilderness Adventures
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Jun 1
SUN
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San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek:
Altitude and endurance conditioning hike. We will hike from Vivian Creek
5500' to the summit (11,490' highest in Southern CA) in 8 miles
then out the way we came. This is a hike with the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans
which is open to the Main Chapter. For more information check out the GLS
web site at
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/gls/.
Call or e-mail leader for meeting information and required sign-up.
Leader: JOHN PLANDER 858-735-9751 Assistant: BYRON COOK 619-888-2831
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Jun 2
MON
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Tahquitz Ridge:
S9D (Strenuous difficulty, 9 miles round trip, 2001'-3000' gain).
An exhilarating high country rock scramble. Its Humber Park to Red
Tahquitz 8738' and along the ridgeline to Tahquitz Lookout 8828'.
Then down South Ridge trail for peakbagger lateral over to Lily Rock
8040' and down to Ernie Maxwell trail, to close our loop. Newcomers
must be interviewed by leader.
Leader: ALLEN HOLDEN, Sr. 858-558-0308 Assistant: WITOLD MARTYNOWICZ
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Jun 4
WED
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O
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Pacifico Mountain (7124') from Mill Creek Summit:
12 miles round trip, 2200' gain with half mile steep climb at end to reach peak.
Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BOBCAT THOMPSON, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Jun 4
WED
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Wednesday in the Mountains:
M10B (Moderate difficulty, 10 miles round trip, 501'-1000' gain).
A loop hike to Monument Peak along a selected wildflower route. Lunch on
the summit where, on a clear day you can see forever. Hike begins 9:30 am
from Red Tailed Roost, mile 22.6 on S-1.
Leader: ALLEN HOLDEN, Sr. 858-558-0308 Assistant: Needed
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Jun 7
SAT
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O/C
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New Outing, not in the Schedule or Lookout
Occidental Peak (5732'), Mount Wilson (5719'):
Easy paced hike to Occidental Peak (2 miles round trip, 840' gain) on
use trail. Then drive to Mount Wilson and walk to highest point. After
lunch, we take Observatory Onsite Walking Tour at 1 pm (weather
permitting). Meet 9 am
La
Cañada rideshare point. Bring water,
lugsoles, lunch, etc. Rain cancels.
Leader: FRANK
GOODYKOONTZ. Assistant Leaders: PING PFEFFER, BARBARA GUERIN
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Jun 7
SAT
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O
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Grays Peak (7920'), Keller Peak LO (7882'), Slide
Peak (7841'):
Easy to moderately paced, 6 miles round trip, 1200' on beautiful trail
with great views of Big Bear Lake, then short drive to Keller LO followed
by climbing Slide Peak, 1 mile round trip, 300' gain on a new firebreak.
Meet 7 am at
Diamond Bar
rideshare point.
Bring lugsoles, lunch and water.
Leaders: LUELLA FICKLE, GABRIELE RAU
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Jun 11
WED
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Wednesday in the Mountains:
M8B (Moderate difficulty, 8 miles round trip, 501'-1000' gain).
Middle Peak is densely forested and provides a shady trail for a summer
hike. Meet at 9:00 AM at the parking area just south of Cuyamaca Lake, at
mile 10.7 on Hwy 79. Bring water, lunch and rain gear. Call leader for
details.
Leader: DALE LANEY 619-574-6838 Assistant: Needed
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Jun 12
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open management
committee meeting
which will be held at 6:30 pm at Laura Joseph's Home,
2386 East Del Mar, Apt. # 328,
Pasadena. Phone: (626) 356-4158; email
ljoseph2@earthlink.net
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Jun 13
FRI
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O
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Moonlight Hike to Mount Lowe or San Gabriel Peak from Eaton Saddle:
Leaders' choice to enjoy night views from high above LA basin on moderate
3-5 miles, 700' or 1000' gain hike to historic peak in Front Range.
Meet 7 pm
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, snack, lugsoles, flashlight.
Leaders: DON BREMNER, GINNY HERINGER, PHIL LAING, BILL JOYCE, NANCY SILBERMANN,
PAM & TERRY GINSBERG
Sponsored by Pasadena
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Jun 14
SAT
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O
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Easy Peaks of Southern California - Rouse Hill (5168'), Thomas
Mountain (6825'), Indian Mountain (5790'), Santa Rosa
Mountain (8070'), Toro Peak (8716'):
Let your high clearance vehicle do most of the work for a change, see some
beautiful, very varied, terrain near Idyllwild, and incidentally bag
5 HPS peaks. If you value your paint, the hike to Indian is 6 miles
round trip, 1300' gain. If your legs need a work out, too, stay over a
day and do Sam Fink Peak on Sunday. Meet 7:30 am
Pomona
rideshare point.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jun 14
SAT
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O
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Wildhorse Creek To Sugarloaf Mountain (9952'):
Moderately paced 15 miles, 2700' gain. Climb a ridge trail before
descending into a sheltered canyon filled with Jeffrey pines and other
trees along a babbling brook. Then ascend the less traveled E saddle
trail to the highest peak outside the San Gorgonio Wilderness to enjoy
magnificent views. Meet 7 am Mill Creek Ranger Station. Bring 2-3 qts
water, lunch, hiking boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: TERRY GINSBERG, JIM HERINGER
Sponsored by Wilderness Adventures
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Jun 14
SAT
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San Gorgonio Peak (11,502'):
Very strenuous, 14 miles round trip, 5,000+ ft. elev. gain, on Vivian Creek
trail thru pine and fir forests, subalpine meadows, and streams to the highest
peak in Southern California for a spectacular view (on a clear day) of San
Gorgonio Wilderness and beyond. Call to reserve space (limited number on permit).
Directions to trailhead: Take I-10 east past San
Bernardino to the Orange Street exit (Hwy. 38). Take Hwy 38 east for about 12
miles and turn onto Forest Home Road (at the hairpin
turn). Drive to the end of the road to parking area. Adventure Pass. Meet at
trailhead 8am. Wear hiking shoes, bring lots of water,
food, sunscreen, jacket (may be cold and windy at the top). SUZANNE
TANAKA 805-648-6292 or email at hothiker@pacbell.net (SP)
Sponsored Sespe Group, Los Padres Chapter
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Jun 14
SAT
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Skyline Trail (San Jacinto Peak):
4:00 am.
Skyline is a one-way hike up from Palm Springs to the Aerial Tramway station
at the top. It is
well-suited to be our pick for the 6th "pre-Whitney" hike this year. You hike
up 8000 ft. in 9 miles.
We'll plan on hiking just 11.5 miles more round trip with just another 2300 feet
elevation (so we can make it to
the peak) and then take the tram back down to your cars. We will be leaving
very early in the morning.
RESERVATIONS: This hike is a very strenuous hike so you MUST call the leader
with your
hiking/fitness resume and you must have successfully completed an earlier
"pre-Whitney" hike or you
will not be allowed on the hike. BRING: Ten essentials including 5 quarts of
water and sun protection.
MEET: See leader for time and location.
Leader: RALPH SALISBURY 909-686-4141
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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Jun 15
SUN
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I
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Split Mountain (6835'):
A strenuous hike to two of
our most northern peaks, 12 miles round trip, 3700' gain, including
much brush and some moderate rock scrambling amidst occasional
forest. The trip to these challenging peaks is usually long, hot, and
dry, so bring a positive attitude and enjoy them with us. Send sase,
recent conditioning, contact info to
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Co-Leader: TOM HILL
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Jun 15
SUN
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I
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List Finishers' Special - Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Please join us as we hike from one side of the San Jacinto Range to the other
and back again to visit a peak that Sam Fink surely enjoyed. Moderately
paced, but very strenuous. 12 miles round trip, 4000' on trail and
steep cross-country. Space limited by permit. This hike is part of a series
that helps hikers who are nearing list completion, but anyone up for a
challenge is welcome to participate. Send email/sase with H&W
phones to
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH,
KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jun 15
SUN
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O
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Liebre Mountain:
Moderate 6 miles, 1600' gain hike. Delightful views of Antelope
Valley and Tehachapi Mountains. Steady climb through black oak, digger
pines and white sage. Meet 9 am entrance to Ed Davis/Towsley Canyon
Park (take I-5 to Calgrove, L to The Old Rd, L to park entrance). Bring
water, lunch, lugsoles, FSP. Serious rain, fire closure cancels.
Leader: HENRY SCHULTZ Assistant: CASEY BIALAS
Sponsored by Santa Clarita
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Jun 16
MON
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Suicide Rock to Marion Mountain:
S10E (Strenuous difficulty, 10 miles round trip, over 5000' gain).
On the climber's route to Suicide Rock 7528' and up through the forest
and chapparal to Marion Mountain 10,362' for lunch atop its "viewtiful"
summit. Then it's cross country to Deer Spring Trail and downhill all the
way back. First-timers who like this sort of thing, contact leader.
Leader: ALLEN HOLDEN, Sr. 858-558-0309 Assistant: GAIL HANNA
Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
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Jun 19
THU
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O
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Circle Mountain (6875'), Gobbler's Knob (6955'):
Enjoy the beautiful forest high country on this 3 miles round trip,
1300' gain suitable for beginners. Experience great views and clean air.
Email/phone
Leader: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA Assistant Leader: DAVE COMERZAN
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Jun 21
SAT
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O
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Mount San Antonio (10,064'), Mount Harwood (9552'), Thunder
Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), Timber Mountain (8303'):
Strenuous 18 mile loop, 8000' gain hike over established trails in Eastern
San Gabriels. E-mail or snail-mail (with SASE) climbing resume to leader, Kate
Rogowski.
Leaders: KATE ROGOWSKI, MARTIN PARSONS
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Jun 21
SAT
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O
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New Outing, not in Lookout or the Schedule
San Gabriel Peak (6161'):
Join us for an easy paced hike on trail and
road to the highest peak in the front range of the San Gabriels
(4 1/2 miles round trip,
1400' gain). Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, lugsoles, lunch, etc.
USFS Adventure Pass reqd.
Rain cancels.
Leader: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ Assistant Leaders: PING PFEFFER,
BARBARA GUERIN
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Jun 21
SAT
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I
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Wright Mountain (8505'), Pine Mountain #1 (9648'), Dawson
Peak (9575'), Mount San Antonio (10,064'):
Join us for a very strenuous hike up the north side of Baldy, bagging a few
other peaks along the way. 11 miles round trip, 6200' gain.
Send email/sase, conditioning, contact information to
Leader: SANDY SPERLING Assistant Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
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Jun 21-22
SAT-SUN
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I
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Mount San Antonio (Baldy) (10,064'), Dawson
Peak (9575'), Pine Mountain #1 (9648'):
Join the Sandies on the first annual summer solstice, full moon
slumber party. We will ascend Baldy from Manker Flat (4 miles, 4000'
gain), drop our packs and overnight gear, head off to Dawson and Pine (5
miles round trip, 3400' gain/loss), and return to Baldy for sunset/sunrise
celebrations. Sunday morning we will return to our cars. Side trips
could include West Baldy and Harwood. Number of participants will be
strictly limited. Please email conditioning, experience, and questions
regarding which outing will be taken to
Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE Co-Leader: SANDY SPERLING
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Jun 21-22
SAT-SUN
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I
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse Mountain (8682'):
Strenuous moderately paced
17 miles round trip, 5000' gain backpack on trail and
cross-country in beautiful Los Padres
National Forest. Overnight camp at Lilly Meadows. Optional peaks - Mount
Pinos (8831'), Cerro Noroeste (8280'). Rain postpones. Send sase or
E-mail, recent conditioning/backpack experience, carpool info to
Provisional Leader: BILL VALENTINE Assistant-Leader: GAREN YEGPARIAN
Co-sponsored with Wilderness Adventures, WTC
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Jun 22
SUN
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O
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Easy Peaks of Southern California - Mount Williamson (8214'),
Mount Islip (8250'):
Join us for two relaxed paced hikes. We'll do Williamson first, 5 miles
round trip, 1600' gain. Then Islip second, 7 miles round trip,
1700' gain. Beginners welcome. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring lunch, water, Forest Service Pass.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jun 22
SUN
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I
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Charlton Peak (10,806'), Jepson Peak (11,205'), Dobbs Peak (10,459'):
Ms. Zobeida Molina will be the first known Nicaraguensa to finish the
HPS list. Celebrate with her atop Charlton and at trailhead later.
Jepson and Dobbs are optional for you hard core baggers. Bring goodies
to share. 15 miles round trip, 4300' gain, mostly on South Fork trail, for
Charlton. Add 4 miles, 1300' for the other peaks. Email (preferred) or
telephone leader, George Wysup, with recent conditioning and contact info
to reserve a place.
Leader: GEORGE WYSUP Associate Leaders: MAGGIE WILSON, LAURA JOSEPH
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Jun 22
SUN
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Cucamonga Peak:
6:00 am.
Our 7th "pre-Whitney" summer conditioning hikes takes you to the eastern
citadel of the high sub-alpine
Cucamonga Wilderness. This 12-mile-round-trip and 3800-ft-elevation-gain
hike is worth the
effort. RESERVATIONS: Limited space; Must sign up with leader.
BRING: Minimum 4 qts water,
layered clothing, 10 essentials, lunch.
Leader: RALPH SALISBURY 909-686-4141
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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Jun 25
WED
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O
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Mount Burnham (8997') from Dawson Saddle:
6 miles round trip, 1700' gain through at least partially burnt high
country. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, lugsoles.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, DON SIMINSKI
Co-sponsored with Local Hikes
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Jun 27-29
FRI-SUN
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M
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Moses Mountain (9331'), North Maggie Mountain (10,234'):
Friday backpack 4 miles, 1000' gain from Mountain Home State Park in
Western Sierra to camp and climb Moses, 4 miles round trip,
2500' gain.
Saturday climb North Maggie, 5 miles round trip, 3400' gain.
Sunday leisurely
pack out. WTC or equivalent experience required. Email recent
conditioning/experience, H&W phones &
rideshare info to
Leaders: RICHARD BOARDMAN, BOB BEACH
Co-sponsored with Palos Verdes-South Bay, WTC
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Langells Peak (9358'), Cornell Peak (9750'):
Easy, moderately slow paced hike of 2000',
9 miles round trip on trail and
steep cross-country with some class two rock. Some want to name the peak
Luella Todd after the first HPS woman to earn the 100 peaks emblem. She was
instrumental in setting up our section, picking the first set of peaks, served
on our management committee and hiked with us for over 30 years.
CANCELED.
Leader: BYRON PRINZMETAL Co-Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, KENT SCHWITKIS
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Jun 28
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Sam Fink Peak (7339'):
Moderately paced, strenuous trail/cross-country hike to peak near Idyllwild
named after HPS's most illustrious leader. 16 miles round trip, 4500' gain.
Send sase/email, recent conditioning/experience, contact information to
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Jun 28
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Anderson Peak (10,840'), Shield's Peak (10,680'), San
Bernardino Peak (10,649'):
Strenuous 19 mile, 4800' gain hike in San Bernardino Mountains.
Join us for a beautiful day of peak bagging. Permit limits group size.
Send sase/email, recent conditioning, phone numbers to
Leaders: MARKEY & ROBERT NEIGHBORS
Co-sponsored by Orange County Sierra Singles
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Jun 28
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Mount Wilson (5710'):
The Mount Wilson Grand Tour. Moderately paced,
strenuous 22 miles round trip, 6200' gain hike from
Chantry Flats, on the Santa
Anita trail to Spruce Grove Campground, Sturdevant Campgroup, over
Newcombe Pass, Rincon Redbox Road to West Fork Campground, Devore Trail
up Strayn's Canyon to Mt. Wilson, past Harvard, down winter creek trail
to Chantry Flats.
Send SASE or email to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI (rogo@ea.ucla.edu) Assistant: JANET YANG
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Jun 29
SUN
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New Outing, not in Schedule
Wright Mountain (8505'), Pine Mountain (9648'), Dawson Peak
(9575'):
Up, down, up, down, up -- then back on this great hike
with great views out of Wrightwood. Somewhat strenuous; approximately
9 miles round trip, 3000' gain with some steep and slippery spots. Esase
or call
Leader: EDD RUSKOWITZ (hikinedd@yahoo.com) Co-Leader: CHERYL GILL
Sponsored by OCSS, co-sponsored by Hundred Peaks
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Jun 29
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Apache Peak (7567'), Spitler Peak (7440'):
Veteran Tom and Novice Laura
promise you an adventure on this total 10 miles round trip, 3300' gain hike via
Spitler Peak trail. Join the Sam Fink hike on Saturday and spend the
weekend in Idyllwild, with a potluck at a campground (to be selected)
Saturday night. Apache-Spitler will be short enough to beat the worst of
the Sunday traffic on the return trip. ESASE leader.
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH (ljoseph2@earthlink.net) Co-leader: TOM HILL
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Jun 29
SUN
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Mount Baden Powell (9399'):
Join us for one of the most popular hikes in the San Gabriels. Moderate
8 mile round trip hike, 2800' gain. Panoramic views of Devil's
Punchbowl, Antelope Valley, Southern Sierras, plus 2000 year old
limber pines. Meet 8 am
Canyon Country
rideshare point
or 9:30 am Vincent Gap. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, FSP. Serious rain,
fire closure cancels.
Leaders: ED BENISON, MELINDA ARREDONDO
Sponsored by Santa Clarita
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Jul 2
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Mount Williamson (8214') from Islip Saddle to Eagles Roost Picnic
Area:
6 miles round trip, 1800' gain with car shuttle. Should be a fun hike.
Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, DAN BUTLER
Sponsored by Local Hikes
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Jul 4
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Moonlight Hike to Mount Lowe from Eaton Saddle:
Join us for this popular event. Enjoy Rose Bowl fireworks from high above
LA basin on moderate 3.5 miles, 700' gain hike in Front Range.
Meet 6:45 pm
La Cañada
rideshare point
with water, snack, lugsoles, flashlight; binoculars helpful.
Leaders: BYRON TAYLOR, BOB MEADE, DON BREMNER
Sponsored by Pasadena
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Jul 5
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Mount Lewis (8396'), Kratka Ridge (7515'), Mount Akawie (7283'),
Mount Mooney (5840'), Vetter Mountain (5908'), Mount Sally (5408'),
Barley Flats (5600'):
Join us as we pick off easy peaks along the Angeles Crest Highway. 9.2 miles round trip,
2650' gain total. Moderately paced, newcomers welcome. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring min 2 qts water, lunch.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Jul 5
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Vetter Moutain (5908'), Mount Mooney (5840'):
Easy paced hike to these two peaks in the San Gabriels (3 miles
round trip, 1000' gain). Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, lugsoles, lunch,
USFS Adventure Pass, etc. Rain cancels.
Leader: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ Assistant Leaders: PING PFEFFER,
BARBARA GUERIN
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Jul 5
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Mount Islip (8250'), Mount Hawkins (8850'), Throop Peak
(9138'), Middle Hawkins (8505'), South Hawkins (7783'):
Visit this beautiful part of the San Gabriels on a marathon hike. We'll
start at Islip Saddle, then east to
Hawkins and Throop, south to Middle Hawkins and S. Hawkins, and return to
Islip Saddle.
About 5000' gain and 16 miles. Not a moderate hike.
Number of hikers will be limited. Email
Leader: LAURA JOSEPH
ljoseph2@earthlink.net or phone
(626)356-4158 Co-Leaders: Markey & Robert Neighbors
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Jul 6
SUN
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Wright Mountain (8505'), Gobblers Knob (6955'), Circle
Mountain (6880'), Pinyon Ridge (6535'):
Moderately paced, strenuous hike mostly on trail; 12.5 miles round trip,
4250' gain total. Some dirt road driving. Potential pathfinder for
Wright (we are using secondary route from Gobbler's Knob). Meet 8:30 am
Mt. Baldy
rideshare point. Bring min 3 qts. water, lunch.
Leader: DAVE BEYMER Co-Leader: MAURA RAFFENSPERGER
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Jul 6
SUN
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Thunder Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'),
Timber Mountain (8303'):
Moderately paced, moderately strenuous on trail and cross-country
terrain, 12 miles round trip, 3600' gain.
Bring
ten essentials including a headlamp, water and lunch.
Space limited by permit, check with Karen
(karen@mtpinos.com)
to find out if there is still room.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jul 8
TUE
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Antimony Peak (6848'), Brush Mountain(7000'), San Emigdio Mountain (7495'), Cerro Noroeste (8286'):
Four peaks in Los Padres NF. Antimony is 5 miles round trip, 800' gain. Brush is 2 miles round trip, 400' gain, San Emigdio is 0.2 miles round trip, no gain, and Cerro Noroeste is a drive-up. Email or call leader for meeting time and place.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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Jul 10
THU
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Management Meeting:
Please join us for our monthly open
management committee meeting which will be held at 6:30 pm
at the home of
Membership Chair: LAURA JOSEPH
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Jul 11-13
FRI-SUN
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Dragon's Head (10,866'), Bighorn Mountain (10,997'), San Gorgonio
Mountain (11,502'), Jepson Peak (11,205'), Charlton Peak (10,806'), Dobbs
Peak (10,459'):
Join us as we backpack in the San Gorgonio Wilderness and bag as many of these
peaks that time and energy allow. Be prepared to carry a backpack in 7 miles,
3000' gain. The total trip could be 30 miles, 9000' gain. Space limited by
permit. Send email or SASE and backpacking experience to
Leader: PAT ARREDONDO Assistants: KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH, VIRGIL POPESCU
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Jul 12
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Mount San Antonio (10,064'), Dawson Peak (9575'), Pine Mountain #1
(9648'):
Strenuous 13.5 miles round trip, 6200' gain hike over established trails
in Eastern San Gabriels. Send SASE/email to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Assistant: JANET YANG
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Jul 12
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Mount Williamson (8214'):
Hike to summit of Mount Williamson (3 miles, 1600' gain).
Weather permitting (not too hot), double the mileage to get to
plane wreck. This portion of the trail involves a steep sandy trail
for descent/ascent and is not suitable for noive hikers. May divide
into 2 groups, 1 to turn back at summit, 1 to go on to plane site.
Meet 7:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
or 8:15 am Mount Williamson trailhead.
Bring at least 2 quarts water, lunch, sturdy hiking boots. Rain cancels.
Leaders: NORM STABECK, CATHY KISSINGER, OLIVIA HERNANDEZ
Sponsored by Crescenta Valley, K-9 Committee
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Jul 12
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San Gorgonio Peak:
5:45am.
This is the 8th of our "pre-Whitney" summer peak ascents. This hike is 15 miles
round trip and 5300'
elevation gain. We will go up Vivian Creek, which is the shortest way to the
peak. The first mile is the
steepest. RESERVATIONS: Very limited space; must sign up with leader early.
BRING: Ten
essentials, at least 4 quarts water, lunch, layered clothing. MEET: Mill Creek
Ranger Station.
Leader: RALPH SALISBURY 909-686-4141
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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Jul 12
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Mount Baldy (10,064'):
Very strenuous 14 miles round trip 5500' elevation gain/loss from Baldy
Village to Mount Baldy. Meet at Ventura carpool lot at 6:30am then long
drive to trailhead. Wear hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses;
bring LOTS of water, lunch, and snacks. SUZANNE 805-648-6292
Sponsored by Sespe Group, Los Padres Chapter
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Jul 13
SUN
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Mount Islip (8250'):
One of the most popular hikes in the San Gabriels. 7 miles, 1500'
gain with far-reaching views over the Antelope Valley and beyond.
Shade provided by Jeffrey Pines and Sugar Pines. Meet 8 am Ed Davis/Towsley
Canyon Park (take I-5 to Calgrove, L to The Old Road, L to park entrance)
or 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles, Adventure Pass.
Serious rain cancels.
Leaders: ED BENISON, MELINDA ARREDONDO
Sponsored by Santa Clarita
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Jul 19
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Sugarloaf Mountain (9952'), Onyx Peak #1 (9113'):
Join us for two peaks in the Big Bear area. Moderately paced 8 miles 2200'
gain hike to Sugarloaf Mountain then, short drive to nearby Onyx Peak
2 miles 230' gain hike. Meet 6:00 am
North Orange County
rideshare point or
7:30 am Mill Creek Ranger Station.
Leader: MARKEY and ROBERT NEIGHBORS Assistant: CHERYL GILL
Sponsored by Orange County Sierra Singles, co-sponsored by Hundred Peaks
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Jul 19
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Mount Hawkins (8850'):
10 miles round trip, 2400' gain from Islip Saddle on good
trail with the most spectacular views in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Moderately fast pace, not suitable for beginners. Meet 8 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with minumum 2 quarts water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Sponsored by Wilderness Adventures
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Jul 20
SUN
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Vetter Mountain (5908'):
Anniversary hike for Stag and Nami Brown. Easy
3 miles round trip via trail up to Vetter Mountain with fun, food and
celebration at campground after the hike. Everyone invited. Come share
this special day with us. Bring smiles, appetite and a special dish to
share. Meet 7:30 AM for breakfast at Hill Street Cafe or 8:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Leaders: STAG BROWN, NAMI BROWN, BOBCAT
THOMPSON & JOE YOUNG
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Jul 20
SUN
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Cerro Noroeste (8280+'), Grouse Mountain (8582'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'),
Mount Pinos (8831'):
Enjoy this classic high-elevation ridge walk west of
Frazier Park. Expansive views of Los Padres National Forest. Moderately
paced 10 miles round trip, 3000' gain. Meet 8 am
Sylmar
rideshare point.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU Assistant-Leaders: JAMES CARDEN, TOM HILL
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Jul 20
SUN
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Islip Saddle to Mount Hawkins, Throop Peak, Mount Baden-Powell and Back:
Fast paced 17 miles round trip, 3500' gain hike to peaks in the middle
high country of Angeles National Forest. No beginners. Call/email with
recent experience to
Leader: MARY FORGIONE. Co-Leader: MARK MITCHELL
Sponsored by Wilderness Adventures
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Jul 23
WED
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Timber Mountain (8303'):
10 miles round trip, 3300' feet of gain at slow to moderate pace. Shorter options
available. Meet 8:30 am at new rideshare parking lot at the top of Mills Ave and
Mt Baldy Rd. Have water, lunch, lugsoles.
Leaders: DORIS DUVAL, GABRIELE RAU
Sponsored by Local Hikes, co-sponsored by Hundred Peaks
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Jul 26
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
San Gabriel Peak (6161'):
Join us on a trip to a local peak, 5 miles round trip, 1400'
gain. Good for beginners. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water for you and pal, lunch, leash, lugsoles, fsp.
Leaders: CHARLOTTE FEITSHANS, TAMMY SOLKO
Sponsored by K-9 Committee, co-sponsored by Hundred Peaks
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Jul 26
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The 10th Annual Great Waterman Mountain (8038') Rendezvous "Pig Out":
HPS invites you to join us for our annual party
atop Waterman Mountain. Choose the hike that most interests you,
or just wander up on your own. Be sure to bring lots of food
and drink to share with other hungry hikers. Plan on
spending some time on top getting acquainted and having fun,
as most hikes won't be returning to the cars until late
afternoon or early evening. Rain cancels.
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Jul 26
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The Easiest Route:
Join annual gathering of Hundred Peakers on 8 miles round trip, 1200' gain
moderate hike to meet other groups and picnic on top. Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring
water, lunch, goodies to share, wear lugs. Rain cancels.
Leaders: FRANK DOBOS, DAVID EISENBERG, LAURA QUINN
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Jul 26
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Waterman Mountain (8038':
Slow birds will start early to rendezvous with
others for summit festivities. Leaders' choice route will be about 8 miles
round trip and 1200' gain. Meet 8:45 am
La Cañada
rideshare point with water,
lunch and boots; optionally, bring food to share.
Leaders: FRANK GOODYKOONTZ, PING PFEFFER, BARBARA GUERIN,
DAVID & SUZANNE MICHELS
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Jul 26
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Mount Akawie (7283'), Kratka Ridge (7515'), Mount Waterman (8038'):
Join Sandy, Harv, Kent and George to nab a couple of easy ones on the way to the
party. 11 miles round trip, 2500' gain on trail and cross-country route from Kratka to
Waterman trail. Meet 7:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring celebratory
goodies to share.
Leaders: SANDY SPERLING, HARVEY GANZ, KENT SCHWITKIS
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Jul 26
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Waterman Mountain (8038') via Twin Peaks (7761'):
Fast-paced strenuous hike from Cloudburst Summit. 12
miles round trip, 3200' gain on maintained trail and very steep use trail. Experienced
hikers only. We intend to be the first to reach the Rendezvous. If you
wish to rise to the challenge, contact leader via email or (for Luddites)
phone.
Co-Leaders: JOHN CONNELLY john@dh-financial.co or 909-596-0993 (H) 909-981-4951 (W), PETER DOGGETT
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Jul 26
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Waterman Mountain (8308') Via PCT and West Ridge:
6 miles round trip, 2100'
gain on the PCT and use-trail. We start from where the PCT crosses the Hwy 2 at
a large pull-out 6000'+. Use the PCT to reach Cloudburst Summit then climb
up steeply the west ridge and over to peak. Be sure to bring lots of food
and drink to share with other hungry hikers. We will return by a quick,
sometimes steep fun way to our parking area. Meet at 9:00 am La Cañada with
water, good footwear.
Leaders: SOUTHERN COURTNEY, WOLF LEVERICH
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Jul 26
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Waterman Mountain (8308') By Mountain Bike:
7 miles round trip, 1300' gain on fireroad.
Meet 10 am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring good quality mountain bike,
riding helmet, spare tube, and cable lock,
and don't forget some goodies to share with all those hiker dudes
who will be looking at you funny as you arrive on two wheels.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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Jul 26
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San Jacinto Peak via Devil's Slide:
5:30am.
The 10th and final pre-Whitney hike visits this landmark from Humber Park,
requiring 16 miles round
trip and 4400 feet of gain. "The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime
spectacle to be found anywhere
on this earth!" John Muir, known for his use of superlatives, wrote this
in 1896. RESERVATIONS:
Limited space; Must sign up with leader. BRING: Ten essentials and minimum 5 quarts of water.
MEET: Denny's on Alabama in Redlands.
Leader: RALPH SALISBURY 909-686-4141
Sponsored by San Gorgonio Sierra Singles, San Gorgonio Chapter
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Jul 27
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Mount Hawkins (8850'), Copter Ridge (7499'), Throop Peak (9138'):
Moderately strenuous hike in Angeles Natl Forest involves 8 miles round trip and
3000' gain over trail and easy cross-country. Examine fire damage, and
nature's recovery, from last year's Curve Fire.
Meet 7 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, lunch,
sturdy boots.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, BOBCAT THOMPSON
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Jul 28
MON
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New Outing, not in the Schedule
Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'):
7 miles round trip, 1500' gain in beautiful high country.
Meet 9am
La Cañada
rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, lugsoles.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, SOUTHERN COURTNEY
Sponsored by Local Hikes, co-sponsored by Hundred Peaks
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Jul 30
WED
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Middle Hawkins (8505') and optional Islip (8250') on return:
7 miles round trip, 1400' gain for both of these lovely favorites by starting from
ACH on use-tr to Windy Gap. Meet 9 am
La Cañada
rideshare point
with min 2 qts water, lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: DON SIMINSKI, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
Sponsored by Local Hikes, co-sponsored by Hundred Peaks
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FRI-SUN
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San Gorgonio Wilderness Carcamp:
Join us for a beautiful weekend hiking and climbing in the San
Bernardino Mountains. Escape the summer heat; camp at 7000' in
cool, forested Heart Bar Campground. Saturday hike PCT from Mission
Springs to Onyx Summit. Moderately paced 12 miles, 2000' gain, one-way
with car shuttle. Great views of San Jacinto Mountains and Coachella
Valley. Sunday climb Grinnell Mountain (10,284') in the San Gorgonio
Wilderness. Moderately paced 10 miles, 2300' gain round trip, 7 miles
dirt road suitable for 2wd vehicles. Modest camp fee. Send 2 sase to
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF. Co-Leader: JASON LYNCH
Sponsored by Wilderness Adventures
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Aug 2
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San Gorgonio Mountain (11,499'):
Strenuous 19 mile loop, 5420' gain hike over
established trails going up by Dollar Lake and coming out Dry Lake. Send
sase/email with climbing resume to
Leader: KATE ROGOWSKI Assistant: MARY FORGIONE
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Aug 3
SUN
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Easy Peaks of the San Gabriels - Mount Akawie (7283') & Kratka Ridge (7515'):
Two short, separate hikes. Akawie is just over a mile, 400' gain.
Kratka is 1.5 miles, 700' gain. Beginners welcome! If you've been curious
about HPS, come and meet us and see some of the lovely places we hike.
Meet 9:30 am
La Cañada
rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen.
Leaders: WOLF LEVERICH, KAREN ISAACSON LEVERICH
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