JAUNUARY
JAN 1 SAT [HPS, PVSB, LB, NSS] I: SAN JACINTO PK (10,804'), FOLLY PK (10,480'), DRURY PK (10,160'), MARION MTN (10,320') VIA SNOWSHOE: Eleventh annual Jan 1 Snowshoe. Moderately paced, strenuous over varying terrain from the tram. We will attempt up to 4 peaks, resulting in 10 mi and 3500' gain. The leaders have made this San Jacinto pilgrimage for 10 years. The Ocean, Mt Charleston and the Channel Islands have often been visible. Take time to learn from our naturalist about the fauna and flora. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent conditioning, phone & rideshare information to Leader. Ldrs: Kent Schwitkis, Naturalist: Sherry Ross. E
JAN 1 SAT O: TRIPPET RANCH TO EAGLE ROCK (1957'): Join us on this moderate pace, 6 Mile, 1000' gain hike in the Santa Monica mountains. We'll meander our way up via Musch Camp to Eagle Junction. From there, we'll take the fire road the long way around to Eagle Rock, where we'll stop for lunch and take in the beautiful views. We'll return on a more direct route to Trippet Ranch. Meet 9:00 am at the Long Beach Rideshare, or 10:00 am at the Trippet Ranch parking lot. Bring hat, sunscreen, lunch, and $ for parking. Rain cancels. Co-Ldrs: Erlinda Cortez,Todd Williams E
JAN 5 WEDMONTHLY MEETING: SIMPLICITY: Join us to talk about simplifying your life. Decluttering your posessions and your commitments can help you reduce your impact on the planet, reduce your stress, save you money, and give you more time to do the things that mean the most to you. Come find out what simplicity can do for you. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C
JAN 29 SAT [LB, WTC] O: Echo Mtn, Inspiration Point, Muir Peak (4688'): Hike the Sam Merril trail to the historic railway and resort site at Echo Mountain, then up Castle Canyon to Inspiration Point, and on to Muir Peak. Total 12 mi round trip, 2900' gain. Meet 7:45 am at Long Beach rideshare point or 9 am at North end of Lake Ave in Altadena with minimum 2 liters water, lunch, lugsoled hiking boots, hat. Heavy rain postpones one week. Ldr: JH, Asst. Ldr: Duane Gates. E
FEBRUARY
FEB 2 WED MONTHLY MEETING: VICE MAYOR SUJA LOWENTHAL. Suja Lowenthal was first elected to the Long Beach City Council in 2006. Since that time, she has advocated for increased bicycle use in the City, green technology development, and an ordinance banning single use plastic bags, among other initiatives. She serves on the Board of Heal the Bay, and will share her perspectives regarding the City's continuing shift towards sustainability. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C
FEB 5 SAT [LB, NSS] I: Snowshoe 101: Do you like to hike, but haven’t tried snowshoeing yet? Join our experienced, supportive leaders, and discover a new world of winter travel. We’ll amble through relatively level, snowy terrain in the local mountains, pausing for naturalizing along the way. Maximum 5 miles, 500’ gain. No previous snowshoe experience required. Location TBD contingent on snow conditions. Storm cancels. Esase (preferable) or phone leader SHERRY ROSS with h & w phones, carpool info. Ldrs: Sherry Ross, Sharon Moore. E
MARCH
MAR 2 WED MONTHLY MEETING: BORNEO. Join world travelers Fred Dong and Stephanie Gross on their journeys to Borneo, Land of the Headhunters. They will show you some of the interesting and exotic animals and plants that reside there. You will get to see Orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, Silverleaf Monkeys, Redleaf Monkeys, Macaques, Pygmy Elephant, Hornbills, and many other birds, animals, and insects. See some of the beautiful coral reefs, tropical rain forests, and cultural areas of Borneo. You will see some of the interesting flora like the Rafflesia (the world’s largest flower), pitcher plants, and much more. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C
MAR 6 SUN O: VERDUGO ASSAULT—BRAND PARK TO BEAUDRY TRAILHEAD AND BACK. Join us for this assault on the Verdugo Mountains. We'll start in Brand Park and hike straight up a ridge to the Verdugo Motorway. We'll descend to the Beaudry trailhead via Beaudry South Motorway for lunch. We'll then ascend via Beaudry North to the Verdugo Motorway and down to Brand Park via Brand Motorway. Lots of fire road travel with great panoramic views of the LA Basin. 11 miles and 3200 foot gain. Bring snacks, lunch, 3 liters of water, hat, and sunscreen. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Long Beach rideshare point. Rain cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, MARIEL SIPMAN. E
MAR 12 SAT O: CHAPTER CENTENNIAL OUTING—SPIRIT OF 1911 EASY HIKE – SIERRA MADRE TO BAILEY FALLS. In 1911 many outings originated at the end of the Red Car Line. We won't be starting exactly where the Red Car line ended in Sierra Madre, but we'll be close enough. We'll begin this hike in town at the intersection of Baldwin and Sierra Madre. We'll meander through town at an easy pace to Bailey Canyon Park, then on to Bailey Falls. On the way back, we'll explore the Live Oak Nature Trail and learn about the local flora. Be prepared for stream crossings, wet feet, and a great time on this trek. 4 miles and 600 feet of gain. Bring a snack, 1 liter of water, hat, and sunscreen. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Long Beach rideshare point. Rain cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, JOHN FERRIS. E
MAR 19 SAT O: BALDY QUEST 1—FISH CREEK FALLS (1320'). Meet 9:00 am. 4 mi, 900' gain. Bring 2 liters water. See flier for details. E, C
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Directions to Monte Verde Park: from Carson and Los Coyotes Diag, North on Los
Coyotes, Left on Harvey Way, Right on Shadeway Rd, the entrance to Monte Verde
Park is on the right side of Shadeway, just past the bend in the road. Thomas
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MAR 20 SUN [LONG BEACH, LITTLE HIKERS] O: MONTE VERDE PARK AND THE
WEST SAN GABRIEL RIVER TRIAL. Bring the little ones and join us on
this very easy hike to explore these local treasures. The park is in Lakewood
on the west side of the San Gabriel, the river trail spans the west side of the
river between Carson and Del Amo. We'll explore the park and then travel to
each end of the trail and back. If you have never noticed the park or trail,
then join us and see what you've been missing. Bring a snack and 1 liter of
water. 2 miles, and no appreciable gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Monte Verde Park in
Lakewood. Rain cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, CECILIA FIDORA.
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MAR 26 SAT O:GLEN TRAIL CAMP/WEST FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER. Easy hike for K9 hikers. Roundtrip is 11 miles with 600 feet of gain. Paved trail for much of the way, which makes this a good dog hike. If the water isn’t too swift, we may boulder hop to the falls, one of the more impressive in the San Gabriels, though not easily reached. Good conditioning hike for dogs and their humans. Bring enough water and snack for you and your dog. Adventure Pass required. Park in the lot just over the bridge from the locked gate on Hwy. 39. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Long Beach rideshare point. Ldrs: JOHN ZAPPE, LARRY STERN. E
APRIL
APR 2 SAT O: BALDY QUEST 2—ECHO MTN (3207'). Meet 8:30 am. 5 mi, 1400' gain. Bring 2 liters water. See flier. E, C
APR 2 SAT [LB, WTC, NSS] I: NOB PEAK (4455') WILDFLOWER CLIMB. Visit Whitewater Preserve during wildflower season, hike part of the PCT, and tag a peak with views of the Whitewater River, the San Gorgonio Wilderness, and if we are lucky, bighorn sheep. 8 miles rt, 2200' gain on trail and XC. Meet 6am at Long Beach Rideshare or 8am at Whitewater Preserve parking lot. No beginners or tigers, please. Rain cancels. Email leader Sharon Moore for details. Ldrs: SHARON MOORE, SHERRY ROSS. E, C
APR 6 WED MONTHLY MEETING: GREEN LONG BEACH. Elliot Gonzales and Tiffany Chen, who founded the Green Long Beach! Festival, will talk about how to build and maintain community networks for positive transformation that are fueling the renaissance in Long Beach centered around art, environment, and social equality. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C
APR 9 SAT O: BRING A FRIEND HIKE – SYCAMORE AND DARK CANYONS. Join us on this easy paced hike in Puente Hills. We'll be exploring an area managed by the Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority. The pace will be easy, the scenery will be beautiful. 4 miles and 250 feet of gain. Bring a snack, lunch, 2 liters of water, a picnic blanket, hat, and sunscreen. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Long Beach rideshare point. Rain cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, JOHN FERRIS. E
APR 16 SAT O: BALDY QUEST 3—ORCHARD CAMP (2960'). Meet 8:00 am. 7 mi, 1990' gain. Bring 2-3 liters water. See flier. E, C
APR 16 SAT O: ZUMA CANYON LOOP. Come explore this beautiful canyon. A moderately paced 11 mi. rt 2800' gain/loss hike up, around, and through Zuma Canyon. Experience beautiful canyon and ocean views. Bring 3 qts. water, low rise lugs, sunscreen, lunch, and snacks. Meet 7:00 AM at Long Beach rideshare. Rain cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, JIM CROOK. E
APR 17 SUN O: SCHERER PARK TO DOMINGUEZ GAP WETLANDS. Join us for a local stroll as we explore Scherer Park, Sleepy Hollow, and the Dominguez Gap wetlands on this easy paced, 4 mile hike (no appreciable elevation gain). We’ll start at the Atlantic end of Scherer Park and cascade our way past the duck pond. We’ll explore Sleepy Hollow as we traverse to the Los Angeles River Channel. Down the channel will bring us to our newest wetland area, the Dominguez Gap wetlands. Our return will take us through the Virginia Country Club neighborhood. Optional potluck at one of the nearby parks. Meet at the Atlantic end of Scherer Park (46th St and Atlantic Blvd, Long Beach) at 9:00 am. Bring 0.5 liter water, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes (limited dirt walking). Rain cancels. Leaders: ERLINDA CORTEZ, DUANE GATES. E, C
APR 21 THU O: JOHN MUIR BIRTHDAY HIKE. Celebrate the 170th birthday of the Sierra Club’s founder with both an energizing hike on Signal Hill and a party at the top. Meet at Redondo Ave and Industry Dr at 7pm with a snack or beverage and some John Muir quotes to share. Participate in our standing conditioning hike or meet us at Signal Hill’s Hilltop Park (Panorama Drive and Dawson Av) for a potluck party @ 8 pm.
APR 30 SAT O: BALDY QUEST 4—Inspiration Point (4510'). Meet 7:30 am. 8.5 mi, 2600' gain. Bring 2-3 liters water. See flier. E, C
APR 30 SAT O: HONDO CANYON TO SADDLE PEAK (2800') VIA FOSSIL RIDGE. Hike a scenic, well designed section of the Backbone Trail with lots of woodsy scenery, interesting rock formations, marine fossils, and a great view from the peak (weather permitting). 11 miles RT and 2600' gain at a moderate pace. Bring lunch, layers, and lug soles. Meet 7:30am at the Long Beach Rideshare or 8:30am at the Backbone Trail sign on Old Topanga Canyon Road. Limited parking: please carpool. Rain Cancels. Ldrs: SHARON MOORE, JOHN ZAPPE. E, C
MAY
MAY 4 WED MONTHLY MEETING: K9 SEARCH & RESCUE. Ever wonder how dogs are taught to identify particular scents, including identifying bombs or finding survivors after an accident? Come see this presentation regarding the important work of K9 search and scent teams, including a LIVE scent search demonstration. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C
Cancelled - No Participants
MAY 13 FRI O:EASY HIKE—FRIDAY EVENING BEACH STROLL. Note that this is
not a conditioning hike. This is just a simple stroll down the Belmont
Peninsula on the Friday before a full moon, conceived as a nice way to relax as
we begin our weekend. We'll stroll down along the Naples side of the peninsula
and return via the harbor side. If conditions permit, we'll stroll along the
water's edge on the return. 2 miles, no appreciable gain. Meet 8:00 pm at the
intersection of 54th Place and Ocean. Bring 0.5 liter water. Rain Cancels.
Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, ERLINDA CORTEZ. E
MAY 14 SAT O: BALDY QUEST 5—MANZANITA RIDGE (4460'). Meet 7:00 am. 10.5 mi, 3800' gain. Bring 2-4 liters water. See flier. E, C
May 14 Sat [Forest Comm/Long Beach] O: Centennial Trails Restoration in Angeles National Forest. (Location dependent on hillside conditions) Commemorate Angeles Chapter Centennial by joining the Forest Committee’s San Gabriels Trail Crew to help restore and maintain parts of the 500+ mile trail system in the Angeles National Forest. Tools and instructions provided. Boots, gloves, long- sleeved shirts, and pants mandatory. Hiking distances vary. Events typically run 9 am to 3 pm. Bring lots of water, lunch, safety glasses if you have them, and enthusiasm to work as little or as much as you want.Contact leader (email preferred) week before for destination, meeting time and location. Ldr: SHARON MOORE. Asst: JIM CROOK. E, C
Cancelled - No Participants
MAY 21 SAT O: EASY HIKE—ARROYO PESCADERO. Join us as we explore this
Whittier treasure at an easy pace. We'll briefly familiarize ourselves with the
history of this landfill reclaimed by the Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat
Preservation Authority. We'll then start our 2 mile, 200' gain trek around this
park. On the return we'll check out the information kiosks and learn more about
the local flora and fauna. Optional 0.8 mile loop at the end. Meet 8:00 am at
the Long Beach Rideshare, or 8:45 am at Arroyo Pescadero Park in Whittier.
Bring 1 liter water and snacks. Rain Cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, SHARON
MOORE. E,C
MAY 28 SAT O: BALDY QUEST 6—DOBBS CAMP (7200'). Meet 6:00 am. 11.4 mi, 2800' gain. Bring 2-4 liters water. See flier. E, C
June
JUN 1 WED MONTHLY MEETING: THE SPATIAL HISTORY of LONG BEACH. Please join us this Wed when our topic will be "The Spatial History of Long Beach". Long Beach Sustainability Coordinator Larry Rich will offer a fascinating history of Long Beach from a unique perspective. Hear how our geography and environment shaped the founding of our City. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach.. E, C
JUNE 4-6 SAT-MON [WTC, LONG BEACH] I: OLANCHA PEAK (12,123'). Discover the beautiful & historic southern Sierra during this somewhat strenuous but moderately paced backpack of a Sierra Peaks Section emblem peak, geared toward energetic WTC students for experience trips. Total distance for the weekend about 22 mi, elevation gain/loss about 6000’. Permit limits group size, WTC students given priority. Send name, contact & conditioning information to leader Sharon Moore. Leaders: SHARON MOORE, CHERYL MCMURRAY. E, C
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JUN 11 SAT O: MT. SAN ANTONIO (10,060') from MT. BALDY VILLAGE. Join
us as we take on this challenging route up the tallest mount in the San
Gabrielle mountains. This 12 mile, 6000 ft gain trudge is not for the faint of
heart, but for those who try its views are spectacular. Contact leader with
recent conditioning experience and for meeting location. Bring 4 L water,
lunch, snacks, hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Todd Williams, Alan
Coles E
JUN 11 SAT O: BALDY QUEST #7: HIGH CREEK (9200'). Meet 6:00 am. 10 mi, 2800' gain. Bring 2-4 liters water. See flyer. E, C
JUN 18 SAT [LONG BEACH, NSS, LITTLE HIKERS]: HIKING 101. See the forest for the trees on this beginner's hike through beautiful wooded terrain. Gain experience and skills on this easy-moderate, mostly shaded hike at moderately high elevation. 5.5 mile, 860' gain on the Round Valley Loop from the San Jacinto Tram (approx. $23). Group size limited by permit. Send email to leader Sharon Moore with contact, carpool, and your hiking experience whether none, a little, or a lot. Questions welcome! Leader: SHARON MOORE. Asst: LARRY STERN. E, C
JUN 18 SAT EVENT: THE GROWING EXPERIENCE. When you see a vacant lot being used as a dump, what do you think? Do you just tune it out? What if it was next to a housing project? Would you ever consider that it could be turned into an urban farm? The Growing Experience has transformed just such a lot “into a community garden and gathering space where residents have the opportunity to grow their own food.” Join us as we explore this magical place next to the Carmelitos Housing Project and learn all the wonderful things they do for the local community. Meet 8:30am at the Long Beach rideshare, or 9am at the Growing Experience, 750 Via Carmelitos, Long Beach, CA 90805. Bring 0.5 L water, hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels. Ldr: TODD WILLIAMS. E
JUN 25 SAT O: BALDY QUEST FINALE: MT BALDY (10,064'). Meet 6:00 am. 9 mi, 3900' gain. Bring 3-4 liters water. See p. #. E, C
JUN 25 SAT O: CRYSTAL COVE. 5 mi rt tide pool “welcome to summer” hike to Orange County’s stunningly beautiful Crystal Cove. Explore the tide pools and examine the historic Crystal Cove cottages. Lunch/potluck at Pelican Point. Bring, water, lunch & or potluck item, sun screen, swim suit and money for parking. Meet at the Long Beach car pool point at 8:00 a.m. or Reef Point at 9:00 a.m. Leaders: TODD WILLIAMS and ERLINDA CORTEZ. E
JUN 25 SAT O: NAVAL WEAPON STATION SEAL BEACH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Learn about our local treasure of a wildlife preserve. Estimated zero elevation gain, total distance about ½ mile. This is a conducted tour by the staff of the Wildlife Refuge with four stations: a short film, a native plant garden, a bird ID station and a discussion about endangered species. Duration: 3 hours or a little less. Because the tour is on an active naval station we must register name and phone number of all participants before the hike. Contact leader at jfries4@yahoo.com at least 72 hours previous to hike if you want to participate. Tour starts at 8:30 AM, other information sent after you notify leader you want to join us. Leaders: JOHN FRIES and SHARON BOSLER. E, C
JUNE 25-26 SAT-SUN [WTC, LONG BEACH] I: SOUTHERN SAN GORGONIO WILDERNESS ROMP. Enjoy early summer in the high reaches of the San Gorgonio Wilderness at lesser-used Dobbs trail camp. Cross-country bag of a nearby named or unnamed peak; optional reconnoiter down streambed to numerous waterfalls. Geared toward WTC students for experience trips. Total distance for the weekend about 17 mi, elevation gain/loss about 5000’. Permit limits group size, WTC students given priority. Send name, contact & conditioning information to leader Sharon Moore. Leaders: SHARON MOORE, CHERYL MCMURRAY. E, C
July (No Monthly Meeting)
JUL 2 SAT O: LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS COFFEE STROLL. Join us we we launch into this holiday weekend with a tour these local wetlands. We'll stroll with naturalist Mary Parsell and learn about the history, status, and future of this local treasure. Mary has gained a lot of knowledge leading these walks for El Dorado Audubon and the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, and is looking forward to sharing her knowledge with us. Meet 8:00am at Gum Grove Park in Seal Beach. Bring 0.5 L water, snack, hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels. Directions to Gum Grove Park: From Long Beach, take PCH to Mar Vista, turn left on Mar Vista, left on Coastline, right on Catalina, left on Avalon. Avalon dead-ends into the park. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, LINDA BOAG. E, C
JULY 2-5 SAT-TUES [LONG BEACH, BACKPACKING, 20s30s] O: JULY 4TH WEEKEND YOSEMITE NORTH RIM BUS BACKPACKING TRIP. Leave Sat afternoon for a moderate 3-day trip from Porcupine Flat to see some of the most magnificent vistas from the North Rim of Yosemite National Park. View Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls and many more important Yosemite viewpoints from vantages not seen from roads at such points as North Dome, Yosemite Point, and the top of Yosemite Falls, over 3000' above the valley floor. The backpack is 15 mi with 1700' gain/5800' loss from Porcupine Flat to Yosemite Lodge. No beginners. Cost includes bus, all fees, Tue 7/5 dinner. Send 2 sase, phones, email, recent backpacking experience/conditioning, and payment of $210 with SC# or $230 non-member (payable to Sierra Club) to Ldr: SRIDHAR GULLAPALLI, Asst: SHARON MOORE. E
JUL 9 SAT O: MT. SAN JACINTO (10,834') FROM IDYLLWILD. Join us as we travel from Idyllwild to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto on this 20 mile, 5200' gain hike. We'll travel up the Deer Springs trail to Strawberry Junction, then head to the summit via Wellman Divide. We'll loop back to Strawberry via Little Round Valley, and then head back to the trailhead the way we came up. See some less-visited, beautiful places on this mountain! Contact leaders with recent conditioning if interested. Space limited by permit. Adventure Pass needed for parking. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, JOHN ZAPPE. E
JUL 16 SAT [LONG BEACH, WTC] O: MT. SAN GORGONIO (11,499') DAYHIKE. Hike to Mt. San Gorgonio summit via Vivian Creek. 17 mi round trip, 5500' gain. Moderately-paced, but not for beginners. Rendezvous 6 am at Mill Creek Ranger Station with minimum 3 liters water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, USFS parking permit, $$ for pizza afterwards in Redlands. Group size limited by permit. To participate, contact Ldr JOHN H., or Co-Ldr JEFF KENYON. E
JUL 22-25 FRI-MON CHAPTER CENTENNIAL OUTING [NATURAL SCIENCE, PVSB, LONG BEACH, WILDERNESS ADVENTURES] O/I: YOSEMITE CAR CAMP AND NATURAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP. Carpool to Group Camp site at Hogdon Meadows. Explore North Yosemite high country and Hetch Hetchy with leaders and naturalists hiking on and off trails. Bring/rent camping gear. Sat. Potluck. Send $40 (payable to NSS) to Ldr: KEITH MARTIN, Asst Ldr: SHARON MOORE, Asst Ldrs and Naturalists: Jim and Ginny Heringer, Cliff and Gaby McLean, Beth Martin. E, C
JUL 24 SUN O: PORTUGUESE BEND/TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB. 3 mi rt tide pool “high tide” hike to Rancho Palos Verdes Portuguese Bend exploring the tide pools. Lunch/potluck at the park behind the Trump National Golf Club above the Catalina Channel. Bring water, lunch & or potluck item, sun screen, and swim suit. Meet at the Long Beach car pool point at 8:00 a.m. or at the Trump National Golf Club at 9:00 a.m. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, ERLINDA CORTEZ. E, C
JUL 29-31 FRI-SUN [LONG BEACH, WTC] M: MT. SAN GORGONIO (11,499'), JEPSON PK (11,205'), CHARLTON PK (10,806'), LITTLE CHARLTON PK (10,696'). Did you enjoy climbing the rock at J-Tree? Gain more experience on class 3 rock by climbing Charlton Peak by the mountaineers' route. Fri, comfortably paced trail hike from South Fork to base camp, 6.5 mi, 2600' gain while enjoying our local San Gorgonio Wilderness. Sat, ascend 1600' on Charlton's north side, half of it class 3. Then go on to summit a bonus peak and the two of the highest peaks in Southern California by 3 miles of cross-country and some trail, 2700' total gain for the day. Hike back to camp, 5 miles on trail. Sun morning return to cars. WTC/equiv. req'd. Call Ldr: JOHN H. for more info, Asst: MIKE ADAMS. E
August (No Monthly Meeting)
AUG 14 SUN O: CEDAR GLEN COFFEE STROLL. Join us on this Sunday stroll from the parking lot of Ice House Canyon to this pretty location that's a great destination for a morning stroll. At 5.2 mi, 1500' gain, this will be a bit more strenuous than my typical coffee stroll, but if you've been participating in our conditioning hikes, you'll do just fine. Meet 7am at the Long Beach Rideshare. Bring 2 liters of water, snack, hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, MARIEL SIPMAN. E
September
SEP 2-5 FRI-MON [BACKPACKING, 20s30s, LONG BEACH, NATURAL SCIENCE] O: RAINBOW LAKE-CINDER CONE-SNAG LAKE LASSEN VOLCANIC NP BACKPACKING BUS TRIP. Leave LA Fri am for a moderate 3-day backpack. Sat. am, hike to the top of Lassen Peak, 5 miles rt, 2000' gain. Sat. pm backpack 5 miles 500' gain/loss to camp at Rainbow Lake. Sun. tour lava beds, painted dunes, and a dormant volcano, 10 miles rt 1600' gain. Pack out Mon. am to return home. No beginners. Send 2 SASE, phones, email, recent backpacking experience/conditioning, $200 with SC#/$220 non-member (payable to Sierra Club) to Sharon Moore, 4425 E Galeano St Long Beach, CA 90815. Ldrs SHARON MOORE, PAMELA ROWE.E, C
SEP 4 SUN [OCSS, LONG BEACH GROUP] O: DOMINGUEZ GAP WETLANDS HIKE. During an easy-moderate flat hike of 2-1/2 miles along the Los Angeles River, participants will explore the rich biodiversity of a green oasis teeming with plant and animal life. Co-leader/photographer Diana Lejins will share her knowledge of wetlands flora and fauna. Binoculars recommended for bird watchers. Meet at 4:00 pm at parking lot of The Sizzler, 15 W. Del Amo Blvd, Long Beach 90805. Bring 2 pts of water. Bring $$ for optional dinner at Sizzler afterwards. Ldr: GAINES A. LYONS, Asst: DIANA LEJINS.E
SEP 7 WED MONTHLY MEETING: ANNUAL POTLUCK AND NEW MEMBER’S MEETING. Once again, our September Monthly Meeting will be an end of summer potluck and a welcome for new members. Come share your summer and enjoy the adventures of other members. Bring something yummy for 8, and make it vegan as a bid to decrease global warming (encouraged, but not required). Also, bring optional donations of $1 for drinks and common items, $5 if you don’t bring a potluck item, place setting, and up to 15 digital photos from summer adventures. In addition to our Fabulous Potluck and slide shows, Jill Hill of the City's Environmental Services Bureau will talk to us about the City's anti-litter efforts, including the Litter-Free Lizard and the "No Advertisement" door signs. Meet 6:30 pm Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach E, C
SEP 17 SAT O: MT. BADEN-POWELL (9,399’). Moderate 8 miles RT, 2,800’ gain via Vincent Gap. A historical Boy Scout trail through oak, Jeffrey pine and ancient Limber pines with spectacular all around views. Meet at Long Beach carpool point at 7:00 am or Vincent Gap 9:00 am. Bring lug soles, lunch, 3 liters of water, adventure pass, and $ for optional dinner after the hike. Leaders: ERLINDA CORTEZ and TODD WILLIAMS.E
SEP 18 SUN [WTC, 20s30s SINGLES, LB GROUP] O: WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: ECHO MTN, INSPIRATION POINT AND MUIR PEAK (4688’). Hike the Sam Merrill trail to the historic railway and resort area at Echo Mtn, then up Castle Canyon to Inspiration Point and on to Muir Peak. We will return by the Middle Merrill trail. Trip is a total of 12 miles with 2900 ft of gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January ’12. Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first aid. Meet 9:00 am at the North end of Lake Street at the corner of Lake and Loma Alta Drive in Altadena by the “Gate”. This is a residential neighborhood so be mindful of parking regulations and residents’ quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood. Bring 2-3 liters of water, lunch, lugsoles, hat and layered clothing. Ldrs: DAVID MELTZER, GARY NOVOTNY. E
October
OCT 1 SAT [HUNDRED PEAKS, WTC, LONG BEACH, PASADENA, PV-SB, NATURAL SCIENCE] I: WYSUP PEAK (8990'): Join us on this PCT hike with some cross-country to celebrate a well-loved and respected HPS leader. Join HPS Fall Festival party afterward at Keller Hut. WTC students welcome and encouraged! Moderate pace, 8.5 miles, 1600' gain, with naturalizing along the way. Meet 7 AM Mill Creek Ranger Station with lunch, boots, water, 10 essentials. Leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, SHARON MOORE, and SHERRY ROSS.E
OCT 5 WED MONTHLY MEETING: MAKING BIOFUELS FROM ALGAE, IN YOUR BACKYARD? Eric Grimm-Woolery, CEO of Sustainable Now Technologies (SNT), will talk about his start up business in Signal Hill generating sustainable biodiesel from algae. Find out how SNT is making the promise of sustainable biofuels a local reality. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach.E, C
OCT 8 SAT O: JOHN'S MEADOW AND APPLE PICKING! Join us on this all day outing filled with hiking and apple picking in the San Bernardino Mountains. We'll first hike from the Forsee Creek trailhead to John's Meadow. This is a beautiful 8-mile (round trip) hike with 900' of elevation gain offering spectacular views of the valley and surrounding mountains. We'll lunch at the meadow before returning to the trailhead. We'll head back toward Long Beach, stopping on the way to pick apples at Stetson Ranch in Angelus Oaks. This is smack dab in the middle of apple season, so the pickin's should be good! Meet 7am at the Long Beach Rideshare. Bring snack, lunch, hat, sunscreen, and 2 L water. Rain Cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, KRISTEN MAHAFFEY.E
OCT 29 SAT O: FISH CANYON NARROWS TO ROGERS CAMP. Hike through a hidden canyon shaded by alder, oak, sycamore and willow past old mines and abandoned camps to a peaceful lunch spot in this hidden corner of the ANF. Moderate, 10.5 mi, 900' gain over varied terrain. Wear lug soles but bring amphibious shoes for the parts of the hike that are IN Fish Creek. Hiking sticks recommended, well-behaved K9s on leash welcome. Meet 6:30am at the Long Beach Rideshare. Adventure Pass required for parking at trailhead. Contact Ldr Sharon Moore for additional information. Ldrs: SHARON MOORE, JOHN ZAPPE. E, C
OCT 30 SUN [WTC, 20-30 SINGLES, LB GROUP] O: WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: MT WILSON/MANZANITA RIDGE. Invigorating conditioning hike at a moderate pace. 10-mile r/t, 4000’ gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January ’12. Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first aid. This is a residential neighborhood so be mindful of parking regulations and residents’ quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood. Meet 9 am at trailhead. Mira Monte Ave and Mt Wilson Trail Dr. Take I-210 to Baldwin Ave exit, take Baldwin N to Mira Monte, Right to trailhead. Bring hiking boots, 3 ltrs water, and snacks to share. Ldrs: DAVID MELTZER, GARY NOVOTNY.E