March Outings
Important Notice:
In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability
waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see the following:
http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms
Or, call (415) 977-5528 for a printed version
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In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary
that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling
arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly
a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.
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CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does
not constitute approval by the State of California. |
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NOTE: Because of damage from the Station Fire, the U.S. Forest Service closed much of Angeles
National Forest to recreational use from Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010. Sierra Club hikes
scheduled for the Station Fire Recovery Area will be canceled or rerouted. Because these
hikes were planned before the closure, and are printed in the current Schedule of Activities,
they are shown here for the record, but are marked "CANCELED." |
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| March 3 |
Monthly Meeting
Representatives from Azusa's SAVE OUR CANYON organization
will present an illustrated program highlighting the environmental damage that will be inflicted on Fish Canyon
north of Duarte if Vulcan Mine Co is permitted to expand its quarry operations.
Information is available on the group's hikes, outings, and conservation
activities. Newcomers are always welcome. Social hour begins at 7:00 pm, program starts at
7:30 pm.
Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena
Dr in NE Pasadena. For addtn'l info contact Membership Chair Elizabeth Pomeroy. |
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| March 4 |
Local Front Country Fire Road Conditioning Hike
6 mile rt, 1400' gain aerobic conditioning hike.
Call Leader for info: Johnna Beeson, (626) 215-4910. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen,
Marcia Reitmeyer, Ginny Heringer, Jim Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 6 |
Green and Green SW Pasadena Walking Tour
3 hour, 2 mile walk through neighborhoods containing several Craftsman residences designed by noted
Pasadena turn-of-the-20th-century architects Charles and Henry Greene. Includes viewing a Craftsman
interior and discussion of historic background of the Craftsman movement. Tour donation of $5-$10
suggested to help Pasadena Group meet basic expenses. See also April 3. Optional lunch in Old Town
South Pasadena after tour. Meet 8:30 am NE corner Buena Vista & Meridian Ave (2 blocks N of
Mission Street Gold Line Station) in South Pasadena. |
| Leaders: |
David Czamanske Asst: Bill Joyce |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Easy Hikers Committee |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 11 |
Local Front Country Fire Road Conditioning Hike
6 mile rt, 1400' gain aerobic conditioning hike.
Call Leader for info: Johnna Beeson, (626) 215-4910. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen,
Marcia Reitmeyer, Ginny Heringer, Jim Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 13 |
Eaton Canyon Nature Center Work Day
You've been there for meetings and hikes, now here's a chance to give back to the Nature Center
with a morning of trail or garden maintenance. Meet with other likeminded club members at 9:00 am at
the flagpole in front of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center,
1750 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena. Bring hat and water. Work gloves and tools provided or bring your own
if you prefer. Cold drinks will be provided. Rain cancels. Coordinator: Johnna Beeson |
| Rating: |
C |
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| March 18 |
Local Front Country Fire Road Conditioning Hike
6 mile rt, 1400' gain aerobic conditioning hike.
Call Leader for info: Johnna Beeson, (626) 215-4910. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen, Marcia
Reitmeyer, Ginny Heringer, Jim Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 20 |
Mt Zion Loop Hike from Chantry Flat
Moderately paced 10 mile, 1800' gain hike. Meet 8:00 am lower Chantry Flat parking lot. Bring lunch,
water, appropriate clothing layers, hiking boots. Rain or snow cancels. |
| Leaders: |
Marcia Reitmeyer, Norm Stabeck |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 21 |
Dinner with a View
Celebrate the beginning of spring with dinner at Chez Concrete Dining Slab overlooking
the lights of LA on easy moderately paced hike in the Verdugo Mtns, 6 mile, 1500' gain.
Meet 4:00 pm intersection of Beaudry Blvd & Beaudry Terrace in Glendale (from Canada Blvd
go W on Country Club Dr, L on Beaudry Blvd. Parking is on the street in residential neighborhood,
please be quiet). Bring gourmet dinner item to share with 5-6 people, water, plate, utensils,
flashlight, warm sweater/jacket. Rain cancels. |
| Leaders: |
Pam Allen, Dana Hunter |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Lower Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 21 |
Ben Overturff Trail Poetry Hike
Moderate 7 mile, 1400' gain hike in Sawpit Canyon to site of former Deer Park mountain lodge.
Learn about watershed protection and spring wildflowers. Adventurous newcomers welcome. Meet 9:00
am at trailhead at bridge just beyond Monrovia Canyon Park entrance (210 Fwy to Myrtle Ave, N to
Foothill Blvd, E 4 blks to Canyon Blvd, N 1½ mile; Limited parking, $5 fee). Bring water, lunch,
hiking boots, favorite poem or short nature reading to share. Rain cancels. |
| Leaders: |
David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 25 |
Local Front Country Fire Road Conditioning Hike
6 mile rt, 1400' gain aerobic conditioning hike.
Call Leader for info: Johnna Beeson, (626) 215-4910. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen, Marcia
Reitmeyer, Ginny Heringer, Jim Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 27 |
Eaton Canyon Nature Park
Enjoy this easy 4 mile rt, 500' gain hike at the Eaton Canyon Nature Park in Pasadena.
Some boulder and stream crossings on the way to a very nice waterfall. Meet 9:00 am at Eaton
Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Drive. Bring water, hat, and sunglasses. Heavy rains
in past week cancel. |
| Leaders: |
Denise Sims, Johnna Beeson |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 28 |
San Dimas Canyon to Wolfskill Falls
Moderately easy 5 mile, 600' gain hike along stream area burned in 2002 Williams Fire to
tumbling waterfalls in San Gabriel Mountains foothills. Be prepared for some rocky stream crossings.
Learn firsthand impact of wildfire and riparian sediment on wildlife habitat, and experience
rejuvenation of wildflowers and other plant life. Adventurous newcomers welcome. Meet 8:45 am E side
REI parking lot, 214 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, or 9:30 am N end of San Dimas Canyon Rd (exit 210
Fwy at San Dimas Ave, go N to Foothill Blvd, E to San Dimas Canyon Rd, N 4 miles to end). Bring water,
lunch, hiking boots. Rain cancels. |
| Leaders: |
David Czamanske Assts: Bill Joyce,
Michael Hecht |
| Rating: |
O |
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| March 29 |
Full Moon Hike
Echo Mountain from Lake Ave (Cobb Estate): We will take this 5 mile rt, 1400' gain, 3 hr hike
at a moderate pace so we can catch our breath and enjoy the moon-lit views below. Once we reach the top
on this scenic vantage point we will enter a bygone era where at one time there stood a famous resort
with access via cable car from Pasadena. Scenic, historical, and a great conditioning hike. Meet 6:45
pm at N end of Lake Ave in Altadena (from 210 Fwy in Pasadena exit Lake Ave, N to end, street parking).
Bring appropriate clothing and shoes, water, flashlight, snacks. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Ginny Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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