Activities

Winter/Spring/Summer
Mar 1 , 2011 – Jun 24 , 2012

SIERRA CLUB WAIVER
All Sierra Club Outings require that you sign an "Acknowledgment of Outing Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability" before you can participate in the outing. In addition, if a minor is going on the trip, the minor's guardian must sign on the minor's behalf.

Wed, Mar 7 Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike 7PM

Moderate 5 mi, 1200’ gain to view San Fernando Valley. Meet 7 PM at trailhead (take 405 Fwy to 118 Fwy W, exit Balboa N, 2 mi to Sesnon W 1 mi to Neon Way, R to end of street). Bring water, lug soles and flashlight. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Ken Kerner (259-8800), Nina Riga (297-4079), Gaylon Rodin (263-0568), Henry Schultz (284-5613)

Thur, March 8 Monthly Meeting 7:30PM

March Heather Merenda, City of Santa Clarita, will give a presentation on “Building a Greener Santa Clarita”. Find out what the city is doing and ask questions.

Sun, Mar 11 Bouquet Canyon to Spunky Canyon 9AM

Moderate 8 mi rt to Spunky Cyn along PCT. 1500’ gain with gorgeous views of Bouquet Reservoir and hillsides. Meet 9 AM at S-end of Newhall Ave. Take I-5 to 114 Fwy, exit Newhall Ave, turn R to end. Carpool/caravan 45 min. to trailhead. Bring water, lunch, lug soles and fsp. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Ken Kerner (259-8800), Kate Okamoto (288-7931)

Sun, Mar 25 Soledad Canyon to Vasquez Rocks 9AM

Moderate 9 mi, 800’ gain hike along PCT in Agua Dulce with observation of the faulting process from the San Andreas Fault. Lunch at the famous film site Vasquez Rocks, named after the notorious bandit, Tiburcio Vasquez. Meet 9 AM at the Canyon Country rideshare. Carpool 15 min to Vasquez Rocks and then car shuttle to trailhead. Bring water, lunch and lug soles. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Matthew Lax (252-2393), Ray Lorme (296-0246)

Wed, April 4 Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike 7PM

See Mar 7 for details.

Thur, April 12 Monthly Meeting 7:30PM

Our own Mary Ellen Dittemore will tell you all about “Soft beds, hot food and Hiking in the Canadian Rockies.” What is her secret? Come and find out.

Sat, April 14 Earth/Arbor Day 10AM-4PM

It’s the City of Santa Clarita’s big green event of the year at Central Park.

Sun, April 15 Whitney Canyon Loop 9AM

Easy 3 mi, 500’ gain stroll in Whitney Cyn Park on the Rim of the Valley Corridor along the north slope of the San Gabriel Mts. This quiet park provides an excellent example of oak woodlands and chaparral and riparian vegetation. Meet 9 AM at the south end of Newhall Ave in Santa Clarita. Take I-5 to 14 Fwy (Antelope Valley Fwy), 1st exit Newhall Ave, R to carpool area. Bring water and snack. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Henry Schultz (284-5613), Ed Benison (254-7517)

Sun, April 29 Fish Canyon 9AM

Moderate 6-8 mi hike, 300’ gain with many stream crossings in beautiful canyon north of Lake Castaic. Meet 9 AM in North Valencia by Embassy Suites. Take I-5 N, exit at Hwy126/Newhall Ranch Rd, turn right E at exit to Vanderbuilt Way (first light), R to Westinghouse, turn R and park on street. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Dave Morrow (254-5245), Geraldine Lorme (296-0246)

Wed, May 2 Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike 7PM

See Mar 7 for details.

Sun, May 6 Santa Paula Canyon 8AM

Moderate 6-8 mi, 900’ gain hike through beautiful canyon in Ventura County with stream crossings and waterfalls. Meet 8 AM in North Valencia by Embassy Suites. Take I-5 N, exit at Hwy126/Newhall Ranch Rd, turn right E at exit to Vanderbuilt Way (first light), R to Westinghouse, turn R and park on street. Carpool 1 hr. to trailhead. Bring water, lunch, lug soles and fsp. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Matthew Lax (252-2393), Kate Okamoto (288-7931)

Sun, May 6 Awards Banquet Centennial Celebration 5PM-9PM

Sierra Club director Robin Mann will be the featured speaker. $40 per person. Coordinate reservations and carpooling with Dave Morrow. Need reservations by April 22 and remember that it will sell out because the hall used at the Brookside Country Club has limited seating.

Thur, May 10 Monthly Meeting 7:30PM

Veteran hiker Dave Morrow will present “Hiking the LeConte Divide: In the Hoofprints of John C. Fremont”. Dave always finds interesting stuff so don’t miss the show.

Sat, May 12 Leadership Academy 8:30AM

This is for anyone who wants to work on their leadership skills. At Eaton Canyon in Pasadena. See Notes from Chair.

Sat, May 12 Placerita Open House 10AM – 3PM

See Notes from Chair.

Sun, May 20 Elsmere Canyon Stroll 9AM

Moderate 3 mi, 500’ gain stroll in historic canyon that was saved from becoming a landfill. Several stream crossings. Meet 9 AM at the south end of Newhall Ave in Newhall. Take I-5 to 14 Fwy/Antelope Valley Fwy N, exit Newhall Ave, R to carpool area. Bring water, lunch, lug soles and long pants. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Dave Morrow (254-5245), Mary Ellen Dittemore (254-8543)

Sun, June 3 Burkhart Trail to Pleasant View Ridge 8AM

Moderate 10 mi, 2300’ gain from Devil’s Punchbowl County Park along the steep west slopes of Cruthers Creek to Burkhart Saddle. Interesting backside of San Gabriels from desert sage and Joshua tree through pinyon forest into Jeffrey pines. Slopes should be covered in wild flowers. Meet 8:00 AM at Canyon Country Rideshare or 9:00 AM at trailhead in Devil’s Punchbowl parking lot. Bring water, lunch, lug soles, and fsp. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Matthew Lax (252-2393), Ray Lorme (296-0246)

Wed, June 6 Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike 7PM

See Mar 7 for details.

Thur, June 14 Monthly Meeting 7:30PM

Frank Hoffman will update us with the latest on the Placerita Canyon Nature Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask the expert “WAZ HAPPENIN?”

Sat, June 16 Mt. Pinos Potluck Dinner Hike 3PM

Easy 4 mi RT, 500’ gain hike to Mt. Pinos (8847’), the highest peak in Ventura County. Potluck dinner at summit and back to trailhead by dark. Meet 3:00 PM in North Valencia by Embassy Suites. (Take I-5 N, exit at Hwy126/Newhall Ranch Rd, turn right E at exit to Vanderbuilt Way (first light), R to Westinghouse, turn R and park on street) or 4 PM at Mt. Pinos Parking Lot. Bring water, dinner and side dish or dessert to share, plate, eating and serving utensils, flashlight, jacket and fsp. Rain cancels.

Ldrs: Dave Morrow (254-5245), Henry Schultz (284-5613)

Sun, June 24 Vincent Gap to Dawson Saddle 8AM

Moderate 10 mi, 3000’ gain along scenic PCT in Angeles High Country. Meet 8:00 AM at Canyon Country Rideshare. Carpool to trailhead and then short car shuttle. Bring water, lunch, lug soles, fsp.

Ldrs: Ray Lorme (296-0246), Gaylon Rodin (263-0568)