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2-6, 2008 (Wed-Sun). O: Table Mountain Car Camp/Bishop Creek. Alan
S.,
Karen L., Laura R., & Tom M.
Join us for the whole four nights or just a few nights. This
secluded walk-in (100 yards) group campground is at 8500’
elevation and sits on the banks of the north fork of Bishop Creek.
Expect several great hikes, a delicious 4th of July
barbeque, and other surprises – all included in the price of the
trip. Cost includes lunch fixings (except for the last day) and
BBQ on the 4th. Bring an appetizer to share for the
4th. Because of the terrain and altitude, the hikes will be
moderate to strenuous. There will be two sets of hikes for each
day -- an easy to moderate and a moderate to strenuous. Cost
for the extra long weekend is $75 (written out to GLS & mailed
to Alan Schimpff, PO Box 2210, Port Hueneme, CA 93044). Space will be limited to
25 campers. Any questions, please e-mail Alan.
** Click here for the trip notes **. |
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| July 12, Sunday. O: Palos Verdes Hike - Swim - Potluck. Dora O, Grace H. After a sweaty mountain hike, we will deserve a refreshing splash in the ocean. We will be hiking in the spectacular Palos Verdes peninsula. A 5 mile hike RT, 1100' altitude loss/gain. Approximate 5 hrs.: hiking, sunning, and lunching. Bring a potluck to share, a bathing suit for a refreshing swim in a pebble bay, your hiking gear, and plenty of water. K9s are very welcome, with extra water for the doggies. We will meet at Del Cerro Park in Palos Verdes at 8:40 am. Directions: 405 to Crenshaw Blvd exit. Drive on Crenshaw South (through Torrance and Palos Verde) until its dead ends. Turn left and the Del Cerro Park is down on the street on your right. Park in the parking lot or on the street. |
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| July 13, Sunday. O: Orange County Beach Walk. Jeff J., S.K. A long beach walk north from the tip of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach to the bluffs above Bolsa Chica in Huntington Beach, 11 miles, maybe 100' elevation gain, with car shuttle. Last time, we went north to south, some with bare feet the whole way. Rest stop and beach-towel-potluck-lunch break approx. 1 mi after we cross the Santa Ana River (on a bridge). Possible snack/dinner stop in Huntington Beach. The last couple miles are on the bluff path above the surfing beach in Hunt-ington Beach. Bring beachable footwear, layers for warm or cold (it may be cold and windy), portable shareable lunch item, water, sun protection. If you want to walk just part of the way, call the leader to make arrangements. Low tide noon, high tide 6:30 AM. Meet 10:30 AM West Jetty View Park, at East Ocean Front and Channel Road in Newport Beach. From 405, take 55 S until it turns into Newport Blvd. Continue on Newport, down the hill, across PCH onto the Balboa Peninsula. Continue until Newport merges with Balboa Blvd, continue on Balboa until it turns into Channel Rd, which ends at E Ocean Front. Park on nearby residential streets.. |
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| July 19, Saturday. O: Sandstone Peak Dog Hike 3,111’. Robin R, Dora O. Highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains with ocean view of the Channel Islands and a descent through beckoning canyons. 6 mi, 1400' gain, 4 hours, moderate to strenuous via the Mishe Mokwa Trail. Meet 9 AM at Sandstone Peak Trailhead (from PCH, turn inland at Yerba Buena Rd 5 mi to pass Circle X Park headquarters on R, continue 1 mi to signed Sandstone Peak Trailhead on left — lots of parking; or from Valley, take 101, exit Westlake Blvd to Mulholland Hwy to Little Sycamore Cyn Rd, which turns into Yerba Buena Rd). Bring 10 essentials, 2-3 qts water, lunch, snacks, lugsoles, hiking poles. Small, well-conditioned dogs on 6’ leash OK, bring a dog bowl. Rain cancels. |
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| July 20, Sunday. O: Kayaking in Long Beach. Karen L, Laura R. Join us for a few hours of summer fun as we explore the waters of Alamitos Bay. Meet at 9:00 AM at Kayak on the Water, 5411 E. Ocean Blvd. From the 405, take the 7th Street exit to Studebaker, turn left and take Studebaker until it dead ends at Westminster, then turn right. When Westminster crosses P.C.H., it turns into 2nd St. Go over 2 bridges, turn on Bay Shore Ave immediately after the second bridge. It's 1/4 mile on the left side, next to the basketball courts. Park on street or at metered lot. Be prepared to rent a kayak for 2 hours. Lunch nearby after. |
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| July 26, Satusday. O: El Morro Canyon (Crystal Cove State Park). Christy V (provisional), Barbara E. We will hike approx 6 miles taking the El Morro Canyon Trail and turning onto the East Cut Across Trail (also known as "I Think I Can"). Then turn onto El Moro Ridge to El Moro Canyon Trail that goes through a grove on our way back to the starting point. For those who want, after the hike, you can walk across to Crystal Cove beach. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. It does get warm even though we are near the beach so dress accordingly. Meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot of the park. There is a parking fee of $10 but you can park below in the elementary parking lot for free and walk up the road to the parking area. Crystal Cove State Park, 8471 Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach 92651 (949) 494-3539 website: www.parks.ca.gov. |
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| Oct 10-12. O: Pismo Beach State Park car camp. Barbara E., Laura R. Pismo Beach State Park car camp at Oceano. Join us for a weekend of fun, just 3 hours northwest of L.A. on the central coast. This area is home to the endangered Pismo clam and our campground lies adjacent to a fresh-water lagoon that attracts both indigenous and non-native migratory birds. A wooded nature trail will take you around the lagoon and a short hike will lead you through the dunes to the beach. The Oceano sand dune area is recognized by scientists and conservationists as the finest, most extensive coastal dunes remaining in California. Activities could include hiking, bird watching, beach and dune walks. The town of Pismo Beach is a mile away and the Monarch Butterfly Grove, home to a large colony of monarchs every winter, is also nearby. Cost is $30 per person for 3 nights camping. Send check to: Barbara E. Hot showers available. Dogs OK. |
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| Nov 14-16 (Fri-Sun). O: Palomar Mountain State Park - San Diego County. Christy V., Marie A. This 1,897-acre park has spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from its forested vantage point. This is one of the few sites in the Southern California region that has a Sierra Nevada feel to it. Camp in Cedar Grove at 4,700 elevation and has several hiking trails (Boucher Trail- 4 miles and Lower Doane Valley Trail-3 miles). We are a short distance from Doane Pond which is stocked with trout and also has bluegill, bullhead and channel fish. You can fish in Doane Pond but you need to have a fishing license which can be purchased at most sporting good stores or Wal-Mart for the seasonal licenses or you can purchase one day or two day licenses. Fishing hours are from 6:00am to sunset. This park is about 8 miles from the Palomar Observatory which houses America 's largest telescope. The Observatory is open to the public for free from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily, tours are also available. Dogs are allowed in the campground but must be on a leash at all times and at night in tents or vehicles. Dogs are not allowed on trails. Water, coin showers, flush toilets are available. Please bring a dish to share for potluck on Saturday night and firewood. This trip will be limited to 15 campers. Cost for the trip will be $18. Contact Christy V for details. Deadline to sign up is September 30, 2008. Also located at the summit of Palomar Mountain are Mother's Kitchen(restaurant) and Palomar General Store which offers sundries, firewood, snacks, groceries as well as being considered one of the finest gift shops in San Diego. |
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| Dec 29, 2008 - Jan 1, 2009 (Mon-Thu). O: GRAND CANYON NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION. Susan C., Diane Ru, & Alan S. Here is the trip you have been asking about. This is Susan’s 8th trip to Phantom Ranch, Grand Cyn. National Park, Arizona. There will be NO CAMPING on this trip. To attend you must be able to hike at least 13 miles with a 5000ft. descent, and similar gain on the return hike. We are staying in a hotel on the South Rim at the start and end of the trip. On Dec. 30th, we hike down to Phantom Ranch, located at the bottom of this fabulous canyon (beds, showers and hot breakfasts and dinners). For those preferring NOT to rest on Dec 31st, we have several options. There will be a tiger hike led by Alan over to the first snow on the NORTH rim and back to Phantom Ranch for a max. day hike of 18 miles RT. If you have to know the gain, you may want to pass on that option! Or go with the moderate group to have a relaxing lunch at Ribbon Falls, 8 mi RT, 1000 ft. gain. Or join the stroll that goes to the “beach” on the Colorado River that loops across two beautiful bridges, 5 mi. RT. Whatever you choose to do, beauty will surround you! That evening, we celebrate New Year’s eve (based on New York time). On Jan 1st, we hike out and up to the hotel on the South Rim using a different trail than the hike down. That night we will have a dinner celebration at the El Tovar. Good-byes are on Jan. 2. The cost of this trip includes 2 nights lodging on the South Rim, PLUS 2 nights with breakfasts and dinners at Phantom Ranch, a New Year’s Eve party, dinner at El Tovar, and more. This trip is not repeated every year and often has a waiting list, so you will want to act fast on reserving this world class outing. To RESERVE and guarantee your spot, the trip must be paid in full. COST is $645 per person. E-mail Susan for questions and how to make payment. |
Trip is now full; but you can still sign up and get on the wait list! |
