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| Nov 24 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Ysidro Mountain (6147'):
Canceled.
Leaders: DAVE CANNON, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 24 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lewis (8396'):
Mountain bike Hwy 2 from Vincent Gap and hike
Lewis for 12 miles round trip with 1800' of gain. Moderate adventure
in San Gabriel Mtns. Bring food, water, 10 essentials, helmet, spare
tube, bike light and lock. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER BONFIRE, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 24 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Agua Tibia (4779'):
Long strenuous hike of this Lower Peak. 11 miles southeast of
Temecula, it is 17 miles round trip, 3200' gain on trail and
last ¼ cross country through brush. Pace is moderate to
slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| Nov 25 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Lizard Head (5250'):
A strenuous hike on trail and cross-country
for 11 miles round trip with 3200' of gain to a peak west of Maricopa.
Moderate pace. Suitable only for experienced and conditioned hikers.
High clearance 4WD advised. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 27 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Allen Peak (5795'):
Bring your favorite dog and work-off the extra
calories that got ingested during your Thanksgiving feasts. This hike
will follow a moderate pace. The total hike will be about 8.0 miles
round trip with 1300' gain. Most of the hike will follow a dirt road
and there is some hiking along a steep firebreak. Please bring: lug
soles, water, lunch, windbreaker & a hat. Contact the leader at
PeterDoggett@AOL.com
for meeting information.
Leader: PETER DOGGETT Assistant Leader: JOHN CEDERBERG
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| Nov 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Condor Peak (5444'), Fox Mountain #2 (5033'):
Canceled, replaced with Lookout Mountain #2, below.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Nov 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Replaces Condor and Fox, above.
I: Lookout Mountain #2 (6812'):
Ten miles round trip, 2800' gain.
Moderately strenuous on trail and over steep, slippery, brushy,
cross-country terrain. Bring water, lunch, layered clothing. Contact
leaders for meeting time/place.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, PATRICK VAUGHN
|
| Nov 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, WTC |
|
O: Palm Springs Tram (8450'), San Jacinto Peak (10,804'):
Strenuous hike, 10 miles, 8300' gain to tram with additional 10 miles
round trip, 2400' gain to the peak. Very early start. It was too hot
in July, so we've rescheduled our annual hike again when it's cooler.
We'll attempt to have two groups, hopefully both SJ bound, one faster,
the other naturalizing along the way. Of course, any who wish can head
back down at the tram after a mere 8300' gain. Bring money
for tram ride and taxi back to cars. Send email (preferable)
or SASE with carpool information, conditioning/experience to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, TONY TRULL,
KENT SCHWITKIS
|
| Nov 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mt Baden-Powell (9399'), Ross Mountain (7402'):
A strenuous hike on
trail and rough trail for 15 miles round trip with 5500' of gain to
peaks off Hwy 2 in the San Gabriel Mtns. Moderate pace. Suitable only
for experienced and conditioned hikers. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: KATHY CHEEVER BONFIRE, MARS BONFIRE, CHRIS SPISAK, LILLY FUKUI
|
| Nov 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, 20s & 30s |
|
O: Chaparrosa Peak (5541'):
Come for a post-Thanksgiving hike of 7
miles round trip with 1200' of gain led by a docent of Pipes Canyon
Preserve near Joshua Tree National Park. Optional trip to historic
Pioneertown after. Please send recent hikes/conditioning to leader
Pamela so that she can make reservations as the group size
limited. Rain cancels.
Leader: PAMELA ROWE Co-Leader: GINNY HERINGER
|
| Nov 29 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: McPherson Peak (5794'), Peak Mountain (5843'):
Join this moderate
hike to two great peaks in Northern Santa Barbara County. The total
hike should be about 15 miles round trip with 3500' gain. Because of
the short days, we might be finishing after sunset, so please bring a
functional headlamp. Also, please bring: lug soles, water, lunch,
jacket & a hat. Contact Peter at
PeterDoggett@AOL.com
for meeting
information.
Leader: PETER DOGGETT Assistant Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
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| Nov 30 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak (5496'):
A drive-up and a short
walk up a fire break for 1 mile round trip with 210' of gain to peaks west
of I-15 in Orange County. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Slow pace.
High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
|
|
| Dec 1 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from December 21
O: Buck Point (6433'), San Sevaine (5240'):
Two easy hikes on road
and trail for 4 miles round trip with 1400' of gain to peaks West of
Cajon
Pass. Moderate pace. Occasional brush. High clearance 4WD advised.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 1 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Mount Bliss (3720'):
Replaced by Gilman and San Juan (10 miles round trip and 1850').
Please contact the
leaders for meeting time and place.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Dec 2 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Antimony Peak (6848'), Eagle Rest Peak (6005'):
Strenuous hike for
11 miles round trip with 3500' of gain on road and rough cross-country to
peaks west-northwest of Frazier Park. Moderate pace. Suitable only for
experienced and conditioned hikers. High clearance 4WD advised. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 3 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Sheephead Mountain (5896'):
An easy hike on road and rough trail for 3.5 miles round trip with 800' of gain
to a peak southeast of Julian. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE CANNON, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 4 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Josephine Peak (5558'):
Due to Forest Closure, replaced by Butler, etc., below.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 4 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Replaces Josephine, above.
O: Butler Peak (8535'), Grays Peak (7920'):
A moderate mountain bike
and hike outing for 17 miles round trip with 2715' of gain to peaks
north of Big Bear Lake. Bring food, water, 10 essentials, helmet,
spare tube, bike light and lock. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
Rescheduled from September 20
I: Round Mountain (5272'), Luna Mountain (5967'), Rattlesnake Mountain
(6131'):
Moderately strenuous loop tour, up to 10 miles round trip, 3000' gain in the
Hesperia Backcountry east of Cajon Pass. We combine roads, trails, and desert
fringe cross-country trekking for this adventure as we search for peaks to
climb. Much dirt road driving; high clearance vehicles recommended. For trip
details send recent conditioning, e-mail rideshare information to
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, PAT VAUGHN, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Dec 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Owens Peak (8453'):
Join us for this challenging hike to this prominent peak in the Mojave Desert
near Ridgecrest. 7 miles round trip, 3200' gain. We will have an early
start. Consider staying in area Friday night. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: BILL SIMPSON
|
| Dec 5 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Lowe (5603') Beginning Navigation Clinic:
4 miles, 500' gain. Spend the day one-on-one with an instructor,
learning/practicing map and compass. Beginners to rusty old-timers
welcome. Not a checkout, but it will help you prepare. Many expert
leaders will attend; many I-rated leaders started here in the past.
Send SASE, phones, $25 deposit, (Sierra Club, refunded at trailhead) to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Co-Leader: RICHARD BOARDMAN
|
| Dec 6 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina, Pasadena |
|
O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Strenuous hike to fabled Mount Wilson on one of the most famous and
beautiful trails in the San Gabriel Mountains involves 15 miles round
trip and 4800' gain. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots. Meet at the start
of the Mount Wilson trail on Mira Monte Ave 2 blocks east of Baldwin Ave
in Sierra Madre at 8 AM. Rain cancels.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant: MEI KWAN
|
| Dec 7 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Due to Forest Closure, replaced by Oakzanita, etc., below.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 7 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
Replaces Lukens, above.
O: Oakzanita Peak (5054'), Cuyamaca Peak (6512'):
A moderate mountain
bike and hike outing for 12 miles round trip with 2600' of gain to
peaks south of Julian. Bring food, water, 10 essentials, helmet, spare
tube, bike light and lock. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 8 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Clamshell Peak (4380'):
Due to Forest Closure, replaced with Santa Paula, see below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Dec 8 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
Replaces Clamshell outing, above.
O: Santa Paula (4957'):
Located NNE of Santa Paula, Ventura County. 12 miles round trip,
4000' gain on trail. Possible alternate route from the city of Santa Paula.
Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Dec 9 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7002'):
We park at the horseshoe turn below Winston Peak and do a steep fun
climb to reach the Peak. Then deep down and out to the Ridge. Return
via the PCT. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water,
lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, BOBCAT THOMPSON, JOHN RADALJ
|
| Dec 11 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bare Mountain (6388'), Cole Point (5604'):
Postponed due to Station Fire Closure, replaced with Onyx, Heart Bar
and Constance, see below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 11 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Onyx Peak #1 (9113'), Heart Bar Peak (8332'), Constance Peak
(6645'):
Three fairly easy hikes in the Big Bear Lake area. Onyx is a
drive up, Heart Bar is 4 miles round trip, 1100' gain and Constance 1
1/2 miles round trip, 500' gain. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 12 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
|
I: Marion Mountain (10,362'):
Moderate paced hike to Marion Mountain via the Marion Mountain trail.
Time and weather
permitting we may do Jean and/or Drury as well. Approx 8.6 miles and 2040'
gain if we just do Marion. Meet 7 AM the Pomona Park and Ride (this is not
the Towne Ave. exit) Call Leader for late breaking details. Bring lunch,
water and 10 essentials.
Leader: HARVEY GANZ Assistant: BRENT COSTELLO
|
| Dec 13 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Pacifico Mountain (7124'):
A beautiful fall hike mostly along the PCT from Mill Creek Summit. 12 miles
round trip, 2200' gain includes the last steep half mile.
Bring water, lunch,
good footwear, suitable clothing layers, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for
meeting time/details.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, GINNY HERINGER, Naturalist
|
| Dec 13 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Warren Point Navigation:
Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park
for either checkout or practice to satisfy the Basic (I/M) or
Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. To participate, send email/sase,
contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating,
rideshare, to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
|
| Dec 14 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Weldon Peak (6320'):
A moderate hike on road and trail for 7 miles
round trip with 1600' of gain to a peak above Jawbone Canyon. Slow
pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD
advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 15 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Deception (5796'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), Barley Flats
(5600'):
Due to Forest Closure, replaced by Big Pine, etc., below.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 15 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
Replaces Deception, etc., above.
O: Big Pine Mountain (6800'), West Big Pine (6490'):
A strenuous
mountain bike and hike outing for 36 miles round trip with 5100' of
gain to peaks north of Santa Barbara. Bring food, water, 10
essentials, helmet, spare tube, bike light and lock. High clearance
4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 18 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'):
Two moderately strenuous hikes on use trail and trail located about 11
miles south of Idyllwild. Little Cahuilla is 2 ½ miles round
trip, 700' gain. Cahuilla is
6 miles round trip, 1100' gain. Pace is moderate to slow.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 7
O: Palomar Mountain (6140'), Boucher Hill (5438'):
Join us for the celebration of both Wayne Bannister's Lead-the-List
finish and Ted's
List finish on this hike to 2 separate peaks in San Diego County. Total: 5
miles round trip, 1000' gain. Drive between peaks.
A separate group will be organized to drive up directly to the celebration on
Boucher Hill.
Email Ted for info.
Leaders: TED LUBESHKOFF, WAYNE BANNISTER Co-leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE,
PAT ARREDONDO, BILL SIMPSON, PATRICK VAUGHN, BRUCE CRAIG
|
| Dec 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Black Mountain #6 (5244'), Red Mountain (5261'):
Postponed until January 9.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: PAT VAUGHN
|
| Dec 20 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
LA Xmas by Night:
Spread some cheer and good will with the HPS on our annual trek through
downtown LA distributing food and clothing (whatever you can bring) to the
homeless living on the streets. Meet at the Chinatown station on the Metro Gold
Line at the corner of College St. and Alameda St. at midnight Saturday
night. From there well hike to the areas where the homeless usually congregate
to make distribution, then crisscross LA, finally winding up at the Original
Pantry for breakfast. Then we return to Chinatown.
Leaders: STAG BROWN, BOB THOMPSON, JOE YOUNG
|
| Dec 20 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Ken Point (6423'):
Hike the PCT and up an open slope for approximately 14 miles round trip,
approximately 1700' gain, to a peak south of San Jacinto.
Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, PATRICK VAUGHN
|
| Dec 21 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Buck Point (6433'), San Sevaine (5240'):
Date changed to December 1 due to scheduling conflict.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 22 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cobblestone Mountain (6733'), White Mountain #2 (6250'):
Rescheduled to November 18.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 28 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Rattlesnake Peak (5826'):
Strenuous cross-country, moderately paced
outing to a steep one in the San Gabriel's, 10 miles round trip, 3700'
gain. We plan to do route 2 pioneered by Bill Simpson. Rain
cancels. Email leader for details.
Leader: PATRICK VAUGHN Co-Leader: WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Dec 30 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Josephine Peak (5558'):
Route determined by trail conditions. 8 miles round trip, 1500' gain.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with lunch, water,
suitable clothing layers, good footwear,
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, DAN BUTLER
|
|
| Jan 1 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, Long Beach, Natural Science |
|
I: San Jacinto Peak (10,804'), Folly Peak (10,480'), Drury Peak
(10,160'), Marion Mountain (10,320') via Snowshoe:
Moderately paced,
strenuous over varying terrain from the tram. We will attempt up to 4
peaks, resulting in 10 miles and 3500' gain. The leaders have made
this San Jacinto pilgrimage for 9 years. The ocean, Mount 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
Leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, Naturalist:
SHERRY ROSS
|
| Jan 4 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Due to Forest Closure, replaced by McDill, below.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 4 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
Replaces Lukens, above.
O: Mount McDill (5187'):
A moderate mountain bike outing for 10 miles
round trip with 1687' of gain to a peak near Acton. Bring food, water,
10 essentials, helmet, spare tube, bike light and lock. High clearance
4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 5 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Brown (4486'):
Canceled due to Forest Closure, replaced by Arrowhead, below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Jan 5 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
Replaces Brown, above.
O: Arrowhead (4237'):
North of San Bernardino, off of Hwy 18. 6 miles round trip, 1200' of gain on
trail. Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Jan 6 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Three Sisters (8100'):
A moderate walk on road and trail for
7 miles round trip with 1840' of gain to a peak near Heart Bar Camp in the
San Bernardino Mountains. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD advised.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 6 |
Wed |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in West Los Angeles:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
This ten week Wilderness Travel Course uses classroom instruction and field
experiences to teach skills for mountain and desert travel. The course includes
navigation instruction using topo maps and compass, rock scrambling techniques,
snow travel, how to choose equipment, backpacking food and nutrition,
wilderness first aid, trip planning and lots more. Class includes two weekend
outings. For more information and to be notified when enrollment opens,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 8 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
|
I: Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'), Asbestos Mountain (5625'):
Located 8 miles south-southwest of Palm Desert, these are two short hikes.
Lookout is 1 mile round trip, 600' gain.
Asbestos is 2 miles round trip, 800' gain. Other
routes possible. Pace is moderate to slow.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE, PATRICK VAUGHN
|
| Jan 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from December 19
I: Black Mountain #6 (5244'), Red Mountain (5261'):
Join us for this great hike to 2 separate peaks in the Mojave Desert near
Ridgecrest, with a drive in between. Black Mtn. is 3 miles round trip, 1500'
gain. Red Mtn. is 4 miles, 1600' gain. We will have an early start. Consider
staying in area Friday night. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: PAT VAUGHN
|
| Jan 9 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks, Lower Peaks |
|
O: Nordhoff Peak (4485'):
A moderate paced hike to one of the Lower Peaks. Approximately 14 miles
and 3500' gain. Time permitting, we may stop off to explore the Town of
Ojai on the return trip. Meet 7 AM Sylmar rideshare point.
Bring lunch and 10 essentials.
Leaders: HARVEY GANZ, MARLEN MERTZ
|
| Jan 9 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Warren Point (5103'):
Practice navigation for Sunday's checkoff on this 6 mile round trip,
1300' gain hike in the pinyon pine and juniper region of western
Joshua Tree National Park. We will take a cross-country route to
Warren Point and practice micro-navigation skills along the way.
Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info & recent
conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: ADRIENNE BENEDICT, ANN PEDRESCHI SHIELDS,
JANE SIMPSON
|
| Jan 10 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Warren Point Navigation:
Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park for either checkout or
practice to satisfy the Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level
navigation requirements. To participate, send email/sase, contact info,
navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS, Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
|
| Jan 11 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Santa Rosa Mountain (8070'):
A drive-up to a peak above Palm Desert.
May be able to add a short hike to Toro. High clearance 4WD advised.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 12 |
Tue |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in Orange County:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
See Jan 6th write up for more information about his ten week Wilderness Travel
Course which includes classroom instruction and field experiences to teach
skills for mountain and desert travel.
outings. For more information and location,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 13 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Sewart Mountain (6841'), Snowy Peak (6532'),
Black Mountain #2 (6202'):
A strenuous hike on road and rough trail for 10 miles
round trip with 4000' of
gain to peaks near Gorman. Moderate pace. Suitable only for
experienced and conditioned hikers. High clearance 4 WD advised. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 13 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074') from Deukmejian in La Crescenta:
Moderate paced 9 miles, round trip, 2900' gain hike.
Meet 9 AM at trailhead. Deukmejian
Park (exit 210 Fwy at Pennsylvania to N to Foothill and left on New York up
to Markridge left for a short distance to park entrance on right.)
Bring water,
lunch, good footwear. Rain cancels.
Leaders: DON SIMINSKI, SARAH KORDA
|
| Jan 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Russell Peak (6696'), Backus Peak (6651'):
Join us for this hike to these prominent peaks in the Mojave Desert near
Ridgecrest. 8 miles, round trip, 4000' gain.
Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
|
| Jan 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Sheep Mountain (5141'), Martinez Mountain (6560'):
A very strenuous
hike on road and rough trail for 18 miles with 5500' of gain to peaks
above Palm Desert. Summit involves optional rock climb. Suitable only
for experienced and conditioned hikers. Moderate pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for
status and details.
Leaders: CHRIS SPISAK, LILLY FUKUI, KATHY CHEEVER
BONFIRE, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, K-9, La Crescenta |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Join us on this Mid Winter Hike to the highest point in the City of
Los Angeles. Hike
from Deukmejian Park in La Crescenta via Crescenta View Trail and fire
road. Return via Deukmejian West Trail. Great views to Catalina. 9 miles
round trip, 3000'
gain. Well-mannered K-9's welcome.
Meet 9 AM Deukmejian Park (from 210 Freeway,
exit Pennsylvania Ave, go north to Foothill Blvd., left to New York, right to
top of New York, left on Markridge 1 block to park entrance on right.) Bring 3
L's (Lunch, Liquids, Lugsoles), goodies to share for Jim's Birthday, and a
spirit of adventure.
Leaders: BOBCAT THOMPSON, JIM FLEMING
|
| Jan 16 |
Sat |
Pasadena, Lower Peaks |
|
O: Hoyt Mountain (4416'):
Moderate 5 miles round trip, 1400' gain on fire road and trail.
Check out this front range peak in the San Gabriels. Great views
of Brown, Josephine and Strawberry. Weather permitting, we will see the
San Andreas Fault across the canyon from Georges Gap.
Meet 8 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lugsoles, snack. Rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: DANA HUNTER, MEI KWAN
|
| Jan 20 |
Wed |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in Long Beach/South Bay:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
See Jan 6th write up for more information about his ten week Wilderness Travel
Course which includes classroom instruction and field experiences to teach
skills for mountain and desert travel.
outings. For more information and location,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 21 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Inspiration Point (5575'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'):
Two easy Joshua
Tree National Park hikes for 7 miles round trip with 1620' of gain on dirt
road and trail. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Park
entry fee. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 22 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Round Mountain (5272'), Luna Mountain (5967'), Rattlesnake Mountain
(6131'):
Three separate hikes of these high desert peaks 10 miles southeast of
Hesperia. Cross-country desert hiking. Total for the three hikes is
5 ½ miles round trip, 2000'
gain. High clearance vehicles recommended. Pace is moderate to slow. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
HPS Annual Awards Banquet:
Join us for an evening of fun, festivities, good food and sharing good (and
bad) times with old (and new) friends. This year we are returning to the Taix
restaurant in Los Angeles. Social hour begins at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:30.
Our speaker will be Bob Cates, Chapter Historian, who will be speaking about
"The Great Hiking Era", a presentation rich in history.
Silent auction for donated items.
Tickets ($30 if paid by 1/17/2010, $35 if after, make check to HPS)
will be held at door.
Send check, email and/or phone(s), and choice of
beef, fish or vegetarian entrée to
Reservationist: DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Jan 24 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Smith Mountain (5111'):
Seven miles round trip, 1800' gain. Bring water, lunch, good footwear,
suitable clothing layers, 10 essentials.Contact leaders for meeting
time/details. Rain cancels.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, JENNIFER WASHINGTON
|
| Jan 25 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Asbestos Mountain (5265'):
An easy hike on rough trail for 3 miles
round trip with 1000' of gain to a peak above Palm Desert. Slow
pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD
advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 26 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Mount McKinley (4926'):
Canceled due to Forest Closure, replaced with Sandstone Sextet, below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Jan 26 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
Replaces Mount McKinley outing.
O: Sandstone Sexton: Sandstone (3111'), Boney (2830'), Inspiration (2800'),
Exchange (2960'), Tri Peaks (3010'), Big Dome (2900'):
Loop hike of these 6 Lower Peaks in the Santa Monica Mtns., 9 miles round trip,
2100' of gain on mostly trail, some bushy, cross country. Pace is moderate to
slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Jan 26 |
Tue |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in San Gabriel Valley:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
See Jan 6th write up for more information about his ten week Wilderness Travel
Course which includes classroom instruction and field experiences to teach
skills for mountain and desert travel.
outings. For more information and location,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 27 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Queen Mountain (5680'):
A moderate hike on road and trail with some
rock scrambling near the top for 4 miles round trip with 1000' of gain
to a
peak in Joshua Tree National Park. Entry fee. Moderate pace. High
clearance 4WD advised. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 31 |
Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leader: DAVID COPLEN
|
|
| Feb 1 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bernard Peak (5360'), Little Berdoo Peak (5440'):
A moderate hike of
7 miles round trip with 1500' of gain to peaks
in Joshua Tree
National Park. Moderate pace. Park entry fee. High clearance 4WD
advised. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 2 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Frankish (4200'):
Strenuous hike of this Lower Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains.
10 miles round trip, 2600' gain on use trail and road.
Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Feb 3 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cross Mountain (5203'):
If the gate is open, we will do this peak from Jawbone Canyon Road,
short and
steep cross-country hike just north of Mojave. This is a strenuous 4 mile
round trip, 2200' gain hike. Other peaks in the area possible.
If the gate is
closed, we will do it from Chuckwalla, a strenuous 12 mile round trip,
4200' gain hike.
High clearance vehicle recommended. Pace is moderate to slow. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 3 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Cerro Negro Peak in the San Rafael Mtns:
Join us for a moderate mid-winter hike above Descanso Gardens. Hike the
beautiful trails and Cherry Canyon, 6-7 miles, 1000' gain on trails and
fire roads. Meet 9 AM, La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring good footwear liquids and
spirit of adventure.
Leaders: BOB THOMPSON, BETH MIKA
|
| Feb 6 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Jacinto Snow Shoe Trip:
Moderate paced trek from top of the Palm Springs Tram to Wellman Divide.
Approximately
6.6 miles and 600' gain. Time and weather permitting, we may try to bag
Jean Peak. Meet 7 AM the Pomona Park and Ride (this is not the Towne Ave.
exit) Call Leader for late breaking details. Bring snowshoes, lunch,
water and 10 essentials.
Leader: BRENT COSTELLO Assistant: HARVEY GANZ
|
| Feb 6 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Glendora Peak (3322'), Azusa Peak (2081'):
Join us on an exploratory hike up the locally popular Garcia Trail
to Azusa Peak, 2.5 miles round trip, 1050' gain, then drive over to
Glendora Peak, 3 miles round trip, 800' of gain. Depending on group, we
can hike both on one 10.5 mile hike. Rain cancels. Contact leaders the
week prior to the trip.
Leaders: DANA HUNTER, MICHAEL GOSNELL
|
| Feb 8 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Quail Mountain (5800'):
A moderately strenuous hike for
14 miles round trip with 1400' of gain to a peak in Joshua Tree National
Park. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Park entry fee.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 10 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Rosa Point (5038'):
A very strenuous hike on rough trail and cross-country
for 12 miles round trip with 4800' of gain to a peak near the Salton
Sea. Moderate pace. Suitable only for experienced and conditioned
hikers. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 17 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5024'):
Up the Grizzly Flats Trail and Mount Lukens Truck Trail to highest point
in Los Angeles. 11 miles round trip,
2800' gain. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, good hiking footwear.
Leaders: DAN LUKE, BROOKES TREIDLER
|
| Feb 19 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Liebre Mountain (5760'), Burnt Peak (5788'), Sawtooth Mountain
(5200'):
Part drive up, part hike of these three peaks just north of Los Angeles.
We will hike Burnt and Sawtooth, and then drive to Liebre.
Moderate hiking on use
trail of 9.8 miles total, 2500' gain. High clearance vehicles recommended.
Pace is moderate to slow. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 21 |
Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leader: DAVID COPLEN
|
| Feb 22 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Queen Mountain (5680'), Ryan Mountain (5461'):
A moderate rough trail and
an easy trail hike totaling 7 miles round trip with 2100' of gain to peaks
in Joshua Tree National Park. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Park entry fee. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 23 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Mount Muir (4686'):
Replaced due to Forest Closure with Temescal, below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Feb 23 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
Replaces Mount Muir, above.
O: Temescal (2126'):
Road hike up to this Lower Peak in Topango Canyon. 9.4 miles round trip, 1300'
gain. Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Feb 24 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Ryan Mountain (5461'), Inspiration Point (5575'), Lost Horse
Mountain (5313'):
Three easy trail hikes totaling 10 miles round trip with
2720' of gain to peaks in Joshua Tree National Park. Entry fee.
Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for
status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 24 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Fox Trail, with option to bag Fox Peak (5033'):
We take a shortcut to the Trail from Big Tujunga Cyn Road.
10 miles round trip with 1500'
gain will give us a good lunch spot. Meet 7:58 AM at NE corner in
supermarket
parking lot off Foothill Blvd and Mt. Gleason Rd in Tujunga. Bring water,
lunch, suitable clothing layers, good footwear. Significant rain cancels.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, GARY BICKEL
|
| Feb 28 |
Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: DAVID COPLEN Co-Leader: MARLEN MERTZ
|
|
| Mar 2 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Meeks Mountain (6277'), Black Mountain #4 (6149'):
Located east of Big Bear in the Bighorn Mountains, two moderate cross-country
hikes. Meeks is 4 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Black is 4 miles round trip,
800' gain. 4WD vehicles recommended. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 2 |
Tue |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Tongva Peak (2635') Conditioning Hike:
Moderately paced conditioning hike on fireroad. Outstanding views of the LA
basin from the top of Tongva Peak. Meet at the intersection of Beaudry Terrace
and Beaudry Blvd in Glendale at 6PM. Trailhead is in residential neighborhood.
Leader: LAURA WARRINER Co-Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF
|
| Mar 3 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks, Orange County |
|
O: Sitton Peak (3273'):
A good time of year for a woodsy walk to this local Lower
Peak. 10 miles round trip, 1700' gain, pace slow to moderate. Meet 8 AM
at South OC rideshare point
or 8:30 AM at the Candy Store on Ortega (74) Hwy. Bring water,
lunch and lugsoles. Rain or fire cancels.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, RON SCHRANTZ
|
| Mar 5 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Mayan Peak (6108'), Butterbredt Peak (5997'):
Mayan and Butterbredt, total 6 miles/3000' gain. Lots of dirt road
driving, high clearance vehicles recommend. Slow Pace. Bring
water, lunch boots and appropriate clothing. Rain
cancels. Contact leaders (e-mail preferred) for
details.
Leaders: PATRICK VAUGHN, MARS BONFIRE, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Mar 6 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Lower Peaks Committee Meeting:
Join us for a hike to Mugu Peak (1266') from PCH, 6 miles round trip,
1266' gain. Following the hike, we will meet with other interested
people at La Jolla Valley campground and picnic area in Point Mugu
State Park to hold our meeting. In case of rain or other natural
disasters, we can meet at Neptune's Net at 42505 PCH in Malibu
(310 457 3095). Please contact leaders if interested.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, MICHAEL GOSNELL
|
| Mar 7 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Rattlesnake Peak (5826'):
Strenuous mostly cross-country hike in the San Gabriel Mountains involves
10 miles round trip
and 3700' gain. Not suitable for beginners. Bring three liters of water, lug
sole boots, lunch, sunscreen, hat. Rain cancels. Meet 7 AM at the Azusa
rideshare point.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, LAURA JOSEPH
|
| Mar 9 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Ken Point (6423'):
A moderately strenuous walk on PCT and hiker
trails for 16 miles round trip with 2600' of gain to a peak above Palm
Desert. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance
4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 13 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lowe (5603'):
Join us on Hike 1 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 13-mile round
trip with 3800'
feet of gain via Sam Merrill Trail and Castle Canyon Trail to Mount Lowe. No
beginners; heavy rain cancels. Meet 7 AM at trailhead: From the 210 Freeway,
exit Lake Avenue, head north to its end at Loma Alta Drive in Altadena.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
|
| Mar 15 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Warren Point (5103'):
An easy hike on road and trail for 4 miles
round trip with 1000' of gain to a peak in Joshua Tree National
Park. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD
advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 16 |
Tue |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Tongva Peak (2635') Conditioning Hike:
Moderately paced conditioning hike on fireroad. Outstanding views of the LA
basin from the top of Tongva Peak. Meet at the intersection of Beaudry Terrace
and Beaudry Blvd in Glendale at 6PM. Trailhead is in residential neighborhood.
Leader: LAURA WARRINER Co-Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF
|
| Mar 19 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Warren Point (5103'):
Located in Joshua Tree National Park, this is a moderate cross-country hike of
4 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
Contact leaders for details
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 20 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Scodie Mountain (8453'):
Join us for this hike along the PCT to the high point of the Scodie Mountains,
a small range at the southeastern end of the Sierra Nevada just south of Walker
Pass, overlooking the Mojave Desert. 12 miles round trip, 2500' gain.
Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Mar 20 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: DAVID COPLEN Co-Leader: MARLEN MERTZ
|
| Mar 24 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Sheep Mountain (5141'), Martinez Mountain (6560'):
A very strenuous
hike on occasionally steep and loose trail for 18 miles round trip with
5500' of gain to peaks above Palm Desert. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for
status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 28 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Hildreth Peak (5065'):
Hike Hildreth by the beautiful and moderately challenging 16 mile
round trip, 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. Car or tent camp Saturday night near the trailhead and hot spring
for an early start Sunday morning. Send email to
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, PAT ARREDONDO, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Mar 31 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Palomar Mountain (6140'):
Walk, don't drive to the Lookout at the high point of the Palomar Mtns. Located
in Dan Diego County, 22 miles northeast of Escondido. Estimate 15 miles round
trip, 3400' gain. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for details
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
|
| Apr 2 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Onyx Peak #2 (5244'):
Enjoy rocks and wildflowers in the
Southern Sierras on this steep, rocky desert-like
peak. Oynx Peak is a scree-and-scramble of 4 miles
round trip, 2300' gain. Some dirt road driving,
high-clearance vehicles recommended. Rain cancels. For trip
details send recent experience, phone & rideshare
information to
Leaders: PATRICK VAUGHN, MARS BONFIRE, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Apr 3 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Join us on Hike 2 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. Hike from Sierra Madre,
15 miles/4800' gain. From the intersection of I-210 and Baldwin Avenue in
Sierra Madre, drive north on Baldwin to Mira Monte Avenue. Turn right
(east). Go 2 blocks to the start of the Mount Wilson Trail. Park here. No
beginners; Email leader for meeting time.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
|
| Apr 6 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Granite Mountain #2 (5633'):
A strenuous hike on occasionally steep
and loose trail for 8miles round trip with 3000' of gain to a peak
southeast of Julian. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 10 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mtn (7431'):
Hike these especially beautiful forested peaks in the Los Padres National
Forest and get a good workout. Moderately paced, strenuous 15 miles, 4500'
gain. We'll go up the interesting Chorro Grande Trail rather than
driving Pine Mountain Road and drive the road down. Send email to
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, PAT ARREDONDO, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Apr 10 |
Sat |
LTC |
|
Leadership Training Seminar :
Location TBA.
|
| Apr 13 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Combs Peak (6193'), Boucher Hill (5438'):
Located in San Diego County near Warner Springs. Combs is 5 miles round trip,
1200' gain. Boucher is 3 miles round trip, 600' gain. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 16-18 |
Fri-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
Spring Fling 2010:
Welcome in the spring with a fund and festive weekend in the San Jacinto
Mountains. Join us for some outstanding peak bagging in the area. Check the HPS
Website, the Lookout or the Schedule of activities for hikes scheduled. We have
a group campground reserved for Friday and Saturday nights at the Hurkey Creek
Campground. Join us for potluck on Saturday night. No charges for them
campground but reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Send
sase/esase to
Reservationist: DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Apr 16 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Beauty Peak (5548'), Iron Spring Mountain (5755'):
A moderately
strenuous hike on occasionally steep and loose trail for 9 miles with
1900' of gain to peaks near Aguanga. Slow pace. Bring food, water,
10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 16 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Castle Rocks (8600'), Black Mountain #1 (7772'):
Hike these two separate peaks near Idyllwild as part of the HPS Spring Fling,
with a drive in between. Dirt road driving. The total of the 2 hikes will be 6
miles round trip with 1500' gain. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
O/I: Pyramid Peak (7035'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'), Lion Peak (6868), Ken
Point (6423'):
Hike these four peaks along the PCT on the Desert Divide as part of the HPS
Spring Fling. 15 miles, 3500' gain. One-way hike with car shuttle. Email leader
for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: BILL SIMPSON
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Thomas Mountain (6825'):
Another opportunity to avoid a drive up! 13 miles round trip with 2400' gain on
the Ramona trail and then join group at the campground for happy hour
goodies/potluck. Contact leaders for meeting time and place.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, PATRICK VAUGHN, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Apache Peak (7567'), Spitler Peak (7440'+):
Moderate hike on the Desert Divide south of Idyllwild involves 10 miles round
trip and
3300' gain, mostly on trail. HPS Spring Fling outing. Bring water, lunch,
sturdy boots, sunscreen. Meet 7 AM Fairplex rideshare point. Rain cancels.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, HARVEY GANZ
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, WTC |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Deer Mountain (5586'), Deep Creek Hot Springs (5' deep):
20th semi-annual Deep Creek Hot Springs hike/soak/swim with another shot
at Deer Mountain. Moderately pace 17 miles, 5400' gain, mostly
utilizing the PCT. Bring 10 essentials, lugs, (swim suit optional), and
water tolerant shoes for creek crossing (could be high water - trekking
poles recommended). High clearance vehicles desirable for dirt road
driving. No beginners. Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia.
Rain cancels. Send email (preferable) or SASE with carpool and recent
conditioning information to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
|
| Apr 12 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Round Mountain (5272'), Luna Mountain (5967'), Rattlesnake Mountain
(6131'):
Three easy hikes on rough trail for 6 miles round trip with
2000' of gain to peaks near Hesperia. Slow pace. Bring food, water,
10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 18 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I/O: Rock Point (5280'), Suicide Rock (7528'):
Rock Point approximately 4 miles round trip 720' gain on road and cross-country;
Suicide approx 6 1/2 miles roundtrip, 1850' gain on trail. Short drive between
peaks. Space is limited by wilderness permit restriction for Suicide, so
reserve early by email.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH , PATRICK VAUGHN, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Apr 17-18 |
Sat-Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Indian Cove Navigation:
Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level
navigation requirements. Sat for practice, skills refresher, altimeter,
homework, campfire. Sun checkout. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation
experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
|
| Apr 17-18 |
Sat-Sun |
Desert Peaks, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Martinez Mtn (6560'+):
Enjoy desert scenery on this challenging point-to-point backpack featuring a
peak in the Santa Rosa Wilderness near Palm Springs. Be prepared to carry extra
water. Sat 11 mi, w/approx 3000' gain climbing Martinez Mtn (3+ miles will be
x-c). Sun 14 mi hike out with car shuttle return. Send email, phone #s,
conditioning, and recent backpacking experience, including comfort w/x-c travel to
Leader: DAVE SCOBIE Assistant: BETH EPSTEIN
|
| Apr 20 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
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O: Cachuma (4696'), Montecito (3214'):
Two Lower Peaks in the Santa Barbara area. Cachuma is 5 ½ miles round trip,
1600' gain on road and steep firebreak. Montecito is 2 miles round trip, 800'
gain on trail. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain or fire cancels. Contact
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| Apr 23 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Palm View Peak (7160'+), Cone Peak (6800'+):
Located on the Desert Divide, 8 miles southeast of Idyllwild, this is a
moderately strenuous loop hike of 6 miles round trip, 2200' gain on trail and
cross-country. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Apr 24 |
Sat |
PV-SB, Hundred Peaks, WTC |
New Outing, not yet published
M: Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderate 7 miles round trip, 2500' gain. New route this year because of recent
fires:
more distance, less gain. Experience and comfort on class 3 rock required. If
inclination and time permit, we'll also do Josephine Peak (5558'), adding 3 miles
and 700' gain. Meet 9 AM parking area at Angeles Crest/Angeles Forest junction
(11 miles from La Cañ'ada). Bring good botos, something with "strawberries"
to share on top. Rain cancels.
Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, BOB BEACH
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| Apr 24-25 |
Sat-Sun |
LTC, WTC, DPS, Desert Committee |
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I: Places We've Saved Navigation Noodle in Mojave National Preserve:
Join us for our eighth annual journy through this jewel of the Mojave;
preserved under the California Desert Protection Act, as a result of the
efforts of Sierra Club activists and others. A basic to intermediate
cross-country navigation day-hike workshop will be conducted out of the Mid
Hills area in the pinyon and juniper forests at 5500' elevation.
Potluck and social on Saturday, and for those arriving early on Friday.
Limited to 14 participants. Send email/sase to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: VIRGIL SHIELDS, HARRY FREIMANIS
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| Apr 26 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Fox Mountain (5167'):
A moderate hike on rough trail for 5 miles
round trip with 2300' of gain to a peak west of Maricopa. Slow
pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD
advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
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| Apr 26-30 |
Mon-Fri |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Pacific Crest Trail Backpack:
In the northern Angeles National Forest from Agua Dulce through the Sawmill and
Libre Mtn. Ranges to the Antelope Valley. Experience the Black Oaks with
fuchsia spring growth and the Ca. Poppies in bloom. Moderately paced, 5 days,
60 miles, one-way. Average day will be 12 miles with 2500' gain/loss. No
layover days/no beginners. Participants will need to share in expense of a
rental van. Send email with H & C phones, city, recent conditioning and
backpack experience to jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF, Co-leader: PAT ARREDONDO
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| Apr 28 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Eagle Crag (5078'):
A strenuous hike on occasionally steep and
loose trail for 18 miles round trip with 3500' of gain to a peak near
Aguanga. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance
4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Apr 28 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Bare Mountain (6388'):
Get bare! 6 miles round trip 1800' gain from Pinyon Flats. 800' gain on return.
Moderate
pace, meet 8:58 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, appropriate
footwear and clothing.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, GARY BICKEL
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| May 2 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Iron Mountain #1 (8007'):
Very strenuous outing for experienced hikers only involves 7000' of gain and
16 miles round trip. Bring at least three liters of water, lunch, lug sole boots,
sunscreen, hat. Excessive heat or rain cancels. Meet 6 AM Azusa
rideshare point for drive to trail head. Call or email leaders if in doubt about
the weather.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, LILLY FUKUI, CHRIS SPISAK
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| May 4 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Pyramid Peak (7035'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'), Lion Peak (6868'):
Located on the Desert Divide, 11 miles southeast of Idyllwild, this is a
moderately strenuous loop hike of 12 miles round trip, 1900' gain on trail and
cross country. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 6 |
Thu |
Lower Peaks |
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O: Cram (4162'), Morton (4624'):
Two Lower Peaks in the San Bernardino Mtns., 7 miles NE of San Bernardino.
Approximately 8 miles round trip, 2500' gain on road and trail. Bring water,
lunch, lugsoles. Rain or fire cancels. Contact
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| May 8 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Crafts Peak (8364'), Grays Peak (7920'), Butler Peak (8535'):
Crafts is 4 miles round trip, 1300' gain. Grays is 6 miles round trip,
1200' gain. If time and conditions permit, we'll drive to Butler Lookout
which will require high clearance 4WD vehicles. Contact leaders for
meeting time, place, vehicle type.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| May 8 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
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I: Beginning Navigation Clinic:
Spend the day one-on-one with an instructor, learning/practicing map and
compass in our local mountains. Beginners to rusty old-timers welcome,
and practice is available at all skill levels. Not a checkout, but it will
help you prepare. Many expert leaders will attend, many I-rated leaders
started here in t he past. 4 miles, 500' gain. Send sase, phones, $25
deposit (Sierra Club, refunded at trailhead) to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Co-Leader: RICHARD BOARDMAN
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| May 10 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Chuckwalla Mountain (5029'), Cross Mountainn (5203'):
A strenuous
hike on road and rough trail for 10 miles round trip with 4900' of
gain to peaks north of Mojave. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 11 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Scodie Mountain (7294'):
A moderate hike on
occasionally steep and loose trail for 3 miles round trip with 1200'
of gain to Black and 4.5 miles with 2500' of gain to Scodie. Peaks are
well north of Mojave. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 14 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Oakzanita Peak (5054'):
Located in San Diego County, 13 miles south of Julian, this is a 8 miles hike,
1000' gain on trail and use trail. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 16 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Mount Williamson (8214'), Goodykoontz Peak (7558'):
Strenuous hike in the Angeles National Forest involves 10 miles, 4200' gain on
trail and cross-country. Hike not suitable for beginners. Bring water, lunch,
sturdy boots. Short car shuttle. Meet 7 AM at the La Cañada rideshare
point. Goodykoontz peak is named for the most prolific leader in HPS history who
led the HPS List four times.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, DIANE DUNBAR
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| May 21 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Weldon Peak (6360'):
Rescheduled to June 4.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 26 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'), Garnet Peak (5880'),
Garnet Mountain (5680'):
Rescheduled to June 11.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 31 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Beauty Peak (5548'), Iron Spring Mountain (5575'):
A moderate hike
on road and rough trail for 9 miles round trip with 2700' of gain to
peaks near Temecula. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High
clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 1 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Thorn Point (6935'):
A moderate walk on trail for 8 miles round trip
with 2000' of gain to a peak southwest of Frazier Park. Slow pace.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 2 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks, Natural Science |
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O: Lookout Mountain #2 (6812'):
Slow, easy pace on a short, 4 mile round trip, but steep, 2300' gain,
to a scientifically
significant peak with a lecture by one of the leaders. Meet 9 AM at Public
Parking lot, corner of Mills Ave and Baldy Road in Claremont. Bring water,
lunch, good footwear, suitable clothing.
Leaders: GARY BICKEL, DAN BUTLER
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| Jun 4 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from May 21
I: Weldon Peak (6360'):
A moderate hike on PCT, road, and
occasionally steep and loose trail for 8 miles round trip with 1700'
of gain to a peak above Jawbone Canyon. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 5 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Cucamonga Peak (8856'):
Join us on Hike 3 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 14 miles round
trip/4200'
gain
from Ice House Canyon. Adventure Pass required. Email leader for meeting time.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Jun 5 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Heart Bar Peak (8332'):
Practice navigation for Sunday's checkoff on this 7 mile round trip,
1400' gain hike. We will take a cross-country route to Heart Bar Peak
and practice micro-navigation skills along the way. Send email (preferred)
or sase, with contact info & recent conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: JANE SIMPSON, ADRIENNE BENEDICT,
ANN PEDRESCHI SHIELDS
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| Jun 6 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Tahquitz Peak (8846'):
Beautiful trail in spectacular San Jacinto area involves 6 miles round trip
and 2400'
gain. Moderate hike is suitable for beginners in good shape. Bring water,
snack, and
sturdy boots. This is the annual first Sunday in June hike with Stag. Meet at
the Fairplex rideshare point at 7 AM for drive to Idyllwild.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, STAG BROWN
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| Jun 6 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Grinnell Ridge Navigation:
Navigation Noodle in San Bernardino National Forest for either checkout
or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation
requirements. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training,
any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant HARRY FREIMANIS
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| Jun 7 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Black Mountain #4 (6149'):
A moderate hike on road and rough trail
for 4 miles round trip with 1200' of gain to a peak near Yucca Valley.
Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD
advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 8 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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M: Southwell Peak (7840'+), Antsell Rock (7679'):
Located on the Desert Divide, 4 miles east of Idyllwild. Will start at Humber
Park, this is a strenuous hike of 17 miles round trip, 3600' gain on trail and
cross country. Antsell requires some class 2 and 3 climbing. Slow pace.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 11 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from May 26
I: Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'), Garnet Peak (5880'),
Garnet Mountain (5680'):
Located in San Diego County, southeast of Julian, these are four separate
hikes. Sheephead is 3.5 miles round trip, 800' gain. Monument is 3 miles
round trip, 500' gain. Garnet Mountain is 0.6 miles round trip, 200' gain. Garnet
Peak is 2.5 miles round trip, 500' gain. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 12 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Mount Baden-Powell (9399'), Ross Mountain (7402'):
Strenuous hike in San Gabriel mtns involves 12 miles round trip and 4800' of
gain. Possible third peak. Experienced hikers only. Bring water, lunch, sturdy
boots. Call leaders for meeting time and place.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, PAT ARREDONDO, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Jun 12 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Meet at Chantry Flats to hike Mt Wilson via the Sturtevant Camp Trail and
return on the Upper Winter Creek Trail, for a total of 13 miles/4000'. No
beginners; heavy rain cancels. Adventure Pass required. Email leader for
meeting time.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, TED LUBESHKOFF
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| Jun 16 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Timber Mountain (8263'):
A hike up Ice House Canyon is always in order. Lesser hikers may wish to stop
at Ice House Saddle. To the peak is 8.5 miles round trip, 3400' gain.
Meet 9 AM at carpool
parking lot corner of Mt Baldy Rd and Mill Ave in Claremont. Bring food,
liquid, appropriate footwear.
Leaders: BROOKES TREIDLER, DORIS DUVAL, DAN LUKE
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| Jun 16 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Hildreth Peak (5069'):
Strenuous road and cross county for 16 miles round trip and 3700' gain. Peak
is northwest of Ojai. We will do Route 1 from the south. High clearance vehicle
advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 18 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Reyes Peak (7510'), Haddock Mountain (7416'):
A moderate walk on
occasionally steep and loose trail for 9 miles round trip with 1100'
of gain to peaks north of Ojai. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Drury Peak (10,160'):
Newton Drury fought for years to protect the San Jacinto area from
commercialization. Hike to the peak named for him. Strenuous hike involves 10
mi rt, 3,800' gain on steep trail and cross-country. Bring water, lunch, sturdy
boots. Meet at the Fairplex rideshare point at 7 AM for drive to Idyllwild.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, MELODY ANDERSON
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| Jun 21 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Combs Peak (6193'):
A moderate hike on PCT and rough trail for 5
miles round trip with 1200' of gain to a peak near Warner Springs.
Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD
advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 23 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Sorrell Peak (7704'), Skinner Peak (7120'):
Located in the Lake Isabella area, these are two separate hikes on trail and
cross country. Sorrell is ¾ mile round trip, 400' gain. Skinner is 8 miles
round trip, 1900' gain on trail and cross country. Extensive dirt road
driving. High clearance vehicle recommended. Slow pace. Bring food, water,
10 essentials. Contact leaders for details
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 26 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Copter Ridge (7499'):
Moderate steep and loose cross-country and trail hike 9 miles round trip
with gain of 3450' total, 1850' out plus 1600' on
return. Moderate pace. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, WAYNE BANNISTER
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| Jun 30 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Butler Peak (8535'), Arctic Point (8336'), Gold Mountain (8235'),
Silver Peak (6756'):
Easy hikes and drive-ups in Big Bear area.
Arctic and Gold total 6.5 miles round trip with 1700' of gain. Slow
pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Jul 17 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Baldy (10,064') from Baldy Village:
Join us on Hike 4 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount. Whitney. 12 miles round trip,
6000' gain. Meet
at Manker Flat trailhead, up via Bear Flat Trail, down via the Notch. No
beginners. Adventure Pass required. Email Leader for meeting time:
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Aug 1 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Mount Pinos Navigation:
Navigation noodle in Los Padres National Forest for either
checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E)
level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info,
navigation experience/training, any WTC,
leader rating, rideshare to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: KIM HOMAN
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| Aug 1 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount San Jacinto (10,804') from Humber Park:
Join us on Hike 6 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete of them all
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 16 miles round trip,
4500'
of gain to Mount San Jacinto (10,804') near Palm Springs. No beginners; Adventure
Pass required; Email leader for meeting time and directions
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Aug 14 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount San Gorgonio (11,499') via South Fork:
Join us on Hike 7 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 19 miles round trip,
5350'
of gain to Mt. San Gorgonio (11,499') in the San Bernardino Mountains. No
beginners; Adventure Pass required; group size limited due to permit; Email
leader for meeting time and availability
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Sep 26 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Grinnell Ridge Navigation:
Navigation Noodle in San Bernardino National Forest for either
checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E)
level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info,
navigation experience/training, any WTC,
leader rating, rideshare to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
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|
| Oct 1-3 |
Fri-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks?, Sierra Peaks? |
New Outing, not yet published
Fall Festival in the South Sierras:
Lots of hiking and climbing, lots of evening partying. Bag scenic peaks from
all three climbing section Lists. Saturday night happy hour, potluck and campfire
at Powers Well. Camp in Walker Pass, or primitive camping in Powers Wells or
stay at motels in Ridgecrest or Lake Isabella. More activities, hikes, and
climbs will be added closer to the event: check
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/hps/outings.htm#fallfestival for details on all
the outings and how to participate. For directions to Powers Well and other
information, contact
HPS Programs Chair: DAVE COMERZAN
comerzan@verizon.net
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