The Chapter Safety Committee has established classifications for outings
that involve different levels and areas of skill but do not relate to the
strenuousness of the outing.
This is a list of Lower Peaks Committee sponsored outings that have been
published in the Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities. To participate in a trip,
follow the directions in the trip description. For some outings you may be required
to send an sase (self addressed, stamped, envelope) to the leader. Some leaders
will require qualifications or references for difficult or technical trips.
For complete leadership contact information, it is necessary to obtain a copy of
the Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities.
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| Oct 24 |
Saturday |
Lower Peaks/Meeting |
O: Mt. Hollywood (1625’): 3 mi rt, 650’ gain. This hike will be part of our semi annual meeting, and we plan to have the meeting during lunch at the Griffith Park Ranger Station after the hike. For the hike, please meet at 9 AM at the Griffith Park Observatory parking lot, near the front entrance. Non-hikers can meet us at the ranger station picnic tables around 11:30 AM. Leaders: Ingeborg Prochazka, Michael Gosnell. |
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| Nov 10 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
O: Mendenhall Pk (4630’): 12 mi rt, 2050’ gain. This Lower Peak hike in the San Gabriel Mountains is mostly on a fire road, except for a steep ridge near the summit. We shall take a slow pace and enjoy our hike. Contact leaders a few days before. Leaders: Dave Comerzan, Ingeborg Prochazka. |
| Nov 14 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
O: San Vicente Mtn.(1965'),Temescal Peak(2,126'): Easy paced 11.5 miles RT, 561’ gain. We will check out the Old Nike Missile Base at San Vicente, bag Gizmo Peak and continue along the dirt Mulholland to Temescal Peak. Meet 8:00 AM West LA rideshare. Rain/fire cancels. Bring lug soles, water, binoculars, snack, and appropriate layers . Ldrs: John and Dana Hunter |
| Nov 24 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
O: Aqua Tiba (4779’): Long strenusous hike of this Lower Peak. 11 miles SE of Temecula, it is 17 miles r.t., 3200’ gain on trail and last ¼ mile cross country through bush. Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details. Leaders: Dave Comerzan, Lloyd Johnson. |
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| Dec 1 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
O: Mt. Bliss (3720’): 10 mi rt, 3000’ gain. This is a Lower Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Duarte. The hike is on the Van Tassel fire road, ending at a use trail near the summit. Please contact the leaders for meeting time and place. Leaders: Dave Comerzan, Ingeborg Prochazka. |
| Dec 8 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
O: Santa Paula (4957’): Located t miles 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. |
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| Jan 5 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
O: Brown (4486’): Strenuous 12 mile loop hike of this Lower Peak in the San Gabriel Mtns, 2500’ gain. Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details. Leaders: Dave Comerzan, Lloyd Johnson. |
| Jan 9 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
O: Nordhoff Peak (4485’): A moderate paced hike to one of the Lower Peaks. Approx 14 miles and 3500’ gain. Time permitting we may stop off to explore the Town of Ojai on the return trip. Meet 7:00 AM at the Sylmar rideshare location. Bring lunch and 10 essentials. Leaders Harvey Ganz and Marlen Mertz |
| Jan 16 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
O: Hoyt Mtn (4,416'): Moderate 5 mi RT, 1400’ gain on fire road and trail. Meet 8 AM at La Canada Rideshare point. 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. Bring water, lugsoles, snack. Rain/snow cancels. Ldrs: Dana Hunter and Mei Kwan. |
| Jan 26 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
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. |
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| Feb 2 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
O: Frankish (4200’): Strenuous hike of this Lower Peak in the San Gabriel Mtns. 10 miles r.t., 2600’ gain on use trail and road. Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details. Leaders: Dave Comerzan, Lloyd Johnson. |
| Feb 23 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
O: Temescal (2126’): Road hike up to this Lower Peak in Topanga Canyon. 9.4 miles round trip, 1300’ gain. Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details. Leaders: Dave Comerzan, Lloyd Johnson. |
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| Mar 3 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks/Orange County |
O: Sitton Peak (3247’): A good time of year for a woodsy walk to this local Lower Peak. 10 mi rt, 1700’ gain, pace slow to moderate. Meet 8 amSouth Orange County rideshare point or 8:30 am at the Candy Store on Ortega (74) Hwy. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain or fire cancels. Ldrs: Dave Comerzan and Ron Schrantz. |
| Mar 6 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
O: Lower Peaks Committee meeting: Join us for a hike to Mugu Peak (1266') from PCH, 6 mi rt, 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). Leaders: Ingeborg Prochazka, Michael Gosnell. |
| Mar 31 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks/Orange County/OCSS |
O: Trabuco Peak (4604’): 12-14 mi, 3000-3800’ gain. Strenuous workout and bragging rights when you bag this Lower Peak. Explore a cave! Lunch near the summit, return the same way or the longer way via the Main Divide Truck Trail past W Horsethief and down thru the lovely Trabuco Cyn Trail. High clearance vehicles needed if you are willing to drive yourself & others to trailhead. FSP or Senior Nat’l Park pass required. Meet 7:30 am at Cooks Corners NE parking area next to road. Bring 3 qts water, lots of snacks, lunch, lugsoles & flashlight to explore cave. Must be able to keep up with the group. Rain cancels. Ldr: Necia Bower. Asst: Dea Denton |
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| Apr 23-25 |
Fri - Sun |
Wilderness Adventure/Lower Peaks |
| Explore area surrounding San Luis Obispo County. Fri afternoon and Sat hike three lower peaks and possibly other trails in Montana de Oro State Park. Sunday drive up the coast to view the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery. Peaks we will climb are Valencia Peak (4 miles RT, 1,300’ gain), Cerro Alto (5.4 miles RT, 1,500 ft gain) Bishop Peak (3.2 miles RT, 1000” gain).Camp in State Park or stay in area hotel. For more infomration email Ldr: Marlen Mertz, Co-Ldr: Wayne Vollaire |
