BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO
During the spring time Colby Canyon is filled with wild flowers. It is a beautifull trail that swtichbacks several times through chaparral and manzanitas. There is a small waterfall at the beginning of the hike and after the recent rains, I am hoping to see some water flowing. Once we re-group at the saddle, we will head towards Jospephine Peak. If it is a clear day we will be rewarded with 360-degree views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Our descent will be a fire road that involves a car pool shuttle back to our starting point.
Since we are living in the age of Covid, I am limiting this event to a max of 10 people due to social distancing.
THESE ARE THE RULES:
1. ONLY people I have been hiking with will be moved to the going list.
2. You must follow all safety guidelines regarding Covid. This means 6 ft social distancing, and wearing a mask.
3. We hike as a group and will not leave anyone behind.
4. Do not attend this hike if you have other plans.
***This will be a shuttle hike. Please respect others by wearing your masks the entire time during the carpool ride with the windows open.***
HERE IS THE PLAN:
We will meet at the intersection of Milmada/Flanders.
Then caravan to Clear Creek Ranger station and leave one or two cars (depending on how many people go), then drive to Colby Canyon trailhead. It’s a short drive.
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After the hike those who left their cars at ths starting point will need a ride back.
DIRECTIONS: to the caravan meet up location
For GPS purposes:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B012’31.3%22N+118%C2%B011’59.8%22W/@34.2086831,-118.2005022,162m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.2086824!4d-118.1999545
Distance- 8.5 miles
Gain-2000′ (approximate)
Difficulty-strong intermediate, NO BEGINNERS
Terrain-single track and fire roads.
Restrooms- not at the trailhead. There is a public restroom at the Shell station
Parking-dirt road at the trailhead
A National Forest Pass is required.
WHAT TO BRING:
A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Dress in layers. (it may be windy/cold at the summit). Lunch/snacks, at least 2 liters of water, Lug soles with good tread, poles if you like/have them. Hand sanitizer.
My cell: 562 331 3793
CDH POLICY: Any member with two NO SHOWS on CDH events since will lose their membership with CDH. Members will not be allowed on this and future events until they have updated their CDH profile by answering the new questions as well as having a recognizable face photo of themselves. This update cannot be done via an app, an iPhone or any other type of a hand-held phone. It must be done on a computer.
COVID POLICY: We all wear a mask and practice CDC social distancing during this event. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.
