***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ******
About the hike: Conditioning Hike. Moderate (for the Gain and distance)
Kagel Mountain is a small mountain located in the San Fernando Valley above Sylmar. It is know as a great place to hang glide and we will be hiking out and back to the launch area. The trail is a a fire road out and back style and offers nice view of the surrounding Western San Gabriel Mountains.
Take Note of the Parking locations, it is limited and do not block the Kagel Truck Trail.
Total Distance: 6.2
Elevation Gain: 1280 feet
Trail type: Fire Road Out and back
MEET YOUR LEADER:
At Dillon Divide at 7.30AM for a 7:45AM Departure
BRING: Plenty of water (3 liters recommended), electrolytes (e.g. Gatorade). Sunscreen, hat, lunch/ snacks, hiking poles , and a camera. Wear layered clothing in case it gets hot or cold (we will post forecast).
Adventure Pass: No. There are no bathrooms at trail head but plenty of bushes.
Dogs: OK, if kept on a leash and well behaved around other dogs and people with poles.
Hike Leaders: Paul H and Gary S
