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.
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We’ll start off easy on this trek by first taking on Akawie Peak before tackling Kratka Ridge. Total miles will be 8 miles with a 1500′ gain in elevation. This ridgeline will offer stunning views of both the desert and San Gabriel Mountains
So join me and experience the thrill of some cross country hiking in the high country of the San Gabriel Mountains. The route we will be following this time has “use” trails, for the most part, which strong intermediate hikers will enjoy.
This all day trek is for those of you who are looking for something a lot more challenging than the average outing. No beginners please unless you’re in top physical condition. Cross country hiking experience would help for this. If you have some place to be later in the day, this event will not work for you.
We will be setting a steady pace with several breaks while staying together all the way so as not to loose anyone.
DURATION: We’ll want to finish the hike and be back to the cars by 3:30 p.m. at the latest, followed by lunch at The Habit Burger Grill/ Pandera Bread in La Canada.
DAY’S AGENDA
START: Once we all arrive at the Akawie Peak trailhead we’ll then drop off a car or cars at the Mount Williamson trailhead before taking on the 1st PEAK.
1st PEAK: Akawie Peak will be bagged before heading out along THE RIDGE.
THE RIDGE: Kratka Ridge offers distinct continuous views over desert and high mountain country as well as overlooking Bear Creek below.
EARLIER MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 6:30am at the Woodland Hills Meetup location. Those who want to carpool from Woodland Hills, can meet me at the corner of Leonora and Ponce Avenue. Ponce is the first street east of Fallbrook. We can park on Ponce which is not in front of any houses.
IF MEETING HERE, LET ME KNOW, OTHERWISE I WON’T BE STOPPING THERE.
SEE MAP SITE BELOW
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MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 7:30 am at the meetup location on Hwy. 2 in La Canada. (BOOTS ON, READY TO GO).
IF MEETING THE GROUP HERE, YOU MUST STATE SO, OTHERWISE I WON’T BE STOPPING HERE.
MEETUP DIRECTIONS: From the 210 Fwy, exit at Angeles Crest Hwy and drive north about a quarter mile to just past Milmada Dr. in LA CANADA, then park alongside the road. We will all meet here no later than 7:30 a.m. and take as few cars as possible to Three Points Summit.
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MICRO SPIKES, POLES AND GATORS ARE RECOMMENDED
DURATION: All day – DON’T HAVE OTHER COMMITMENTS LATER THAT DAY
TERRAIN: Well defined “use” trail along ridges which can be very steep at times.
DISTANCE: 7 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 2100′
ELEVATION RANGE: 67500′ – 7500′
THE PACE: A comfortable pace no faster than the slowest hiker.
LEVEL: Strong Intermediate hiker with steep cross country experience.
DOGS ALLOWED: NO