DESCRIPTION: If you enjoy hiking in high country meadows and old growth pine stands with expansive valley views below and meeting no one else on a backcountry trail in the Angeles Forest, this is a hike is for you. There will also be 3 miles of off-road vehicle thrills each way getting to and from the trailhead.
We need as many folks as possible who have a high clearance SUV/AWD/4WD vehicle to drive to the “Meeting Spot for Shuttle” (below). If you do not have one, that is OK, but we will consolidate down into the high clearance vehicles and shuttle everyone 3 miles up Forest Route 7N23 to the trailhead. We may need to get cozy! We will leave the meeting spot on Pine Canyon Road to drive up to the trailhead at 8:00 am.
Please direct message Tim if you plan to drive a high clearance SUV/AWD/4WD vehicle and let us know how many passengers you can take to the trail head so we can manage capacity to the number of hikers wait-listed.
DETAILS:
- Hike leader volunteer(s): Tim R. + Nancy H.
- Meet: Forest Route 7N23 and Pine Cyn Rd. to shuttle to the PCT trailhead. at 7:45 am, departure at 8:00 am sharp (Saturday, June 22).
- Distance: Approximately 7.1 miles.
- Elevation gain: Approximately 1,073 feet.
- Time: Approximately 3.5 hours hiking including a snack break.
- Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
- Restrooms: None.
- Adventure Pass: Not Required.
IMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike.
ESSENTIAL GEAR:
Hiking boots and poles.
Clothing layers recommended.
Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.
Hat and sunscreen.
Additional Hiking and Survival Gear Recommendations (link)
THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3, Intermediate (see chart below).
Please only sign up to attend hikes that are consistent with your ability. Based on your hiking during the last 90 days, how would you score on the CHC Hike rating scale of one to five assuming a brisk pace?
CHC HIKE RANKING SCALE:
1. Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain.
2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain.
3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.
4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.
5. Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.
TRAILHEAD LOCATION:
Sawmill Motorway pad (Lake Hughes area) – Pacific Crest Trail
Forest Route 7N23, Lake Hughes, CA 93532
Driving Directions – Meeting Spot for Shuttle (link)
Driving Directions – PCT Trailhead (link)
NAVIGATION:
We highly recommend the AllTrails app be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to.
The Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike), or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.
