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SUMMARY:Kick off the 2023 with a Hike! East Cyn or go on to Mission Peak O/B
DESCRIPTION:January 1\, 2023 – Shorter or Longer Local Conditioning Hike: East Canyon to its end or go on a bit longer to Mission Peak (both are Out and Back) \nDISTANCE/ GAIN:\nBoth hikes are Out and Back (O/B) style; length depends on whether you do the second part (an extra ~3 miles round trip). \nNOTE: If you just want to do the “Shorter” hike\, you will go to the end of East Canyon and check out with the leader and then head back the same way you arrived\, back down East Canyon to the parking lot. It is straightforward but you will also be able to follow the arrows (we will have left) at any turns as you go back to the trail head. \n\n“Shorter”: East Canyon to the top ~ 6 mile Round trip total with 1320′ gain. Views of SFV\, SCV and Oat Mountain\, returning to East canyon trail head. Fair warning – this hike starts steeply but does get much easier later. This hike should finish by ~10.30 AM\n“Longer”: Same as above but with an add-on. ~ 9 miles Round Trip hike with 1635′ gain. At the top of East Canyon we turn South on the Sunshine Canyon Motorway for an out and back to Mission Peak (~3 extra miles total). Views of SFV\, the Van Norman Reservoir\, Balboa Blvd\, the West side of San Gabriels and East side of the Santa Susana Mountains off to the West.\n\nRATING:\nHike #1 – Moderate –\nHike #2 – Moderate + (mainly for distance).\nBoth hikes are not for beginners – you need to be in good physical condition to complete them (due to some decent gain near the start\, over a short distance). \nDESCRIPTION:\nLooks like it may be cooler than earlier in the week (check forecast)\, so it is a good time to visit the rolling hills\, views and quiet oak woodlands of the 480-acre Michael D. Antonovich Open Space.\nThis area straddles the ridgeline of the Santa Susana Mountains and there may be some mist at start. It features mixed woodlands of big cone Douglas-fir\, big leaf maple\, coast live oak\, California black walnut\, native ash\, and valley oak. Chances are high we will meet almost no one else for most of the hike. \nMEET: Your leader at the East Canyon Trail Head at 8:00AM for a 8:15AM SHARP departure up the canyon. \nDIRECTIONS: To East canyon Trail Head ( 34.35065\, -118.54585):\nExit the I-5 freeway if going North\, at Calgrove Blvd. Turn West and follow Calgrove around a curve and through one signal. You are now on the Old Road. Pass Towsley Cyn on the right; keep going along the road South for 0.8 miles\, Look for cars and trailhead on the right. Park on the Road (if you do not want to pay for parking). \nBRING: 2 liters water\, snack/lunch\, hiking poles. Good shoes with tead. If the day is cool\, bring an extra layer\, especially if going to Mission Peak\, as it usually is windy. \nADVENTURE PASS: Not required \nDOGS: Ok\, if on a leash and well-behaved with other dogs / people. \nLEADER(s): Paul Huskey
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/kick-off-the-2023-with-a-hike-east-cyn-or-go-on-to-mission-peak-o-b/
LOCATION:Saugus to the Sea Road\, Saugus to the Sea Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
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SUMMARY:Fire Lookout Tower - Slide Mountain
DESCRIPTION:*** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes \nSlide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4\,631′)\, overlooking Pyramid Lake \nDistance: ~ 12 miles total\, RT – Out and back style \nGain: ~2400′ \nHiking Time: 5.5 hours \nRATING: Strenuous (mainly for the overall Longer Distance and the 1340′ Gain over 2 mile section). Definitely not one for Beginners! You need to be hiking regularly to enjoy this one. \nDescription: Our day starts and ends with a ~ 1.5 mile flat hike (3 of the 12 mile total) along the now abandoned Route 99 (Golden State Highway)\, the predecessor to the 5 Hwy. We follow Piru Creek\, a Native California Fishery and Wild and Scenic River\, until we reach the actual trailhead (a white gate on the left) . From the trailhead\, we catch our first glimpse of the lookout tower\, 2400′ above. \nNext comes a 1340′ “butt kicker”\, as we start from the trailhead up the steepest part of the hike (for ~ 2 miles with some service road switchbacks ). We eventually reach the saddle and can pause to enjoy a panoramic view across the Piru creek area and the Sespe Wilderness to the West. \nAfter catching our breath\, it’s another ~ 2 miles and 1060′ to the peak via a series of shallow switchbacks on the East side of the mountain\, and more on the West side\, gradually approaching the peak. Eventually the tower comes into view and after rounding a bend\, we break out at the summit and an incredible view of Pyramid Lake below.\nThen its time to enjoy a snack/ lunch and the 360 degree view. From here\, if it is clear\, we can see just about every major peak around the Northern LA area. \nMeet your leader:\nAt 7:45AM in front of the white gate near Frenchman’s Flat Campground\n( 34.616492\, -118.743782 ); we head up the old highway at 8:00AM sharp. \nDirections from SCV:\nGo north on the I-5\, past Castaic and exit at Templin Hwy\, Exit # 183. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp\, go under the freeway to a T junction\, then turn right. Follow this bumpy 2 lane road (Old Hwy 99) for 5 miles until it ends at a white forest service gate where there is parking (this is Frenchman’s Flat Camping area). Display your Adventure Pass in your windshield. There are bathrooms at this trailhead. \nBring:\nA snack/lunch\, water (3 liters is recommended)\, including 1L electrolytes if it is a hot day\, sunscreen\, hat\, hiking poles if you have them. \n!!! Wear layered clothing and pack a windbreaker as it may turn windy / cold at the top. Check weather forecast. Good boots with tread are a given. \nAdventure Pass: YES. Required for parking in the Angeles National Forest. 1/car for those who drive. These can be obtained at any BIG 5 Sporting Goods store; $5 for a day pass\, $30 for a year pass. \nDogs: OK \, if on leash and well behaved. Please keep the distance\, lack of shade\, and your dog’s stamina in mind. \nLeader(s): Chris Stratford
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/fire-lookout-tower-slide-mountain/
LOCATION:Frenchmans Flat Campground\, Castaic\, CA\, 91384\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:DAGGER FLAT TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION - Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE ***********\n*** RAIN\, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** \nJoin Dianne for some trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL – No experience required! We’re currently building stairs on the trail….a fun thing to do\, and you can see results in one day! \nTHIS IS NOT A HIKE\, but you will be among some of the most spectacular scenery near SCV. The trail is still there but it needs to be cleared of weeds and widened. \nWe will show you how to make/ maintain a trail. Get that special feeling of accomplishment as you work with other volunteers to complete manageable small outdoor projects (Trimming\, trail brushing and stashing trimmings\, building stairs). There are both easy and harder jobs. Heat\, severe cold\, wind\, rain\, snow\, etc will cancel the work day\, or cut it short. \nPLEASE only RSVP “Yes” only if you can make it. \nMeet At:\nGoogle Latitude/Longitude coordinates 34.360824\, -118.391941. We meet at Sand Canyon Road and 3N17 white gate. \nDirections to Meeting Spot (White Gate for 3N17)/Santa Clara Divide Road.\nTake the I-5 to the SR-14 North. Exit at Sand Canyon\, turn right (South/East). Go all the way past all the houses\, Placerita Canyon. Continue going straight. Enter the Angeles National Forest/San Gabriel National Monument\, and continue up!up!up! Sand Canyon Road until you see a heart shaped memorial on the right side. Shortly after this you will see a small brown sign “Santa Clara Divide Road”. The sign is on the right\, and the road is on the left. Turn left onto this road. Dianne will meet you there\, in front of the white gate. Dianne will caravan you and your car to the trail head\, 4 miles beyond the gate. \nMeeting Time:\nWe will meet at 7:45AM and leave for the trail head no later than 8:00AM SHARP. Please be on time\, as we lock the gate behind us when we leave the gate. \nBring:\nBoots\, plenty of WATER\, electrolytes\, and snacks\, a sack lunch. TP (there are no bathrooms)\, strong garden GLOVES (suede leather type recommended) \, sunscreen\, a cooling towel\, sun hat\, bandana if it is hot. Bring a mask if you cannot maintain social distancing. (A mask will also keep dust off of your face while working) \nDo Not Bring:\nDogs\, as they get bored. Also\, it would not be safe to bring young children (due to sharp tools and trail is narrow in places). Leave your garden tools at home. Dianne will bring all necessary tools for trail work. \nThank you for helping bring back this trail\, so we can all enjoy it. Be the first to hike on it when it is finished!! \nNote: It’s a GREAT workout too!!! \nLeader: Dianne
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/dagger-flat-trail-reconstruction-volunteer-opportunity-6/
LOCATION:Meet Near Bear Divide\, See Details below\, Santa Clarita etc.\, CA\, US
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SUMMARY:Ridge Loop through Nightmare Gulch\, Red Rock Cyn (CANTIL/MOJAVE)\, all day event
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 14\, 2023 – ALL DAY HIKE – Ridge Loop through Nightmare Gulch\, Red Rock Canyon\, Cantil CA – a FULL DAY DESERT ADVENTURE \n***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** \n!!!NOTE: Read details carefully. \nDistance: ~ 9 miles\nGain/ Loss: ~ 1250′ / 1179′\, however we start at 2600′ shooting up to a 3000′ ridgeline\nRating: Moderate ++/ Strenuous \nNOTE: THIS HIKE IS IN A DESERT AREA AND IS FOR HARDY WINTER HIKERS. IT IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS AND ONLY FOR MODERATE HIKERS WHO USUALLY CAN STAY CLOSE TO THE MAIN GROUP. THIS IS FOR YOUR SAFETY\, WE DO NOT WANT TO LOSE YOU OUT THERE!! \nNOTE: Please visit the Dropbox link below to read our “Important Information” before answering “Yes” to the question below AND signing up for this hike. https://www.dropbox.com/s/e3wv87jx6mbttgg/Post%20COVID%20Rules%2007122021.docx?dl=0\nThank You \nDescription:\nThis hike has become an annual “butt kick-off” for the New Year season and is well known in the LA hiking community. It is in a geologically beautiful area\, only open at this time of year.\nOur loop route is not on a fixed trail but it does not include bouldering or very difficult topography. The hike begins with a steep climb (luckily when the day is coolest) up and over the first of three ridges. These afford some fabulous views of the entire area. After we climb down the 3rd ridge\, we lunch at the East end of Nightmare Gulch (say 30 mins). \nThe rest of the hike takes us down through the Gulch – high walls and spectacular sandstone rock formations\, mainly flat but with lots of off shoots\, so you need to stay with us. At the exit from the Gulch\, we cross an open area of desert for a final uphill climb to the parking area. There will be some variety in hiker ability and speed and long stretches between waypoints\, so expect to not feel crowded. \nSCV Caravan / Friends Carpool Meeting Spot – in NORTH Santa Clarita Valley (SCV):\nWe do not organize carpools however\, if you want to carpool\, we suggest you message hikers/ close friends who you already know well and trust from a COVID perspective. A convenient place to meet on the way is:\nOutside STARBUCKS (16548 Soledad Canyon Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA 91387)\, in the SaAND CANYON/ Soledad Canyon Road junction VONs strip mall parking lot\, off the 14 Hwy.\nTHIS IS NOT A CHC ORGANIZED CARPOOL \n!!! 7:15AM SHARP CARAVAN departure to the trailhead (no exceptions). The total drive is ~ 85 miles one way\, ~ 90 minutes. \nMojave (alternate) Caravan Meeting place (For convenience of those who live in Lancaster\, Antelope Valley\, etc.): If you want to drive to the trailhead with “the gang”\, we will be stopping briefly for a potty break/ McMuffin at the McDonalds on the corner of 14 HWY at Mojave – Barstow Hwy at 8:00AM. We leave from McD’s at ~8:15AM\, it is only 26.5miles from the trailhead. \nMEET LEADER AT TRAILHEAD ( 35.377332\, -117.980609 ):\nMeet at the Red Rock North Parking Lot (dirt pad on East side of Hwy 14)\, ¾ mile north of where Red Rock Canyon S.P. / Abbot Road\, joins Hwy 14 . \n!!!!! Be at the trailhead at 9:00AM\, so we can depart up the trail at 9:15AM SHARP.\nWe hope to be back at the trailhead by 3:45PM to return to Santa Clarita before 5:30PM. \nWEAR: Expect cold windy weather; hike will take us to 3\,000 ft. Likely to be colder and windy regardless. Dress in layers – you can always remove something if you get too hot. You can always leave a “just in case” jacket in your car\, if the weather looks better than expected.\nWe recommend winter hat/ scarf\, GLOVES!!\, a WINDPROOF outer layer\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, hiking shoes/ boots with thread. \nFORECAST: Check it and we will also provide an updated forecast in Comments\, closer to hike day. \nBRING: Lunch / snack\, maybe a thermos of coffee\, lots of water (2+ liters)\, CAMERA\, hiking poles highly recommended for those ridges. \nLeaders’ Notes: No bathrooms at trailhead.\nAdventure Pass: Not required. \nDogs and Kids: Not encouraged. Message Leader if you want to bring either. \nLeader(s): Paul H
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/ridge-loop-through-nightmare-gulch-red-rock-cyn-cantil-mojave-all-day-event/
LOCATION:See Directions Below\, See Directions Below\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:DAGGER FLAT TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION - Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE ***********\n*** RAIN\, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** \nJoin Dianne for some trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL – No experience required! We’re currently building stairs on the trail….a fun thing to do\, and you can see results in one day! \nTHIS IS NOT A HIKE\, but you will be among some of the most spectacular scenery near SCV. The trail is still there but it needs to be cleared of weeds and widened. \nWe will show you how to make/ maintain a trail. Get that special feeling of accomplishment as you work with other volunteers to complete manageable small outdoor projects (Trimming\, trail brushing and stashing trimmings\, building stairs). There are both easy and harder jobs. Heat\, severe cold\, wind\, rain\, snow\, etc will cancel the work day\, or cut it short. \nPLEASE only RSVP “Yes” only if you can make it. \nMeet At:\nGoogle Latitude/Longitude coordinates 34.360824\, -118.391941. We meet at Sand Canyon Road and 3N17 white gate. \nDirections to Meeting Spot (White Gate for 3N17)/Santa Clara Divide Road.\nTake the I-5 to the SR-14 North. Exit at Sand Canyon\, turn right (South/East). Go all the way past all the houses\, Placerita Canyon. Continue going straight. Enter the Angeles National Forest/San Gabriel National Monument\, and continue up!up!up! Sand Canyon Road until you see a heart shaped memorial on the right side. Shortly after this you will see a small brown sign “Santa Clara Divide Road”. The sign is on the right\, and the road is on the left. Turn left onto this road. Dianne will meet you there\, in front of the white gate. Dianne will caravan you and your car to the trail head\, 4 miles beyond the gate. \nMeeting Time:\nWe will meet at 7:45AM and leave for the trail head no later than 8:00AM SHARP. Please be on time\, as we lock the gate behind us when we leave the gate. \nBring:\nBoots\, plenty of WATER\, electrolytes\, and snacks\, a sack lunch. TP (there are no bathrooms)\, strong garden GLOVES (suede leather type recommended) \, sunscreen\, a cooling towel\, sun hat\, bandana if it is hot. Bring a mask if you cannot maintain social distancing. (A mask will also keep dust off of your face while working) \nDo Not Bring:\nDogs\, as they get bored. Also\, it would not be safe to bring young children (due to sharp tools and trail is narrow in places). Leave your garden tools at home. Dianne will bring all necessary tools for trail work. \nThank you for helping bring back this trail\, so we can all enjoy it. Be the first to hike on it when it is finished!! \nNote: It’s a GREAT workout too!!! \nLeader: Dianne
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/dagger-flat-trail-reconstruction-volunteer-opportunity-7/
LOCATION:Saugus to the Sea Road\, Saugus to the Sea Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T083000
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SUMMARY:NEW Lollipop: PCT- Spruce Draw - to Lake Hughes Truck Trail - PCT
DESCRIPTION:NEW Lollipop: PCT to Spruce Draw then hiking the Leona Divide Fire Rd west to the intersection of Lake Hughes Truck Trail; We will take a snack break at the Intersection then return counter-clock wise hiking east on the PCT back to our cars on San Francisquito Cyn Rd. \nDISTANCE / GAIN:\n~ 8.5 miles Round Trip / 1732′ gain. \nRATING: Moderate +\nYou need to be in good physical condition to complete these\, due to some reasonably significant gain over a short distance (mainly near the start). \nHike duration: ~ 4 hours total. \nMeet: At the trailhead at 8:15 AM for a 8:30 AM start up the trail. \nDescription: \nThis is a great local hike on a well maintained portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) single track\, only 25 minutes from the SCV! This hike area is popular due to its remote nature and rapid access to some great views of surrounding areas including the Mohave desert\, Lancaster\, Martindale Ridge and the distant Tehachapi Mtns. \nWe start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will cross the fire road leading up to Grass Mtn\, stop briefly if it is clear to enjoy the views of the Mojave desert and Tehachapi.\nWe will stay on the PCT and continue North. This is a beautiful shady portion of the PCT that takes us to remote Spruce Draw canyon then on to the Fire Rd returning back via the PCT. \nNote: The return leg on the PCT has some loose rocks and minor washouts from the recent rains so please wear boots with good treads. \nDirections to the trail head (34.634482\, -118.390112):\nThe trailhead is where the PCT crosses San Francisquito Canyon Road\, using these numbers in Google\, or WAZE. \nLeader’s note: No restrooms at trailhead\, plenty of bushes. There is a bathroom in the gas station on corner of San Francisquito Cyn Rd. and Spunky Cyn Rd. in Green Valley. \nDirections from Copper Hill Dr\, in SCV to trail head:\nFind the light that is the intersection of San Francisquito Canyon Road and Copper Hill Dr. Reset your odometer here – the trailhead is 17.7 miles (about 25 mins.) from this light. When you arrive in Green Valley\, at Stop sign\, go straight through intersection on San Francisquito Cyn Rd. The Ranger station is on the left\, 2 minutes later. The trailhead\, where the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses San Francisquito\, is 0.2 miles beyond that – look for PCT signs and parked cars. Park on the gravel shoulder\, on either side\, near where the PCT crosses the road – this is our “trail head”. \nHike Starting Place/ Time: (34.634482\, -118.390112) \nAdventure pass: Not required. \nBRING: Hiking poles are helpful for the hills. Bring a snack and at least 2L water and 1L Gatorade/ Salt sticks; camera\, cap and sunscreen. Dress in layers as it can be windy and chilly in the shady areas. \nLeader: Nancy Harrison
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/new-lollipop-pct-spruce-draw-to-lake-hughes-truck-trail-pct/
LOCATION:41289 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, 41289 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, 91390\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T094500
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SUMMARY:Santa Barbara Beach Walk
DESCRIPTION:Our first stop\, meet me at 9:45AM just outside the Santa Barbara Museum Sea Center\n211 Stearn’s Wharf\, Santa Barbara \nDrive onto Stearn’s Wharf\, and the Sea Center is to your left. Public parking on Stearns Wharf is free for the first 90 minutes with ticket validation. Admission is $13/adult. ($11/senior) \nOur second stop\,​meet me at NOON at the park benches by the stream at Arroyo Burro Beach next to the Boathouse 2981 Cliff Drive\, Santa Barbara For a pretty drive without freeway\, you may follow me 4.3 miles from Stearns Wharf\, left along Shoreline Drive to Cliff Drive\, to the beach. \nAfter a briefing about the geology and geography of what you’ll see\, (and a bathroom stop)\, we will walk uphill on a well-worn trail up onto the mesa\, along a cliff\, (awesome views) and down 241 steps onto the beach – a total of about 2.5 miles RT. \nExertion level is mild to moderate and not wheelchair accessible. \nENJOY THE TIDEPOOLS! \nEnjoying the beach may best be done with a willingness to walk barefoot into the water\, looking at tide pools\, picking up rocks\, and not freaking out about natural oil spots on the bottoms of your feet or shoes. This is a natural phenomenon in this part of our California coast. Vaseline helps remove oil from skin. Bring any trash out with you. Bring a bag to carry shoes back\, in case you wish to go barefoot on the beach. You will be finished by 2 or 3pm. \nTHEN you can go out to lunch and enjoy Santa Barbara at a leisurely pace. Sunset will be 5:26pm.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/santa-barbara-beach-walk/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center\, 211 Stearns Wharf\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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