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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. Bring plastic bags for the possibility of muddy boots and change of shoes. \nLeader: Nancy Harrison
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/new-lollipop-pct-spruce-draw-to-lake-hughes-truck-trail-pct-2/
LOCATION:41289 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, 41289 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, 91390\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:9.5 miles (1 way with shuttle) - Vasquez Rocks to Indian Cyn on PCT
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 8th \, 2023 – Vasquez Rocks to Indian Cyn on Pacific Crest Trail\, 1 way w/ shuttle \nMeet at: Indian Canyon trailhead\, details below.\nStart Hike: We will consolidate at Indian Canyon and shuttle to Vasquez Rocks where we will start the hike\, details below. \nLength: 9.5 miles \nGain/ Loss: ~ 1273′ / 1519’ \nRating: Moderate + (for distance) \nDescription: This is the last hike that Steve had planed and did not have a chance to implement before he moved North. So It has been sitting in the drafts folder for a year\, wild flowers are calling\, no better time that the present to implement this! Especially considering most of this trail out in the open and there is little shade. \nNOTE !!!!! : We will meet at the Indian Canyon parking lot to consolidate into as few cars as possible and shuttle back to the impressive Vasquez Rocks Park to start our hike. The 9.2 mile drive should take us 17 mins (on Soledad West and then North on Aqua Dulce Cyn Rd.). \nGary S will lead us for a hike on the PCT\, starting at Vasquez Rocks and heading South and back to Indian Canyon. Along the trail\, we will pass many impressive stone escarpments in the Vasquez park area\, an interesting cave/ shelter near the stream area\, before finally heading through an animal corridor/ drainage tunnel under Hwy 14. When we emerge from the tunnel\, we continue South along the PCT\, passing through chaparral and open terrain\, encountering no less that 4 fault lines\, and Flowers so many Flowers. Finally taking a slight detour crossing the Santa Clara River and back tracking back up Soledad Cyn road to arrive back again at the Indian Canyon parking lot. Paul H will be the sweep. \nHike Meeting Spot:\nIndian Canyon Trailhead – 8729 Soledad Canyon Rd\, Acton\, CA 93510\nGPS: 34.43696\, -118.27317 \nMeet your leaders: At the Indian Canyon trail head parking lot\, where there is a bathroom – YEA!!. Be at the trailhead at 8:00AM for an 8:15AM SHARP shuttle departure to Vasquez Rocks Park. \nAdventure Pass: YES. It is required for parking in the Angeles National Forest where it is an improved trailhead (i.e. has a bathroom).\n1/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. \nBring: 2 – 3 L water\, including some electrolytes/ Gatorade. Sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses\, boots with good tread (no tennies / flip-flops). Hiking Poles helpful. Snack / lunch. Dress in layers as hike will start cool/ in shade and warm up later with no shade. \nDogs: OK\, if well behaved around other dogs/ people with hiking poles and on a leash. If you bring a dog that sheds\, please bring a blanket to wrap him/ her in during your 17 minute shuttle. \nLeaders: Gary S \, and Paul H
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/9-5-miles-1-way-with-shuttle-vasquez-rocks-to-indian-cyn-on-pct/
LOCATION:Indian canyon Trailhead\, 9001 soledad Canyon road\, Agua Dulce\, CA\, 91390\, US
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SUMMARY:9.5 Miles - Simi Peak via China Flat - Loop - Intermediate Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meetup Time: 8:15 A.M. \nDISTANCE: 9 miles – Loop \nGAIN: 1\,569 ft’ \nRATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate +++ mainly for almost 1600 Elevation Gain and Distance. \nHIKE DURATION: About 5 1/2 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) \nDESCRIPTION: The area of China Flat and Simi Peak is in the Santa Monica Mountains This provides a 9-mile hike loop trail near Thousand Oaks. Generally considered a challenging route due to some steep slopes and terrain\, it takes an average 5 to 5 ½ hours to complete. We will meet near a public park and then walk up the street @ 8:30 to the actual trail head. This is an exposed hike and not much shade so make sure to bring appropriate sun protection. \nThe China Flat area is in a wide valley in the Santa Susana Mountains\, surrounded by hills and mountains composed of mainly of sandstone and shale\, as well as other metamorphic rocks. The hiking trail from China Flat to Simi Peak passes through a variety of rock types and landscapes\, including rocky outcrops\, steep canyons\, and grassy meadows. Along the way\, we may encounter fossils\, and other geological features that provide some great eye candy\, not to mention wildflowers. We are also going to see if we can find the Back to the Future Part III — Delgado Mine Entrance that apparently was filmed in this location. \nBRING: Strong shoes\, dress in layers might be chilly in the morning\, Poles will be useful for some the technical areas.; snack lunch; a hat; !!sunscreen!!\, bug spray / bug net (in case). 3 liters of liquids (2L water/ 1-liter electrolytes\, i.e.\, Gatorade). \nADVENTURE PASS: Not required. \n**MEET AT : (**Google GPS Coordinates: 34.21247063086402\, -118.81689355618344) \nFind Your leaders at the open space in front of the playground at the “Oakbrook Regional Park”. (Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park\, 3287 Lang Ranch Pkwy\, Thousand Oaks\, CA 91362) \nBathrooms: There will be bathroom at the meetup location. \nDogs: OK\, if well behaved around other dogs/ people with hiking poles and on a leash. \nLeaders: Paul H\, and Gary S.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/9-5-miles-simi-peak-via-china-flat-loop-intermediate-hike/
LOCATION:Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park\, 3287 Lang Ranch Pkwy\, Thousand Oaks\, ca\, 91362\, US
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SUMMARY:EARTH DAY STEWARDSHIP EVENT CONDOR CLEAN UP near the St. Francis Dam Memorial
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A CHC STEWARDSHIP/VOLUNTEER EVENT\, IT IS NOT A HIKE *\n\nSaturday April 22\, 2023 – CONDOR CLEAN UP in the St. Francis Dam area\, near Santa Clarita \nDescription:\nJoin us at the bottom K-Rails near the dam site for Earth Day!\nWe need your help to pick up broken shards of glass in the lower section of the St. Francis Dam National Monument. There are 400 flights of condors over this area every day. They love the shiny glass…they eat it and the feed glass to their chicks. Both can die from ingesting the glass. Needless to say\, as this stuff is not digestible\, this can kill them. \nIt is Easy work….bring a heavy plastic bag (like a grocery bag) to put the glass in. Wear garden gloves. Bring a low to the ground chair to sit in while you pick up the glass. Thank you for helping the condors survive. \nDianne will take away your bags of broken glass to recyle them. \nMeeting Spot/ Time: (34.535297\, -118.52569 GPS – put this into Google maps)\nOn San Francisquito Cyn Road\, at the lower Parking area\, near Power House # 2. Park by the K-Rails\, just before the stop sign on the bridge.\nWe will start at 9:00AM and plan to finish by 12:00AM.\nDianne will ensure everyone maintains appropriate social distancing. Bring a mask if you are uncomfortable being outside near others. \nDirections from Santa Clarita Valley to Meeting spot: \nDrive 6.0 miles North up San Fracisquito Canyon Road. Pass Powerhouse 2\, and there will be a turnout with K-Rails on your right side. Look for Mary and Dianne who will already be there. Park. DO NOT PASS THE STOP SIGN. OUR MEETING SPOT IS JUST BEFORE THE STOP SIGN. \nBring:\nYour own water (2L) \, snacks\, hand wipes\, electrolytes\, sunhat\, sunscreen. Bring a low chair such as a beach chair to use while you work. Recommend to wear old clothes and old boots.\nDianne will bring gloves and trash bags. \nLeader: Dianne
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/earth-day-stewardship-event-condor-clean-up-near-the-st-francis-dam-memorial/
LOCATION:See Directions Below\, See Directions Below\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
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SUMMARY:Kick off to the BKS with a retrun to Slide Moutain - this time with flowers!
DESCRIPTION:This is Part one of the new BKS (Butt Kicking Series) of hikes! *(Hikes with close to 3000′ Gain and or 10 or more miles.) \n*** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes. \nReturn to Slide to Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4\,631′)\, overlooking Pyramid Lake not just for the challenge but for the flowers! \nDistance: ~ 12 miles total\, RT – Out and back style – with a touch of “Are we done yet?” \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\, And marvel at the Angular Angular unconformitys to the west. \nAfter catching our breath\, it’s another ~ 2 miles and 1060′ to the peak via winding through some massive Conglomerate Rocks and a 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. \nBring something to eat because we will have snacky time at the tower and by the time you get there you will be ready for some food for your face as you enjoy the 360 degree view. From here\, if it is clear\, we can see just about every major peak around the Northern LA area\, even Mt Baldy! \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. \nBathrooms: Pit Toilets at the trail head and at the visitor center up on top of the mountain. \nDogs: OK \, if on leash and well behaved. Please keep the distance\, lack of shade\, and your dog’s stamina in mind. \nLeader(s): Paul H and Gary S
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/kick-off-to-the-bks-with-a-retrun-to-slide-moutain-this-time-with-flowers/
LOCATION:Frenchmans Flat Campground\, Castaic\, CA\, 91384\, US
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