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SUMMARY:Fire Lookout Tower (4\,631') on TOP of Slide Mountain\, Los Padres National Forest
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. \nWe will be in for a treat as our very own Paul will be at the Tower to greet us and explain what the tower is all about – as he is the Fire Lookout Voulnteer for this day! \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-4631-on-top-of-slide-mountain-los-padres-national-forest/
LOCATION:Frenchmans Flat Campground\, Castaic\, CA\, 91384\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:Please stand by for hike hosted by Chris S.
DESCRIPTION:Hike hosted by Chris S
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/please-stand-by-for-hike-hosted-by-chris-s/
LOCATION:Travel Town Railroad\, 5200 Zoo Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:Fall Colors Photo Hike in Fish Canyon
DESCRIPTION:******* RAIN FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS ALL HIKES ******* \nRain has been predicted for the week prior to this hike. If it is raining just prior to\, or the day of the hike\, we will have to cancel due to safety issues in the canyon. Please check back before the hike! \nSunday\, December 4\, 2022 – Fall Colors Photo Hike – Fish Canyon\nThe fall colors are gorgeous right now in Fish Canyon and they won’t last too long. You will see green\, yellow\, orange and red. \nThe recent rains caused massive floods in the canyon\, and you will see the damage to the road\, to the lower gate that was moved into the road\, and lots of debris. Water was about 8′ high in some spots. As an example of how ferocious the water was\, one of the bathrooms was undermined and traveled down the river about 50 feet\, until it fell into a hole\, and remained there. Amazingly enough\, the water crossings are dry now\, so no worries about getting wet.\nHiking poles are recommended due to the fact that there is more debris in and around the trail. \nWe will NOT be going to Piano Box on this trip. Instead\, we will continue past Cienega Campground UP towards Warm Springs\, about a mile or so past Cienega. \nBring: Poles\, Camera\, snack and anything else you might need along the trail. \nThank You \nDistance: ~ 8-10 Miles total (out and back style) \nGain: ~ 800′ \nHiking Time: ~ 5 hours \nRating: Moderate (mainly for an uphill at the end along the road\, returning to trailhead). \nNote – You need to be in good general condition to enjoy this hike. \nDescription:\nThis is a beautiful area containing 37 types of endangered species. It is prime yellow-legged frog and Arroyo Toad Habitat. Bring your camera. Not only is the area beautiful\, but you might see some of the endangered species along the way. Please stay on the trails here\, and watch where you step during the stream crossings. \nThe hike starts on an abandoned asphalt road\, moves onto a dirt road at the north end of Castaic Lake and follows Fish Canyon. The only major hill is the asphalt road coming back up to the cars\, the trail is fairly level the rest of the way. The trail through Fish Canyon is interspersed with portions of the old cement road from the 1930s. \nThen we split off the main trail for the trail to Piano Box Canyon\, a beautiful single track wooded trail. We will snack and rest in Piano box and have ample time to enjoy the canyon walls of reddish/orange rock before returning. \nMeet your leader at the Trail Head (Trailhead address below) or put this # into Google Maps (34.6022\, -118.6707):\n37773 Templin Highway\, Angeles National Forest\, Castaic\, CA 91384 \nDirections to Trail head (about 30 mins) from SCV / SFV areas:\nTake the I-5 Freeway North from Santa Clarita. About 6 miles north of Lake Hughes/Castaic\, exit at Templin Highway EAST. Turn right at bottom of FWY off ramp.\nFollow Templin Hwy East (a curvy road) straight (i.e. do not turn off it). Drive about 10 mins max\, all the way until it ends at a closed white gate/ concrete barrier. You can park along the road beside it\, leave nothing showing in your vehicle. \nMeeting Time:\nMeet at the white gate at the trail head at 8:00AM for an 8:15AM SHARP departure down the trail.\nNote: No Adventure Pass needed and No bathrooms at trailhead. \nBring:\nLunch/ snack\, lots of water (2 – 3 liters)\, and your camera. \nWear:\nLayered clothing\, hat\, sunscreen\, shoes with good tread\, long pants in case there is poison oak or ticks about. \nThere are 24 water crossings\, however\, unless there has been recent heavy rain\, we would not expect much water flowing in the creek. \nDogs: Ok\, but must be kept on a leash and well behaved around other dogs/ people with poles.\nNote: This is a SLOWER moving hike since we will all take the time to photograph the trees and flood damage. \nLeader: Dianne
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/fall-colors-photo-hike-in-fish-canyon/
LOCATION:Fish Canyon Trail head\, 37773 Templin Highway\, Angeles National Forest\, Castaic\, ca\, 91384\, US
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