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SUMMARY:LOCAL NEWHALL HIKE: Gates Trail\, Pine Street\, Romo Trail\, and Needham Trail
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: NEW LOCAL AFTERNOON HIKE! \nBusy on Mother’s Day (Sunday)? Then join us SATURDAY for a quick local LATER AFTERNOON hike in the Needham Ranch/Gates King Open Space in the hills south of Lyons/Newhall Avenue. \nThis is a pretty easy hike distance and elevation wise – only 700 feet of elevation and 3.4 miles\, but it it STEEP climbing near the peak – so that will get your heart pumping a bit. \nThis is apparently a new local hike option\, so we’ll explore it for the first time as a group. Parts of it may be underwhelming\, and some parts near flat\, and we’ll be following the railroad tracks for a while before climbing\, but what else you got to do Saturday anyway? \nWe’ll end up on the peaks overlooking the San Fernando Valley\, just north of the 5/14 interchange. \nLet’s meet up at 2:45 pm\, and we’ll be on the trail by 2:55 – so don’t be late! Expect 2 hours of hiking\, plus a short break at the top for a snack. \nALL TRAILS WRITE UP:\nExperience this 3.4-mile out-and-back trail near Newhall\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking\, horseback riding\, and mountain biking\, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. \nALL TRAILS REVIEW SUMMARY:\nRecent reviews describe it as empty\, peaceful\, and not very exciting. The trail is noted to be steep but short\, offering a beautiful view of multiple counties in SoCal. Some parts of the trail may be lost or washed out\, but easy to find again. Conditions mentioned in the last month include blooming flowers\, greenery\, and cool temperatures in the afternoon. The trail is considered a hidden gem\, with few other hikers encountered. Hiking poles are recommended\, and it is a great trail for dogs. Typically in May\, the area is likely to be green and cool\, with blooming flowers\, making it a good time for hiking. \nTemperatures are expected to be in the low 80’s on Saturday. \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader: Gary S.\nDistance: Approximately 3.4 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 698 feet.\nTime: Approximately 2-1/2 hours hiking including a snack break.\nConditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.\nDogs: Dogs are welcome but need to be on a leash.\nRestrooms – None.\nAdventure Pass – None Required.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTES: We may not have a sweep\, so we ask that you all be prepared to hike at a brisk pace and stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. \nESSENTIAL GEAR:\nHiking boots and poles.\nClothing layers recommended.\nSnacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.\nHat and sunscreen. \nTHIS HIKE RANKING: Level 2\,\nBeginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles\, less than 700 feet elevation gain. (see chart below). \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION:\nLink (directions) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ukCGFUa2RgKVkrYb6\nTrail head (go south on Pine Street until it ends (parking lot)\nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/erode.blueberry.neater \nDownload the Trail (GPX) file here: \nThe 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 \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY – IMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:\nWhen 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/local-newhall-hike-gates-trail-pine-street-romo-trail-and-needham-trail/
LOCATION:9F4J+QM\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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