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SUMMARY:Trans-Catalina Trail
DESCRIPTION:📅 Wednesday\, March 12\n🦬 Catalina Express from San Pedro to Avalon. Departs San Pedro at 8:45am for an Avalon arrival at 10:00am. $42.\n🦬 Hike approximately 10.8 miles\, +2\,420’/-907′\, from the pier to Black Jack Campground (BJ05).\n📅 Thursday\, March 13\n🦬 Hike approximately 2.13 miles\, +587’/-510′\, from Black Jack Campground to Catalina Airport for goodies.\n🦬 Hike approximately 12.08 miles\, +1\,463’/-3\,034\, from Catalina Airport to Two Harbors (TH03) to enjoy a bundle of wood at our oceanfront campsite.\n📅 Friday\, March 14\n🦬 Hike approximately 14.6 miles\, +1\,972/-1\,972 from Two Harbors to Parsons Landing and back.\n🦬 Catalina Express from Two Harbors to San Pedro\, departing TH at 4:45pm\, landing at 7:15pm. $46. \n*** \nAssumption of Risk and Waiver of Liabilities \nAttendee acknowledges that the area over which this permit is granted is a wild lands area\, containing\, without limitation\, wild bison\, rattlesnakes\, and other wildlife\, rough terrain\, trails and roads\, and other conditions which are intrinsic to the environment and locale\, all of which may be dangerous and /or hazardous to life\, limb\, and property. \nBison are wild animals.\nBison are large wild animals that can cause serious injury and even death. They can accelerate quickly to 35 mph and jump over 6 feet. Never approach\, touch\, or attempt to feed bison. If you feel threatened\, identify an escape route. Place a large object between you and the bison (tree\, rock\, vehicle)\, and give the bison a path to avoid you. Never box in a bison with people being both in front and behind it. \nAttendee voluntarily accepts and assumes all such risks of personal injury\, wrongful death\, or property damage. \nAttendee understands that this is a release of attendee’s right to sue. \n*** \nHike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip\, things can change\, reservations can get lost\, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing\, and most importantly\, let’s all have fun! This is an intermediate hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance\, elevation changes\, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events\, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers\, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.
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LOCATION:CATALINA\, Avalon\, CA\, 90704\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chilao to Mt. Hillyer via Horse Flats Trail
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: Let’s start the new year with a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful views and interesting rock formations along the way. We will end up on a paved road through Horse Flats campground where we will stop for a snack break as we loop back around to the trail. \nDETAILS:\n• Hike Organizer(s): Michele E.\n• Meet: Trailhead near small parking lot at 7:45 am\, departure at 8:00 am sharp (Jan 11).\n• Distance: Approximately 6.8 miles.\n• Elevation gain: Approximately 1\,181 feet.\n• Time: Approximately 3.5 hours hiking including a snack break.\n• Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.\n• Dogs: Dogs are allowed.\n• Restrooms: Are down the road from the trailhead\n• Adventure Pass: Required. \nIMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. Hiking may be hazardous due to uneven footing\, stream crossings\, exposures\, snakes\, bugs\, poison oak\, etc. Please be aware of your abilities and their limits. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other conditions. You can check the weather and other conditions on the AllTrails GPS Trail Map link below. \nESSENTIAL GEAR: Hiking boots and poles. Clothing layers recommended. Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets. Hat and sunscreen. \nThe Ten Essentials of Hiking (link) \nTHIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3\, Intermediate (see chart below).\nPlease 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? \nCHC HIKE RANKING SCALE: \n\nBeginner: 1-3 miles\, less than 500 feet elevation gain.\nBeginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles\, less than 700 feet elevation gain.\nIntermediate: 5-10 miles\, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.\nIntermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles\, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.\nAdvanced: 10-17 miles\, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.\n\nTRAILHEAD LOCATION: From the Angeles Crest Highway\, take the upper Chilao Campground Road for about a quarter mile (you will pass the Visitor Center). The Horse Flats trailhead will be on your left. The parking area is very small but there are many places to park nearby. You want to turn into the second entrance off of Angeles Crest Highway\, the one closest to the visitor center. \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION: 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. \nGPS Trail Map (link) \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.
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