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SUMMARY:Pinos Nordic Base\, 3rd Annual Weekend of Fall Hiking/Camping 🥾🏕️ @ Chula Vista
DESCRIPTION:Join me and my Sunrise to Sunset hikers from OC for a great weekend! Also\, a handful coming from Kern Valley Hiking. (Expect about 30 +/- attendees.) \nIt’s OUR local gem 💎 and they all loved it the last 2 years! The Fall colors\, California elderberries\, sunsets\, and views! 🤩\n
Please look at all of the details here:
Join me at 3rd Mt. Pino’s Fall Weekend Campout 🏕️& Hikes 🥾in Los Padres National Forest https://meetu.ps/e/NDzW8/C3jP/i\n
Park at the Mt. Pinos Nordic Center. We will be camping at the Chula Vista Campground right there behind the building\, past the gate\, to the meadow on the left. Google Maps works for both. \nIt’s first come first served campground & FREE\, so EASY!
\nPlease read the full postings provided!
And bring water 💦 & your wagon (in case you didn’t read it carefully.)\n
I have to invite all of my locals for a fun weekend of camping 🏕️ and/or hiking 🥾\n
You are also welcome to just come for either or both of the hikes 🥾⛰️\n
Saturday\, we will start at the Pinos’ Nordic parking lot\, where we are camping.\n
Sunday\, we will start at the bottom of McGill trail on the road.\n
Please put into comments what you will join for\, so that I can look 👀 out for meeting you there! 🤝\n
All of our Hiking Club Group’s basic regular hiker responsibilities and release of liabilities apply here\, as stated on all of our events.
Please refer to them if you have any questions.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY  No one in the group is a guide or in any way responsible for your comfort or safety. Please be prepared with adequate gear and supplies for the trip. Please remember that going out into wilderness has risks associated with it and you should be aware and prepared to address any changes in weather\, road conditions or to look out for/avoid random acts of nature\, including insects\, wild animals and natural hazards. It is your responsibility to evaluate the difficulty of any activity you participate in\, and decide whether you are prepared by having the experience\, skill\, knowledge\, equipment\, and the physical and emotional stamina to safely participate.

 WAIVER OF LIABILITY *** The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders\, guides\, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike\, or any other event organized by this group\, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks\, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks\, dangers and hazards\, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers\, Members of the Hiking Club Meetup Groups from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.

By RSVPing you and those you bring with you as your guests ARE agreeing to the above statements.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/pinos-nordic-base-3rd-annual-weekend-of-fall-hiking-camping-%f0%9f%a5%be%f0%9f%8f%95%ef%b8%8f-chula-vista/
LOCATION:Mt. Pinos Nordic Base\, Cuddy Valley Rd\, Frazier Park\, CA\, 93225\, US
CATEGORIES:Southern Sierra Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pinos plus 🤓
DESCRIPTION:3 peaks\n2 litter of water\n8 miles or so \nHike starts at 8am at the trail head\nHowever some of us will meet at Smart & Final on white ln at 7am \nClick on the link for more info of the hike \nPinos\, Sawmill\, and Grouse Mountain via Condor Summit Trail on AllTrails\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pinos-sawmill-and-grouse-mountain-via-condor-summit-trail?sh=qfndye&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
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LOCATION:Mt. Pinos Nordic Base\, Cuddy Valley Rd\, Frazier Park\, CA\, 93225\, US
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pinos plus 🤓
DESCRIPTION:3 peaks\n2 litter of water\n8 miles or so \nHike starts at 8am at the trail head\nHowever some of us will meet at Smart & Final on white ln at 7am \nClick on the link for more info of the hike \nPinos\, Sawmill\, and Grouse Mountain via Condor Summit Trail on AllTrails\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pinos-sawmill-and-grouse-mountain-via-condor-summit-trail?sh=qfndye&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/mt-pinos-plus-%f0%9f%a4%93/
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SUMMARY:Pinos\, Sawmill\, and Grouse Mountain via Condor Summit Trail
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV\, dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines. \nStarting at the Nordic Hut lot / trailhead (8340′)\, first we summit Mt. Pinos (8847′) and then after descending some switchbacks\, we ascend again to summit Sawmill Mountain (8806′). Finally\, after another mile or so we arrive at Grouse Mountain (8673’) to enjoy a snack before returning the same way. \nThe nice thing about this route is that\, because the hike is an “out and back” with several stopping points\, if you do not want to do the full hike\, you can safely turn around\, whenever you like\, and head back. \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: Mt. Pinos Nordic Base at 7:45 am\, departure at 8:00 am sharp (Saturday\, July 13).\nDistance: Approximately 10.2 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 2\,060 feet.\nTime: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a snack break.\nConditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.\nDogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.\nRestrooms: None.\nAdventure Pass: Not Required.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. There are no expected stream crossings\, exposures\, bugs or other warnings. As always\, people may slip and fall\, encounter poison oak\, snakes\, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. Check the weather report and plan accordingly. \nESSENTIAL GEAR:\nHiking 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 4\, 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:\n1. Beginner: 1-3 miles\, less than 500 feet elevation gain.\n2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles\, less than 700 feet elevation gain.\n3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles\, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.\n4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles\, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.\n5. Advanced: 10-17 miles\, 3000 feet or more elevation gain. \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION:\nMt. Pinos Nordic Base (Chula Vista Trailhead)\nCuddy Valley Rd · Frazier Park\, CA \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION:\nWe 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/pinos-sawmill-and-grouse-mountain-via-condor-summit-trail/
LOCATION:Mt. Pinos Nordic Base\, Cuddy Valley Rd\, Frazier Park\, CA\, 93225\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines. \nStarting at the Nordic Hut lot / trailhead (8340′) first we summit Mt. Pinos (8847′) and then after descending some switchbacks we ascend again to summit Sawmill Mountain (8806′). Finally after another mile or so we arrive at Grouse Mountain (8673’) to enjoy a snack before returning the same way. \nThe nice thing about this route is that because the hike is an “out and back” with several stopping points if you do not want to do the full hike you can safely turn around whenever you like and head back. \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: Mt. Pinos Nordic Base at 7:45 am departure at 8:00 am sharp (Saturday July 13).\nDistance: Approximately 10.2 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 2060 feet.\nTime: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a snack break.\nConditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.\nDogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.\nRestrooms: None.\nAdventure Pass: Not Required.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. There are no expected stream crossings exposures bugs or other warnings. As always people may slip and fall encounter poison oak snakes etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. Check the weather report and plan accordingly. \nESSENTIAL GEAR:\nHiking 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 4 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:\n1. Beginner: 1-3 miles less than 500 feet elevation gain.\n2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles less than 700 feet elevation gain.\n3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.\n4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles up to 3000 feet elevation gain.\n5. Advanced: 10-17 miles 3000 feet or more elevation gain. \nTRAILHEAD \nMt. Pinos Nordic Base (Chula Vista Trailhead)\nCuddy Valley Rd · Frazier Park CA \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION:\nWe 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.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cuddy Valley Rd:geo:-119.0765404,34.8209133
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SUMMARY:Mount Pinos\, Sawmill Mountain and Grouse Mountain
DESCRIPTION:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-pinos-sawmill-mountain-and-grouse-mountain-via-condor-summit-and-vincent-tumamai \nHello Fellow Hikers\,\nThis hike is better known as the 321 Challenge…\nThree Peaks (Pinos\, Sawmill\, Grouse) in Two Counties (Kern County and Ventura County) in One Day. Mount Pinos has a elevation of 8847 which will be our first stop. Then will make our way to Sawmill Mountain which has a elevation of 8822 last stop (this will be the harder one with the most elevation gain) Grouse Mountain Elevation 8586. The setting for this hike is in the Chumash Wilderness Los Padres National Forest. This is a beautiful forest setting. Carpooling at our same meetup spot will be offered for anyone who wishes to carpool or follow to the trailhead (Best donuts located 2325 Kuehner Dr # 127 Simi Valley off the 118 freeway at 5:30am) I have attached the AllTrails link for directions\, pics\, and stats:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-pinos-sawmill-mountain-and-grouse-mountain-via-condor-summit-and-vincent-tumamai\n**Mount Pinos – 8\,848’** *(highest peak in Ventura County)*\n**Sawmill Mountain – 8\,818’** *(highest peak in Kern County)*\n**Grouse Mountain – 8\,583’** *(why not – you’re already here!)* \nTrail out and back\nMiles 10.3\nElevation Gain 2001 ft\nRated hard\nDogs allowed (no rock scrambling or bush whacking )\nParking free paved lot\nAdventure Pass maybe required \nAs of now there is no sweeper for this hike so please know if you feel you can not finish for any reason please turn back early \nPlease check back on hike info as rain\, heat advisory\, strong winds or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:\n1. Hike your own hike\n2. Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike \nLiability Disclaimer:\nAnd last….The Organizer\, Co Organizer\, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guest. Remember this is your hike all responsibilities are of your own once you attend please be aware of your limits
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/mount-pinos-sawmill-mountain-and-grouse-mountain/
LOCATION:Mt. Pinos Nordic Base\, Cuddy Valley Rd\, Frazier Park\, CA\, 93225\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pinos afternoon hike (3 Peaks maximum from the Nordic Station)
DESCRIPTION:This used to be a 4-mile snow hike to Mr. Pinos hosted by Don T during the winter season. But I’m hosting it as a Spring conditioning hike\, which is also posted by VHC hiker Kim who’s hosting it in another hiking group. Just in case her group cancels due to cold weather\, I’m still going. Summer is just around the corner. And per recent Alltrails May 2021 trail reports\, microspikes and snow shoes are no longer required. \nStart time is 12:30 p.m. Please allow yourself time\, get there at 12:00 noon and bring layers. We will be on the trail by 12:30 p.m. \nTrail\, wide open road and easy to navigate \nWHAT: Afternoon hike. Flexible distance. \nWHERE: Mt. Pinos\, Los Padres Nat Forest \nMount Pinos (8\,831ft.) is the highest point in the entire Los Padres National Forest\, our state’s largest national forest. The Los Padres’ pristine\, wind-swept beaches\, wild rivers and canyons\, oak-studded coastal mountains and thickly forested alpine regions form a microcosm of the beautiful landscapes California has become known throughout the world for. Indeed\, Mount Pinos is a special place. It is crowned with a rich forest of white and noble fir\, ponderosa and Jeffrey pine\, as well as\, lodgepole and limber pine near the summit. Pinos is one of Southern California’s premiere destinations for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing because of its rolling\, open terrain\, excellent snow and lovely views. Add the factor of easy\, paved road access to the trailhead parking lot at 8\,300 feet\, and you can see why Mount Pinos is so popular with alpine enthusiasts. In less than an hour\, you can be standing on top of a mountain that is nearly 9\,000 feet tall with panoramic views of the Central Valley\, the Southern Sierra\, the Tehachipi mountains and the San Gabriels’. Even the shimmering Pacific and the distant Channel Islands can be seen on a clear day! This is a great place to take in the enormity and diversity of the Southern California landscape. \nMILEAGE: 10.3 miles maximum. But hikers may turn back upon reaching Mt. Pinos (3.6 miles)\, Sawmill Mountain or Grouse Mountain. (See detailed map in the Photos tab) \nABILITY: Advanced Beginners to Advanced -everyone is welcome! \nDETAILS: If you hike or exercise and consider yourself an advanced beginner\, you will be just fine on this trip. Park your car at the road-end parking lot on the Mount Pinos Rd. There is a considerable climb on this hike going to Sawmill Mountain. If at anytime you are wishing to take a break\, are feeling light-headed or thirsty\, know your limits. You can head back or find a spot to rest. As always\, know your own capabilities and be prepared for an adventurous\, exploratory outing. We are only organizers\, and are not held responsible or liable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Layers for the upper body-so you can strip\, synthetics so you are dry\, hats\, sunglasses\, or goggles\, gloves\, etc….. Sunblock and lip block at this altitude is very important! Also bring food and snacks for the trail & lunch\, plenty of water\, and CAMERA! Extra change of clothes for after\, kept in your car – makes the ride back much more cozy. \nDIRECTIONS: From Los Angeles\, take I-5 north over the Tejon Summit to the Frazier Park exit. Turn left at the freeway stop\, onto Frazier Mountain Park Road. Head north passing the town of Frazier Park and follow the road 7 miles to Lake of the Woods. Continue straight onto Cuddy Valley Road and continue on Cuddy Valley/Mount Pinos Highway approx 4 miles until McGill campground(snow gate)\, and about another 4 miles to the end of the road at Chula Vista campground. Dead-ends at the Nordic Hut parking area\, which is about 15-20 miles up the road from the I-5 freeway. Park here – – Meeting area. \n**Please note the driving time it will take to arrive to the meeting spot/trail head. Be cautious on these roads\, consider carpooling. You will not need a 4×4 unless we get hit by a major storm From the I-5 to the campground is about 25 minutes – – please give yourself plenty of time…get there a little early and play in the snow! \n**Adventure passes are required for parking anywhere on the mountain. **Carpooling is strongly encouraged! \nClick Me for more info on the area (http://www.frazierparkinfo.com/visit/sports_recreation.aspx#Hiking_Biking_Horseback_Riding) \n******************************************************************* \nThe Fine Print \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. \nThe Farzan Rule: Posted hike times are the time the hike starts or we leave from a posted shuttle location. I’m aware other Meetup groups offer a grace period for late arrivals; we don’t. It’s your responsibility to know the location of the meeting spot and be there and ready to participate at the posted time. If you have any concerns about the directions feel free to contact the organizer of the event\, preferably in advance of the event and not at the start time. I’m of the opinion that it’s not fair to delay an event when the majority of attendees have arrived on-time. (so named after a conversation I had with a certain un-named member) \nRSVP’s: If you RSVP for an event be responsible and update your RSVP if your plans change. If your plans change at the last second and you’re not able to update your RSVP also let us know. In my opinion a no-show is someone who has no regard for following the guidelines we request from our members and will risk being removed from future events that have a limit. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE \nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk \n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain \n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to1000 ft. elevation gain \n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times) \n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times) \n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) \n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) \n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) \n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) \n10 – Use your imagination \nClass 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders\, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.Outdoor events can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The VHC Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any VHC Meetup events\, you are releasing the VHC Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/mt-pinos-afternoon-hike-3-peaks-maximum-from-the-nordic-station/
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CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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