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SUMMARY:Vasquez Rocks Lollipop
DESCRIPTION:This 11.7-mile lollipop route including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail offers a compelling journey through one of Southern California’s most distinctive geological landscapes. The moderately challenging route takes an average of 6 hours to complete\, delivering hikers through lush desert canyons\, dramatic rock formations\, and seasonal creek crossings before culminating at the iconic Vasquez Rocks—those striking sandstone slabs tilted at impossible angles that you’ve undoubtedly seen in countless films and TV shows. \nThe trail’s highlight is its passage through Escondido Canyon\, where the PCT descends into a beautiful riparian corridor with possible water crossings during wet seasons Around the 2.7-mile mark\, you’ll encounter one of the hike’s most unusual features: a tall\, unlit tunnel that carries the trail beneath Highway 14. Just north of this tunnel\, hikers often find excellent spots for rest breaks\, and midway through the hike on the southern side\, there’s a small cave or overhang perfect for lunch. The route rewards you with panoramic views from ridgelines and the opportunity to spot wildlife ranging from crows to rattlesnakes\, with spring bringing spectacular wildflower displays\, particularly California poppies carpeting the south-facing slopes. \nThe Vasquez Rocks themselves were formed approximately 25 million years ago when the collision of the North American and Pacific tectonic plates uplifted sedimentary layers along the Elkhorn Fault. These coarse-grained sandstone formations accumulated from debris flows that eroded from the nearby San Gabriel and Sierra Pelona Mountains\, creating alluvial fan deposits that were later buried\, compressed\, and dramatically tilted by ongoing seismic activity. The park holds deep cultural significance as well—it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 due to its importance as a prehistoric site for the Shoshone and Tataviam people. Whether you’re a geology enthusiast\, history buff\, or simply seeking a scenic desert hike with that quintessential SoCal filming location at the finish\, this PCT section delivers a memorable outdoor experience accessible year-round. \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: Vasquez Rocks rear parking area at 7:45 am\, departure at 8:00 am sharp (Jan 31).\nDistance: Approximately 11.7 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 2\,402 feet.\nTime: Approximately 6.0 hours hiking including a snack break.\nConditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.\nDogs: Dogs are allowed.\nRestrooms: There are bathrooms at the trailhead.\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: 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 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: Vasquez Rocks rear parking area \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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/vasquez-rocks-lollipop/
LOCATION:San Francisquito Canyon Road\, San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:Sisar Canyon Road to White Ledge Campground
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION:\nThis scenic out-and-back trail in the Los Padres National Forest offers a perfect blend of accessibility and wilderness character. The well-maintained fire road climbs steadily through Sisar Canyon\, gaining about 2\,300 feet over roughly 5 miles to reach White Ledge Camp. The wide path makes for easy navigation while still providing that satisfying sense of getting into the backcountry. Along the way\, you’ll pass through diverse vegetation zones—from chaparral-covered slopes to shaded oak groves—with occasional glimpses of the surrounding ridges. The steady grade makes this an excellent conditioning hike\, though it can feel exposed and hot in summer months. \nWhite Ledge Camp itself is a backcountry campsite\, tucked into a peaceful canyon setting with a few shaded campsites and a seasonal creek (which is likely dry this time of year). The camp makes a great turnaround point for day hikers or serves as a quiet overnight spot for those wanting to extend the adventure. While the fire road surface might not offer the rugged single-track experience some prefer\, the trade-off is a reliable\, well-graded trail that’s perfect for building endurance or introducing friends to backcountry hiking. It’s a solid choice when you want good elevation gain without technical challenges\, and the relatively quiet nature of this trail compared to more popular Ventura County hikes is definitely a bonus. Parking is limited so car pool and get there early if you can. \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: 12540 Ojai Rd\, Ojai at 7:45 am\, departure at 8:00 am sharp (Jan 17).\nDistance: Approximately 10.6 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 2\,283 feet.\nTime: Approximately 5.0 hours hiking including a snack break.\nConditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.\nDogs: Dogs are allowed.\nRestrooms: There are no bathrooms at the trailhead.\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: 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 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: 12540 Ojai Rd\, Ojai\, CA 93023 \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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/sisar-canyon-road-to-white-ledge-campground/
LOCATION:San Francisquito Canyon Road\, San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL HISTORICAL HIKE TO THE ST. FRANCIS DAM DISASTER NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE
DESCRIPTION:Due to the inclement weather over the past few days\, the forest is currently closed. As a result\, we will need to postpone our hike.\nWe are tentatively planning to reschedule for January 10\, pending the Forest Service reopening the area and favorable weather conditions We’ll provide an update as we get closer and have more clarity. \nThank you for your understanding\, and stay safe. \nHistorical Hike above and through the ruins of the St. Francis Dam: \nThis hike will go up above the powerhouse\, where people will have a chance to stand on a metal bridge above the pennstocks\, and if water is propelling through the pennstocks\, they will feel a pretty good hearty shake coming from the pennstocks….sometimes they may even hear a rock bouncing through the pipes. \nThe hike will then begin\, up above the dam site\, giving hikers an aerial view. Once we cross the river\, we will be able to walk on the foundation of the dam and the area that was blown up after the dam failure. Then we will enjoy the tour of the actual dam site up close\, and see a natural BOG. Shoes should be the best gripping hiking boots that you have. Mileage is approx. 7.5 miles. Hiking sticks are highly recommended. You will be making your way up wooden stairs that were damaged by the flood. There is exposed metal and broken stairs left behind by nearly 200′ of water overhead. Hiking Poles will be extremely helpful. \nPlease listen to your leader who will point out areas that are not safe. She will point to eroded areas\, places on the bridge that we will cross that are not safe\, and potential hazards along the way. \n\nclothing to wear: old loose clothing\, hiking boots or shoes with gripping soles\, hat/hiking sticks are mandatory.\nPlease bring lunch. We will have a lunch break.\n\nDirections: Take the I-5 freeway north. Exit Newhall Ranch Road\, turn right. \nTurn right on Copperhill Road \nStay on Copperhill until you get to San Francisquito Road. Turn Left. Meet Dianne on the shoulder on the right side as soon as you turn on to San Francisquito Road. \nWhile driving once we leave the meeting spot\, Be careful on this road…it is a dangerous road where people speed and take chances\, and do dangerous passing of other cars.\nDon’t be a statistic \nFYI: Powerhouse 2 Address:\n32400 San Francisquito Road\nSanta Clarita\, CA 91390 \nIf you are late\, you might try to catch up with us here. \n1) Just beyond the powerhouse\, there will be a turnout with K-rails. This is the lower entrance to the dam site. This is where late comers MIGHT be able to catch up with us.Do NOT go past the stop sign. If you reach the stop sign\, you will have gone too far. \nDirections…..take McBean Parkway all the way north to Copper Hill Road. Turn right. Turn left at San Francisquito Road. Dianne will meet you at the right side of the road\, and we will carpool to the bottom of the dam site entrance. We will make one quick stop at the Power House 2 turnout. DO NOT PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT FOR POWER HOUSE \nAlternate directions: \nTake the I-5 freeway north. Exit Newhall Ranch Road/Copper Hill\, turn right. \nStay on Copperhill until you get to San Francisquito Road. Turn Left\nFind Dianne on the right side of the road in the pull out area. There should be other cars there. Be prompt.\nOnce we leave the meeting spot\, please be careful on this road…it is a dangerous road where people speed and take chances/ pass when it’s not safe\, and speed. Many deaths occur on this road.\nDon’t be a statistic\, be safe \nCELL SERVICE: There is NONE. Once you return to Copper Hill Road\, you will most likely have your service restored. \nNOTE:.Mulholland built 19 dams in the Los Angeles area\, and this is the only one that failed. GEOLOGY is why it failed. Geology was not even a science in 1920s….and when it was talked about\, people scoffed at the idea…..a rock is a rock……and yet the remaining 18 dams that Mulholland built in L.A. still stand.\nDon’t be a statistic\, be safe \nCELL SERVICE: There is NONE. Once you return to Copper Hill Road\, you will most likely have your service restored. \nPowerhouse 2 Address Just for your info. We will park near the powerhouse\, NOT INSIDE THEIR GATE:\n32400 San Francisquito Road\nSanta Clarita\, CA 91390 \nDianne Hellrigel\nQUESTIONS: zuliebear@aol.com
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/special-historical-hike-to-the-st-francis-dam-disaster-national-memorial-site/
LOCATION:San Francisquito Canyon Road\, San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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