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SUMMARY:Pacific Crest Trail to Grass Mountain + Spruce Draw
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will cross the fire road leading up to Grass Mtn\, stop briefly if it is clear to enjoy the views of the Mojave Desert and Tehachapi. We will stay on the PCT and continue North. This is a beautiful shady portion of the PCT that takes us to remote Spruce Draw Canyon then on to the Fire Rd returning via the PCT. Also\, you can go the whole distance or option an easier hike with a turnaround at Grass Mountain – your choice! \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: Pacific Crest Trailhead at 7:45 am\, departure at 8:00 am sharp (May 4).\nDistance: Approximately 7.3 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 1\,673 feet.\nTime: Approximately 4.0 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.\nTurnaround: If you want an easier hike option (5.0 mi./1\,200 ft. gain) you can turn around at Grass Mountain.\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\, rattlesnakes\, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. \nESSENTIAL GEAR:\n· Hiking boots and poles.\n· Clothing layers recommended.\n· Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.\n· Hat and sunscreen. \nAdditional Hiking and Survival Gear Recommendations (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:\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:\nUS Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station\n40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Green Valley\, CA 91390 \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION & GEAR:\nWe highly recommend AllTrails or GAIA apps 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 for downloadable mobile version) \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/pacific-crest-trail-to-grass-mountain-spruce-draw-2/
LOCATION:US Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station\, 40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Green Valley\, CA\, 91390\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will cross the fire road leading up to Grass Mtn stop briefly if it is clear to enjoy the views of the Mojave Desert and Tehachapi. We will stay on the PCT and continue North. This is a beautiful shady portion of the PCT that takes us to remote Spruce Draw Canyon then on to the Fire Rd returning via the PCT. Also you can go the whole distance or option an easier hike with a turnaround at Grass Mountain – your choice! \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: Pacific Crest Trailhead at 7:45 am departure at 8:00 am sharp (May 4).\nDistance: Approximately 7.3 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 1673 feet.\nTime: Approximately 4.0 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.\nTurnaround: If you want an easier hike option (5.0 mi./1200 ft. gain) you can turn around at Grass Mountain.\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 rattlesnakes etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. \nESSENTIAL GEAR:\n· Hiking boots and poles.\n· Clothing layers recommended.\n· Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.\n· Hat and sunscreen. \nAdditional Hiking and Survival Gear Recommendations (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:\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 \nUS Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station\n40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd Green Valley CA 91390 \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION & GEAR:\nWe highly recommend AllTrails or GAIA apps 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 for downloadable mobile version) \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=40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd:geo:-118.3921429,34.6339064
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SUMMARY:Pacific Crest Trail to Grass Mountain + Spruce Draw
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will cross the fire road leading up to Grass Mtn\, stop briefly if it is clear to enjoy the views of the Mojave Desert and Tehachapi. We will stay on the PCT and continue North. This is a beautiful shady portion of the PCT that takes us to remote Spruce Draw Canyon then on to the Fire Rd returning via the PCT. Also\, you can go the whole distance or option an easier hike with a turnaround at Grass Mountain – your choice! \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: Pacific Crest Trailhead at 8:45 am\, departure at 9:00 am sharp (Mar 27).\nDistance: Approximately 7.3 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 1\,673 feet.\nTime: Approximately 4.0 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.\nTurnaround: If you want an easier hike option (5.0 mi./1\,200 ft. gain) you can turn around at Grass Mountain.\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\, rattlesnakes\, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. \nESSENTIAL GEAR:\n· Hiking boots and poles.\n· Clothing layers recommended.\n· Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.\n· Hat and sunscreen. \nAdditional Hiking and Survival Gear Recommendations (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:\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:\nUS Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station\n40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Green Valley\, CA 91390 \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION & GEAR:\nWe highly recommend AllTrails or GAIA apps 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 for downloadable mobile version) \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/pacific-crest-trail-to-grass-mountain-spruce-draw/
LOCATION:US Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station\, 40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd\, Green Valley\, CA\, 91390\, US
CATEGORIES:Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will cross the fire road leading up to Grass Mtn stop briefly if it is clear to enjoy the views of the Mojave Desert and Tehachapi. We will stay on the PCT and continue North. This is a beautiful shady portion of the PCT that takes us to remote Spruce Draw Canyon then on to the Fire Rd returning via the PCT. Also you can go the whole distance or option an easier hike with a turnaround at Grass Mountain – your choice! \nDETAILS: \n\nHike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.\nMeet: Pacific Crest Trailhead at 8:45 am departure at 9:00 am sharp (Mar 27).\nDistance: Approximately 7.3 miles.\nElevation gain: Approximately 1673 feet.\nTime: Approximately 4.0 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.\nTurnaround: If you want an easier hike option (5.0 mi./1200 ft. gain) you can turn around at Grass Mountain.\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 rattlesnakes etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. \nESSENTIAL GEAR:\n· Hiking boots and poles.\n· Clothing layers recommended.\n· Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.\n· Hat and sunscreen. \nAdditional Hiking and Survival Gear Recommendations (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:\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 \nUS Forest Service Green Valley Fire Station\n40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd Green Valley CA 91390 \nDriving Directions (link) \nNAVIGATION & GEAR:\nWe highly recommend AllTrails or GAIA apps 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 for downloadable mobile version) \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=40935 San Francisquito Canyon Rd:geo:-118.3921429,34.6339064
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