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2 APRIL-JUNE 2016 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Thailand Cultural and Wildlife AdventureMarch 2-18, 2017Price starts at $2,300

It’s no wonder Thailand is dubbed “The Land of Smiles.” Its unique treasures enchant its visitors – their colorful tangle of cultures, rich for-est environment, exotic wildlife, opulent royal palaces, delicious cuisine, and so much more. We’ll experience all these cultural and wildlife gems of Thailand on this sightseeing and easy hiking adventure. For more info, contact leader Fred Dong at (818) 545-3878 or email [email protected].

Tibet, Yangtze River Cruise, Panda Adventure May 10-26, 2017Price starts at $4,269

Tibet, the “roof of the world,” astounds its visitors with its dramatic landscapes, religious traditions, culture, and its unsolved mysteries. It boasts the world’s highest peak, the splendid Mt. Everest, and the Tibetan Plateau, where the Yangtze River and Yellow River both begin. It invokes images of snowy mountains, mirror-like lakes, and Buddhist disciples. Our trip starts in Lhasa, where we’ll visit Potala, Dalai Lama’s Summer Palace, and see many other important and seldom visited his-toric sites. For more info, contact leader Fred Dong at (818) 545-3878 or email [email protected].

Ecuador Eco-Tour IIIJune 11–16, 2017Price starts at $1,595

Take this dual combination to Ecuador’s La Mitad del Mundo, the Middle of the World. This equatorial wonderland offers many amaz-ing tropical ecological delights and other memorable experiences, like trekking on pre-Incan trails and lodging in an 18th-Centruy Hacienda. Learn about volcanology, anthropology, see incredible birds, wildlife, plants and flowers, and stay in a private Reserve Eco-Lodge!

Galapagos Islands Cruise Exploration IIJune 16–20, 2017Price starts at $3395

Complete this incredible Ecuadoran journey by joining us on a very special 5-Island, Galapagos Islands Exploration Cruise, where we’ll be bird watching, walking/hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and exploring this truly unique wildlife sanctuary. Experience the wildlife Galapagos is famous for: giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and more. This is a truly incredible, once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience!

Hiking England’s South West Coast Path: Section 1June 5-17, 2017Price starts at $2,900

(This is the first in a series of 6 hikes.) After viewing this stunning coastal scenery around this section of England’s South West Peninsula, it’s no wonder why this 630-mile long South West Coast Path was featured in National Geographic, and is considered one of the world’s greatest walks. Being described by The Lonely Planet as “walking at its most diverse, most spectacular and most delicious”, this is a delightful way to explore England’s natural scenery. For more information, contact Deirdre Butler at (303) 823-8649 or email her at [email protected].

Arizona Slot Canyon and Native America SiteApril 29-May, 2017Price starts at $1,350

Tranquility and beauty, striking, rugged landscape diversity, unique and surprising environments, mystical canyons, historical sites... these are a few of the phrases used to describe this Northern Arizona region. It is dramatically different than the desert regions to the south, a photogra-pher’s paradise!

Wonders of OregonJuly 16-23, 2017Price starts at $1,425

Wikipedia describes Oregon as: “…diverse, with a windswept Pacific beaches, volcano studded Cascade Mountains, abundant waterfalls, dense evergreen forests,… and high desert sprawling across much of its east all the way to the Great Basin”. Explore this fascinating and interest-ing State with us, where we start by enjoying the beaches, lighthouses, and historical sites of the Oregon Coast, before moving inland along the magnificent Columbia River Gorge to experience the incredible water-falls, fun hiking and even touring Bonneville Dam and Fish Ladder. For more information, contact leader Fred Dong at (818) 545-3878 or email [email protected].

Total Eclipse Viewing: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Craters of the MoonAug. 17-22, 2017Price starts at $1,425

What a fantastic way to see the total eclipse of the sun in this rare appearance over the United States in 2017! We’ll be hiking, sightseeing, and observing wildlife at a World Heritage Site, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Craters of the Moon National Monument. We will see such natural wonders as Old Faithful, bubbling mud pots, Fountain Paintpot, Artist Paintpots, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Falls, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Grand Teton range, and much much more. For more information, contact leader Fred Dong at (818) 545-3878 or email [email protected].

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Incredible Nepal Trips 2017Nepal sits in the shadow of Everest but shines with a myriad of treasures- a land of geographic icons, historic adventurers and monumental landscapes. National parks hiding rare wildlife, vibrant cities filled with art and culture, and simple villages preserving an ancient way of life, make Nepal a constant source of inspiration for those seeking enlightening experiences.

Explore this amazing country three ways. For more information on the trips below, contact leader Fred Dong at (818) 545-3878 or email [email protected].

Nepal Sightseeing AdventureOct. 27–Nov. 9, 2017Price starts at $1,700

The 14 day trips encompasses seeing the highest mountains in the world, experience the culture and history of Nepal and the wildlife visiting many UNESCO World Heritage Sites or nominated Sites. The tour includes sightseeing in old Kathmandu visiting the Durbar, temples, markets, and other places in the capital which are UNESCO world Heritage sites.

Nepal Mountain Hiking AdventureNov. 3-15, 2017Price starts at $1,550

You will see the highest mountains in the world, up close and personal, on this 13-day hiking trip.

We will do one multi-day hiking trek in in the Annapurna area with spectacular views, no roads and few travelers. Though you will see some of the tallest mountains, we will not hike over 10,000 ft. You can see the stars at night. We will be staying in tea houses or small hotels and carry a day pack with your clothes and other personal items. Porters will be carrying most of your gear and food. The tour includes sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmadu.

Nepal Sightseeing & Mountain HikingOct. 27-Nov. 15, 2017Price starts at $3,200

Combine both trips for a 20 day, non-traditional adventure to see the beauty & culture of Nepal. This trip combines the activities of the Nepal Sightseeing Adventure and the Nepal Mountain Hiking Adventure. You can do both trips together. Tour Pokhara and its environs including markets, temples, and other important sites together.


In this schedule Ratings codes 4Repeating events 4Harwood Lodge 7Daily Schedule 7Leaders directory 34Rideshare locations 37Chapter Directory (new) 38

Activities and Outings Skill Level Rating CodesThe Angeles Chapter Safety Committee has established the

following classifications for all chapter-sponsored outings to differentiate the levels of skill required of participants and event leaders. Classifications do not relate to outing strenuousness.C Events conducted by a non-Sierra Club entity (e.g., conces-

sionaire).O Uncomplicated outings such as city walks, bike rides, trail

hikes, backpacking. May involve simple off-trail hiking not requiring navigation skills. Climbing level: Class 1 terrain.

O-2 An “O” backpack.I Outings that involve cross-country travel where navigation is

necessary. Rougher ground than O outings may be traversed, and the use of hands for balance may be necessary. Includes outings that have snow travel or skiing on easy terrain. Climbing level: Class 2 terrain.

M Moderate-level climbing: Class 3 terrain. On rock, the hands are used for climbing. Some participants may want a safety belay. On snow, safety dictates the use of ice axes and the abil-ity to self-arrest. MR: “M” + Restricted.

E More exposed than M outings. Climbing on Class 4 terrain. Rock climbs will use a rope for all in the party. On snow, steeper terrain than M outings is permissible, and safety dic-tates the use of crampons. ER: “E” + restricted.

T Technical outings requiring specialized skills as identified in the sponsoring group’s safety policy.

Repeating EventsThese repeating events include an ample selection of conditioning hikes, many of meet weekly throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Sunday Repeating Events

7:30 am - Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation NoodleAngeles Ch Leadership Training OutingI: Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Saturday for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire. Sunday checkout. Send email with contact info, navigation experience/train-ing, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to leader.Dates: Nov 20, 2016Leaders: Robert M Myers, [email protected], 310-829-3177; Ann

Shields, [email protected], 818-637-2542

3:00 pm - La Mirada SymphonyAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles Social Event Join us for a free classical concert at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. La Mirada Ca. 90638, corner of Rosecrans and La Mirada Blvd. The Concert is Free, but donations are welcome. Meet the host 2:15 P.M. up stairs for a talk on the Symphony. Optional dinner later. Host: Fred Lazzelle 1-657-445-9063Dates: Nov 20, 2016; Feb 19, 2017Leader: Fred Lazzelle, [email protected], 657-445-9063

7:30 am - Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation NoodleAngeles Ch Leadership Training OutingI: Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Saturday for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire. Sunday checkout. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to leader.Dates: Jan 8, 2017Leaders: Robert M Myers, [email protected], 310-829-3177; Ann Shields, [email protected], 818-637-2542

Monday Repeating Events

7:30 pm - Bi-Monthly MeetingAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom Club Support Event Learn status & issues, help formulate & implement actions involving land use in the Santa Monica Mtns. Keep current on issues and meeting agenda via SMMTF monthly newsletter. Refreshments. 7:30 pm. For meeting place, please call Mary Ann WebsterDates: Nov 14, 2016; Jan 9, 2017Leaders: Mary Ann Webster, [email protected], 310-559-3126; Ronald Webster, [email protected], 310-559-3126

Tuesday Repeating Events

6:30 pm - Irvine Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: Easy/Moderate/Tiger paced hikes, 4-7 mi rt on hilly trails. Bring water, light hiking boots. 405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, L on Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot of Turtle Rock Community Park. Arrive about 15 minutes early to get a parking spot and sign in. Regular Tues/Thur Night conditioning HikesDates: Nov 1, 2016; Nov 8, 2016; Nov 15, 2016; Nov 22, 2016; Nov 29, 2016; Dec 6, 2016; Dec 13, 2016; Dec 20, 2016; Dec 27, 2016Leaders: John C LaRue, [email protected], 951-659-2258; Jim Palmer, [email protected], 949-551-8912; Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Maura Van Strien, [email protected]; Michael Winfield, [email protected], 949-552-3179

6:30 pm - Tue Tiger HikersAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 2 hr, 5-8 mi fast-paced strenuous hikes in Santa Monica Mountains with some bushwhacking. Rideshare to local trailheads. Meet 6:30 pm; leave 6:45 pm sharp each Tues 1 block W of Topanga Cyn Bl on Clarendon St (1 stoplight S of Ventura Fwy, next to Post Office). No dogs. Rain and Red Flag Alert cancels. Tue Fast Hike Comm: Bill Crane (chair), Joan Weaver.Dates: Nov 1, 2016; Nov 8, 2016; Nov 15, 2016; Nov 29, 2016; Dec 6, 2016; Dec 13, 2016; Dec 20, 2016; Dec 27, 2016; Jan 10, 2017; Jan 24,


2017; Jan 31, 2017; Feb 7, 2017; Feb 14, 2017; Feb 21, 2017; Feb 28, 2017Leaders: Joan Weaver, [email protected], 818-717-1946; Bill Crane, [email protected], 818-773-4601

7:00 pm - Hermosa Beach Beginners Conditioning HikePalos Verdes Group OutingO: 1 1/2 hr, 4 mile hike on greenbelt and hilly streets. Good for begin-ning level hikers. Arrive early. Meet in the parking lot near Hermosa Valley School. Bring red flash light. Rain Cancels.Dates: Nov 1, 2016; Nov 8, 2016; Nov 15, 2016; Nov 22, 2016; Nov 29, 2016Leaders: Chris Albertson, [email protected], 310-376-1029; Alix Benson, [email protected], 310-379-8066; Frank L Atkin, [email protected], 310-378-5008; Paul Rosenberger, [email protected], 310-545-3531; Sharon Brossier, [email protected], 310-376-1416

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintaining the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other participants. The Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels than the Wednesday hikes, which are not recommended for newcom-ers. Tuesday/Thursday coordinators Sue Schohan and Emmy Goldknopf; Wednesday coordinators Joe Young and Sue Schohan. For more informa-tion, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Dates: Nov 1, 2016; Nov 8, 2016; Nov 15, 2016; Nov 22, 2016; Nov 29, 2016; Dec 6, 2016; Dec 13, 2016; Dec 20, 2016; Dec 27, 2016; Jan 3, 2017; Jan 10, 2017; Jan 17, 2017; Jan 24, 2017; Jan 31, 2017; Feb 7, 2017; Feb 14, 2017; Feb 21, 2017; Feb 28, 2017Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Emmy Goldknopf, [email protected], 213-804-0967

6:30 pm - Tue Tiger HikersAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 : 2 hr, 5-8 mi fast-paced strenuous hikes in Santa Monica Mountains with some bushwhacking. Rideshare to local trailheads. Meet 6:30 pm; leave 6:45 pm sharp each Tues 1 block W of Topanga Cyn Bl on Clarendon St (1 stoplight S of Ventura Fwy, next to Post Office). No dogs. Rain and Red Flag Alert cancels. Tue Fast Hike Comm: Bill Crane (chair), Joan Weaver.Dates: Nov 22, 2016; Jan 3, 2017; Jan 17, 2017Leaders: Joan Weaver, [email protected], 818-717-1946; Bill Crane, [email protected], 818-773-4601

Wednesday Repeating Events

6:30 pm - Steve Feld Punete Hills conditioning hikeRio Hondo Group OutingO: This weekly Wednesday evening conditioning hike has been going on for more than 20 years, come out and be part of the continuing tradition. Moderately paced 5-6-mile hike in the lush canyons of the Puente/Whittier Hills. Enjoy this Emerald City Hike as the sun sets in the west. You will get a spectacular 360 view of LA and Orange County lights. 700’ gain up along switchbacks and trails with varying routes. Wear hiking boots and bring water. Meet at south end of 7th Avenue where street ends and turn right on Orange Grove to park on street. Use 7th Ave. exit off (60 Fwy) Pomona Fwy, go south to Orange Grove. Leaders: Marty Kluck, Alan Daniels, Sandy Viernes. Rain cancelsDates: Nov 2, 2016; Nov 9, 2016; Nov 16, 2016; Nov 23, 2016; Nov 30,

2016; Dec 7, 2016; Dec 14, 2016; Dec 21, 2016; Dec 28, 2016Leaders: Martin Kluck, [email protected], 562-677-4740; Alan Daniels, [email protected], 714-882-0031; Sandy Viernes, 562-941-4917

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Not recommended for newcomers. Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintain-ing the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is rec-ommended to avoid blinding other participants. The Wednesday hikes are not recommended for newcomers because they have fewer levels and tend to be more difficult; the Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels, including some easier hikes. Wednesday coordinators Joe Young and Sue Schohan; Tuesday/Thursday coordinator Sue Schohan. For more information, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Dates: Nov 9, 2016; Nov 16, 2016; Nov 30, 2016; Dec 14, 2016; Dec 21, 2016; Dec 28, 2016; Jan 11, 2017; Jan 18, 2017; Jan 25, 2017; Feb 8, 2017; Feb 15, 2017; Feb 22, 2017Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Joseph Young, [email protected], 310-822-9676

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes and 1st Weds of the month CookoutAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Not recommended for newcomers. Slightly shorter hike followed by optional Potluck. Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintaining the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other participants. The Wednesday hikes are not recommended for newcom-ers because they have fewer levels and tend to be more difficult; the Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels, including some easier hikes. Tuesday/Thursday coordinators Sue Schohan and Emmy Goldknopf; Wednesday coordinators Joe Young and Sue Schohan. For more informa-tion, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Dates: Dec 7, 2016; Jan 4, 2017; Feb 1, 2017Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Joseph Young, [email protected], 310-822-9676

7:00 pm - Pasadena Group Monthly ProgramPasadena Group Club Support Event Pasadena Monthly Program: Information on the Pasadena Group’s hikes, outings, and conservation activities precedes the program. Doors open at 7 pm for socializing and refreshments. Program starts 7:30 PM, at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr in NE Pasadena. Newcomers always welcome! For information contact Group Membership Chair, Bill JoyceDates: Jan 4, 2017; Feb 1, 2017Leaders: William Joyce, [email protected], 909-596-6280; David Czamanske, [email protected], 626-458-8646


Thursday Repeating Events

6:30 pm - Irvine Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: Easy/Moderate/Tiger paced hikes, 4-7 mi rt on hilly trails. Bring water, light hiking boots. 405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, L on Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot of Turtle Rock Community Park. Arrive about 15 minutes early to get a parking spot and sign in. Regular Tues/Thur Night conditioning HikesDates: Nov 3, 2016; Nov 10, 2016; Nov 17, 2016; Nov 24, 2016; Dec 1, 2016; Dec 8, 2016; Dec 15, 2016; Dec 22, 2016; Dec 29, 2016Leaders: John C LaRue, [email protected], 951-659-2258; Jim Palmer, [email protected], 949-551-8912; Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Maura Van Strien, [email protected]; Michael Winfield, [email protected], 949-552-3179

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintaining the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other participants. The Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels than the Wednesday hikes, which are not recommended for newcom-ers. Tuesday/Thursday coordinators Sue Schohan and Emmy Goldknopf; Wednesday coordinators Joe Young and Sue Schohan. For more informa-tion, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Dates: Nov 3, 2016; Dec 1, 2016; Dec 8, 2016; Dec 15, 2016; Dec 22, 2016; Dec 29, 2016; Jan 5, 2017; Jan 12, 2017; Jan 19, 2017; Jan 26, 2017; Feb 2, 2017; Feb 9, 2017; Feb 16, 2017; Feb 23, 2017Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Emmy Goldknopf, [email protected], 213-804-0967

6:50 pm - Henninger Flats Conditioning HikePasadena Group OutingO: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: 5.25 mi RT, 1400’ gain aerobic conditioning hike. Great views of LA Basin and the night sky. Meet 6:50 pm (we start promptly at 7 pm) every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) at gate at 2260 Pinecrest Dr., Altadena. (From Pasadena, exit eastbound I-210 at Altadena Dr., N 2½ mi to Crescent Dr., R to 2260 Pinecrest.) Remember the neighbors, please keep voices down as we gather. Bring water, sturdy shoes, optional flashlight/headlight. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Pasadena Group. For additional information contactDates: Nov 3, 2016; Nov 10, 2016; Nov 17, 2016Leaders: Patricia Pipkin, [email protected], 612-710-4507; Teresa J Spohr, [email protected], 626-345-0170; Dianne Laird, [email protected], 757-375-1562

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintaining the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other par-ticipants. The Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels than the Wednesday hikes, which are not recommended for newcomers. Tuesday/Thursday coordinator Sue Schohan; Wednesday coordinators Joe

Young and Sue Schohan. For more information, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Dates: Nov 10, 2016; Nov 17, 2016Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Emmy Goldknopf, [email protected], 213-804-0967

8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Placerita Cyn, Pinetos TrailAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 9 mile 1700’ gain hike starting in Placerita Canyon Park with shaded oak groves and a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream, to Walker Ranch and then up the Pinetos trail to Wilson Canyon Saddle. Meet 8:30 AM at Placerita Nature Center parking lot. From Hwy 14 in Newhall take Placerita Cyn Rd, exit 3, and go east 1½ miles to park entrance. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Dates: Dec 1, 2016; Feb 9, 2017Leaders: Rosemary Campbell, [email protected], 818-344-6869; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873

6:50 pm - Henninger Flats Conditioning HikePasadena Group OutingO: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: 5.25 mi RT, 1400’ gain aerobic conditioning hike. Great views of LA Basin and the night sky. Meet 6:50 pm (we start promptly at 7 pm) every Thursday at gate at 2260 Pinecrest Dr., Altadena. (From Pasadena, exit eastbound I-210 at Altadena Dr., N 2½ mi to Crescent Dr., R to 2260 Pinecrest.) Remember the neighbors, please keep voices down as we gather. Bring water, sturdy shoes, optional flash-light/headlight. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Pasadena Group. For additional information contactDates: Dec 1, 2016; Dec 8, 2016; Dec 15, 2016; Dec 22, 2016; Dec 29, 2016; Jan 5, 2017; Jan 12, 2017; Jan 19, 2017; Jan 26, 2017; Feb 2, 2017; Feb 9, 2017; Feb 16, 2017; Feb 23, 2017Leaders: Patricia Pipkin, [email protected], 612-710-4507; Teresa J Spohr, [email protected], 626-345-0170; Dianne Laird, [email protected], 757-375-1562

Friday Repeating Events

6:45 pm - Pacific Palisades Night Hike in Topanga State Park to Parker Mesa OverlookWest Los Angeles Group OutingO: Spectacular view of Santa Monica Bay and LA Basin. 2 hr, 5 mile round-trip on fire road, 1100’ total gain. Moderately strenuous conditioning hike for fit hikers. Meet and sign in at 6:45 pm every Friday, on Los Liones Drive at Sunset Blvd (around 0.3 mi from PCH). Carpool 1.5 miles to trail head. Optional dinner at restaurant afterward. Note: Palisades Highlands sidewalk walk when it rains or if there is a Red Flag Warning.Dates: Nov 4, 2016; Nov 11, 2016; Nov 18, 2016; Nov 25, 2016; Dec 2, 2016; Dec 9, 2016; Dec 16, 2016; Dec 23, 2016; Dec 30, 2016Leaders: Edward Lubin, [email protected], 310-826-2750; Marshall Ratinoff, [email protected], 310-446-1806; David Haake, [email protected], 310-237-3447; Joe Phillips, [email protected], 818-348-8884

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Monthly Moonlit Hike and Potluck (new meeting spot)Angeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Note new meeting spot. Moderate hike to a vista in the park (~4 to 5 miles RT, ~1100 ft elevation gain); share goodies on top. Meet by 6:45 pm in the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot (see map). Meet at 6:45 p.m to sign waiver forms; hike begins at 7pm and lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours. (Waiver form is separate from that used for the regular evening hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other participants. No


beginners or tigers, please. Leashed well-mannered dogs welcome.Dates: Nov 11, 2016; Dec 9, 2016; Jan 13, 2017; Feb 10, 2017Leaders: Kathy Faulds, [email protected], 818-681-7947; Judy Rosenberg, [email protected], 323-954-1522

Saturday Repeating Events

8:00 am - Peters Canyon Regional Park Conditioning HikeAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: Fast paced conditioning hike, 6 mi RT, 700’ gain. No beginners or Tigers! From 5 Fwy, N on Jamboree, or from 55 Fwy E on Chapman. Take Canyon View into parking area. Bring water, hiking boots, $3 for parking or have permit. Meet in the upper parking lot near the Bird Board. Rain can-cels.Conditioning Hike every Saturday. Arrive a few minutes early to sign in.Dates: Nov 5, 2016; Nov 12, 2016; Nov 19, 2016; Nov 26, 2016; Dec 3, 2016; Dec 10, 2016; Dec 17, 2016; Dec 24, 2016; Dec 31, 2016Leaders: Sharry Puraty, [email protected], 714-761-8761; Norman O Montgomery, 714-557-0794; Shilo Bartlett, [email protected], 714-968-5099

8:30 am - Santa Monica Mountains Trail Work:Angeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: Volunteers (males and female) help build and maintain trails in the Santa Monica Mountains. 8:30 am – 2 pm (usually) each Sat in Oct thru June. (No trail work in July, Aug., Sept). Tools and instructions provided. For meeting time/place call Ldrs Rachel Glegg, Ron Webster, John Russell Marshall.Dates: Nov 5, 2016; Nov 12, 2016; Nov 19, 2016; Nov 26, 2016; Dec 3, 2016; Dec 10, 2016; Dec 17, 2016; Dec 24, 2016; Dec 31, 2016; Jan 7, 2017; Jan 14, 2017; Jan 21, 2017; Jan 28, 2017; Feb 4, 2017; Feb 11, 2017; Feb 18, 2017; Feb 25, 2017Leaders: Rachel Glegg, [email protected]; John Russell Marshall, [email protected], 951-898-4632; Ronald Webster, [email protected], 310-559-3126

7:30 am - Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation NoodleAngeles Ch Leadership Training OutingI: Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Saturday for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire. Sunday checkout. Send email with contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to leader.Dates: Nov 19, 2016Leaders: Robert M Myers, [email protected], 310-829-3177; Ann Shields, [email protected], 818-637-2542

0:00 am - Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation NoodleAngeles Ch Leadership Training OutingI: Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Saturday for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire. Sunday checkout. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to leader.Dates: Jan 7, 2017Leaders: Robert M Myers, [email protected], 310-829-3177; Ann Shields, [email protected], 818-637-2542

Harwood Lodge ScheduleThese events are at Harwood Lodge, the Chapter’s beautiful 1930s moun-tain retreat located at 6000’ feet elevation near several trailheads on the edge of Mt. Baldy. Harwood is open to Sierra Club members most weekends

from Sat at 10am to Sun at 3pm. For specific dates listed here, check the Daily Schedule by date. Or visit Harwoods website for more information: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/lodges/harwoodlodge.html.

Sat Nov 5 to 6, 2016: Harwood-OPEN WEEKENDSat Nov 12 to 13, 2016: Harwood-OPEN WEEKENDThr Nov 24 to 27, 2016: Harwood-OPEN 4 DAYS (Thanksgiving Feast)Sat Dec 3 to 4, 2016: Harwood-CLOSED WEEKENDSat Dec 10 to 11, 2016: Harwood-OPEN WEEKEND (Christimas Tree

Decorating)Sat Dec 17 to 18, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Sun Dec 18 to 19, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Mon Dec 19 to 20, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Tue Dec 20 to 21, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Wed Dec 21 to 22, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Thr Dec 22 to 23, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Fri Dec 23 to 24, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Sat Dec 24 to 25, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Sun Dec 25 to 26, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Mon Dec 26 to 27, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Tue Dec 27 to 28, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood))Wed Dec 28 to 29, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Thr Dec 29 to 30, 2016: Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)

Daily ScheduleEvents from Tuesday July 1st through September 30, 2014, with selected advance listings into next year. Please see our online schedule of events for more events, trips and updates, including possible cancellations at:

http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/activities.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016Repeating Events

6:30 pm Irvine Conditioning Hikes6:30 pm Tue Tiger Hikers7:00 pm Hermosa Beach Beginners Conditioning Hike7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Hummingbird Creek TrailAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 4.6 mile, 1000’ gain hike up Hummingbird Creek through a narrow canyon and open chaparral, past sculpted caves and the magnificent sandstone rock formations of the Santa Susana Mountains. Meet 8:30 am at Hummingbird Trailhead. From westbound 118 Fwy take Kuehner Dr. exit, north.3 miles to posted street parking. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Virve Leps, [email protected], 310-477-9664; Ken Broomfield, [email protected], 818-273-9539

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Mishe Mokwa Tri-Peaks Balanced RockAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 10 mi, 2000’ gain loop hike along part of the Backbone Trail to Tri-Peaks and Balance Rock. Return on the Mishe Mokwa Trail. Meet at 8:30 am at Mishe Mokwa Traihead (PCH 16 mi W of Malibu Canyon Road, Yerba Buena Road N 7 winding mi to parking area on R side, 1.7 mi past Circle X ranger station). Park free in dirt lot. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Michael Louis, 310-395-8432; Dana Swartz, [email protected], 424-372-9165


9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/La Jolla/Ray Miller TrailAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 7 mi, 1,200’ gain hike. Hike through a beautiful canyon, then get dramatic views of Boney Ridge and the ocean. Meet 8:00 am Pacific Palisades rideshare pt or 9:00 am La Jolla Cyn trailhead (PCH 21 mi W of Malibu Cyn Rd – pay fee or park outside). Rain cancels.Leaders: David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102; Ken Beauchene, [email protected], 310-570-3589

6:30 pm - Fullerton Conditioning HikeAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: E 6:30 pm OCSS, RIO HONDO O: Fullerton Conditioning Hike: Hike with our social group on this regular weekly easy conditioning hike of 4-5 miles in the gentle hills of Fullerton. Slow to medium pace is great for beginners. Each week we rotate through numerous trails in the area to provide new experiences. Last Tue. of each month we have a Potluck din-ner. Hike scheduled during daylight savings time, i.e. March through Oct. Meet at the east end of Laguna Lake in Fullerton (from Harbor Blvd, W on Hermosa Dr, L on Lakeside Dr for ½ block and park on the street). Look for hikers on east side of Lakeside Dr. Wear sturdy boots, bring water, flashlight.Sanford OppermanLeaders: Margee K Hills, [email protected], 714-356-4031; Houria Hall, [email protected], 714-767-5327; Joel Lester Ortmann, 562-806-1057; Martin Kluck, [email protected], 562-677-4740; Alan Daniels, [email protected], 714-882-0031; Ed Khatch, [email protected], 714-671-1977; Sanford Opperman, HOST, [email protected], 714-993-0651

11:00 pm - Angeles Chapter Awards Call for NominationsAngeles Chapter Club Support EventO: ANGELES CHAPTER AWARDS FOR 2016 Nominations Due Tuesday November 1, 2016 Awards to be given at the Annual Chapter Awards Banquet May 7, 2017 Everyone loves an award and now is the time to take a look around for that special person who volunteers tirelessly in service to the Club through conservation, outings, activism, advocacy and leadership. Let’s celebrate the good works of an outstanding outings leader, an inspiring conservationist, a member with irrepressible, contagious enthusiasm and someone who embodies the ideals of our Chapter and the Sierra Club. With nearly 40,000 members in a very diverse Chapter, we need to congratulate our individual and collective efforts. Now is your chance to recognize our leaders and volunteers who have given so much of their time and effort to the Sierra Club and the Chapter! The Chapter Awards Committee is sending you an invitation to nominate your best candidates. Nominations for awards include lifelong members, newcomers that make a difference and even past awardees. Any Chapter Group/Section/Committee management committee or Chapter member can nominate another mem-ber for an award, with a few exceptions: Current At-Large Angeles Chapter Executive Committee and Awards Committee members are not eligible; nor are deceased Sierra Club members eligible posthumously. Preference goes to candidates that have received little to no recent recognition. A list of the awards categories, past awardees, and the nomination form can be found on the Chapter Awards page. Additional awards information can be found on the Chapter’s About Us pages. http://angeles.sierraclub.org How do I nominate another member for an award? Review the awards list and other information, and then follow the instructions provided on the Nominations Forms. http://angeles.sierraclub.org/about_us/chapter_awards/call_nomi-nations Background material on awardees will be included in the Awards Banquet program and other publications. so please include all important information for your awards candidate along with nomination Category. Late applications will be held over for the next year’s awards. The Awards Committee looks forward to receiving your nominations. See you at the Banquet! Cathy Kissinger and Donna Specht, Awards Committee Co ChairsLeaders: Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Cathy Kissinger, [email protected], 818-352-3361

Wednesday, November 2, 2016Repeating Events

6:30 pm Steve Feld Punete Hills conditioning hike

7:00 am - San Sevaine (LO) (5240’), Buck Point (6433’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingO: San Sevaine (LO) (5240’), Buck Point (6433’) - An easy walk on road and brushy trail for a total of about 3.5 miles round trip with around 900’ of gain to peaks near Rancho Cucamonga. The lookout tower that was on San Sevaine is long gone, but the views live on. High-clearance vehicles required. This will be a slow-pace hike to accommodate those who want more time to get to HPS peaks. Please bring lugsoles, layers, beverages, lunch, snacks, sunblock and hat. For trip details contactLeaders: Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Virginia Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; May Tang, [email protected], 562-809-0809

7:15 am - Stoddard PeakOrange County Group OutingO: Nov 2 Wed Orange County/OCSS O: Stoddard Pk (4624’): 7 mi, 1100’ gain hike mostly on service road with a use trail to the peak. Stoddard is on the SC Lower Peaks list so come along and find out what it means to be a “peakbagger”. Meet 7:15 am at the Tustin rideshare (one block south of I-5 on Redhill in the portion of the parking lot at the Stater Bros strip mall that extends behind the Union 76 gas station). Bring 2 liters water, lunch, hiking shoes/boots, poles, rain jacket, non-cotton layers. Rain cancels.Leaders: Linda Ledger, [email protected], 949-496-8029; Sharon Kirk, [email protected], 714-545-1149

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes and 1st Weds of the month CookoutAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Not recommended for newcomers. Slightly shorter hikes followed by optional Potluck. Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintaining the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other participants. The Wednesday hikes are not recommended for newcom-ers because they have fewer levels and tend to be more difficult; the Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels, including some easier hikes. Tuesday/Thursday coordinators Sue Schohan and Emmy Goldknopf; Wednesday coordinators Joe Young and Sue Schohan. For more informa-tion, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Joseph Young, [email protected], 310-822-9676

7:00 pm - ‘Trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp’ Pasadena Group Monthly ProgramPasadena Group Club Support EventO: “Trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp” is presented at Pasadena Group pro-gram by adventurer and traveler Jim Vanderaa who will share with us photos and video clips of his incredible trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in October 2014. With only himself and his Sherpa guide, his adventure took sixteen days and covered 92 miles. His route followed the Gokyo Lakes and the Cho La Pass, rather than the more usual one up the Khumbu Valley. Jim tells us that this trek is far more accessible than people realize - physically, logistically, and economically. He encourages others to make a trek. He will provide valuable tips to anyone thinking about this challenging adventure. Information on the Pasadena Group’s hikes, outings and conservation activi-ties precedes the program. Doors open at 7 pm for socializing and refresh-


ments. Program starts 7:30 PM, at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr in NE Pasadena. Newcomers always welcome! For information contact Group Membership Chair, Bill JoyceLeaders: William Joyce, [email protected], 909-596-6280; David Czamanske, [email protected], 626-458-8646

7:30 pm - Nov. Presentation: Journey Through NepalLong Beach Group Club Support EventO: Join world traveler Fred Dong at our monthly Sierra Club meeting for an excellent presentation about his amazing adventures through Nepal. Journey with us to learn about the natural beauty, culture, wildlife and some of the beautiful historic, religious, and cultural sites.Leader: Coby Skye, [email protected], 562-252-4196

Thursday, November 3, 2016Repeating Events

6:30 pm Irvine Conditioning Hikes6:50 pm Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Wilson CanyonAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 10 mile 1600’ gain hike from Santa Monica Mts Conservancy park with magnificent oak area, to Wilson Saddle with great San Fernando valley views. Meet 8:30 am at Wilson Canyon trailhead (from the Golden State/I-5 Freeway in Sylmar take Roxford St, exit 159, north past the 210 Freeway, bend right to Olive View Drive, continue past the main hospital and the four-way stop at Bledsoe Street to park entrance road located approximately 200 yards east of Bledsoe, just before Fenton Avenue, pay $5 parking fee near entrance, then proceed to trailhead parking at northwest terminus of entry road). Bring $5 for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rosemary Campbell, [email protected], 818-344-6869; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873

Friday, November 4, 2016Repeating Events

6:45 pm Pacific Palisades Night Hike in Topanga State Park to Parker Mesa Overlook

7:00 am - Cobblestone Complex Cleanout I - Alamo Mountain (7,360’+) and McDonald Peak (6,870’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Cobblestone Complex Cleanout I - Alamo Mountain (7,360’+) and McDonald Peak (6,870’) – Join us on this first day of our push to get up on top of all seven of the HPS Peaks in the Cobblestone area in Ventura County, CA over a three day Autumn weekend. This first day will involve two easy hikes with a drive between trailheads; expect about 2.0 RT miles with 450’ of gain along cross country terrain for Alamo; 1.0 RT mile with about 400’ of gain on use trail for McDonald. After finishing the peaks, you’re welcome to join us for a festive Happy Hour and a refreshing night’s sleep at a nearby campground; this will allow us to avoid making the long drive in for the next day’s peaks. Feel free to join us for one, two, or all three days of hiking. Email contact info, recent experience and conditioning, which (if not all) of the days you’d like to join us, and whether you’ll be camping with us Friday and/or Saturday night to [email protected] for trip status and details. High Clearance Vehicles recommended.Leaders: Mat Kelliher, [email protected], 818-667-2490; Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Jimmy Quan, [email protected], 626-441-8843

Saturday, November 5, 2016Repeating Events

8:00 am Peters Canyon Regional Park Conditioning Hike8:30 am Santa Monica Mountains Trail Work:

6:00 am - Cobblestone Complex Cleanout II - Sewart Mountain (6,841’), White Mountain #2 (6,250’), and Cobblestone Mountain (6,733’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Cobblestone Complex Cleanout II - Sewart Mountain (6,841’), White Mountain #2 (6,250’), and Cobblestone Mountain (6,733’) – Join us on this very strenuous second day of our push to get up on top of all seven of the HPS Peaks in the Cobblestone area in Ventura County, CA over a three day Autumn weekend. Although we’ll travel at a moderate pace, this second day will be very strenuous and will involve predominantly cross country terrain; it is for experienced and well-seasoned hikers only and is not appropriate for beginners. Totals for the day will be about 14 RT miles with 6,500’ gain; 3,000’ of which we’ll get on our way out. After finishing the peaks, you’re welcome to join us for a festive Happy Hour and a refreshing night’s sleep at a nearby campground; this will allow us to avoid making the long drive in for the next day’s peaks. Feel free to join us for one, two, or all three days of hiking. Email contact info, recent experience and condition-ing, which (if not all) of the days you’d like to join us, and whether you’ll be camping with us Friday and/or Saturday night to [email protected] for trip status and details. High Clearance Vehicles recommended.Leaders: Mat Kelliher, [email protected], 818-667-2490; Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Jimmy Quan, [email protected], 626-441-8843

8:00 am - 19TH BACKBONE TRAIL FESTIVAL #3 – Dead Horse Trailhead to Lois Ewen OverlookAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Come join us on the Sierra Club’s 19th Backbone Trail Festival. We will hike the complete 67-mile Backbone Trail of the Santa Monica Mountains on four consecutive Saturday and Sundays. Our third Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 2000’ elevation gain on the BBT from Topanga Canyon to the Lois Ewen Overlook with a side trip to the Topanga Overlook. TRAILHEAD LOCATION: Meet at the Lois Ewen Overlook at the intersection of Stunt, Saddle Peak, and Scheuren Roads. CAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at the Lois Ewen Overlook, we will car shuttle 7 miles across Saddle Peak Road and Tuna Canyon Road to the start point at the Dead Horse Trailhead off Topanga Boulevard.Leaders: William H Vanderberg, [email protected]; Rachel Glegg, [email protected]; Robert Cody, [email protected]

9:00 am - Strawberry Peak 6164’Pasadena Group OutingO: Strawberry Peak 6164’ -- Take in the sweeping view of mountains and lowlands from the highest peak in the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains on this moderately-paced hike to Strawberry Peak from Red Box. 6-mile roundtrip with 1,500 ft. of elevation gain. Meet at 9 am at the La Canada carpool point, a block north of the 210 Freeway on the east side (right side as you are going towards the mountains) of Angeles Crest Highway, with lunch, water, jacket, hat and hiking boots.Leaders: Ginny Heringer, [email protected], 626-793-4727; Donald G Bremner, [email protected], 626-794-2603


Saturday, November 05, 2016 to Sunday, November 06, 2016

Harwood-OPEN WEEKENDAngeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Open Weekend: Relax, hike and enjoy the local mountains at your beau-tiful stone lodge nestled among a pine forest. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). No reservations required. Bring SC CARD.Leader: William Gaskill, [email protected], 626-403-1967

Sunday, November 6, 2016

7:00 am - Cobblestone Complex Cleanout III - Sewart Mountain (6,841’), Snowy Peak (6,532’) and Black Mountain #2 (6,202’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Cobblestone Complex Cleanout III - Sewart Mountain (6,841’), Snowy Peak (6,532’) and Black Mountain #2 (6,202’) – Join us on this strenuous third day of our push to get up on top of all seven of the HPS Peaks in the Cobblestone area in Ventura County, CA over a three day Autumn weekend. Although we’ll travel at a moderate pace, this third day will be strenuous and will involve predominantly cross country terrain; it is for experienced and well-seasoned hikers only and is not appropriate for beginners. Totals for the day will be about 8.5 RT miles with about 2,000’ gain going in, and about 2,300’ of gain coming back out. Feel free to join us for one, two, or all three days of hiking. Email contact info, recent experience and condition-ing, which (if not all) of the days you’d like to join us, and whether you’ll be camping with us Friday and/or Saturday night to [email protected] for trip status and details. High Clearance Vehicles recommended.Leaders: Mat Kelliher, [email protected], 818-667-2490; Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Jimmy Quan, [email protected], 626-441-8843; Lilly Y Fukui, [email protected], 626-300-5812

8:00 am - 19TH BACKBONE TRAIL FESTIVAL #4 – Lois Ewen Overlook to Tapia ParkAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Come join us on the Sierra Club’s 19th Backbone Trail Festival. We will hike the complete 67-mile Backbone Trail of the Santa Monica Mountains on four consecutive Saturday and Sundays. Our fourth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 8 miles with 600” elevation gain on the BBT going from Lois Ewen Overlook to Tapia Park passing Saddle Peak. TRAILHEAD LOCATION: Meet at the south-east corner of Las Virgenes and Piuma Roads. From PCH go north on Malibu Canyon Road for 8 miles to Piuma Road or from the 101 go south on Las Virgenes for 5 miles to Piuma Rd.’ CAR SHUTTLE: From the meet-ing point at Piuma and Los Virgenes we will car shuttle 8 miles on Stunt Road to the start point at Lois Ewen Overlook.Leaders: Bill Crane, [email protected]; Joan Weaver, [email protected]; Robert Cody, [email protected]

8:00 am - Annual Wilshire WalkAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: It’s our annual Wilshire Walk! Join us on the classic 16-mile hike past historic buildings and diverse neighborhoods on one of LA’s iconic boule-vards stretching from downtown LA to the ocean in Santa Monica. Meet 8 am at Wilshire Blvd and Figueroa St near the fiery Eric Orr sculpture in downtown Los Angeles. Walkers can go all the way to the sea, or part way, and take public transit back to downtown LA. You have the choice of a bus along Wilshire Blvd. or the new Expo Line to Santa Monica. Hike ends at the St. Monica statue on the beach bluffs in Santa Monica.Leaders: Mary Forgione, [email protected], 562-618-1129; Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172

Monday, November 7, 2016

7:00 pm - Monthly MeetingVerdugo Hills Group Social EventO: Enjoy a program of pictures and stories about a recent trip to France presented by Evelyn Alexander. The program includes Normandy, The Dordogne and the Loire Valley. See Mount St Michelle, the Normandy Beaches, Giverny, the painted Caves near Sarlat, as well as Chateaus, Castles and of course Paris. Everyone is welcome at 7:00 for social time and refresh-ments. The meeting begins at 7:30 in the auditorium of La Crescenta Library [2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA ] There’s plenty of parking, enter in the back or through the library. Handicappedv accessible from the back.Leader: Evelyn Alexander, [email protected], 818-843-0920



8:30 am - Tues Moderate easy pace Hikers / Limekiln CanyonAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 5 mile hike with 600’ gain along the creek of a lovely oak and sycamore lined canyon in Porter Ranch’s “Greenway” trail system in the Santa Susana Mtns. Great views across the north SF Valley from Palisades Park – yes, Valley version! Meet 8:30 AM at trailhead: Exit the 118 Freeway at Tampa Ave. Go north on Tampa about ½ mile and park near 11449 Tampa on left side of street. Optional Potluck after hike at Beth’s studio. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526; Ken Broomfield, [email protected], 818-273-9539

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Mugu La Jolla Valley RambleAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 mi, 2200’ gain hike to the summit of Mugu Peak first thing at a moderate pace and get much of the gain over with. Then enjoy a beautiful ramble, including a descent of Heavenly Hill (Hell Hill the other way) and Guadalasca Trail. Meet at 8:30 AM at Chumash trailhead (PCH 22.7 mi W of Malibu Canyon Road, opposite Navy Firing Range orange tower). Park free in dirt lot. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Cynthia Zahorik, [email protected], 805-492-1453; David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Rustic Canyon to Chicken RidgeAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 7 mi, 900’ gain hike from Rustic Canyon Recreation Center in Santa Monica, through a treelined canyon, over a hidden bridge up to Rivas Cyn and Sunset Blvd. Continue to Will Rogers State Park, Inspiration Point and Chicken Ridge Bridge for great views. Return through WRSP, back on Rivas/Rustic Cyns to the parking lot. Meet at 9:00 am at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center at 601 Latimer Road. Street Parking is free, and there is a 4 hour max within the parking lot. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ken Beauchene, [email protected], 310-570-3589; Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172


6:30 pm - HPS Management Committee MeetingAngeles Chp Hundred Peaks Club Support EventO: All are welcome to attend our bi-monthly management committee meet-ing to discuss the business side of the section and upcoming activities. All are welcome to join us and opportunities to become involved are available. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm via conference call. To receive access information to join in on the conference call, to have items added to the agenda, or to volunteer, please contact the HPS Chair: Wayne BannisterLeader: Wayne Bannister, [email protected], 323-258-8052


6:30 pm Steve Feld Punete Hills conditioning hike7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

6:00 am - Galena Peak (9324’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Galena Peak (9324’) - Galena Peak is the high point of the Yucaipa Ridge. Hike this steep, extremely challenging peak via Mill Creek. The total hike is about 8 miles round trip with around 3300 feet of gain. The need to negotiate the “headwall” (Mill Creek Jumpoff ) makes this hike not for beginners (or the faint-hearted). The headwall is concave and gets steeper as you climb, and extreme caution is needed to avoid falling rocks. Bring water, lug soles, lunch, snacks, layers, hat & sunblock. Contact the leader for meeting information.Leaders: Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; May Tang, [email protected], 562-809-0809; Jimmy Quan, [email protected], 626-441-8843; Jim Hagar, [email protected], 818-468-6451; Virginia Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959

7:00 am - Mount Baden Powell (9366’) via the East Ridge, Big Horn MineAngeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Mount Baden Powell (9366’) via the East Ridge, Big Horn Mine - Join us for a challenging climb up Mount Baden Powell via the fun but rarely climbed East Ridge, nicknamed “Baden Powell the hard way”. Starting from Vincent Gap we will visit the historic Big Horn Mine and learn about its colorful past. Then we will make a steep Class 2 scramble, mostly on dirt, 1.5 miles and 2400’ up the east ridge to the summit on use trail, return-ing via the PCT. Very strenuous, moderate pace. Some exposure in places. Experienced hikers only. Bring your best lug soles, lunch, water, and 10 essentials. 7.5 miles rt, 2800’ gain. Contact leaders for meeting time and place.Leaders: Jim Hagar, [email protected], 818-468-6451; Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Virginia Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Jimmy Quan, [email protected], 626-441-8843; May Tang, [email protected], 562-809-0809

8:30 am - Long and Short...Quail/Turtle semi-loopOrange County Group OutingO: Nov 9 Wed O: The Long and the Short of It—Quail / Turtle Semi-Loop: Two versions of a scenic hike. Long hike: Moderate/strenuous 10.5 mi, 1460’ cum. gain/loss. Starting at Quail Hill, we’ll follow the Shady Canyon Trail into Bommer Canyon and climb the nicely-switchbacked Turtle Ridge Trail to the ridgetop. There we’ll enjoy good views before looping back into Shady Canyon and returning to our starting point. Short hike: Easy, ca 5 mi, 500’ gain/loss. Starting at Quail Hill, we’ll take the same route as the long hike on natural surface trails through the gently undulating terrain of Shady Canyon to a turnaround point at Bommer Canyon or Turtle Rock Community Park (facilities at both). Return via the same route. Both hikes meet 8:30 am in parking lot at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine. (From 405 freeway exit Sand Cyn & go S on Shady Cyn Dr to traffic circle, continue S—parking lot is ca 100 yds past traffic circle & fire station on R). Bring at least 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles for long hike; water, lunch or snack, walking

shoes ok for short hike. Rain cancels.Leaders: Helen Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417; Ed Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Johnson’s Motorway to Rocky PeakAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 9 mile 1700’ gain hike on picturesque trail in Santa Susana Mtns. Meet 8:30 am outside Iverson gate to Indian Springs Estates (from 118 Fwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd south in Chatsworth, turn right on Santa Susana Pass Rd and go about 1 mile to Iverson Rd (just past Rocky Peak Church), turn right, go ¼ mile and park on dirt shoulder outside gate. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Mimi Knights, 661-253-3414; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873

7:30 pm - Rio Hondo Group monthly meeting - Executive com-mittee mtgRio Hondo Group Club Support EventO: Rio Hondo Executive Committee (Excom) meeting - all are invited. Join us for dinner or a snack at 7:00 pm followed by the meeting at 7:30. WHERE: Coco’s Restaurant, 1250 East Imperial Highway, Brea, CA (West of the 57 Freeway, near SE corner of State College Blvd.)Leaders: Gary Sjogren, [email protected], 562-941-8485; Margee K Hills, [email protected]



7:00 pm Griffith Park Monthly Moonlit Hike and Potluck (new meeting spot)

Friday, November 11, 2016 to Sunday, November 13, 2016

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Car CampPasadena Group OutingO: Visit this spectacular area in Nevada just east of Death Valley, the last remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert and a biodiversity hot spot for rare plants and animals. Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ash_meadows/. We’ll be guided by professional naturalists and plan to follow this sched-ule—Friday: meet at noon at our campground in Shoshone. We’ll take a walk to see birds in the wetlands nearby and visit China Ranch, Hot Springs and the Amargosa Conservancy. Potluck dinner at our campsite. Saturday: drive to Ash Meadows (about 43 miles) to see the Visitor Center, board walks to see springs, Native American and refuge history, Devil’s Hole, pup-fish, and geology of the area. Dinner on your own at a nearby restaurant or at the campsite. Sunday: explore Death Valley or the Mojave Preserve on the way home. Bring your own car camping gear and food for breakfasts and lunches, also a potluck item for Friday evening. The campsites have tables, water, and bathrooms. Cost is $25 per person, $35 for non-NSS members. Make a reservation by sending your email address and a check made out to/payable to the Sierra Club Natural Science Section to reservationist Ginny Heringer, 245 San Miguel Road, Pasadena, CA 91105, by November 1st. No refunds after November 5. This trip fulfills the Environmental Awareness requirement for prospective I-rated leaders. Leaders: Judy Anderson (ander-


[email protected]) and Ginny Heringer.Presented by Natural Science Section and the Pasadena Group.Leaders: Judith A Anderson, [email protected], 818-248-0402; Ginny Heringer, [email protected], 626-793-4727; Carole Scurlock, [email protected], 626-794-5207


Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Car CampAngeles Chp Natural Science OutingO: Visit this spectacular area in Nevada just east of Death Valley, the last remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert and a biodiversity hot spot for rare plants and animals. Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ash_meadows/. We’ll be guided by professional naturalists and plan to follow this sched-ule—Friday: meet at noon at our campground in Shoshone. We’ll take a walk to see birds in the wetlands nearby and visit China Ranch, Hot Springs and the Amargosa Conservancy. Potluck dinner at our campsite. Saturday: drive to Ash Meadows (about 43 miles) to see the Visitor Center, board walks to see springs, Native American and refuge history, Devil’s Hole, pupfish, and geology of the area. Dinner on your own at a nearby restaurant or at the campsite. Sunday: explore Death Valley or the Mojave Preserve on the way home. Bring your own car camping gear and food for breakfasts and lunches, also a potluck item for Friday evening. The camp-sites have tables, water, and bathrooms. Cost is $25 per person, $35 for non-NSS members. Make a reservation by sending your email address and a check made out to/payable to the Sierra Club Natural Science Section to reservationist Ginny Heringer, 245 San Miguel Road, Pasadena, CA 91105, by November 1st. No refunds after November 5. This trip fulfills the Environmental Awareness requirement for prospective I-rated leaders. Leaders: Judy Anderson ([email protected]) and Ginny Heringer.Presented by Natural Science Section and the Pasadena Group.Leaders: Ginny Heringer, [email protected], 626-793-4727; Carole Scurlock, [email protected], 626-794-5207; Judith A Anderson, [email protected], 818-248-0402

7:30 pm - Moonlight Hike from White PointPalos Verdes Group OutingO: Meet at the parking lot on Paseo Del Mar just east of the southern end of Western. Easy walk with beautiful moonlight.Leaders: Joyce White, 310-383-5247; Ursula Carmody, [email protected], 310-539-2259



7:00 am - Pyramid Peak (7035’), Pine Mountain #2 (7035’), Lion Peak (6868’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Pyramid Peak (7035’), Pine Mountain #2 (7035’), Lion Peak (6868’) - Climb these fine peaks on the Desert Divide, the major ridge system that stretches south from the San Jacinto mountains. Magnificent views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the San Jacinto Wilderness and the Coachella Valley. Outing will be a moderately paced 8-mile round trip -- with around 2700’ of gain -- mostly on trail and use trail (including a portion of the PCT). Bring lug soles, layers, lunch, water, hat and sunblock. Contact Leader for details.Leaders: Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Virginia Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959

8:00 am - 19TH BACKBONE TRAIL FESTIVAL #5 – Tapia Park to Newton CanyonAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Come join us on the Sierra Club’s 19th Backbone Trail Festival. We will hike the complete 67-mile Backbone Trail of the Santa Monica Mountains on four consecutive Saturday and Sundays. Our fifth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 12 miles with 2000’ elevation gain on the BBT going from the Tapia Park area to the Newton Canyon Trailhead. TRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet at the Newton Canyon Trailhead on Kanan Dume Road, from PCH go north 4½ miles to the parking area on the left side after the first tunnel or from the 101 go 8 miles south on Kanan Dume before the third tunnel. CAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at Newton Canyon we will car shuttle 12 miles to the start point at Piuma and Las Virgenes via Mulholland and Las Virgenes.Leaders: Ernest M Scheuer, [email protected]; Tejinder Dhillon, [email protected]; Robert Cody, [email protected]

8:00 am - Hike and Geology Tour - Santiago Oaks Regional ParkAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: Hike and Geology Tour - Santiago Oaks Regional Park: Join us on a 3.5 mile round trip, 700’ gain to historic Robbers Peak. Moderate terrain at an easy pace. California Professional Geologist Jay Schneider will lead us through the regional park and maybe teach us about Orange County geol-ogy along the way. Bring water and hiking boots. Meet 8:00 am outside the Taco Bell at 8548 E Chapman Ave, in Orange, located in the southeast corner of the shopping center at the corner of Chapman Ave and Jamboree Road. We’lll carpool from there. Or, meet at 8:15 at the Park, located at 2145 Windes Drive in Orange. Parking is $5 per vehicle so carpooling is recommended. Newcomers welcome. Rain cancels.Rain date November 19.Leaders: Jay Schneider, [email protected], 626-841-2667; Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-625-2839, 714-963-6345

9:00 am - Rimcrest Hike (Chino Hills SP)Rio Hondo Group OutingO: Join us on a hike as we travel along a ridgeline and shaded valley in Chino Hills State Park. This is a 6.5 mile 1,000’ gain hike. Meet 9 am at Rimcrest Dr. in Yorba Linda (park on NE side, note parking warnings). Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels.Leaders: Jim Mccullough, [email protected]; Fred Reed, [email protected], 714-325-2710

Saturday, November 12, 2016 to Sunday, November 13, 2016

Harwood-OPEN WEEKENDAngeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Open Weekend: Relax, hike and enjoy the local mountains at your beau-tiful stone lodge nestled among a pine forest. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). No reservations required. Bring SC CARD.Leader: Mary Kay Eldridge, 562-424-6377

Sunday, November 13, 2016

8:00 am - 19TH BACKBONE TRAIL FESTIVAL #6 – Newton Canyon to Encinal CanyonAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Come join us on the Sierra Club’s 19th Backbone Trail Festival. We will hike the complete 67-mile Backbone Trail of the Santa Monica Mountains on four consecutive Saturday and Sundays. Our sixth Backbone Trail hike will be 7 miles with 700’ gain on the BBT through Newton, Zuma, and Trancas Canyons. TRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet at the Encinal Canyon Trailhead. From PCH go 6 miles north


on Kanan Dume Road to Mulholland Hwy then west 3½ mi on Encinal Canyon Road to shoulder parking on north side of road just east of Fire Camp #13. CAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at the Encinal Canyon Trailhead we will car shuttle 5 miles to the start point at the Newton Canyon Trailhead.Leaders: Ken Beauchene, [email protected]; Margaret C Fields, 310-839-8235; Robert Cody, [email protected]

8:30 am - WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: Echo Mtn, Inspiration Point and Muir Peak (4688’)Angeles Chp Wilderness Trainin OutingO: Hike the Sam Merrill trail to the historic railway and resort area at Echo Mtn, then up Castle Canyon to Inspiration Point and on to Muir Peak. We will return by the Middle Merrill trail. Trip is a total of 12 miles with 2900 ft of gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January ’17. Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first aid. Meet 8:30 AM at the North end of Lake Street at the corner of Lake and Loma Alta Drive in Altadena by the “Gate”. This is a residential neighborhood so be mindful of parking regula-tions and resident’s quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood. Bring 2-3 liters of water, lunch, hiking boots, hat and layered clothingLeaders: David Meltzer, [email protected], 310-913-1230; Brian Decker, [email protected], 714-248-9141

1:00 pm - 20s30s40s Whiting Ranch with Red Rock Canyon and Four CornersAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: 20s30s40s Whiting Ranch with Red Rock Canyon and Four Corners: Enjoy one of the most stunning and unique Orange County rock forma-tions, and views of all of OC, on this moderate 7 Mi R/T 1,000ft gain hike in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. We will hike the relatively flat Borrego Trail to Red Rock Canyon to observe a desert-like geographical landscape that resembles Utah more than SoCal, and then climb up to four corners on the very scenic Billy Goat Trail, for panoramic views to the ocean. Bring min 2ts water, lunch or snacks. sturdy shoes, ten essentials, hat, sunscreen, $ 3 for parking, and optional $ for dinner afterwards. Meet at 1:00pm at the Borrego Trail Parking Lot for Whiting Ranch, 26701 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, 92610. Provisional Leader: Neda Sadeqhiani ([email protected]). Checkoff Leader: Charles G. Geller ([email protected])Leaders: Neda Sadeghiani, [email protected]; Charles G Geller, [email protected]

Monday, November 14, 2016Repeating Events

7:30 pm Bi-Monthly Meeting

6:30 pm - Newcomer/Member Meet Greet Eat, Thanksgiving NightAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles Club Support EventO: Meet and Greet, Thanksgiving Night: We invite you to an activ-ity packed evening: Introduction of our new leaders, Free Drawing, find out all about our events with 20s/30s/40s, our award winning Weekly Conditioning Hikes, Social activities, conservation outings and Adventure Destinations and Winter Sports Program. Chance to purchase Sierra Club logo daypacks and other cool gifts. Newcomers welcome! Meet 6:30 pm, Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa. $5 Donation. Optional, bring a Thanksgiving side dish, Potluck item and we will provide the turkey, fixins and drinks. Join Sierra Club @ special introductory offer $15 and receive a free gift! Bring A Friend! Contact: Donna Specht ([email protected])Leaders: Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Ana Juarez, [email protected], 714-323-3627; Joel Kenyon, [email protected], 949-285-5909; Scott Closson, [email protected], 714-457-6820; Houria Hall, [email protected], 714-525-7400; Anne Simjee, [email protected], 714-680-4783

7:30 pm - Monthly Meeting - 10 days / 40 miles in the Ansel Adams Wilderness with Jeremy Evans & Clive AlcockAngeles Chp Camera Comm. Social EventO: Join us for a beautifully crafted multi-media excursion through the sublime sub-alpine splendor of a seldom-visited, lake-filled, southern Yosemite border region covering 40 backpack miles in the Sierra wilder-ness. Showcasing the work of professional photographers Jeremy Evans and Clive Alcock, the program features a range of exceptional landscape images including night sky, panorama, macro, black & white as well as magnificent time lapse and other video footage. This unique presentation will attempt to capture the challenges and rewards of ‘off trail’ adventure in the Sierras. The talented Mark Jacobs (co-leader of the hike) will provide live acoustic musi-cal accompaniment. Photos, video, music, stories make a DON’T MISS meeting! Jeremy and Mark led this Backpacking Committee trip in August. Please join us for dinner with Jeremy, Mark, and Clive before the meeting at 6:00 sharp at Jin Jiang Restaurant, 11057 Santa Monica Blvd. (Just down the street from our meeting room.) No reservation necessary.Leader: Bob Beresh, [email protected]



8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: La Jolla Valley to Serrano CanyonAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 15 miles, 2000’ gain loop hike in Point Mugu State Park. Hike from La Jolla Canyon via the La Jolla or Ray Miller Trail through Sycamore Canyon to Serrano Valley return via Ray Miller. Meet at 8:30 AM at Ray Miller Trailhead/La Jolla Canyon parking lot (PCH 20.7 mi W of Malibu Canyon Road). Park free on the land side of PCH on either side of the entrance to La Jolla Canyon or in the lot (fee, or free with appropriate parking permit). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Ken Star, [email protected], 323-931-6343; Michael Louis, 310-395-8432

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers s / Stagecoach TrailAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: 4-5 mile 400’ gain hike in the Santa Susana Pass State Park. Meet 8:30 am. We will hike up the Devil’s Slide portion of the Stagecoach Trail. From Topanga Cyn Bl. Turn W on Devonshire, continue into Chatsworth Park South to 2nd parking lot. Bring at least 1 qt. water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, hiking boots. Rain cancels.Leaders: Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526; Marcia Harris, 310-828-6670

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers - Santa Ynez Cyn to Trailer CynAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 9 mi, 2000’ gain grand tour hike around Santa Ynez waterfall (not visible). Santa Ynez Trail to Cathedral Rock with return via Trailer Cyn to Michael Lane. Meet 9:00 am Santa Ynez trailhead (PCH N ½ mi on Sunset Blvd, L 2 ½ mi on Palisades Dr, L on Vereda de la Montura to the gate). Rain cancels.Leaders: Wlodek Proskurowski, [email protected], 310-202-0331; Margaret C Fields, 310-839-8235




9:00 am - Riley Park LoopOrange County Group OutingO: Nov 16 Wed Orange County O: Riley Park Loop: 5 mi, 400’ gain. This will be an easy hike around the varied landscape of the Park: oak groves in the ravines, wildflowers and cactus on the slopes. Bring water, snack, hiking shoes/lugsoles. Newcomers welcome. Meet 9:00 am at the Park. From I-5, go east on Oso Pkwy almost to the end where the road enters Coto de Caza, turn R into Riley Park. $3 parking or OC park pass.lLeaders: Peter R Height, [email protected], 949-713-4569; Bob Hansen, [email protected], 949-586-4928



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Trippet Ranch, Musch Trail, Eagle Rock LoopAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8 mile 1200’ gain hike in Topanga State Park. Meet 8:30 am at Trippet Ranch parking lot (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd, exit 27, south to Entrada Rd, turn left (east), go about one mile making two left turns to stay on Entrada Rd, and park along Entrada Rd outside lot or pay to park in lot). Bring $ for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ted Mattock, [email protected], 818-222-5581; Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442

10:00 am - LA’s New Arts District and Little Tokyo - Thursday HikeVerdugo Hills Group OutingO: LA’s New Arts District and Little Tokyo: Explore Los Angeles’s newest neighborhood, the Arts District. See the galleries, new buildings, restaurants and murals that make up this new bohemian area. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring $ for lunch. Heavy rain cancels. Information about the meeting place and parking will follow. ContactLeaders: Evelyn Alexander, [email protected], 818-843-0920; Bruce Hale, [email protected], 818-957-1936; Delphine Trowbridge, [email protected], 818-558-7722




7:30 am Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle8:00 am Peters Canyon Regional Park Conditioning Hike8:30 am Santa Monica Mountains Trail Work:

7:00 am - Navigation: Workshop on 3rd Class TerrainAngeles Ch Leadership Training OutingM-R: Navigation: Workshop on 3rd Class Terrain: This navigation work-shop is limited to individuals participating in the Indian Cove Navigation Noodle and is intended to explore special navigation issues that arise on 3rd class terrain. Class 3 rock travel experience required. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Helmets and medical forms required/group size limited. Send email/sase, SC#, class 3 experience, conditioning, contact info to leader.Leaders: Robert M Myers, [email protected], 310-829-3177; John L. Kieffer, [email protected], 714-522-1376

8:00 am - 19TH BACKBONE TRAIL FESTIVAL #7 - Encinal Canyon to Mishe MokwaAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Come join us on the Sierra Club’s 19th Backbone Trail Festival. We will hike the complete 67-mile Backbone Trail of the Santa Monica Mountains on four consecutive Saturday and Sundays. Our seventh Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 9 miles with 1400’ elevation gain on the BBT. We will take the Etz Meloy Trail, the newest addi-tion to the BBT, starting at the Encinal Canyon trailhead. TRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. From PCH go north 7 miles on Yerba Buena Road to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking area on the right, one mile east of Circle X Ranch. CAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead we will car shuttle 7 miles via Little Sycamore Canyon and Decker Roads to Encinal Canyon Trailhead.Leaders: Peter Ireland, [email protected]; Ron Rosien, [email protected]; Robert Cody, [email protected]

8:45 am - Autumn in the ArroyoPasadena Group OutingO: Autumn in the Arroyo: Walk from Casting Pond in Pasadena’s Lower Arroyo to Hahamongna Watershed Park near JPL and return. While this walk could be considered ‘easy’ because it is mostly along flat walkways and trails it could also be considered ‘moderate’ since it is a total of 11 miles. Meet 8:45 am at parking lot near pond (take California Blvd W of Orange Grove Blvd to Arroyo Dr, turn N 1 block, turn W down into Arroyo). Bring water, lunch, hat, hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes. Rain cancels.Leaders: Bonnie C Strand, [email protected], 818-247-6398; Liz Pomeroy, [email protected], 626-791-7660; Pat Zeider, [email protected], 626-794-1750

Sunday, November 20, 2016Repeating Events

7:30 am Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle3:00 pm La Mirada Symphony

8:00 am - 19TH BACKBONE TRAIL FESTIVAL #8 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla CanyonAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: Hikethe100# Come join us on the Sierra Club’s 19th Backbone Trail Festival. We will hike the complete 67-mile Backbone Trail of the Santa Monica Mountains on four consecutive Saturday and Sundays. Our eighth and last Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT from the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead to the La Jolla Campground. A car shuttle from our meeting place at La Jolla Canyon up Yerba Buena to the start at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead is required.Leaders: Robert Cody, [email protected]; John Tevelein, [email protected], 949-854-0657

8:30 am - Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer HikeAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer Hike: Easy paced, reasonably flat, 5 mile hike, approx 3 hrs. Newcomers Welcome. Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in


Southern California. Meet 8:30 am. From Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach turn south on Bolsa Chica Street to the end of the street and trailhead (Brightwater). Park on the street. Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, light hiking boots, rain does not cancel.Steve BradfordLeaders: Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Dorothy Gutierrez, [email protected], 562-400-8297; Houria Hall, [email protected], 714-767-5327; Stephen Bradford, [email protected], 310-831-5826

1:00 pm - Museum of Neon Art, GlendaleVerdugo Hills Group Social EventO: : Join us to visit the site of Glendale’s newest attraction, the Museum of Neon Art. After more than thirty years and at least four different locations the museum has finally found a permanent home on Brand Blvd. Dedicated to showcasing and preserving this electric and contemporary art form, among its collection, the museum contains examples of signage and art that may be familiar to many. Plan to meet at the Museum at 1:00 [216 S Brand Blvd.] or for those who would like to join us for lunch, meet 11:30 at Porto’s Glendale [315 N Brand Blvd]. City parking structure is 90 minute free park-ing at 120 Maryland Avenue, Glendale, CA 91209. City parking lot behind the museum accessible from Harvard or Colorado is $1 per hour at parking meter. Wear comfortable shoes, bring money for admission [$10, adults, $8 seniors, $5 Glendale residents with ID], and optional lunch.Leaders: Evelyn Alexander, [email protected], 818-843-0920; David Eisenberg, [email protected], 818-247-4635



8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Santa Ynez Canyon, Musch Trail, Garapito Trail &Trailer CanyonAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Very strenuous 14 mi loop, 2500’ gain hike to Eagle Rock, Garapito Trail, and returning by Trailer Canyon. Meet 8:30 am Santa Ynez Canyon trailhead (PCH N ½ mi on Sunset Boulevard, L 2½ mi on Palisades Dr, L on Vereda de la Montura to the gate). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ernest M Scheuer, [email protected], 310-274-7987; Cynthia Zahorik, [email protected], 805-492-1453

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Backbone Trail - Hondo Cyn-Fire Lookout (2469’)Angeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 9 mi rt, 1800’ gain hike on Backbone Trail to fire lookout above Stunt Cyn. Meet 8:45 am Pacific Palisades rideshare pt or 9 am Hondo Cyn trailhead (take Old Topanga Rd ¼ mi from Topanga Cyn Blvd; very limited parking on street). Rain cancels.Leaders: Ken Beauchene, [email protected], 310-570-3589; David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102


6:30 pm Steve Feld Punete Hills conditioning hike

8:30 am - Blackstar Cyn/Hidden RanchOrange County Group OutingO: Nov 23 Wed Orange County/Sierra Sage O: Black Star Canyon/Hidden Ranch: 10.2 mi, 1200’ gain/loss. We will follow the stream to begin, with deposits of low-grade coal in the banks which was used to smelt the silver

ore in Silverado Cyn. Then we climb into the Hidden Valley, now the Mariposa Preserve, and downhill the last half mile to Hidden Ranch, a Native American village, protected as a California Historical landmark. We’ll visit the morteros, and have a lunch break before returning the way we came. Meet 8:30 am on Black Star Cyn Rd, (from Santiago Cyn Rd turn E on Silverado Cyn Rd, immediate L on Black Star, follow it to the gate & park). Bring 2-3 liters water, sun protection, lunch/snacks, hiking shoes/boots. Rain cancels.Leaders: Sylvia Stevenson, [email protected], 949-616-2765; Linda Ledger, [email protected], 949-496-8029

7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, this hike may be can-celed. Please check online sources closer to the event. Not recommended for newcomers. Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintaining the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other participants. The Wednesday hikes are not recommended for new-comers because they have fewer levels and tend to be more difficult; the Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels, including some easier hikes. Wednesday coordinators Joe Young and Sue Schohan; Tuesday/Thursday coordinator Sue Schohan. For more information, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Joseph Young, [email protected], 310-822-9676


6:30 pm Irvine Conditioning Hikes

Thursday, November 24, 2016 to Sunday, November 27, 2016

Harwood-OPEN 4 DAYS (Thanksgiving Feast)Angeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Harwood-OPEN 4 DAY WEEKEND (Thanksgiving Feast) Thanksgiving at Harwood: Enjoy the holiday at your beautiful stone lodge nestled among the pines of the Angeles Forest at 6000’. The Lodge provides the turkey, you provide all the side dishes and dessert (OR $10 contribution). Happy hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Come for Thanksgiving Day or stay through the weekend! If staying, all other meals are Potluck (bring serving for 8, bever-age of choice and appetizer to share at happy hour). Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). No reservations required. Lodge opens Thur 9 AM and closes Sun 3 pm. Bring SC card. Overseer: Bob Dean.Leader: Bob Dean, [email protected], 310-539-9561

6:50 pm - NO Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike on ThanksgivingPasadena Group OutingO: Leaders: Patricia Pipkin, [email protected], 612-710-4507; Teresa J Spohr, [email protected], 626-345-0170; Dianne Laird, [email protected], 757-375-1562


7:00 pm - Griffith Park Night Conditioning HikesAngeles Chp Griffith Park Sctn OutingO: CANCELLED: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this hike may be can-celled. Please check online sources closer to the event. Evening conditioning hikes range from moderate to very strenuous over hilly, sometimes steep terrain with uneven footing. Hikes are intended only for hikers capable of maintaining the pace as set by leaders. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome at the discretion of each leader. Hikes last from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours. Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. The hikes start at 7pm sharp. Come early to complete waiver form. (Participants must sign the waiver and must have waiver card with them on hikes.) Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly encouraged. Flashlights are optional; a colored filter is recommended to avoid blinding other participants. The Tuesday/Thursday hikes typically have a wider range of levels than the Wednesday hikes, which are not recommended for newcomers. Tuesday/Thursday coordinator Sue Schohan; Wednesday coordinators Joe Young and Sue Schohan. For more information, see http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Griffith-Park-Hikes/Leaders: Sue Schohan, [email protected], 818-648-9170; Emmy Goldknopf, [email protected], 213-804-0967




Post-Thanksgiving weekend carcamp in Joshua Tree NPAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: : Join us for a two night post-Thanksgiving carcamp in Joshua Tree NP. Joshua Tree National Park is beautiful, known for its rock formations, oco-tillos, cacti, wildflowers, and palm oases. Optional 8 mile hike on Saturday, explore the area on your own, or relax in camp. #Hikethe100 Fee: $25. Space is limited. This outing is co-sponsored with the 20s and 30s Section. For more information and to sign up please check out the website of the 20s and 30s Section: http://www.sc2030.org/.Leaders: Mandy Horak, [email protected]; Rolf Mauermann, [email protected], 818-956-5927; Mark Chapin, [email protected], 562-927-0602


Post-Thanksgiving Weekend in Joshua Tree NPAngeles Chp 20s & 30s Singles OutingO: Join us for a two-night post-Thanksgiving carcamp in Joshua Tree NP. Joshua Tree National Park is beautiful, known for its rock formations, oco-tillos, cacti, wildflowers, and palm oases. Optional 8 mile hike on Saturday, explore the area on your won, or relax in camp. #Hikethe100 Fee: $24.50. Space is limited. This outing is co-sponsored with the Wilderness Adventure Section.Leaders: Rolf Mauermann, [email protected], 818-636-5395; Mandy Horak, [email protected], 909-596-8824; Mark Chapin, [email protected], 562-927-0602



9:00 am - La Canada Trail DaysPasadena Group OutingO: La Canada Trail Days: Explore some fun trails here in our own backyard – the views are good and the hiking isn’t bad! This is a loop hike of less than 4 miles, with 400’ of gain above the city. Since parking is limited at the trailhead, we will meet at 9 am in the parking lot of the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Canada 91011. We’ll carpool to the trailhead, only five minutes away.Leaders: William Joyce, [email protected], 909-596-6280; Pat Zeider, [email protected], 626-794-1750; Gary Kinsley, [email protected], 626-289-2921



8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / O’Melveny Park to Mission PointAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 5 mile 1400’ gain/loss hike with great views of SF Valley and way beyond, depending on visibility, in our second largest city park. Short car shuttle to TH so we can return via Bee Canyon. Meet 8:30 am in parking lot. From 118 Fwy take Balboa Blvd exit north about 2 miles to Orozco St, turn left continuing ½ mile to end, then left on Sesnon, and then right into O’Melveny park. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Sara Wan to Top of Bulldog MotorwayAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 13 mi, 3200’ gain out and back hike on the Sara Wan Trail, passing Mesa Peak on the Backbone Trail, to the top of the Bulldog Motorway. Meet at 8:30 am at Sara Wan (PCH 1.8 mi W of Malibu Canyon Road or 4.1 mi E of Kanan-Dume to Malibu Seafood, 25653 PCH). Park free on PCH (but not by the fire hydrant just west of Malibu Seafood) or in lot (fee - State Park permit not valid here) adjacent to and just west of Malibu Seafood. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Dana Swartz, [email protected], 424-372-9165; Maya Levinson, [email protected], 310-890-2356

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Garapito Trail LoopAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 7.5 mi, 1200’ gain hike on the north side of Topanga State Park. Counter-clockwise loop commences on fire road, weaves through the dense old-growth chaparral of Garapito Canyon, and returns via Eagle Rock and Hub Junction. Watch for stop sign camera on Reseda, and observe parking restrictions. Meet at 9:00 am by the yellow gate where Reseda Blvd terminates, just beyond the turning circle. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rachel Glegg, [email protected]; Catherine Froloff, [email protected], 310-821-4123




8:30 am - Bell RidgeOrange County Group OutingO: Nov 30 Wed Orange County/Sierra Sage O: Bell Ridge: 8 mi or so RT, 2000’ gain/loss. Strenuous hike (1000’ in first mile) Up the ridge south of Trabuco Cyn. We may hit some rough terrain. Fantastic views. We’ll turn around when we’ve had enough and perhaps take a variant route for part of the way back. Meet 8:30 am Albertson’s shopping Center on Plano Trabuco at Santa Margarita Pkwy in Rancho Santa Margarita. Bring at least 2 qts water, lunch, hiking boots/lugsoles. Rain cancels.Leaders: Sherri Sisson, [email protected], 949-786-7681; Helen Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417

Thursday, December 1, 2016Repeating Events

8:30 am Thu Moderate Hikers / Placerita Cyn, Pinetos Trail6:30 pm Irvine Conditioning Hikes6:50 pm Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

Friday, December 2, 2016Repeating Events


Saturday, December 3, 2016Repeating Events


7:00 am - Mount Akawie (7283’+), Vetter Mountain (5908’), Mount Mooney (5840+’), Mount Sally (5408’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Mount Akawie (7283’+), Vetter Mountain (5908’), Mount Mooney (5840+’), Mount Sally (5408’) - This will be a slow-paced hike, designed to accommodate hikers who need -- or want -- more time to get to an HPS peak. Join us for four unique peaks on trail, use trail and ridges in the Angeles National Forest. Total distance will be around 8 miles, and total gain will be about 2000 feet. We will drive between each of the trailheads. Bring beverage, lunch, snacks, layers, hat, sunblock and lugsoles. Contact Leader for details.Leaders: Bill Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; Virginia Simpson, [email protected], 323-683-0959; May Tang, [email protected], 562-809-0809

8:00 am - Griffith Park PeakletsAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Griffith Park Peaklets. Join us our annual trek of Griffith Park, the finest city park in the country. This is a strenuous hike of 13 miles at a moderate pace with 3500 feet elevation gain on scrambles to nine or more different peaklets. Plan to spend most of the day hiking at a moderate pace. We will hike from Burbank Peak to Beacon Hill passing by Bee Rock, the Hollywood Sign, Dante’s View, and the Old Zoo. We will start the hike at 8:00 AM Meet at the Griffith Park upper merry-go-round parking lot #2. Bring food for lunch at the Magic Tree and for snacks. Poles and good shoes are recommended as well as sunscreen and at least two liters of water (there are a couple places where it is possible to replenish water supplies). Rain cancels. Leaders: Mary Forgione [email protected], Bob Cody [email protected], Amanda Horak [email protected], Ernest Scheuer, [email protected]: Robert Cody, [email protected]; Mandy Horak, [email protected]; Mary Forgione, [email protected], mary.forgione@

yahoo.com; Ernest M Scheuer, [email protected]

Saturday, December 03, 2016 to Sunday, December 04, 2016

Harwood-CLOSED WEEKENDAngeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: (Reserved for Boy Scout Troop 1814)Leader: Cia Kirchner, [email protected], 310-429-7073

6:00 pm - Nelson Range HP (7,696’) In The Dark / Matthew Hengst Glow In The Dark DPS List Finish #1 (Try #2)Angeles Chp Wilderness Trainin OutingI: After *6* years and one knee surgery Matthew Hengst is (finally) finish-ing the Desert Peak Section List. And we’re going to do it in suitable style. We’ll meet Saturday at sunset at the trailhead for Nelson Range HP, strap on our headlamps, and deck ourselves out in as much glow in the dark or light emitting gear as we can carry. We’ll summit in the dark and proceed to have a celebration bright enough to be visible for miles before returning to camp and continuing the party fireside with glow in the dark libations. Total stats are 2 miles and 1200 ft gain so appropriate for all levels of fashion challenged bipeds. Garishly colored jeeps optional though high clearance vehicles will be needed to reach the trailhead.Leaders: Matthew Hengst, [email protected], 714-478-3933; John L. Kieffer, [email protected], 714-522-1376

Sunday, December 4, 2016

8:30 am - Sierra Madre to Orchard CampAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: Sierra Madre to Orchard Camp: Hike into beautiful Little Santa Anita Canyon to the locale of historic Orchard Camp. Hike is about 9 miles and 2,000 feet gain, and will go at a moderate pace. Route starts on a sun-exposed slope then visits Little Santa Anita Creek in the woods at First Water, and climbs through the woods to rejoin the creek at Orchard Camp. Wear sturdy shoes or lug-sole boots and bring the usuals for a day hike, including lunch and at least two quarts of water.Meet by 8:30 AM at the junction of Mira Monte Avenue and Mt. Wilson Trail Drive in Sierra Madre (a couple blocks east of Baldwin Avenue).Leaders: Mark Alan Mitchell, [email protected], 818-753-9328; Dean Wallraff, [email protected], 818-353-5734

8:30 am - Sierra Madre to Orchard CampAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Sierra Madre to Orchard Camp: Hike into beautiful Little Santa Anita Canyon to the locale of historic Orchard Camp. Hike is about 9 miles and 2,000 feet gain, and will go at a moderate pace. Route starts on a sun-exposed slope then visits Little Santa Anita Creek in the woods at First Water, and climbs through the woods to rejoin the creek at Orchard Camp. Wear sturdy shoes or lug-sole boots and bring the usuals for a day hike, including lunch and at least two quarts of water.Meet by 8:30 AM at the junction of Mira Monte Avenue and Mt. Wilson Trail Drive in Sierra Madre (a couple blocks east of Baldwin Avenue).Leaders: Mark Alan Mitchell, [email protected], 818-753-9328; Dean Wallraff, [email protected], 818-353-5734

Tuesday, December 6, 2016Repeating Events

6:30 pm Irvine Conditioning Hikes6:30 pm Tue Tiger Hikers7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes


8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Red Rock Canyon - Hondo Canyon LoopAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 mi, 2800’ gain loop hike up Red Rock Canyon, down Calabasas Motorway, up Stunt High Trail to Saddle Peak for lunch, then down into Hondo Canyon. Short car shuttle. Meet at 8:30 am at Topanga School Road (Topanga Canyon Boulevard ¼ mi N of Old Topanga Canyon Road.). Park on Topanga School Road. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Michael Louis, 310-395-8432; Roger Woods, [email protected], 310-459-3389

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Malibu Creek State Park – Cornell to MASH SiteAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 6, mile 600’ gain hike including Lookout Trail with great views, Century Lake, MASH site, and Reagan picnic area. Meet 8:30 am at Cornell & Mulholland dirt parking area. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd exit, go south on Kanan Rd ½ mile, turn left on Cornell Way and veer to right continuing south 3 miles (past Paramount Ranch) to paved entrance for dirt parking area on east side of street just south of Mulholland Hwy. (Entrance on Lake Vista Rd.) Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sun-screen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526; Ken Broomfield, [email protected], 818-273-9539

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Santa Monica Palisades Park WalkAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Join us for a walk from Rustic Canyon Recreation Center to Palisades Park in Santa Monica where we will walk over bridges, through tunnels, and climb stairs from one end of the park to the other. Meet at 9:00 at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Parking lot at 601 Latimer Road. Parking is free. Rain cancels.Leaders: Carol Leacock, [email protected], 310-454-4188; Rachel Glegg, [email protected]

Wednesday, December 7, 2016Repeating Events

6:30 pm Steve Feld Punete Hills conditioning hike7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes and 1st Weds of the

month Cookout

9:00 am - Trabuco RidgeOrange County Group OutingO: Dec 7 Wed Orange County O: Trabuco Ridge: Moderate 5 mi, 900’ gain hike. A series of San Juan Capistrano trails between the borderline of Rancho Viejo and Mission Viejo Roads, with amazing views of wilderness and urban scenes from several steep hills. Meet 9:00 am at the Park-n-Ride lot at Junipero Serra Road and Rancho Viejo Road, 1 block E of I-5 in San Juan Capistrano. (NOT South OC Rideshare). Bring water, snack, hat, hik-ing shoes. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rich Maxey, [email protected], 949-310-5134; Sylvia Stevenson, [email protected], 949-616-2765

7:00 pm - Pasadena Group Monthly ProgramPasadena Group Club Support EventO: This will be either a program at Eaton Canyon or Holiday Dinner. Newcomers always welcome! Check on-line OARS (http://angeles.sierra-club.org/activities) or contact Group Membership Chair, Bill Joyce for more up to date information.Leader: William Joyce, [email protected], 909-596-6280 SCHEDULE/PAGE 30



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Stunt High Trail to Saddle PeakAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8 mile 2000’ gain hike to Saddle Peak from Stunt Road in Calabassas. Meet 8:30 am at Stunt High trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Valley Circle/Mulholland Dr, exit 29, go south, turn right on Valmar Rd (becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd), then right on Mulholland Hwy for 3½ miles, left on Stunt Rd for 1 mile, and park on dirt shoulder on right. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442; Nancy Krupa, [email protected], 818-981-4799




Friday, December 09, 2016 to Sunday, December 11, 2016

Red Rock Canyon State Park Car CampAngeles Chp Natural Science OutingI: Join us in exploring the third and most magnificent of the three Red Rock Canyons in California. The Natural Science Section is sponsoring a car camping and day hiking extravaganza to Red Rock Canyon State Park, which features the spectacular red cliffs, spires, and canyons of the Ricardo Formation, made of volcanic and sedimentary rocks deposited between approximately 19 and 6 million years ago. We will camp beneath these cliffs in the Ricardo Campground and hike through the amazing Nightmare Gulch, a canyon so unearthly it has been used to film horror movies. But don’t be afraid! The scariest beasts in the park are raptors and your co-leaders, including Jay Schneider, Sharon Moore, and Jim Hagar. The hike is 10.25 miles with just under 1,500-foot elevation gain. This is a moder-ate hike, mostly off-trail, with the elevation gain spread evenly throughout (no steep sections). We’ll be hiking through dry washes with minimal rock scrambling. California Professional Geologist Jay Schneider will describe the processes that made this canyon so incredible. See ancient lava flows up close, and the remarkable geologic features that wind and rain have created since their formation. Short hikes and a tour through the park’s visitor center on Sunday morning. This trip fulfills the Environmental Awareness require-ment for prospective I-rated leaders. Space is limited to 24 participants including the co-leaders so RSVP required. Carpool with one of the leaders early on Friday or form carpools to arrive later on Friday. Cost of trip is $7 for Sierra Club members, $10 for non-members, payable to leaders upon arriving at the park. Signup Instructions: To reserve a spot on the trip, please send name, address, phone number, and email address to Jay Schneider at [email protected] Please indicate whether you are willing to drive and how many people you can fit in your vehicle (remember they will be bringing supplies and equipment for a two-night camping trip). Also indicate what time on Friday you anticipate arriving at the park.Leaders: Sharon Moore, [email protected], 562-494-3080; Jay Schneider, [email protected], 626-841-2667; Jim Hagar, [email protected], 818-243-6574




12:00 am - Mt. Mel (3814’), Keys Peak (4483)Angeles Chp Lower Peaks OutingO: Join us for a day to hike these two Lower Peaks in the Joshua Tree National Park 6 miles SW of Twentynine Palms. This is an out and back of hike on these peaks. The hike is mostly trail with some short cross coun-try and some boulder climbing. You should be comfortable on boulders. Estimate 9 miles round trip, 2100’ gain, 6-7 hours of hiking. Slow to mod-erate pace. Afterwards we will join the folks at the HPS Holiday Hooplah at the Sheep Pass Campground. See the HPS website for details. For the hike, bring food, water and 10 essentials. For the Holiday Hooplah, bring something to share at the Potluck.Leaders: David Comerzan, [email protected], 909-482-0173; Marlen Mertz, [email protected], 571-335-2340; Ginny Heringer, [email protected], 626-793-4727

7:00 am - Bernard Peak (5,430’), Little Berdoo Peak (5,440’+)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Bernard Peak (5,430’), Little Berdoo Peak (5,440’+) – Join us on this first day of the HPS Holiday Hooplah weekend for a fun hike into a scenic and remote portion of Joshua Tree National Park off Geology Tour Road to climb a couple of classic HPS peaks. We’ll move along at a relatively relaxed pace on this moderately strenuous hike of about 6.2 RT miles (2,350’ gain) and approach the peaks from their east on a route that will allow us to summit the poetically named “Peak 5435” on our way up to Bernard Peak. From Bernard we’ll head over to Little Berdoo, and then head back down to our cars via more-or-less the same route we came in on. Once back at our cars we’ll drive on in to Sheep Pass Campground with plenty of time to get our campsites ready and get all set up for the evening’s Holiday Hooplah festivities!! Email contact info, recent experience & conditioning to [email protected] for trip status and details. Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, MIKE DILLENBACK, LILLY FUKUI #Hikethe100Leaders: Mat Kelliher, [email protected], 818-667-2490; Michael D Dillenback, [email protected], 310-378-7495; Lilly Y Fukui, [email protected], 626-300-5812

7:00 am - Leader Rock WorkshopAngeles Chp Wilderness Trainin OutingM: This staff development workshop is intended to prepare WTC staff to be effective instructors in WTC’s rock scrambling instruction. This workshop is open to all staff members; new staff members are strongly encouraged to participate. Seasoned staff welcome to add your wisdom. Early sign-up recommended, since group size is limited. Climbing helmets required. To participate, send name, Sierra Club Number, contact and rideshare info, WTC area, and Class 3 climbing experience to leader.Leaders: Tom McDonnell, [email protected], 949-422-2661; Robert M Myers, [email protected], 310-829-3177; Robert Draney, [email protected], 818-935-1843; John L. Kieffer, [email protected], 714-522-1376; Ron Campbell, [email protected], 714-962-8521

8:00 am - Meeks Mtn (6277’), Bighorn Mtns (5894’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingO: Meeks Mtn (6277’), Bighorn Mtns (5894’) - Join us for the first day of the Holiday Hooplah and continuing celebration of the National Park Service centennial. Experience a sense of exploration as we venture into a seemingly inaccessible and wild remote area. Shouldered by the grand San Bernardino Mountains on one side, and the vast high desert on the other, this was once the realm of large bands of mountain sheep and home to one S. H. Meek, a locally famous 1880’s desperado. Two separate hikes, the hike to Meeks is 4 miles rt and 1000’ gain; Bighorn Mtns is 6 miles rt and

1100’ gain. Group size will be limited by the availability of 4-wheel drive vehicles. Hike-experienced dogs with well behaved owners welcome. Please bring liquids, lugsoles, layers, lunch and hat. Contact [email protected] for trip details.Leaders: Peter H Doggett, [email protected], 818-840-8748; Ignacia Doggett, [email protected], 818-840-8748

9:00 am - Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone PeakAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderately paced 6 mi, 1500’ gain loop hike to the highest point (3,111’) in the Santa Monica Mts. Option for a 3.5 mile r/t extension along the Grotto Trail once we complete the loop. Meet 9 am at the Malibu rideshare point. Rain cancels.Leaders: Robert Baldwin, [email protected], 818-510-1274; Ron Rosien, [email protected], 310-474-0349


Harwood-OPEN WEEKEND (Christimas Tree Decorating)Angeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Get into the holiday spirit at Harwood. Enjoy trimming the tree, baking holiday cookies and singing along to Christmas carols. Bring baking ingredi-ents for your favorite holiday cookies; choice of beverage and appetizer and a Potluck dish (serving 8) to share with others at Sat happy/hour and dinner. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). No reservation required. Lodge is open from Saturday 10 am and closes Sun 3 pm. Bring SC card.Leader: Graeme Whitaker, [email protected], 909-861-2931

5:00 pm - 2016 HPS Holiday HooplahAngeles Chp Hundred Peaks Social EventO: 2016 HPS Holiday Hooplah - Welcome in the Holidays with a fun and festive weekend filled with outstanding peak bagging and an evening of partying in Joshua Tree National Park. Camp at the group campsite (Dry camp, pit toilets) we’ve reserved at Sheep Pass Campground for Friday and Saturday nights, or stay in one of many motels in nearby towns of Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, CA. Wherever you stay, everyone is welcome to join us for a hearty Happy Hour and Potluck, along with lots of socializing and serious relaxing around a roaring campfire beneath the moon-lit night sky. Check the HPS website, the Lookout, or the Angeles Chapter Outings web-site for scheduled Holiday Hooplah hikes, and contact hike leaders directly for information on specific hikes. HPS requests a fee of $5 per person ($10 per family) per night to help with the campground fees. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to email the HPS Programs Committee reservationist at [email protected] early to assure your spot! #Hikethe100Leader: Mat Kelliher, [email protected], 818-667-2490


12:00 am - Monument Mountain (4834’), Mastodon Peak (3371’)Angeles Chp Lower Peaks OutingO: Join us for a second day of hiking in the Joshua Tree National Park. These are two separate hikes. Monument is all cross country with a steep unavoidable scramble that leads up the rocky cone to the summit. A high clearance vehicle is required to get to the trail head. Estimate 6 miles round trip, 1600’ gain, 4-5 hours of hiking. Mastodon is a much more leisurely hike on trail to this popular spot behind the Cottonwood Springs Visitor Center. Splendid views of the southern Joshua Tree Area. For the hikes, bring food, water, and 10 essentials.Leaders: David Comerzan, [email protected], 909-482-0173; Marlen Mertz, [email protected], 571-335-2340


7:00 am - Ryan Mountain (5,457’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingI: Ryan Mountain (5,457’) – Join us as we come off the previous night’s Holiday Hooplah festivities with a scenic hike to a classic HPS peak in Joshua Tree National Park. Sunday morning we’ll hike out directly from our campground at Sheep Pass to climb Ryan Mountain on a moderately strenu-ous, cross country route at a relatively relaxed pace over rocky and thorny desert terrain. Although we’ll keep it to Class 2, we’ll be scrambling up and along rocky and bouldery talus; experience and comfort on such terrain is required. On our way up to Ryan we’ll pass over “Joshua BM” and then make our way over to “Peak 5238” before reaching the summit. From the summit of Ryan we’ll return to Sheep Pass Campground via the Ryan Mtn Trail for a nice loop hike of about 4.25 miles with 1,400’ of gain. Email contact info, recent experience & conditioning to [email protected] for trip status and details.MIKE DILLENBACK, #Hikethe100Leaders: Mat Kelliher, [email protected], 818-667-2490; Michael D Dillenback, [email protected], 310-378-7495

7:00 am - Navigation: Warren Point Navigation NoodleAngeles Ch Leadership Training OutingI: Navigation: Warren Point Navigation Noodle: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park for either checkoff or practice to satisfy the basic (I/M) level or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. To participate, send email with contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to leader.Leaders: Robert M Myers, [email protected], 310-829-3177; Ann Shields, [email protected], 818-637-2542

8:00 am - Lost Horse Mtn (5313’), Mt Inspiration (5560’)Angeles Chp Hundred Peaks OutingO: Lost Horse Mtn (5313’), Mt Inspiration (5560’) - Join us for the second day of the HPS Holiday Hooplah. Do one or both hikes. The first hike goes by Lost Horse Mine which was at one time owned by Johnny Lang and J.D. Ryan. Once very productive and successful, the mine operated between 1894 and 1931; now, its stamp mill is one of the best preserved in a National Park Service unit. After the first hike, we’ll drive to the nearby Mt Inspiration trailhead. Located where the lower southern Colorado Desert transitions to the northern higher Mojave Desert, this peak is named for the fabulous and inspirational views from its summit and trail -- San Gorgonio, San Jacinto and the vast JTNP. Day’s totals will be 5 miles round trip and 900’ gain for Lost Horse; 2 miles rt and 700’ gain for Inspiration. Please bring liquids, lugsoles, layers, lunch and hat. Contact [email protected] for trip details. Leaders Peter & Ignacia Doggett #Hikethe100Leaders: Peter H Doggett, [email protected], 818-840-8748; Ignacia Doggett, [email protected], 818-840-8748

10:00 am - Baldwin Hills Ramble.Angeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 6 mi hike in Ken Hahn Recreation Area. Meet l0 a.m. Olympic Forest Parking Area. First parking lot on left, drive to end. Fee parking. Visit Japanese Gardens, waterfall, lake, forest and other areas in this urban gem. Rain cancels.Leaders: William H Vanderberg, [email protected], 310-245-2763; Ronald Webster, [email protected], 310-559-3126

Monday, December 12, 2016

7:30 pm - Monthly Meeting Winter Members ShowAngeles Chp Camera Comm. Social EventO: Members share photographs in print and digital projection.Leaders: Stephen P Anderson, [email protected], 714-962-2054; Joan Schipper, [email protected], 323-939-1706



8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Topanga State Park LoopAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 11 mi, 2000’ gain hike from Trippet Ranch to Eagle Springs Trail to Hub to Garapito Canyon Trail to Chaney Fire Road to Cheap Thrills Trail to Musch Camp and back to Trippet. Meet at 8:30 AM at the Trippet Ranch parking lot (PCH to Topanga Canyon Boulevard, N 4½ mi to Entrada Road, 1 mile, 2 left turns to lot; or 7½ mi S of 101/Ventura Freeway on Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Entrada Road). Park free on Entrada Road and walk in or in lot (for fee or free with appropriate park-ing permit). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Roger Woods, [email protected], 310-459-3389; Ernest M Scheuer, [email protected], 310-274-7987

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Placerita Canyon State ParkAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 4 mile 400’ gain hike through Placerita Canyon Park with shaded oak groves and a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream to Walker Ranch. We shall see what the Sand Canyon Fire spared and check for re-growth on the mountains. Meet 8:30 AM at Placerita Nature Center parking lot. From Hwy 14 in Newhall take Placerita Cyn Rd exit and turn right (east) 1½ miles to park entrance. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Virve Leps, [email protected], 310-477-9664; Marcia Harris, 310-828-6670

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/ Stunt Road to Saddle PeakAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderately paced 8 mi rt, 1800’ gain hike via the three segments of the Stunt High Trail (and back the same way), with wonderful vistas from Saddle Peak. Meet 8:15 am Pacific Palisades rideshare point or 9:00 am at Stunt Rd trailhead (PCH W 8½ mi from Sunset Blvd. to Las Virgenes/Malibu Cyn Rd; N 6½ mi or take the Valley Circle exit from the Ventura Fwy(101) onto Valmar Rd which becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd. to Mulholland Hwy; E 4 mi to Stunt Rd, 1 mi to parking area on R). Rain cancels.Leaders: Ernest M Scheuer, [email protected], 310-274-7987; Peter Ireland, [email protected], 818-996-8846



9:30 am - Bolsa Chica ReserveOrange County Group OutingO: Dec 14 Wednesday Orange County/Sierra Singles O: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Hike: Easy paced, reasonably flat 5 mi hike, approx.. 3 hrs. Newcomers welcome. Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California. Meet 9:30 am. From Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach, turn S on Bolsa Chica Street to the end of the street and trailhead (Brightwater). Park on the street. Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, light hiking boots; rain does not cancel.Leaders: Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Sylvia Stevenson, [email protected], 949-616-2765




8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Upper Zuma Canyon Backbone Trail, Zuma Ridge RdAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8 mile 1400’ gain hike on scenic trail through lovely canyon, then on fire road with great mountain and ocean views, to Buzzard’s Roost. Meet 8:30 am at Newton Canyon Trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd exit, go south on Kanan Rd to paved trail-head parking area on west side just north of Tunnel 1 (3rd tunnel from 101 about 1¾ miles past Mulholland Hwy). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ted Mattock, [email protected], 818-222-5581; Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442





9:00 am - Sierra Madre to Orchard CampPasadena Group OutingO: Sierra Madre to Orchard Camp – Its name recalls the fruit trees that once flourished in this glen halfway to Mt. Wilson up Little Santa Anita Canyon. A moderately-paced hike along a pleasant trail, 9 miles roundtrip with 2,000 ft. of elevation gain. Meet at 9 am with lunch, water, jacket, hiking boots and hat at Mira Monte Ave. and Mt. Wilson Trail Drive in Sierra Madre. Do not park on private Mt. Wilson Trail Drive.Leaders: Liz Pomeroy, [email protected], 626-791-7660; Donald G Bremner, [email protected], 626-794-2603

9:00 am - Lower Aliso Creek Trail hike (Chino Hills SP)Rio Hondo Group OutingO: Enjoy a hike along a ridge and through this gentle sloping valley. This is a 6.3 mile, 1100 ft gain hike. Meet 9 am at the park headquarters at the Rolling M Ranch Barn. Ridesharing encouraged, $5 fee for parking. Bring water, snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels.Note: The park is located 10 miles northwest of Corona. Take the 91-Freeway to Highway 71-North, turn left at Soquel Canyon. Proceed to Elinvar and turn left. Elinvar merges into Sapphire to the left, the park entrance is located on the right at 4721 Sapphire Road.Leaders: Fred Reed, [email protected], 714-325-2710; Jim Mccullough, [email protected]


Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Angeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Harwood-open every day (December 17 to December 30) Make Harwood your home for the Holidays, every day or just one day, through the holiday season (from 10 a.m. December 17 to noon on December 30). Join family and friends in celebrating your holiday of choice, be it Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or New Year’s. Bring your spirit of sharing to the clean air, blue skies, whispering pines which will all add to the joys of the season. Our tree will be decked in splendor, our table laden with delicious food to share. Bring an instrument to play and we’ll all join in for a songfest. Come for one night or many. Potluck dinners nightly at 6:00 p.m. (bring serving for 8, beverage of choice & appetizer to share at happy hour). The Lodge provides the turkey on Christmas Day (Happy hour at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.) while you provide all the side dishes and desserts. Film festival, Scrabble tournament, puzzles to complete, books to read and stories to share around the fire. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). Please reserve your stay with the Overseer & bring SC Card.Leader: Monalisa Ward, [email protected], 657-400-9039


8:30 am - Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer HikeAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingO: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer Hike: Easy paced, reasonably flat, 5 mile hike, approx 3 hrs. Newcomers Welcome. Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California. Meet 8:30 am. From Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach turn south on Bolsa Chica Street to the end of the street and trailhead (Brightwater). Park on the street. Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, light hiking boots, rain does not cancel.Leaders: Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Dorothy Gutierrez, [email protected], 562-400-8297; Houria Hall, [email protected], 714-767-5327; Julie Garner, [email protected], 714-335-1579; Karen Belville, [email protected], 310-486-8583

Sunday, December 18, 2016 to Monday, December 19, 2016



4:00 pm - 20s30s40s MOVIE AND DINNER NIGHT, STAR WARS baby!! Newcomers Welcome!Angeles Chp Orange Cty Singles Social EventO: 20s30s40s Movie & Dinner Night: STAR WARS baby!! Join us for movie night at The Century Stadium 25 and XD,1701 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867. Newcomers Welcome! Meet in front of the Theaters at the fountain. We will be watching ROUGE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. It doesn’t matter if you have seen it before, or if this is your first time, come and enjoy the awesomeness. Optional dinner /drinks location will be selected afterwards to socialize and talk about the movie.Meet at fountain then group will proceed to queue in the line. Note: this is a set the date, actual movie time will be posted as the date gets closer.Leader: Scott Closson, [email protected], [email protected], 714-457-6820


Monday, December 19, 2016 to Tuesday, December 20, 2016




8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Newton Canyon Trailhead to Buzzard’s RoostAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 miles, 2700’ gain hike going west on the Backbone Trail with a turnaround at Encinal Canyon Road. On the return trip we’ll make a side trip on the Zuma Ridge Motorway to Buzzard’s Roost Ranch for lunch. Meet at 8:30 am at Newton Canyon Trailhead (PCH 5.9 miles west of Malibu Canyon Road, north 4½ miles on Kanan Dume Road after 1st tunnel, or 8 miles south of 101/Ventura Freeway just before 3Road tunnel). Park free in lot on west side of the road. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102; Ken Star, [email protected], 323-931-6343

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Franklin CanyonAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 5 mile, 800’ gain hike up and down a chaparral can-yon, with a wonderful viewpoint of the WLA and the Pacific Ocean, then by a lake in the midst of Beverly Hills. Holiday party following at Leader’s home. Meet 8:30 am at Franklin Park/Ranch parking lot. From 101 Fwy take Coldwater Canyon south 2 1/2 miles where it crosses Mulholland Drive West. Make a 90º turn onto Franklin Canyon Drive (sign reads Road Closed 800 yrds) and enter park. Pass upper parking lot at nature center, continue veering right around lake. Turn right at stop sign at bottom of lake, drive 1 mile and veer left on Lake Drive. Warning: Stop at camera monitored stop signs in park or you will be ticketed. Follow to end and park. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancelsLeaders: Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526; Marcia Harris, 310-828-6670

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/ Buzzard’s Roost (2507’) from Encinal Cyn RdAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 8 mi rt, 1700’ gain hike from Encinal Cyn Rd down beautiful Trancas Cyn & up to Buzzard’s Roost. Meet 8:15 am Pacific Palisades rideshare pt or 9:00 am at Encinal Cyn Rd trailhead (PCH 6 mi W of Malibu Cyn Rd, Kanan Dume Rd N 6 mi to Mulholland Hwy, W 3½ mi onto Encinal Cyn Rd to dirt parking lot just off N side of road just W of Fire Camp #13). Rain cancels.Leaders: Margaret C Fields, 310-839-8235; Wlodek Proskurowski, [email protected], 310-202-0331

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 to Wednesday, December 21, 2016




9:00 am - Water TankOrange County Group OutingO: Dec 21 Wed Orange County O: Water Tank: Moderate 5.5 mi, 1000’/1200’ gain/loss. From the Willow parking area, we ascend Willow Trail to Bommer Ridge, then take Water Tank and continue into downtown Laguna Beach. Optional lunch before returning by bus to starting point. Meet 9:00 am at Willow parking area in Laguna canyon (from El Toro Rd turn L on Laguna Cyn Rd; parking lot is immediately on R). Bring water,


snack, optional lunch money, $3 parking fee, bus fare ($.75 seniors, $2.00 regular).Leaders: Ed Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417; Peter R Height, [email protected], 949-713-4569

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 to Thursday, December 22, 2016

Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Angeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Harwood-open every day (December 17 to December 30) Make Harwood your home for the Holidays, every day or just one day, through the holiday season (from 10 a.m. December 17 to noon on December 30). Join family and friends in celebrating your holiday of choice, be it Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or New Year’s. Bring your spirit of sharing to the clean air, blue skies, whispering pines which will all add to the joys of the season. Our tree will be decked in splendor, our table laden with deli-cious food to share. Bring an instrument to play and we’ll all join in for a songfest. Come for one night or many. Potluck dinners nightly at 6:00 p.m. (bring serving for 8, beverage of choice & appetizer to share at happy hour). The Lodge provides the turkey on Christmas Day (Happy hour at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.) while you provide all the side dishes and desserts. Film festival, Scrabble tournament, puzzles to complete, books to read and stories to share around the fire. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). Please reserve your stay with the Overseer & bring SC Card.Leader: Monalisa Ward, [email protected], 657-400-9039



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Towsley Cyn, Santa Clarita WoodlandsAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 8 mile 1500’ gain (optional 6 mile 1200’ gain) hike with great vistas, a chilly narrows, diverse plant life and tar seeps. Meet 8:30 am at Ed Davis Park in Santa Susana Mtns. Take Calgrove Blvd, exit 166, from Interstate 5, turn west under the freeway and take the Old Road south ½ mile to Ed Davis Park on right, drive past Santa Clarita rideshare parking area outside entrance, go through gate and park in large dirt parking area 100 yds beyond the gate. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rosemary Campbell, [email protected], 818-344-6869; Mimi Knights, 661-253-3414

Thursday, December 22, 2016 to Friday, December 23, 2016

Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Angeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Harwood-open every day (December 17 to December 30) Make Harwood your home for the Holidays, every day or just one day, through the holiday season (from 10 a.m. December 17 to noon on December 30). Join family and friends in celebrating your holiday of choice, be it Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or New Year’s. Bring your spirit of sharing to the clean air, blue skies, whispering pines which will all add to the joys of the season. Our tree will be decked in splendor, our table laden with deli-cious food to share. Bring an instrument to play and we’ll all join in for a songfest. Come for one night or many. Potluck dinners nightly at 6:00 p.m. (bring serving for 8, beverage of choice & appetizer to share at happy hour). The Lodge provides the turkey on Christmas Day (Happy hour at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.) while you provide all the side dishes and desserts. Film

festival, Scrabble tournament, puzzles to complete, books to read and stories to share around the fire. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). Please reserve your stay with the Overseer & bring SC Card.Leader: Monalisa Ward, [email protected], 657-400-9039



Friday, December 23, 2016 to Saturday, December 24, 2016








Sunday, December 25, 2016 to Monday, December 26, 2016



Monday, December 26, 2016 to Tuesday, December 27, 2016




8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Circle X to Balance Rock and Exchange PeakAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 miles, 2500’ gain loop hike from Circle X Ranch up the Canyon View Trail to the Mishe Mokwa Trail with a side trip to Balance Rock with lunch at Exchange Peak and return loop via the

Backbone Trail past Sandstone Peak. Meet at 8:30 am at the Circle X Ranch (PCH 24 miles W of Malibu Canyon Road; 5.3 miles on winding Yerba Buena Road to right side parking area at Circle X Ranger Station). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172; David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Rocky PeakAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 6 mile 1100’ gain hike in Santa Susana Mtns to Rocky Peak, primarily on fire road through dramatic sandstone rock formations, coastal sage scrub and chaparral with great views of Simi and San Fernando Valleys. Meet 8:30 AM at Rocky Peak Rd trailhead. From westbound 118 Fwy take Rocky Peak Rd exit, street parking (with fee) just beyond end of off ramp or park over bridge without fee. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873; Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Backbone Trail – Encinal Cyn Rd on New Sections of BB TrailAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate paced 8 mi rt, 1000’ gain hike from Encinal Cyn Rd over newest sections of the BB Trail. Meet 8:15 am Pacific Palisades rideshare pt, or 9 am at Encinal Cyn trailhead (PCH W 6 mi from Malibu Cyn Rd, Kanan Dume Rd N 6 mi to Mulholland Hwy, W 3½ mi onto Encinal Cyn Rd to dirt parking lot on N side of road just E of Fire Camp #13). Rain cancels.Leaders: David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102; Ernest M Scheuer, [email protected], 310-274-7987

Tuesday, December 27, 2016 to Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood))Angeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Harwood-open every day (December 17 to December 30) Make Harwood your home for the Holidays, every day or just one day, through the holiday season (from 10 a.m. December 17 to noon on December 30). Join family and friends in celebrating your holiday of choice, be it Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or New Year’s. Bring your spirit of sharing to the clean air, blue skies, whispering pines which will all add to the joys of the season. Our tree will be decked in splendor, our table laden with delicious food to share. Bring an instrument to play and we’ll all join in for a songfest. Come for one night or many. Potluck dinners nightly at 6:00 p.m. (bring serving for 8, beverage of choice & appetizer to share at happy hour). The Lodge provides the turkey on Christmas Day (Happy hour at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.) while you provide all the side dishes and desserts. Film festival, Scrabble tournament, puzzles to complete, books to read and stories to share around the fire. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). Please reserve your stay with the Overseer & bring SC Card.Leader: Monalisa Ward, [email protected], 657-400-9039



9:00 am - Oso Creek trailOrange County Group OutingO: Dec 28 Wed Orange County/Sierra Sage O: Oso Creek Trail: 6 mi, 500’gain, moderate hike on paved trails along the creek and up the Jeronimo Open Space, then dirt trail to Naciente Ridge overlooking Trabuco Cyn,


return down alternate trails and along the dirt trail west of Oso Creek past the Maze and Obelisk before returning to the cars. Meet 9:00 am in the North Parking lot of the Norman Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Bring water, snack, comfortable shoes. Newcomers welcome. Ldr: Mike Sappingfield,Leaders: Michael Sappingfield, [email protected], 949-633-6993; Sharon Kirk, [email protected], 714-545-1149

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 to Thursday, December 29, 2016




8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Malibu Creek State ParkAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8 mile 1000’ gain hike including Lookout Trail with great views, Century Lake, and Reagan picnic area. Meet 8:30 am at Cornell & Mulholland dirt parking area (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd, exit 36, south ½ mile, turn left on Cornell and veer to right continuing south 3 miles, past Paramount Ranch, to paved entrance of dirt parking area on east side of street just south of Mulholland Hwy). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442; Nancy Krupa, [email protected], 818-981-4799

Thursday, December 29, 2016 to Friday, December 30, 2016

Harwood-OPEN (Christmas at Harwood)Angeles Chp Harwood Lodge Social EventO: Harwood-open every day (December 17 to December 30) Make Harwood your home for the Holidays, every day or just one day, through the holiday season (from 10 a.m. December 17 to noon on December 30). Join family and friends in celebrating your holiday of choice, be it Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or New Year’s. Bring your spirit of sharing to the clean air, blue skies, whispering pines which will all add to the joys of the season. Our tree will be decked in splendor, our table laden with deli-cious food to share. Bring an instrument to play and we’ll all join in for a songfest. Come for one night or many. Potluck dinners nightly at 6:00 p.m. (bring serving for 8, beverage of choice & appetizer to share at happy hour). The Lodge provides the turkey on Christmas Day (Happy hour at 4 p.m.,

dinner at 6 p.m.) while you provide all the side dishes and desserts. Film festival, Scrabble tournament, puzzles to complete, books to read and stories to share around the fire. Open to all members ($15/per night) and their guests ($20/per night-limit 2). Please reserve your stay with the Overseer & bring SC Card.Leader: Monalisa Ward, [email protected], 657-400-9039





Sunday, January 1, 2017

12:00 pm - Henry Schultz Memorial Hike/ New Years Calorie BurnerSanta Clarita Valley Group OutingO: New Location due to Sand Fire. Start the New Year with a 3 mile, 500 ft gain hike on loop trail in historic canyon that was saved from becom-ing a landfill. One of Henry’s favorite areas where he lead dozens of hikes. Meet 12 noon at south end of Newhall Ave in Santa Clarita. Take I-5 to 14 Freeway N, exit Newhall Ave (1st exit), right to Park and Ride area. Bring water and snack. Several small stream crossings if it has rained recently. Suitable for new, Easy and Little Hikers. Rain cancelsLeaders: Raymond Lorme, [email protected], 661-296-0246; Kate Okamoto, [email protected], 661-288-7931

Tuesday, January 3, 2017Repeating Events

6:30 pm Tue Tiger Hikers7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: New Millennium TrailAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 miles, 2200’gain loop hike starting at the south end of Calabasas Road. We head east in a counter clockwise fashion through the Calabasas highlands, then climb up to and through the exclu-sive hilltops bordering the extravagant New Millennium development. We return on Gun Club Road and back down to Calabasas Road. Meet at 8:30 am at the south end of Calabasas Road in Calabasas. From Los Angeles travel west on the 101 and take the Parkway Calabasas exit. At the end of the off ramp turn left and travel over the 101 and turn right (south) onto Calabasas Road. From Ventura travel east on the 101 and take the Parkway Calabasas exit and turn right (south) onto Calabasas Road. Travel to the end and park. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Cynthia Zahorik, [email protected], 805-492-1453; Dana Swartz, [email protected], 424-372-9165

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Malibu Creek SP - Tapia to Century Lake / Backbone TrailAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 500’ gain, 6.5 mile route from Tapia SP to Malibu Creek SP; visit the Rock Pool and Century Lake and return. Meet 8:30 am at Tapia (south) Entrance to MCSP Park parking lot. From 101 Ventura


Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd exit and go approximately 4 1/4 miles south, passing Malibu Creek State Park main entrance. Enter Tapia Park just before Piuma Rd, and park in first parking area in fee lot. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ken Broomfield, [email protected], 818-273-9539; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers / Balance RockAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderately paced 8 mile loop, 1500’ gain hike in the Boney Mountains on the Backbone and Mishe Mokwa scenic trails. We will take a short ramble of the beaten path to take an up close personal look at Balance Rock with lunch at Split Rock. Meet 8:00 am at the Pacific Palisades rideshare point (Los Liones off Sunset Boulevard) or 9:00 am at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead (PCH 24 miles W of Malibu Canyon Road; 7 miles on winding Yerba Buena Road to right side parking area - 2 miles past the Circle X Ranger Station). Rain cancels.Leaders: Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172; Ken Star, [email protected], 323-931-6343

Wednesday, January 4, 2017Repeating Events

7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes and 1st Weds of the month Cookout

7:00 pm Pasadena Group Monthly Program

9:00 am - Aliso Woods Grand TourOrange County Group OutingO: Jan 4 Wed Orange County O: Aliso Wood Grand Tour: 11.5 mi, 900’ gain. Start the New Year right with great views and 3 parks. We’ll start at Canyon View, but this time we’ll try something different by reversing the hike. First we’ll go down Wood Canyon, then take Meadows Trail up to Moulton Meadows. From there we’ll head for Alta Laguna (Top of the World), and finally return via the West Ridge and Cholla Trail. Although there’s a big climb in the middle, it’s downhill at the end! Meet 9:00 am at Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo (from El Toro Rd go S on Moulton Pkwy, R on Glenwood, uphill & over the toll rd where it becomes Pacific Park Dr, R on Canyon Vistas Dr to bottom of hill) with water, lunch, hiking shoes/boots. Rain cancels.Leaders: Helen Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417; Ed Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417

Thursday, January 5, 2017Repeating Events

6:50 pm Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Pt Mugu State ParkAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 10.1 mile 1000’ gain hike past old windmill and on Upper Sycamore Canyon, Hidden, and Sin Nombre trails. Possible small stream crossing. Break at Danielson Ranch. Half of elevation gain within 1 mi on return route. Meet 8:30 AM at Wendy Drive & Potrero Rd parking area. From 101 Ventura Fwy in Newbury Park take Wendy Dr exit, go south 2.8 mi on Wendy Dr to its end at Potrero Rd. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Doug Demers, [email protected], 805-419-4094; Nancy Krupa, [email protected], 818-981-4799

Saturday, January 7, 2017Repeating Events

0:00 am Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle8:30 am Santa Monica Mountains Trail Work:

9:00 am - La Vita Trail hike (Chino Hills SP)Rio Hondo Group OutingO: Hike a remote and relatively unknown loop through the back hills of Brea in the Chino Hills State Park. A 4 mile loop, 1,300 foot gain, along a trail crossing Sonome Creek. Meet 9 am in Olinda Village at 200 Verbena Ln (and Olinda Dr (not Place); off Carbon Canyon Rd) Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels.Leaders: Fred Reed, [email protected], 714-325-2710; Eric Johnson, [email protected], 714-524-7763

9:00 am - Malibu Creek State Park Exploratory RambleAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderately paced 8 mi, 2000’ gain loop hike in Malibu Creek State Park. Hike less-visited trails including the Lost Cabin, Cistern, and Overlook trails. Meet 9 am at the Woodland Hills rideshare point. Rain cancels.Leaders: Robert Baldwin, [email protected], 818-510-1274; Ron Rosien, [email protected], 310-474-0349

Sunday, January 8, 2017Repeating Events

7:30 am Navigation: Indian Cove Navigation Noodle

Monday, January 9, 2017Repeating Events

7:30 pm Bi-Monthly Meeting



8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Palo Comado and China FlatAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 6 mile, appx. 1000’ gain hike in scenic Simi Hills, through chaparral, grasslands and oaks, with great views, to the vernal pool at China Flat. From 101 Fwy take Kanan Rd exit and go north 2.2 miles to Sunnycrest Dr. and turn right. Continue 0.8 miles to the “Public Recreation Trail” sign on right and park along curb. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rita Okowitz, [email protected], 818-889-9924; Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Los Liones Trail, Wire Break, Trippet Ranch LoopAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 miles, 3000’ gain loop hike starting at Los Liones towards Trippet Ranch with a detour down the Wire Break and back up the Santa Ynez trail to finally reach Trippet Ranch and then back to the trailhead. Meet at 8:30 am at Los Liones Trailhead (PCH to Sunset Boulevard, north 0.3 mile, left on Los Liones Drive ½ mile to the end of the road by the church). Park free along Los Liones Drive. Bring water, lunch,


and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Dana Swartz, [email protected], 424-372-9165; Maya Levinson, [email protected], 310-890-2356

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Sullivan Cyn Ridge TrailAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 9 mi rt, 1900’ gain hike through beautiful shaded cyn. Possible stream crossings. Meet 9:00 am at end of Queensferry Rd (Sunset Blvd to Mandeville Cyn Rd, N ¼ mi to Westridge Rd, L 1¼ mi to Bayliss Rd, L ¼ mi to Queensferry Rd; watch parking restrictions). Rain cancels.Leaders: Wlodek Proskurowski, [email protected], 310-202-0331; Hannelore Suddeth, [email protected], 310-370-3008


7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

9:00 am - Peters Cyn loopOrange County Group OutingO: Jan 11 Wed Orange County O: Peters Canyon Loop Hike: Easy-paced 6 mi rt, 700’ gain/loss loop hike around the reservoir and over rolling hills. On the return we’ll enjoy the shadycanyon beneath willow, black cotton-wood, and sycamore. Meet 9:00 at the Park, corner of Jamboree and Canyon View (from 5 Fwy, N on Jamboree, or from 55 Fwy, E on Chapman, S on Jamboree. Then take Canyon View into parking area.) Bring water, snacks, light hiking boots, $3 for parking or have permit. Rain, park closure (www.ocparks.com), cancels.Leaders: Sharon Kirk, [email protected], 714-545-1149; Bob Hansen, [email protected], 949-586-4928



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Caballero Canyon, Topanga State ParkAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 8 - 10 mile hike in northern Topanga State Park. Meet 8:30 am at Caballero trailhead in Tarzana (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd, exit 23, go south 2 miles to east side across from Braemar Country Club entrance). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873

Friday, January 13, 2017Repeating Events


Friday, January 13, 2017 to Monday, January 16, 2017

MLK Mammoth SkiAngeles Chp Ski Mountaineers OutingO: : Mammoth Ski: Join us for 3 days of skiing in the Mammoth area. Stay in comfortable condo, ski mountain or join local ski tour. Cost includes 3 nights comfortable condo, 2 dinners, Happy Hour, continental breakfast, $35 cancel fee before 12/15. Entire fee non-refundable after 12/15 without

suitable replacement. Send E-mail, H&W phones, $250 check w/SC# (Ski Mountaineers), $270 non-member toLeaders: May Adachi, [email protected], 562-692-0150; Sung Byun, [email protected], 626-755-3861; Tom Marsh, [email protected], 805-498-9580


8:30 am Santa Monica Mountains Trail Work:

8:30 am - Mt. San Jacinto Backcountry Ski TourAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingI: Mt. San Jacinto Backcountry Ski Tour: Moderately strenuous 5+ mile, 800’ gain from top of Palm Springs Tram. No need to worry about tire chains! Ski from ranger station to Round Valley. Possible additional ski-ing up nearby slopes or just playing may add a few miles + a few 100 feet elevation loss & gain. Part of route may be in pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall, rutted trail, or aesthetics may require breaking new trail. Given steep sections and potential icy conditions, intermediate X-C skills required & metal-edged, backcountry skis & backcountry boots highly recom-mended. Bring winter clothing, water, lunch. No snow or likely blizzard cancel trip. Tram ticket $25.95 as of trip publishing date. Send e-mail or phone leader w/ experience level/conditioning/ski gear for trip details in the 2 weeks before outing.Leaders: Mark Alan Mitchell, [email protected], 818-753-9328; Mark Fleming, [email protected], 626-712-3671

8:30 am - Mt. San Jacinto Backcountry Ski TourAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingI: Mt. San Jacinto Backcountry Ski Tour: Moderately strenuous 5+ mile, 800’ gain from top of Palm Springs Tram. No need to worry about tire chains! Ski from ranger station to Round Valley. Possible additional ski-ing up nearby slopes or just playing may add a few miles + a few 100 feet elevation loss & gain. Part of route may be in pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall, rutted trail, or aesthetics may require breaking new trail. Given steep sections and potential icy conditions, intermediate X-C skills required & metal-edged, backcountry skis & backcountry boots highly recom-mended. Bring winter clothing, water, lunch. No snow or likely blizzard cancel trip. Tram ticket $25.95 as of trip publishing date. Send e-mail or phone leader w/ experience level/conditioning/ski gear for trip details in the 2 weeks before outing.Leaders: Mark Alan Mitchell, [email protected], 818-753-9328; Mark Fleming, [email protected], 626-712-3671

5:00 pm - 2017 HPS Awards BanquetAngeles Chp Hundred Peaks Social EventO: 2017 HPS Awards Banquet - Join HPS for its annual awards banquet at the Monrovian Restaurant in Monrovia, CA, as we celebrate our accom-plishments and visit with friends new and old. This year’s speaker will be Pamela Zoolalian; her presentation, “30 Days Along the John Muir Trail”, describes her experiences while traveling solo on the John Muir Trail as a fundraiser for Aspire2Be.org to benefit their outdoor programming. Her presentation includes a short documentary inspired by the steps she took, the people she met, and the land she saw. You can check out Pamela’s web-site at www.theadventurher.com. Social Hour begins at 5:00 pm, Dinner begins at 6:15 pm. Cost is $49 per person, $54 per person if reservations are made after Jan 2, 2017. Contact the HPS Program Reservationist at [email protected] for questions and additional information. Follow the “Reservation Form” link to print out the form, then mail it in to reserve your space!Leader: Mat Kelliher, [email protected], 818-667-2490




8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Sandstone to Danielson MonumentAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 13 mile 3000’ gain hike, starting at Sandstone Peak Trailhead going over Tri Peaks (3010’) and Pop Top (2930’) on way to lunch at Danielson Monument retracing route on return except taking Mishe Mokwa Trail loop past Split Rock. Meet at 8:30 am at Sandstone Peak Trailhead (drive up Yerba Buena for 6.5 miles past Circle X Ranch Ranger Station turning left into the trailhead parking lot). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172; Cynthia Zahorik, [email protected], 805-492-1453

8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Solstice CanyonAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 4 mile 600’ gain hike on Rising Sun Trail to Tropical Terrace and Solstice Canyon Falls, then back along the canyon through oak and walnut groves by the stream. Meet 8:30 AM at parking lot kiosk. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd/Malibu Canyon exit, go south to Pacific Coast Hwy. From Malibu Canyon Rd intersection, go west on Pacific Coast Hwy 2¼ miles, turn inland on Corral Canyon Rd (at 76 Station), drive ¼ mile to park entrance, and continue on paved park road to parking lot at end. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Marcia Harris, 310-828-6670; Ken Broomfield, [email protected], 818-273-9539

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/De Anza Park to Malibu Creek State ParkAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 9.5 mi hike, 1200’ gain hike on Talapop, Phantom and connecting trails. (8.5 mi hike without Century Lake and Rock Creek.) Meet 8:00 am at Pacific Palisades rideshare point or 8:45 am at NE & SE corners of Mulholland Hwy & Las Virgines/Malibu Cyn Rd. (PCH W 8.5 mi from Sunset Blvd to Las Virgines/Malibu Cyn Rd; Mulholland Hwy is 5.5 mi from PCH or 4 mi from 101/Ventura Fwy). Short 5 min car shuttle to De Anza Park for 9:00 am hike start. Rain cancels.Leaders: Margaret C Fields, 310-839-8235; Ken Beauchene, [email protected], 310-570-3589



8:30 am - Laurel Lizard loopOrange County Group OutingO: Jan 18 Wed Orange County/SierraSage O: Laurel Lizard Loop: 8.2 mi, 1600’ gain. Join us as we explore the newest official trail in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. We’ll hike up Lower Laurel Canyon trail, join the new Lizard trail and continue up to meet Bommer Ridge. We will then take Bommer Ridge to Willow Canyon and hike down to our starting point. Meet 8:30 am, Willow Canyon parking lot (gate 6, $3) on Laguna Canyon Rd 1/4 mi S of El Toro Rd junction. Bring water, hat, snack, hiking boots. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rich Maxey, [email protected], 949-310-5134; Sherri Sisson, [email protected], 949-786-7681



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Chumash Trail to Rocky PeakAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 8 mile 1500’ gain hike in Santa Susana Mtns. Meet 8:30 am at Chumash trailhead in Simi (from 118 Fwy take Yosemite Ave, exit 29, north 0.4 mile, turn right on Flanagan Dr, continue 0.8 mile to end and park). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Mimi Knights, 661-253-3414; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873



9:00 am - Hike to Fish Canyon Falls through Fish CanyonPasadena Group OutingO: Hike to Fish Canyon Falls through Fish Canyon. Enjoy this moderately paced hike along the live oak, big cone spruce and alder-shaded creek to Fish Canyon Fall. This 5 mile round trip hike of 900’ elevation gain is along an access trail through quarry. Meet 9:00 am at trailhead sign in Azusa Rock Company quarry parking lot. (From 210 freeway take Irwindale Ave. off-ramp. Drive N on Irwindale to Foothill Blvd. and turn left (W). Follow Foothill, which becomes Huntington Dr., one mile to Encanto Parkway. Turn right (N), which becomes Fish Canyon Road after 3 blocks, and fol-low it to the quarry gate, one mile.) Bring water, hat, hiking boots, snacks. Rain cancels.Leaders: Bonnie C Strand, [email protected], 818-247-6398; Liz Pomeroy, [email protected], 626-791-7660; Pat Zeider, [email protected], 626-794-1750

Sunday, January 22, 2017

9:00 am - Lemming HikeAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 7 mi, 1000’ gain hike. Join us as we continue the long tradition of this “formerly-miserable” hike on fire roads and trails, this time with lunch at Parker Mesa Overlook. Car shuttle. Meet 9 am at end of Los Liones Dr (PCH N on Sunset Blvd ¼ mi, L on Los Liones to end). Rain cancels.Leaders: Joan Weaver, [email protected], 818-717-1946; Bill Crane, [email protected], 818-773-4601; Mary Ann Webster, [email protected], 310-559-3126; Ronald Webster, [email protected], 310-559-3126

4:00 pm - Wilderness Adventures Management Committee MeetingAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr Club Support EventO: Please join our Management Committee meeting where we will dis-cuss upcoming outings and general business of the Wilderness Adventures Section. It is a great opportunity of talk about prospective outings or for anyone who is considering becoming a leader to ask how to do so or just to meet other members and officers of the section. After discussing outings, all are welcome to stay as the management committee conducts general section business. Meeting is at 4:00 on January 22 at the home of Sally Cassidy 2701 Military Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064.Leader: Marlen Mertz, [email protected], 571-335-2340




8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / King Gillette RanchAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 5 mile, 400’ elevation gain hike around our newest acquisition to the Santa Monica Parklands, now HQ for the SMM NPS. Beautiful valley and coast live oak savannah, grasslands, coastal sage scrub, etc., as well as manicured grounds around the original Gillette Mansion. Meet 8:30 am in fee parking lot of Ranch. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd/Malibu Canyon exit, go south approx. 5 ¾ miles to Mulholland Hwy. Turn left on Mulholland and then right to enter the long eucalyptus alleé driveway for Ranch. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sun-screen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Marcia Harris, 310-828-6670; Rita Okowitz, [email protected], 818-889-9924

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Santa Ynez Canyon, Musch Trail, Garapito Trail, and Trailer CanyonAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 14 miles, 2500’ gain hike to Eagle Rock, Garapito Trail, and returning by Trailer Canyon. Meet at 8:30 am at Santa Ynez trailhead (PCH to Sunset Boulevard, north ½ mi, left on Palisades Drive 2½ mi, left on Vereda de la Montura to the gate). Park free on street. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Maya Levinson, [email protected], 310-890-2356; Michael Louis, 310-395-8432

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Mishe Mokwa to Etz Meloy Backbone HikeAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderately paced 9 mile 750’ gain Backbone Trail. The route will be on a little-used portion of the Backbone Trail, starting at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead, but traveling in the opposite direction toward Etz Meloy. Meet at 8:00 am Pacific Palisades rideshare pt or 9:00 am at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead (parking area on the right side 2 miles past ranger station after 7 winding miles on Yerba Buena Road, 16 miles west of Malibu Canyon Road). Rain cancels.Leaders: Catherine Froloff, [email protected], 310-821-4123; Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172



9:00 am - Crystal Cove Beach WalkOrange County Group OutingO: Jan 25 Wed Orange County/Sierra Sage O: Crystal Cove Beach Walk: 7 mi, 200’ gain. An easy walk along the beach & bluff top in this beautiful State Park. Newport Beach. Optional stop at Ruby’s Date Shack for lunch. Meet 9:00 am at the SW corner of PCH & Cameo Shores, in Corona del Mar. Park along frontage road just inside entrance to Cameo Shores, or park on Cameo Highlands. Bring water, snack, walking shoes.Leaders: Peter R Height, [email protected], 949-713-4569; Linda Ledger, [email protected], 949-496-8029



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Trippet Ranch, Musch Trail, Eagle Rock LoopAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 8 mile 1200’ gain hike in Topanga State Park. Meet 8:30 am at Trippet Ranch parking lot (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd, exit 27, south to Entrada Rd, turn left (east), go about one mile making two left turns to stay on Entrada Rd, and park along Entrada Rd outside lot or pay to park in lot). Bring $ for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ted Mattock, [email protected], 818-222-5581; Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442

Friday, January 27, 2017

Friday, January 27, 2017 to Sunday, January 29, 2017

Winter Combo Getaway Bus Trip to Mammoth LakesSierra Sage of SOC Group OutingI: Join OCSS for an awesome weekend adventure!. This trip has it all: Learn to cross-country ski in the backcountry with experienced instructors; enjoy backcountry ski touring and snowshoe touring with leaders; XC ski on your own at Tamarack Nordic Ski Center; Downhill ski or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Newcomers and Non skiers Welcome, tons of stuff to do in Mammoth! Stay at Quality Inn (2 per rm, 2 beds, priv.bath) close to shop-ping, night life, free shuttles. Leave O.C. 2 pm with pickup in San Fernando Valley. Return O.C. Sunday 10PM. Includes. bus, lodging, full breakfasts, happy hour, Sunday dinner & bus refreshments and driver gratuity. Send email address (or 2 SASE), phone#, $310 with Sierra Club number or $325 non-members (check payable OCSS). To Reservationist/Asst Leader: Donna Specht, 22221 Wood Island Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Just need a ride or a room? Ask about Transportation or Lodging only cost. Leader: Mark Fleming, Ski Leaders: Homer Tom. Backcountry Ski Instructors: Julie Smith-Meek & Scott Meek. Snowshoe Leaders: Todd Clark and Sylvie Cote. Snowboard Host: Fran PennLeaders: Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Julie Smith-Meek, 909-393-0630; Scott Meek, [email protected], 909-393-0630; Mark Fleming, [email protected], 626-712-3671; Todd Clark, [email protected], 714-803-0195; Sylvie Cote, [email protected], 949-547-2998; Frances Penn, [email protected], 714-434-2754; Homer Tom, [email protected], 818-951-3796

Friday, January 27, 2017 to Sunday, January 29, 2017

Winter Combo Getaway Bus Trip to Mammoth LakesAngeles Chp Orange Cty Singles OutingI: Join OCSS for an awesome weekend adventure!. This trip has it all: Learn to cross-country ski in the backcountry with experienced instructors; enjoy backcountry ski touring and snowshoe touring with leaders; XC ski on your own at Tamarack Nordic Ski Center; Downhill ski or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Newcomers and Non skiers Welcome, tons of stuff to do in Mammoth! Stay at Quality Inn (2 per rm, 2 beds, priv.bath) close to shop-ping, night life, free shuttles. Leave O.C. 2 pm with pickup in San Fernando Valley. Return O.C. Sunday 10PM. Includes. bus, lodging, full breakfasts, happy hour, Sunday dinner & bus refreshments and driver gratuity. Send email address (or 2 SASE), phone#, $310 with Sierra Club number or $325 non-members (check payable OCSS). To Reservationist/Asst Leader: Donna Specht, 22221 Wood Island Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Just need


a ride or a room? Ask about Transportation or Lodging only cost. Leader: Mark Fleming, Ski Leaders: Homer Tom. Backcountry Ski Instructors: Julie Smith-Meek & Scott Meek. Snowshoe Leaders: Todd Clark and Sylvie Cote. Snowboard Host: Fran PennLeaders: Donna Specht, [email protected], 714-963-6345; Julie Smith-Meek, 909-393-0630; Scott Meek, [email protected], 909-393-0630; Mark Fleming, [email protected], 626-712-3671; Todd Clark, [email protected], 714-803-0195; Sylvie Cote, [email protected], 949-547-2998; Frances Penn, [email protected], 714-434-2754; Homer Tom, [email protected], 818-951-3796



9:00 am - Eaton Saddle to San Gabriel PeakPasadena Group OutingO: Eaton Saddle to San Gabriel Peak – Enjoy a 360-degree panorama from this peak near Mt. Wilson with a moderately paced 4-mile roundtrip hike, 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Meet at 9 am at La Canada carpool point, a block north of 210 Freeway on east side (right side as you are going towards the mountains) of Angeles Crest Highway, with lunch, water, warm clothes and hiking boots.Leaders: Dianne Laird, [email protected], 757-375-1562; Donald G Bremner, [email protected], 626-794-2603



8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Weldon Overlook to East Canyon - Santa Clarita WoodlandsAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 6 mile 800’ gain/1200’ loss hike. Hike up lovely trail to the Weldon Canyon Overlook with views of Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys, then pass BFI planted oaks as a condition of landfill expansion and drop down into East Canyon through native oaks, black walnut and relic fir trees. Meet 8:30 am East Canyon trailhead, Newhall. Take the Calgrove exit from Interstate 5, turn west under the freeway and take the Old Road south about 1 mile to parking entrance after church on right, and continue past trailhead sign to parking area. Short car shuttle to start. Fee parking lot. 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873; Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Sullivan Canyon, Ridge, and Murphy RanchAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 13 miles, 2500’ gain hike in Sullivan Canyon and Ridge, dirt Mulholland to Nike site, and Murphy Ranch, including 500+ stair ascent on hidden staircase. Meet at 8:30 am at Queensferry Road (Sunset to Mandeville Canyon Road, N ¼ mile, L on Westridge Road, 1¼ mile, L on Bayliss, ¼ mile to Queensferry; watch parking restrictions). Park on Queensferry or Bayliss, watch signs. Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Ken Star, [email protected], 323-931-6343; Roger Woods, [email protected], 310-459-3389

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Parker Mesa Overlook (1530’)Angeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 7.5 mi, 1500’ gain out-and-back hike in Topanga State Park. Trail winds through lush riparian canyon and fire road, terminating at Parker Mesa Overlook for unobstructed views of the Santa Monica Bay and beyond. Parking is free. Meet 9:00 am end of Los Liones Dr (PCH N on Sunset Blvd ¼ mi, L on Los Liones to end). Rain cancels.Leaders: Rachel Glegg, [email protected]; Margaret C Fields, 310-839-8235

Wednesday, February 1, 2017Repeating Events

7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes and 1st Weds of the month Cookout

7:00 pm Pasadena Group Monthly Program

8:00 am - Trabuco Cyn/West Horsethief trailOrange County Group OutingO: Feb 1 Wed Orange County/Sierra Sage O: Trabuco Canyon/West Horsethief Loop: Strenuous 10 mi, 2700’ gain/loss. Semi-loop hike from the end of Trabuco Canyon up to the Coulter pines on the Main Divide Truck Trail and down again via West Horsethief. Meet 8:00 am in the dirt parking area at the beginning of Trabuco Cyn Rd, just off Live Oak Cyn Rd. Actual trailhead is another 5-6 mi up a rough dirt road. Bring at least 2 qts water, lunch, lugsole hiking boots; plan to encounter cooler temperatures on top. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ed Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417; Linda Ledger, [email protected], 949-496-8029

Thursday, February 2, 2017Repeating Events


8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Hondo Canyon Backbone Trail & Fossil RidgeAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 9 mile 1800’ gain hike in scenic canyon and along ridge with great ocean, mountain and valley views. Meet 8:30 am at trail-head, located on Old Topanga Canyon Rd 0.4 mile west of intersection with Topanga Canyon Blvd. Limited roadside parking, so ridesharing is suggested. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442; Nancy Krupa, [email protected], 818-981-4799

Saturday, February 4, 2017Repeating Events


9:00 am - Fence Line Trail hike (Chino Hills SP)Rio Hondo Group OutingO: We’ll start at the CHSP headquarters at the Rolling M Ranch barn, and for 5.5 miles and 1500 feet vertical; hike the hills and valleys to the east with some great views both of the park and east into Corona. Meet 9 am. Ridesharing encouraged, $5 fee for parking. Bring water, snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels.Note: The park is located 10 miles northwest of Corona. Take the 91-Freeway to Highway 71-North, turn left at Soquel Canyon. Proceed to Elinvar and turn left. Elinvar merges into Sapphire to the left, the park entrance is located on the right at 4721


Sapphire RoadLeaders: Eric Johnson, [email protected], 714-524-7763; Fred Reed, [email protected], 714-325-2710

9:00 am - Snowshoe/Cross-Country Ski Trip in the San Gabriel MtnsPasadena Group OutingO: Snowshoe/Cross-Country Ski Trip in the San Gabriel Mtns brought to you by Pasadena Group and Natural Science Section. A relaxed walk or ski on unplowed roads, looking for tracks and other signs of winter life. Dress in layers and bring water, lunch, and your preferred equipment. Possible loca-tions depending on snow conditions are Charlton Flats Picnic Area, Chilao Campground, Buckhorn Campground, or Little Jimmy Campground. We will carpool from the La Canada carpool point. Forest Service pass and chains required. Call or email leaders the week before the trip for snow condition updates.Leaders: Ginny Heringer, [email protected], 626-793-4727; Carole Scurlock, [email protected], 626-794-5207

9:00 am - Snowshoe/Cross-Country Ski Trip in the San Gabriel MtnsAngeles Chp Natural Science OutingO: : Snowshoe/Cross-Country Ski Trip in the San Gabriel Mtns brought to you by Pasadena Group and Natural Science Section. A relaxed walk or ski on unplowed roads, looking for tracks and other signs of winter life. Dress in layers and bring water, lunch, and your preferred equipment. Possible loca-tions depending on snow conditions are Charlton Flats Picnic Area, Chilao Campground, Buckhorn Campground, or Little Jimmy Campground. We will carpool from the La Canada carpool point. Forest Service pass and chains required. Call or email leaders the week before the trip for snow condition updates.Leaders: Ginny Heringer, [email protected], 626-793-4727; Carole Scurlock, [email protected], 626-794-5207

Tuesday, February 7, 2017Repeating Events


8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Trippet Ranch to Eagle Rock via Musch TrailAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 5 mile, 700’ gain hike through Topanga State Park, early wildflowers, grasslands, oak woodlands, chaparral and coastal sage to great 360º view at Eagle Rock via the Musch Trail. Meet 8:30 am at Trippet Ranch fee parking lot. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd 7 ½ mi. south to Entrada Rd, turn left (east), and go about a mile to fee lot. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ken Broomfield, [email protected], 818-273-9539; Rita Okowitz, [email protected], 818-889-9924

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Sycamore Serrano RambleAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 14 miles, 2100’ gain hike up Serrano Canyon and Valley and down to lunch at Danielson Ranch with ridge return. Meet at 8:30 am at Sycamore Canyon parking lot (Pacific Coast Highway 19.1 miles west of Malibu Canyon Road). Park free on PCH or in lot (for fee or free with appropriate parking permit). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Ernest M Scheuer, [email protected], 310-274-7987; Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/ Santa Monica’s Hidden Staircases:Angeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 7 mi, 1000’ gain hike. Join us to count the stairs (about 500 up and 500 down) on this hike from Will Rogers Beach to Will Rogers State Park. Includes 9 hidden staircases and historic Upper Rustic Cyn. Optional hike to Inspiration Point. Meet at 9:00 am on Adelaide Dr and 4th St. in Santa Monica (1 block N of San Vicente Blvd). Rain cancels.Leaders: Carol Leacock, [email protected], 310-454-4188; David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102



9:00 am - Colinas RidgeOrange County Group OutingO: Feb 8 Wed Orange County O: Colinas Ridge N & S Loop: Mostly moderate 6.5 mi, 1530’gain/loss. We’ll head N on Colinas ridge to the gazebo, then take the “Bluff Trail” (actually below the ridge) S until we’re even with our starting point at 3.4 mi. Those who wish to make it an easier hike can return to their cars. Continuing on, we’ll stay below the ridge until we reach the junction with the Shea Trail, which will take us steeply to the ridgetop again for our return. This area was replanted with natives last year, so it should be interesting. Meet 9:00 am at the corner of Golden Lantern and Marina Hills Dr in Laguna Niguel. Bring water, snack, hiking shoes/boots. Rain cancels.Leaders: Helen Maurer, [email protected], 949-768-0417; Sherri Sisson, [email protected], 949-786-7681


8:30 am Thu Moderate Hikers / Placerita Cyn, Pinetos Trail6:50 pm Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike7:00 pm Griffith Park Night Conditioning Hikes

Friday, February 10, 2017Repeating Events




9:00 am - Hondo Canyon to Saddle PeakAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderately paced 8 mi, 2000’ gain up-and-back hike via the gorgeous, lush Hondo Canyon Trail to Saddle Peak for views of the Pacific coast. Meet 9 am on the south side of Old Topanga Road 1 mile west of Topanga Canyon Blvd (participants urged to carpool as parking is very limited & on the shoulder). Rain cancels.Leaders: Robert Baldwin, [email protected], 818-510-1274; Ron Rosien, [email protected], 310-474-0349


10:00 am - O’Melveny ParkVerdugo Hills Group OutingO: : O’Melveny Park : Join the Verdugo Hills Group for a walk in O’Melveny Park. We will explore the river walk that extends into Bee Canyon. Enjoy the native flora and fauna in the second largest park in Los Angeles. Wear com-fortable shoes. Bring $ for lunch. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the Verdugo Hills rideshare point 9:15 or 10:00 in or at the parking lot 17300 Senson Blvd Granada Hills. Senson Blvd is located off of Balboa Blvd.Leaders: Evelyn Alexander, [email protected], 818-843-0920; Charlotte Wells Feitshans, [email protected], 818-501-1225; Delphine Trowbridge, [email protected], 818-558-7722

5:00 pm - Full moon hike and Potluck dinner in Verdugo MtPasadena Group OutingO: Full Moon hike and Potluck dinner at Chez Concrete Dining Slab on hike of the Beaudry Loop in the Verdugo Mts: Join us on this moderately paced 6 mile, 1500’ gain/loss hike with great views of the full moon, set-ting sun, and city lights as we enjoy dinner on a concrete slab. Meet 5 pm at the intersection of Beaudry Blvd and Beaudry Terrace in Glendale (from Canada Blvd, go west on Country Club Drive, left on Beaudry and park on residential street; or check your favorite mapping program for directions from your starting location). Bring gourmet dinner item to share with 5-6 people, water, plate, utensils, flashlight, warm sweater/jacket, hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes. Rain/fire cancels.Leaders: Ginny Heringer, [email protected], 626-793-4727; Teresa J Spohr, [email protected], 626-345-0170



8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Las Virgenes CanyonAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 6 mile 800’ gain hike on picturesque trail and along a seasonal stream among the beautiful grasslands of Simi Hills. Meet 8:30 AM at trailhead kiosk. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd exit north 1.75 miles to end; street parking. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rita Okowitz, [email protected], 818-889-9924; Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-4526

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Encinal Canyon to Etz Meloy Backbone Trail HikeAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 mi, 1800’ gain hike on the Backbone Trail from the Encinal Canyon Trailhead to the newest part of the Backbone Trail along the Etz Meloy to the intersection of Yerba Buena and Little Sycamore Canyon Road and return from there. Meet at 8:30 AM at Encinal Canyon Trailhead (PCH W 6 mi from Malibu Canyon Road, Kanan Dume Road N 6 mi to Mulholland Hwy, W 3 ½ mi onto Encinal Canyon Road to dirt parking lot just off N side of road just W of Fire Camp #13). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: David Finch, [email protected], 310-450-4102; Jon Sheldon, [email protected], 805-496-4371

9:15 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/ Nicholas Flat Pk (1530’) from Malibu Nature PreserveAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Join us on this 7 mi rt, 1500’ gain hike from the private Nature Trust Preserve to Nicholas Flat and wildflowers. Meet 8:30 am Pacific Palisades rideshare pt or 9:15 am at Nature Trust parking lot (PCH 13 mi W of Malibu Cyn Rd. Watch for sign “Malibu Nature Preserve” on R

@ 33905 PCH. Pay $2 voluntary fee or park on PCH). Rain cancels.Leaders: Peter Ireland, [email protected], 818-996-8846; Catherine Froloff, [email protected], 310-821-4123



8:30 am - Sitton PeakOrange County Group OutingO: Feb 15 Wed Orange County/Sierra Sage O: Sitton Peak (3247’): 10 mi, 2150’ gain/loss. A nice workout up the Bear Cyn Trail to 4 Corners, then on up the Sitton Peak Road and trail to the peak. Tremendous views on top, ocean to mountains. Meet 8:30 am at the South Orange County rideshare with 2 liters water, lunch/snack. Hiking shoes/lugsoles; hiking poles helpful. Rain cancels.Gary McCoppinLeaders: Rich Maxey, [email protected], 949-310-5134; Garry McCoppin, [email protected], 714-269-5078



8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / DeAnza Park to Rock Pools via Talapop TrailAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 9 mile 1000’ gain hike primarily in northern Malibu Creek State Park. Meet 8:30 am at trailhead in Juan Bautista DeAnza Park (from 101 Ventura Fwy in Calabasas take Lost Hills Rd (exit 33) south 1 mile and turn right into parking lot). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442; Nancy Krupa, [email protected], 818-981-4799

Friday, February 17, 2017

Friday, February 17, 2017 to Monday, February 20, 2017

President’s Day Weekend in Yosemite at WawonaPasadena Group OutingI: President’s Day Weekend in Yosemite at Wawona: Sponsored by Wilderness Adventure Section and Pasadena Group. Rideshare Fri to stay in a cabin in the Wawona area near Yosemite’s south entrance. Join leaders for low intermediate crosscountry ski and snowshoe each day at Badger Pass and other areas. On your own you can downhill or track ski, ice skate or simply explore Yosemite Valley in the winter. Cost includes 3 nights lodging in modern cabin with all amenities. Bedroom arrangements vary from pri-vate queen beds for couples to rooms with multiple twin beds for singles (a couple of queen beds for late sign ups willing to share). All single’s bedrooms will be same gender. Shared bathrooms and kitchen. 3 continental break-fasts, 3 lunch fixings, Saturday and Sunday group dinner. This year we again have cabins 15 and 10 in Wawona….our favorites. No bunk beds! Send $260 (made out to Wilderness Adventures - $40 cancel penalty, no refund of balance after Jan 15 unless trip is full and suitable replacement found), 2 sase (or 1 sase and email), H&W phones, recent ski experience (if joining cross country skiing) to leader. Leader: Keith Martin at P.O. Box 336, Groveland CA 95321 ([email protected]/phone 310-683-9224). Asst: Beth Powis Martin, Snow Shoe Leaders: Sharon Moore and Jim Hagar.Leaders: Keith Martin, [email protected], 310-683-9224, 626-


396-9701; Beth Powis Martin, [email protected], 626-396-9701


Yosemite Bus TripWest Los Angeles Group OutingO: 38th annual winter bus trip to Yosemite National Park. Both skiers & non-skiers welcomed. Here is a link to the reservation form: http://tinyurl.com/zcygvt8Leaders: Paul Cutter, [email protected], 310-837-5269; Ilona Kupecz, [email protected], 909-599-7115


President’s Day cabin trip to Wawona in YosemiteAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingI: President’s Day Weekend in Yosemite at Wawona: Rideshare Fri to stay in a cabin in the Wawona area near Yosemite’s south entrance. Join lead-ers for low intermediate xcntry ski and snowshoe each day at Badger Pass and other areas. On your own you can downhill or track ski, ice skate or simply explore Yosemite Valley in the winter. Cost includes 3 nights lodg-ing in modern cabin with all amenities. Bedroom arrangements vary from private queen beds for couples to rooms with multiple twin beds for singles (a couple of queen beds for late sign ups willing to share). All single’s bed-rooms will be same gender. Shared bathrooms and kitchen. 3 continental breakfasts, 3 lunch fixings, Saturday and Sunday group dinner. Send $260 (made out to Wilderness Adventures - $40 cancel penalty, no refund of balance after Jan 15 unless trip is full and suitable replacement found), 2 sase (or 1 sase and email), H&W phones, recent ski experience (if joining Xctry skiing) to leader. Leader: Keith Martin at P.O. Box 336, Groveland CA 95321 ([email protected]/phone 310-683-9224). Asst: Beth Powis Martin, Snow Shoe Leaders: Sharon Moore and Jim Hagar. This year we again have cabins 15 and 10 in Wawona….our favorites. No bunk beds!Leaders: Keith Martin, [email protected], 310-683-9224; Beth Powis Martin, [email protected], 626-396-9701; Jim Hagar, [email protected], 818-243-6574; Sharon Moore, [email protected], 562-494-3080



Sunday, February 19, 2017Repeating Events

3:00 pm La Mirada Symphony



8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Paramount RanchAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 5 mile, 400’ gain around the old (and still active) movie set and environs of oak savannas, Medea Creek, chaparral canyons, including a side trip to the old Reagan Ranch. Meet 8:30 am at Paramount Ranch parking lot. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd exit, go south on Kanan Rd ½ mile, turn left on Cornell Way and veer to right continuing

south 2½ miles to Paramount Ranch entrance on right. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Rita Okowitz, [email protected], 818-889-9924; Pixie Klemic, [email protected], 818-787-5426

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: Chamberlain Serrano Mishe Mokwa HikeAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 12 mile, 2800’ gain one-way hike from the end of Cotharin Road through Serrano Valley over the Chamberlain Trail to Split Rock on the Mishe Mokwa for lunch coming out at the Sandstone Trailhead. A short car shuttle required from the Sandstone Trailhead meeting point to the start of the hike at the end of Cotharin Road. Meet at 8:30 AM at Sandstone Peak Trailhead (drive up Yerba Buena for 6.5 miles past Circle X Ranch Ranger Station turning left into the trailhead parking lot). Bring water, lunch, and lugsoles. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.Leaders: Michael Louis, 310-395-8432; Roger Woods, [email protected], 310-459-3389

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Danielson Monument Canyons HikeAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderately paced 8.5 mi, 1500’ gain hike in the Boney Mountain Wilderness on the Upper Sycamore Canyon, Fossil, and Old Boney trails with a side trip to the Danielson Monument. Meet at 9:00 am at the Wendy Trailhead (dirt parking at intersection of Wendy Drive and Potrero Rd., south 3 ½ miles on Wendy Drive from 101). Rain cancels.Leaders: Robert Cody, [email protected], 310-410-9172; Rachel Glegg, [email protected]



8:30 am - Donna O’Neill Land ConservancyOrange County Group OutingO: Feb 22 Wed Orange County/Sierra Sage O: Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy: 5 mi, 200’ gain. Longer than our usual hike in an area of the most beautiful regions of So Orange County. Maybe some early wildflow-ers. Children 5 years old with parents welcome. Rain cancels. Donation to DONLC: $10 adults, $5 children, to support the work of the Conservancy. Special instructions to come on this hike: Go to the Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo’s website, go to the calendar Page: http://mvreserve.org/calendar/ and scroll down the Sierra Sage Hike of Feb 22, fill out the regis-tration form, click the waiver box. The site will send them a confirmation email with links to the waiver form which they should print and bring with them.: We will meet at the South Orange County rideshare point and move as a group, carpooling to meet with the Reserve Staff as directed.. Ldr: Mike Sappingfield,Leaders: Michael Sappingfield, [email protected], 949-633-6993; Gail Roy, [email protected], 949-854-3820




8:30 am - Thu Moderate Hikers / Newton Canyon Backbone TrailAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 8 mile 1400’ gain hike on scenic trail through oak woodlands and chaparral. Meet 8:30 am Newton Canyon Trailhead (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd, exit 36, south to paved trailhead parking area on west side just north of Tunnel 1 (3rd tunnel from 101 about 1¾ miles past Mulholland Hwy). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sun-screen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Diane De Marco, [email protected], 310-645-9442; Nancy Krupa, [email protected], 818-981-4799





8:30 am - Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Towsley Canyon, Santa Clarita WoodlandsAngeles Chp Wilderness Advntr OutingO: Moderately paced 5½ mile 1000’ gain with great vistas, a chilly narrows, diverse plant life, tar seeps and a fumarole. Meet 8:30 am Ed Davis Park, Newhall. Take the Calgrove exit from Interstate 5, turn west under the freeway and take the Old Road south ½ mile to Ed Davis Park entrance on right, park in second dirt parking area on the right near kiosk, about 50 yds past entrance gate, before fee area. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.Leaders: Ken Broomfield, [email protected], 818-273-9539; Reaven Gately, [email protected], 661-255-8873

8:30 am - Tue Conditioned Hikers: De Anza ParkAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Strenuous 11 mi, 2000’ gain loop hike on Talapop, Phantom Ranch, and connecting trails. Meet 8:30 am at de Anza Park (La Virgenes Road 1½ mi S of 101/Ventura Freeway or 1½ mi N of Mulholland Hwy; go W on Lost Hills Road ¼ mi to Park on L).Leaders: Jon Sheldon, [email protected], 805-496-4371; Cynthia Zahorik, [email protected], 805-492-1453

9:00 am - Tue Moderate Hikers/Malibu Creek DamsAngeles Chp SMMTF Subcom OutingO: #Hikethe100 Moderate 8 mile rt hike with 400 foot elevation gain fol-lowing Malibu Creek, the largest watershed in the Santa Monica Mountains, past the Century and Malibu Lake dams and the Mash film site. Meet 8:15 am Pacific Palisades rideshare pt or 9:00 am at SW corner of Mulholland Hwy & Las Virgenes/Malibu Cyn Rd. (PCH W 8 1/2 mi from Sunset Blvd to Las Virgenes/Malibu Cyn Rd; Mulholland Hwy is 5 1/2 mi from PCH or 4 mi from 101/Ventura Fwy). Rain cancels.Leaders: Hannelore Suddeth, [email protected], 310-370-3008; Peter Ireland, [email protected], 818-996-8846

Adachi, [email protected]

Albertson, [email protected]

Alexander, [email protected]

Anderson, Judith [email protected]

Anderson, Stephen [email protected]

Atkin, Frank [email protected]

Baldwin, [email protected]

Bannister, [email protected]

Bartlett, [email protected]

Beauchene, [email protected]

Belville, [email protected]

Benson, [email protected]

Beresh, [email protected]

Bradford, [email protected]

Bremner, Donald [email protected]

Broomfield, [email protected]

Brossier, [email protected]

Byun, [email protected]

Campbell, [email protected]

Campbell, [email protected]

Carmody, [email protected]

Chapin, [email protected]

Clark, [email protected]

Closson, [email protected];

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Cody, [email protected]

Comerzan, [email protected]

Cote, [email protected]

Crane, [email protected]

Cutter, [email protected]

Czamanske, [email protected]

Daniels, [email protected]

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Dean, [email protected]

Decker, [email protected]

Demers, [email protected]

Dhillon, [email protected]

Dillenback, Michael [email protected]

Doggett, [email protected]

Doggett, Peter [email protected]

Draney, [email protected]

Eisenberg, [email protected]

Eldridge, Mary Kay562-424-6377

Faulds, [email protected]

Feitshans, Charlotte [email protected]

Fields, Margaret C310-839-8235

Finch, [email protected]

Fleming, [email protected]

Forgione, [email protected];

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Froloff, [email protected]

Fukui, Lilly [email protected]

Garner, [email protected]

Gaskill, [email protected]

Gately, [email protected]

Geller, Mr Charles [email protected]

Glegg, [email protected]

Goldknopf, [email protected]

Gutierrez, [email protected]

HOST, Sanford Opperman,[email protected]

Haake, [email protected]

Hagar, Jim818-468-6451; [email protected]

Hale, [email protected]

Hall, Houria714-767-5327; [email protected];

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Hansen, [email protected]

Harris, Marcia310-828-6670

Height, Peter [email protected]

Hengst, [email protected]

Heringer, [email protected] San Miguel Road, Pasadena, CA 91105

Hills, Margee [email protected]

Horak, [email protected]

Ireland, [email protected]

Johnson, [email protected]

Joyce, [email protected]

Juarez, [email protected]

Kelliher, [email protected]

Kenyon, [email protected]

Khatch, [email protected]

Kieffer, John [email protected]

Kinsley, [email protected]

Kirchner, [email protected]

Kirk, [email protected]

Kissinger, [email protected]

Klemic, Pixie818-787-4526; [email protected]

Kluck, [email protected]

Knights, Mimi661-253-3414

Krupa, [email protected]

Kupecz, [email protected]

LaRue, John [email protected]

Laird, [email protected]

Lazzelle, [email protected]

Leacock, [email protected]

Ledger, [email protected]

Leps, [email protected]

Levinson, [email protected]

Lorme, [email protected]

Louis, Michael310-395-8432

Lubin, [email protected]

Marco, Diane [email protected]

Marsh, [email protected]

Marshall, John [email protected]

Martin, Beth [email protected]

Martin, Keith310-683-9224; [email protected] P.O. Box 336, Groveland CA 95321

Mattock, [email protected]

Mauermann, Rolf818-956-5927; [email protected];

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Maurer, [email protected]

Maurer, [email protected]

Maxey, [email protected]

McCoppin, [email protected]


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Mccullough, [email protected]

Meek, [email protected]

Meltzer, [email protected]

Mertz, [email protected]

Mitchell, Mark [email protected]

Montgomery, Mr Norman O714-557-0794

Moore, [email protected]

Myers, Robert [email protected]

Okamoto, [email protected]

Okowitz, [email protected]

Ortmann, Joel Lester562-806-1057

Palmer, [email protected]

Pedreschi, [email protected]

Penn, [email protected]

Phillips, [email protected]

Pipkin, [email protected]

Pomeroy, [email protected]

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Puraty, [email protected]

Quan, [email protected]

Ratinoff, [email protected]

Reed, [email protected]

Rosenberg, [email protected]

Rosenberger, [email protected]

Rosien, [email protected]

Roy, [email protected]

Sadeghiani, [email protected]

Sappingfield, [email protected]

Scheuer, Ernest [email protected]

Schipper, [email protected]

Schneider, [email protected]

Schohan, [email protected]

Scurlock, [email protected]

Sheldon, [email protected]

Simjee, [email protected]

Simpson, [email protected]

Simpson, [email protected]

Sisson, [email protected]

Sjogren, [email protected]

Skye, [email protected]

Smith-Meek, Julie909-393-0630

Specht, Donna714-963-6345; [email protected] Wood Island Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Spohr, Teresa [email protected]

Star, [email protected]

Stevenson, [email protected]

Strand, Bonnie [email protected]

Strien, Maura [email protected]

Suddeth, [email protected]

Swartz, [email protected]

Tang, [email protected]

Tevelein, [email protected]

Tom, [email protected]

Trowbridge, [email protected];

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Vanderberg, William [email protected]

Viernes, Sandy562-941-4917

Wallraff, [email protected]

Ward, [email protected]

Weaver, [email protected]

Webster, Mary [email protected]

Webster, [email protected]

Whitaker, [email protected]

White, Joyce310-383-5247

Winfield, [email protected]

Woods, [email protected]

Young, [email protected]

Zahorik, [email protected]

Zeider, [email protected]


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Rideshare Meeting Places

Airport-Marina: US Bank parking lot, SE corner Lincoln and Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey.

Antelope Valley-Lancaster: Park-and-Ride lot on N side of Avenue K, just W of Antelope Valley Fwy (CA 14). Turn into Park-and-Ride at Avenue S traffic light, meet at back fence east of bus stop.

Antelope Valley-Palmdale: Avenue S exit, Park-and-Ride lot E of Antelope Valley Fwy (CA 14) as near as possible to Avenue S traffic light entrance.

Azusa: On Santa Fe St. just E of Azusa Ave, one block N of Foothill, just before the railroad tracks.

Canyon Country: Vons parking lot next to Soledad Cyn Rd. Sand Cyn Rd exit from Hwy 14.

Corona: Park-and-Ride on Main St N exit from 91 Fwy. Diamond Bar: Park-and-Ride lot, Diamond Bar Blvd, N of

Pomona Fwy (Hwy 60).East San Gabriel Valley: Albertsons W parking lot, Westfield West

Covina Shopping Center, W Covina; N on Citrus St 0.2 mi from San Bernardino Fwy (I-10) to Workman Ave.

Fairplex: Park-and-Ride N of San Bernardino Fwy N (I-10) in Pomona, exit Fairplex Dr., go N, turn right on Gillette Rd.

La Cañada: Angeles Crest Hwy (Hwy 2), Just N of Foothill Fwy (I-210). Park on Angeles Crest Hwy only.

Long Beach: North side of E Atherton St (across from the CSULB Recycling Center) between N Britton Dr and Fanwood Ave in Long Beach.

Malibu: Malibu Civic Center. If lot not available, park on street. From Pacific Coast Hwy, N on Webb Way, R on Civic Center Way.

Mount Baldy: Park-and-Ride, NE corner of Mills Ave and Mt Baldy Rd. Baseline exit from I-210 Fwy, 0.6 mi W on Baseline, 1.1 mi N on Mills Ave, Claremont.

Orange County, North: Park-and-Ride, E side of Tustin Ave just S of Lincoln Ave, Orange.

Orange County, South: Ortega Plaza parking lot SE corner, Ortega Hwy/Rancho Viejo, San Juan Capistrano.

Pacific Palisades: Los Liones Dr at Sunset Blvd, 1/4 mi from PCH.

San Fernando Valley: West side of Balboa Blvd, north of Burbank Blvd, Encino.

Santa Clarita: Entrance to Ed Davis/Towsley Cyn Park. I-5 exit Calgrove, W to the Old Road, S to park entrance.

South Bay: East side of Vermont Ave, north of Artesia Blvd; use Artesia West exit from Harbor Fwy, Gardena.

Sylmar: Encinitas Ave, S of Roxford St; Roxford exit from Golden St Fwy (I-5).

Tustin: Redhill Ave on N side (fwy side) of Stater Bros Market, just SW of Redhill Ave exit from Santa Ana Fwy.

Verdugo Hills: Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W Olive, Burbank. Park in rear lot next to Clark St.

West LA: Federal Building parking lot 11000 Wilshire Blvd, visi-tors section, Veteran S of Wilshire.

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