July 2015 - Community Hiking Club

24820 Fourl Road, Santa Clarita, Ca 91321
661-259-2743 [email protected]
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Community Hiking Club Schedule
July 4, 2015 - Easy Family Hike up Whitney Canyon to the site of
the waterfall cascades
Distance: ~ 4.5 miles, out and back.
Gain: Almost none
Rated: Easy, suitable for newcomers and young families.
Time: About 2.5 hours
Description: A beautiful mostly flat 4 mile hike, along a river bed
with shady oak trees along most of the route. This is such a pleasant
and easy "out and back" hike that you do not have to leave the kids
or dog at home either.
Your hike starts along a dirt road, but after about a half mile,
becomes a single track - all the way to the site of a nice little
waterfall. The waterfall will not be flowing at this time of year but
that will make it easy for your leader to scramble up a short
distance with the more adventurous ones to show you a series of
rocky waterfall cascades. Expect to see squirrels, woodpeckers and
other birds that like this riparian habitat.
Bring: This hike is short but you might like to bring a snack to eat
at the waterfall, water (~1 liter), sun protection/hat.
Dogs: Allowed, if on a leash and well-behaved around other dogs
and people.
Meeting place: Meet at the Whitney Canyon trailhead (by the gate)
at 8:00 AM for an 8:15AM SHARP departure down the trail. We
should be back by about 10:30AM.
Directions: From Valencia, take the I-5 Freeway south ; from San
Fernando Valley, take 1-5 freeway North. Get on the SR-14 North
and be ready to take the first Exit - Newhall Avenue. Take a right at
the fork on the off-ramp. and when you reach the stop sign, turn
right. This will lead you quickly into the Park and Ride that is
adjacent to SR-14 (Note: Do not confuse this with the tree-lined
Park and Ride a 1/2 mile down on the North side of Newhall
Avenue). Parking here is FREE.
NOTE: If the Park and Ride is full, you may have to park in the
MRCA lot (Put $7.00 in the metal box to avoid a Ranger ticket). It
is wise to come a little early to secure a parking spot in the Park and
Ride.
Look for your leader at the green MRCA gate by the green sign at
the top/left of the Park and Ride.
Leader: Steve I.
July 11, 2015 - BEAT THE HEAT 1 - Sawmill Mountain via Mount
Pinos - Easy or Moderate, your choice?
Distance: 4 miles or 7 miles, out and back.
Gain: About 500' in first 4 miles and another 600' if doing the full
hike
Rated: Easy+ if doing the first 4 miles only or Moderate for full 7
mile hike
Time: About 4 hours, including a 20 minute lunch break.
Description: Listen to the swush of the wind as it gently caresses the
huge pines teasing out their fragrance. This 4 or 7 mile hike takes in
1 or 2 summits (Mount Pinos and then Sawmill Mountain). The
nice thing is that you can make it an "Easy" or "Moderate" hike.
The hike is an "out and back", regardless of which one you chose
and is well marked, so you can turn around after the "Easy" (2+2
mile) hike or whenever you like after that. Beginners can summit
Mt. Pinos, enjoy the views, and fresh mountain air before heading
back down to the parking lot at their own pace. Moderate hikers
should be easily able to complete both summits (3.5 + 3.5 miles).
First, we summit Mt. Pinos (8831 ft.) from the Trail head (8340 ft.)
for an "Easy" 4 mile Round Trip hike, made a little more difficult
due to the altitude. Then, if you continue with us down some
switchbacks to Sawmill Mountain (8818 ft), we add another 3 miles
RT and another 600 ft of gain to give us a 7 mile total distance and
1100 ft total gain "Moderate" hike. Mount Pinos is the highest
point in Ventura County and lies on the edge of the Chumash
Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest. Mount Pinos, created
over 100 million years ago was known as Iwihinmu to the
indigenous Chumash people. The slopes are a mix of sub-alpine,
white fir, and Jeffry Pine habitats. The views from Mount Pinos are
beautiful, including the patchwork quilt of agriculture in the San
Joaquin Valley to the north, the Tehachapis to the east, and the
Carrizo Plain and Temblor Mountains to the northwest.
Bring: Poles if you have them, lunch/ snacks, bug spray and bug net,
3 liters of water, sunscreen, lip balm. The views are spectacular, so
bring your camera.
Adventure Pass: Required ,when parking at the Mt. Pinos Trail
head (These can be obtained at Sports Chalet in Stevenson Ranch or
any BIG 5 Sporting Goods store; $5 for a day pass, $30 for a year
pass.
Directions (from Santa Clarita Valley): Allow 1 1/2 hours to get to
trailhead from Santa Clarita.
Take the I-5 North ~ 40 miles to the Frazier Park off ramp. Exit,
turn left under highway. Go West on the Frazier Park Road for
about 12 miles passing Lockhart Valley Road (on the left) until you
see signs for Mt. Pinos. Stay to the left at the fork and follow the
road as it twists and turns 9 miles up the mountain to the Nordic
Hut parking area at the very top. Park on the left side, by the Mt
Pinos trailhead, and look for us there.
If you wish to carpool - meet at Towsley Canyon at 6.45AM for a
7.00AM SHARP departure. Please be respectful of your driver's
support by contributing something at the end of your carpool to
help defray the cost of gas - THX.
Those intending to do only Mt. Pinos are encouraged to carpool with
other "Easy" hikers, or drive alone to avoid waiting for the rest of a
carpool.
Meet your leader: At the Mt Pinos parking lot trail head at 8:15
AM; we will depart up the trail to Mt Pinos at 8:30 AM SHARP.
Rating: Easy to Moderate, depending on the distance you cover.
Leader: Steve I.
July 18, 2015 - Temescal Canyon to Will Rogers Estate
Length: 4 mile (Temescal Canyon Loop only) and an additional 5.5
miles (Will Rogers Estate) = 9.5 miles for both.
Gain: 1500 ft. for both
Rating: Moderate for both hike parts
Description: This Is a beautiful, cool hike in the hills above the
great Pacific Ocean. It starts out with an uphill climb to a little
waterfall, then winds through lovely chaparral, exposing views of
the ocean and the gorgeous hilltop homes of Pacific Palisades. The
first part of the hike is a 4 mile loop which starts and ends at
Temescal Canyon Ranger Station. Once we’ve returned to this spot,
beginning hikers can depart if they wish, or continue on to the Will
Rogers Estate.
The second part of the hike to the Will Rogers Estate rises up to a
transverse trail that parallels Sunset Blvd going East. We pass
through chaparral and woodland areas, cross behind secluded
woodland homes and go down into a canyon that leads back up and
into the Will Rogers Estate. We have seen lots of deer in this area, so
make sure you have your camera ready!!!
Meet your Leader/Carpooling from Santa Clarita:
Towsley Canyon , 24489 The Old Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91381
(GPS: 34.358431, -118.555237)
Meet at Towsley parking lot in front of the gate at 7:30AM to
organize carpools for a departure to the trail head at 7:45AM
SHARP. It is best to carpool as there is a $7.00 fee to park at
Temescal. Be sure to make a COMPLETE stop at the stop signs in
the park or you WILL get a ticket in the mail.
If you prefer to drive yourself, meet at Temescal Cyn parking lot at
8:15AM. Walk toward the trail at the back of the upper lot and
meet in front of the bathrooms on the right. We will leave promptly
when the carpools arrive from Towsley ~8:30 AM latest.
Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water (3 liters recommended), camera,
hiking poles if you have some, and electrolytes if it is a hot day.
Dogs: Sorry, not allowed on this trail.
Leader: Dianne
Saturday, July 25 - Parker Mesa overlook from Trippet Ranch
(Topanga)
Distance: ~6.7 Miles total (out and back)
Gain: ~ 375'
Hiking Time: ~3 hours
Rating: Easy +++/ Moderate - (due to periodic elevation gains and
the overall mileage)
Description: This weekend we will try to escape the heat in SCV by
taking in some ocean views. Parker Mesa Overlook is one of the
best vista points in the Santa Monica Mountains, serving up
panoramic views over Santa Monica Bay from a 1,525-foot
oceanfront ridge in Topanga State Park. The overlook is located
along East Topanga Fire Road, a north-south running ridge trail
spanning between Trippet Ranch, the park’s main trailhead in the
north, and Paseo Miramar in the Pacific Palisades to the south. We
will enjoy the expansive view out over Santa Monica Bay to the
south. Palos Verdes Peninsula juts out from the far side of the Cshaped bay. Beyond that, on a clear day, you may spot Catalina
Island on the horizon.
Bring: Plenty of water ( 3-4 L, if it is very hot), electrolytes, a snack,
and shoes with good tread. .
Carpool from Santa Clarita Valley: Meet your hike leader at
Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall, CA, outside the
gate at 7:00 AM. We will organize carpools and at 7:15 AM
SHARP, depart for Trippet Ranch trailhead.
Directions to the trailhead at Topanga State Park from Towsley
Canyon, Santa Clarita Valley, (32 miles, ~45 mins): Merge onto I-5
South. Keep right to continue on the I-405 S/San Diego Fwy,
following signs for Santa Monica. After 9.0 miles, take the exit to
US101 N, towards Ventura , drive 8.2 miles on the 101, and exit at
California 27 S/Topanga Cyn Blvd. Merge on to Topanga Cyn Blvd
and drive 7.8 miles south on Topanga Canyon Blvd until you see
Entrada Road on the left. Road is twisty so be on the look out for it.
Turn east (left) into Entrada Road and drive up the mountain for 1
mile , following signs for Topanga State Park / Trippet Ranch and
you see cars parked on the left side of the road.
NOTE: There is a $10 Park Service day-use fee to park in the
Trippet Ranch parking lot, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
They have immaculate modern bathrooms; so if you carpool and
want to support their upkeep, go for it. Alternatively, a few
hundred yards outside the park, there may be some free parking left
along the road. We will see how it goes.
Meet the Hike Leader: At Towsley canyon to carpool or later at the
Trippet Ranch Trailhead, by the parking lot bathrooms, he will
have an orange bandana. We plan to be at the trailhead by 8.15AM
so the group can leave promptly by 8.30AM. Note: Only if you have
checked in at Towsley will we wait for you.
Hike portion is ~ 3 hours, so I hope to be back to Towsley by about
1pm.
Dogs: Unfortunately, they are not permitted on this trail.
Adventure Pass: Not Required.
Leader: Steve I.
Nature Series for July
Last Month's Hikes and Events
National Trails Day at Dagger Flat
Devil’s Chair
Buckhorn to Cloudburst Summit
Bear Divide
Best Photo of the Month
This is a photo of Gull Lake, CA in the Eastern Sierra. It was taken by Linda Castro earlier this
month. Thank you to Linda for such a gorgeous photo.
Keep sending me your photos every month!!!
MONTHLY CONTEST
WIN A PRIZE!!!
This contest is open to all hiking club participants.
Each month, the first person to email the editor with the correct answer(s)
will get the prize. Remember, be the FIRST to email back.
QUESTION
Below is a photo of a flower that can be found in the Eastern Sierra.
Do you know what the name of the flower?
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NEXT MONTH'S QUESTION!
HIKING TIP
Don't hike alone. Know what your destination will be and how to get
there. Know where water is available. Get the weather forecast.
Don't overestimate your capabilities. Hike intelligently. You are
responsible for your own safety as well as that of everyone in your
party. Stay on the trail and never shortcut switchbacks.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Laurence Fieber-July 2
Gary Kinsley-July 3
Hope Traylor-July 3
Suzette Marechal-July 6
Christine Meyers-Schafer-July 6
Leticia Maldonado-July 7
Leigh Nicolai-Moon-July 9
Jenny Ketchepaw-July 11
Natalie Buriel-July 11
Justino Garcia-July 11
Angelica Huato-Nelson-July 12
Kathy Schlesselman July 12
David McKeon-July 13
Dean Zaharias-July 15
Brigitte Pascual-July 15
Donna Lynn Saufley-July 17
Sherrie Stolarik-July 23
Josh Premako-July 25
George Cummings-July 26
Chris Sapovchack-July 27
Pam Beauer-July 27
Nick Staves-July 27
Sandra Cattell-July 28
Claudia Garcia-July 28
Carolin Atchison-July 29
DATES TO REMEMBER
CHC NOW HAS THEIR VERY OWN TRAIL TEAM
To join the trail team, email Dianne. We have lots of projects in our valley and beyond!
Learn how to properly maintain a trail! Time to give back! Work only when you want to!
It’s GREAT exercise! We are going to be restoring some trails in the Angeles National
Forest, and doing some plant/habitat restoration as well!!! Fun times!
We are now meeting at 6:30 AM due to the heat, and leaving earlier.
CHC Trail days for July
- dates: 17, 24, 31 6:30 AM-1:00
Please join us. Please RSVP and ask for directions and what
to bring. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US OUT.
CHC MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Where: Boys and Girl's Club, Newhall
Date: July 13, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Do you have an idea? You're welcome to bring us your ideas!
YUMMMMM OF THE MONTH
Easy Backpacking Foods
Here are some very simple ideas for dehydrated and
light-weight
foods.
1) Any packaged dinner mix from the grocery and packed in ziploc
baggies ie, Macaroni & Cheese, Rice-a-Roni, Broccoli and Cheese, etc
There are tons of these things available today. If they call for milk,
then the boys can carry powdered milk in baggies. Margarine will
travel well, and since they will be working hard, the extra fat might be
desirable.
2) Instant oatmeal and instant grits and bagels are great for breakfast.
Again, powdered milk can be used with these. Get some of the new
Fantastic Foods hot cereal mixes--they are warm and filling.
3) Dehydrated vegetables and full meals can be found in camping
stores. Add dried peas to a box of mac & cheese, for instance
4) Try Ramen noodle soups, or any of those "soup in a cup"s (that can
be packaged in baggies so they take up less room).
5) Dehydrated bean flakes that mix up almost instantly with water are
available in HFS. Mix these with some cooked minute rice and put in a
tortilla. Yum! Flavor them with onion, garlic, cumin powders.
6) Cheese backpacks well. Again, the fat may not be so bad if they are
hiking all day. And if it's cold, then the fat is almost necessary to
help them stay warm. (You need a lot more calories when it's cold.)
Add a hunk to any soup, pasta, rice, or dehydrated veggies you're
cooking.
7) Pasta, pasta, pasta. Top it with sauces made from the dry package
mixes. A lot of these are tasty. High in sodium and preservatives
sometimes, but for a couple of meals they won't hurt you.
8) Instant mashed potatoes that can be mixed with the powdered milk
or water only. Make up an instant gravy to go top.
9) Dried fruit can be cooked in some water and put on top of a piece of
angel food cake for dessert. (Hey, the cake might get crushed a little,
but it is lightweight!) Add some cinnamon and Tang (in lieu of orange
juice)and you approximate a Cooking Light recipe.
10) The dry veggie burger mixes would make a great meal. Most of
them make up with water only and many are quite tasty.
11) Bulgar and couscous cook up in only a few minutes with boiling
water.
GO GREEN
Here's a great way to save on your grocery bill.
Use recycled wood to create raised boxes. These are mostly just 2 x 4s.
Use recycled wire to create climbing areas for beans and squash.
REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE!!!
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