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by Cy Kaicener » Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:19 pm  Mt San Gorgonio will happen on Saturday, September 3, 2011
Who's going: 12 Wilderness Lovers ( This Meetup is full. There are 11 people on the waiting list. ) | |||||||||||
ABOUT THE HIKING TRAIL: San Gorgonio is the highest peak in southern California at 11,503' above sea level. Hike is 16 miles out & back with 5600 ft net elevation gain/loss. ABOUT THE ROUTES: We're hiking up the Vivian Creek Trailhead, whic... Learn more I will not be going on this hike. I am saving my energy for Mt Baldy two days later on Labor Day. I will not be running but will walk leisurely from Icehouse Canyon via Manker Flats as close to 5.30 am as I can get there. Please visit my website | |||||||||||
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Who's going: 3 Outdoor Adventurers ( This Meetup is full. ) | |||||||||||
Here is how I run the RSVPs for my hikes. I set the number to 1 so that you sign up for the Waiting List. If I have hiked with you or know you are capable of completing this hike I will change your RSVP to YES. If you establish a history of changing to NO just prior to the event date then you will no longer get changed to YES on future events. We are scheduled to start at 7:30 am on a workday. I have a long drive so I am at risk of traffic jams/incidents on the way. I want to start on time but there is no guarantee. This is a training/conditioning hike prior to the big grind up San G on Saturday. The ascent up Icehouse Cyn is a good challenge. The lower portion of the trail is mostly broken rocks with lots of steps so my pace is limited. After that I plan to go as fast (aerobic heart rate) as I can up the switchbacks to the saddle. We will have a short break at the saddle and then go explore a few of the T's. This hike is for hikers who have hiked with me before. The length of the hike is uncertain but it is about 7 miles R/T to the saddle so we will hike about 10 miles. Make sure to bring plenty of water, at least 3L and trail snacks. I am not one to stop for a half hour lunch. Wear good trail shoes or boots. Also, bring a hat. DIRECTIONS: Heading east on the 210, exit Base Line. Turn left at the signal and right at the signal at the base of the freeway overpass. Head uphill. When you reach the signal, t urn right on Mt. Baldy Road and follow it for about 8 miles. Drive through Mt. Baldy Village. About a mile past the village you will come to Ice House Canyon, there is a sign. It's just before a sharp left turn that is the beginning of the hair pin switch-backs. Drive straight and park in the lot. PARKING: A USFS Adventure Pass or day pass is required to park at the canyon. PERMIT: Groups are limited to 15 and are required to have a wilderness permit, which Robert will pick up the day before. Disclaimers: This is an "at your own risk" event on lands accessible by the general public. By joining this event: you are responsible for your conduct and safety and agree to free the event organizer, Mt. San Jacinto Hiking Club, any other organizers and agents associated with the club and this website from any and all liability. Learn more | |||||||||||
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Who's going: 2 Hiking Enthusiasts ( 8 more spots left! ) | |||||||||||
Intermediate/Advanced The hike will start at the Mount Baldy Visitor Center in Mount Baldy Village. We'll go up the Bear Canyon Trail (6.4 miles; 5700 feet elevation gain), down the Devil's Backbone Trail to the Ski Lodge at Baldy Notch (3.2 miles; decrease in elevation of 2200 feet), and then down the service road to Manker Flats (3.5 miles; decrease in elevation of 1700 feet). We'll meet at the visitor center at 7am, shuttle a couple of cars up to Manker Flats, return to the visitor center, and then begin the hike. When we're done with the hike, we'll shuttle back down to the visitor center. Depending on the air quality, there could be great views of the San Gabriel mountains and the valley to the west going up Bear Canyon, then nice views of the high desert and the San Bernadino Mountains/San Gorgonio Mountain up on top of Baldy and down the Backbone. Bring plenty of water for the hike up (food and water will be available at the Ski Lodge), sunscreen, an extra layer for up on Baldy (it can be colder/windy up there), and your other normal hiking essentials. I have one Wilderness Parking Permit to use for Manker Flats. We'll need one for each car parked up at Manker (you can buy a single day use permit or annual pass at the visitor center). Learn more | |||||||||||
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by Cy Kaicener » Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:33 pm 
