4 WAS Leaders Receive Awards at Annual Banquet

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1 Two Outings Service Awardees July-September WAS Leaders Receive Awards at Annual Banquet We are pleased to announce that four Wilderness Adventures Section leaders were recognized at the recent Angeles Chapter Annual Banquet on June 5, We are very proud of these dedicated leaders. Beth Powis Martin has made outstanding contributions to outings and service for the Chapter. Beth became a leader in 1997 and one year later achieved her I rating. Beth has led backpacks, day hikes, backcountry ski trips and weekend lodge outings in national parks and forests. Beth served as Chair of the Wilderness Adventures Section from 2009 to 2012 and has served on the Management Committee since She is currently the entity s Communication Chair. In that capacity, Beth completely revamped the section s website and set up a Section Facebook page to reach out to new members. Beth has attended many Angeles Chapter newcomers meetings to educate folks about the Wilderness Adventures Section and the Sierra Club, and also spends one week each summer as a volunteer docent with the Sierra Club s Le Conte Memorial Lodge in Yosemite Valley. In 2003, Keith Martin was a Grand Canyon trip participant on one of Beth s outings. In 2009, Beth and Keith tied the knot in Yosemite Valley and Keith is now Beth s steady co-leader, forming an exceptional leadership duo. Bob Cody became an Angeles Chapter leader in He has shown extraordinary commitment to leading tough workout hikes to the best of Southern California s high country. Bob is an enthusiastic leader of the 7 SoCal Summits. He leads seven tough summits from Mt. Lowe to Mt. Baldy to Mt. San Jacinto to condition participants to get them ready for Whitney or other challenges. Bob is a careful leader, making sure all on his hikes can keep up and experience the success of bagging the big peaks. Bob also leads hikes along the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains and is deeply committed to keeping the annual Backbone Festival going. He schedules a hike every peak in Griffith Park annual hike as a way of connecting with urban hikers too. Bob also keenly knows the value of social media in promoting hikes and getting the word out about Sierra Club hikes. He primarily leads for Wilderness Adventures and the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force. Two Special Service Awardees Jason Lynch has an extraordinary record of service to the Angeles Chapter. Jason has provided his expertise to a number of sections and committees inspiring, encouraging and mentoring countless new and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts over many years. He has served on the Wilderness Adventures Section Management Committee since 1998 and volunteered as the Section s Outings Chair from 1994 to 2015 an impressive 21 years. During this time he scheduled more than 2,700 outings, including weekend bus trips to national parks and other special destinations. From 1996 to 1999, Jason served as an instructor for the Beginning Backpacking Class and Awards continued on page 3 In This Issue WAS Awardees 1-3 From the Chair 2 Pinnacles National Park 3-4 Mt. Pacifico from Mill Creek Summit 5 Channel Islands 6-7 Outings 8-13 Leaders 14 July-September 2016 Avenues 1

2 Avenues is a quarterly publication of the Wilderness Adventures Section of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. Editor: Marlen Mertz Copy Editor: Laura Joseph Layout/production: Carole Scurlock Contributors: Marlen Mertz, Mark Mitchell, Sharon Moore and all the trip photographers Avenues Submissions Did you have a special outing experience or want to report on a pressing conservation issue? Stories and photo submissions to Avenues are welcome. All submissions are subject to editing. The deadline for the October-December 2016 issue is September 15, Send submissions to Marlen Mertz at mbmertz@aol.com. Outings Submissions Outings approvals and write-ups should be sent to Mark Mitchell at markamitchell@att.net. Officers & Management Committee Chair: Marlen Mertz V. Chair, Subscriptions, Membership: Mark Mitchell Secretary, Communication Chair: Beth Martin Treasurer: George Denny Outings Chair: Mark Mitchell Conservation Chair: Dean Wallraff From the Chair: When your plans fizzle By Marlen Mertz Who knows where Laws, CA is and what you can find there? Bet most of you don t. How many times have you (and I) driven up the arid Owens Valley on the 395 (going to Bishop, Mammoth or Yosemite) to do our mountain climbing and backpacking activities and passed close by this tiny town? In March of this year, I participated in a very fun weekend at June Lake sponsored by the SC Natural Science Section. Several of us spent Saturday cross-country skiing while others snowshoed. We had a grand time. But, unfortunately, the next day proved too stormy in the mountains for outdoor activities so we all headed back to LA. After an obligatory stop at Schat s Bakery in Bishop, I picked up a tourist brochure. There I read about the Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Village. I am always reluctant to pass up any opportunity for a new experience and/ or to learn some history. So, having plenty of time before we needed to be back in the city, I begged my driving partner to head over to see what it was about. Wow, was it worth it! Even my initially skeptical carpool partner agreed. Laws Station was settled in 1883 as a depot on the Carson and Colorado Railroad. Tracks were built to connect the mines on the east side of the Owens Valley with the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Trains carried minerals from Owens Lake, salt from the Saline Valley, and gold, zinc and other metals from mines in southeast Nevada. The village of Laws was dismantled and used for salvage when the local mines and railroad closed. The last train arrived in Laws in April Trucking was cheaper than freight travel and Los Angeles had bought up most of the valley for water rights making life there virtually impossible. Now the original Laws has been recreated by moving historic buildings there from around the Owens Valley. The Laws museum includes historical railroads and small towns of the late 19th century. Lots of buildings and artifacts are on display. The original 1883 depot and agent s house still stand. There is also a ranch house, pharmacy, bank, post office, schoolhouse, doctor and dentist s office and a barber shop, as well as a mine and mining equipment. Some of these displays have authentic sounds and voices which come out of nowhere and may unnerve you as they did me. The Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Village is located on 11 acres 4.5 miles outside of Bishop, on the site of the original Laws Railroad Station and town. It is an outdoor museum open every day between 10 am and 4 pm. Though those are prime hiking hours, you may find yourself, as I did, with just the perfect time to visit this unique museum in the Owens Valley. n Entering sea cave, Santa Cruz Island 2 Avenues July-September 2016

3 Awards continued from page 1 assisted with Navigation Practice hikes from 1996 to He also served as a very skilled Assistant Group Leader for the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) from 1999 to In 2003, Jason was a founding member of the Chapter s Outings Management Committee, and served on the OMC until 2007 and then again in Jason became an M-rated in 2002 and has led, co-led, assisted or evaluated over 190 Club outings. In recognition of his commitment and service to the Angeles Chapter s outings program, in 2005, Jason was awarded the Chapter s highest honor for an outings leader, the Chester Versteeg Outings Award. Wayne Vollaire organizes and leads outings for the Wilderness Adventures Section and has been exposing folks to our very special Channel Islands for over a decade. Wayne achieved the HPS snowshoe emblem (climbing 25 peaks in the winter season with snowshoes) and then continued leading Wilderness Adventures Section snowshoe outings so that WTC graduates and others can enjoy the joys of the So Cal winter season. Wayne has shared his leadership talents and passion for the outdoors over a range of Angeles Chapter entities, serving with enthusiasm and dedication. His Angeles Chapter involvement began while hiking with the Hundred Peaks Section. After a number of years of peak bagging (and changing his auto license plate to I (heart) PEAKS ), Wayne joined the HPS Management Committee and served as Chair of HPS for two terms. Wayne is a Lower Peaks list finisher and has led many scheduled hikes for that Section. Wayne has checked off many people on their I provisional hikes and has served both as an Instructor and Group Leader with the Orange County Wilderness Training Course for ten years. Wayne has made a tremendous contribution by teaching, inspiring and encouraging Angeles Chapter outdoor enthusiasts and new leaders. n Pinnacles National Park By Marlen Mertz In April, The Wilderness Adventures Section cosponsored, with the Natural Science Section, an outing to California s newest National Park, Pinnacles. Threat of rain convinced half the registered participants to cancel. But those who took the risk and came were rewarded with a picture perfect (though sometimes misty) trip and many adventures. Ta l u s c a v e J e ff C a b l e P h o t o g r a p h y This is a small park but a very special one with enjoyable hikes and outstanding scenery. The park is located in Central CA, east of the coastal range from Big Sur. Pinnacles National Monument was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt and legislation was passed by Congress in 2012 to designate it a National Park Here s the story behind this special piece of land. In summary, 23 million years ago, there was a volcanic eruption in Lancaster. With the formation of the San Andreas fault, the remains of the volcano were split between two tectonic plates. Two-thirds of the Pinnacles volcanic mass started slowly moving northwest. The other 1/3 remained in Lancaster and is now located on private property. Over millions of years, volcanic rubble wore away and steep ravines developed, boulders fell into canyons and stream beds and talus caves were formed. Part of the adventure is hiking through these fascinating caves. Pinnacles National Park is part of the CA Condor Recovery Program and serves as a release and management site for the rare birds. There are currently 36 free-flying adult and juvenile condors managed by Pinnacles National Park. Condors do not migrate, so can be observed all year. We were able to see condors roosting on the ridge just SE of our campground. The drive to the park after exiting the 5 freeway is outstanding, with rolling green ranchland and few buildings. I recommend going in the spring to experience the green landscape and wildflowers along the trails. Make sure not to go in the summer when it is too hot. We are hoping to have another outing there next March/April for those interested in visiting. One of the youngest participants 8 year old Ian made a little presentation for his classmates about his Pinnacles trip. His parents thought you might enjoy this. Click on the link to see Ian s video: Ian loves to play video games when he is not camping. Thank you leaders Sharon Moore and Keith Martin and Leaders/Naturalists Cliff and Gabi McLean and Jay Schneider. See more photos from the trip on page 4. n July-September 2016 Avenues 3

4 Pinnacles Car Camp April 2016 Jeff Cable Sharon Moore Sharon Moore Jeff Cable Photography Sharon Moore Jeff Cable Photography Sharon Moore 4 Avenues July-September 2016

5 Mt. Pacifico from Mill Creek Summit Seven Years after the Fire Article and photos by Mark Mitchell the welcome sight of mature conifers with a carpet of grass and flowers beneath them, looking just like the whole area looked before the fire. Seven years ago, the slopes under Mt. Pacifico were ravaged by the Station Fire. And now here we were eight hikers who came to see what time and renewal had brought to the formerly forested mountains. For those who had been here pre-burn, the trailhead looked pretty bleak. We found a comfortable picnic table in the camp near the summit, and even found the well-hidden summit register. On the way back we were reminded that it is not just But not far down the trail, under the charred trees that bore witness to the fire, we found ourselves surrounded by verdant shrubs and abundant wildflowers. No doubt encouraged by El Niño rains, the flowers displayed a full range of colors white ceanothus, yellow wall flower, red paintbrush and dreaded purple poodle-dog, among others. However there were no signs of pine saplings or other new trees yet. flowers and shrubs that have returned, but also wild creatures, like the wise-looking lizard who watched us from the side of the trail. n Most of the way out, we found ourselves hiking against a current of northward-bound Pacific Crest Trail throughhikers. About a mile from the summit, as the crow flies, we finally reached the border of the fire region. Here was July-September 2016 Avenues 5

6 Four Day Channel Island Outing Over Memorial Day Weekend Photos by trip participants John Norvell, Gigi Harvey, Sam Chow, Igor Treybush, Restie Delfin, Rich Kim, Marlen Mertz The traditional Memorial Day weekend outing to the Channel Islands brought us to Santa Cruz Island this year. It was even more of an adventure than in the past due to the need to skiff to shore multiple times throughout the weekend. The Island s pier is damaged and not in operation. It must either be repaired or replaced (which is the current NPS plan). Fifty participants and four leaders joined in activities including a hike to one of the highest peaks on the Island, El Montanon, followed by a visit to an outlying historic ranch on the eastern shore. The next day we took a shuttle trip to the conservancy side of the Island to hike and visit Pelican Bay, a gorgeous cove and site of a historic hotel that catered to holiday celebrities in the early 20th century. Finally, on Monday, we had a kayak tour of the Island s famous sea caves. Each night we had a festive happy hour followed by educational talks by Island experts including our own participants who came with a wealth of knowledge and related professional backgrounds, including anthropology and marine and park biology. We were especially grateful for the time the kayak guide, Tony Chapman, spent with us. In the evenings, he joined our happy hours to talk and answer questions. Tony has been guiding kayak tours on the Island for almost 30 years. He has a wealth of knowledge about Island history, geology, sea life, plant life, restoration efforts and more. This trip had a waiting list almost as long as the participant list. If you are interested in joining us next year, be sure to sign up early! Leaders: Marlen Mertz, Wayne Vollaire, Gigi and Joe Harvey n Channel Island photos continued on page 7 6 Avenues July-September 2016

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8 2016 Outings In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will need to sign a liability waiver, usually included on the sign-in sheet. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see the following: or, call (415) for a printed version. Carpooling/Ridesharing In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. Cancellation Policy Reservations: For outings costing over $10, arrange reservations in advance by sending a check payable to Wilderness Adventures. Unless otherwise noted, cancellation is without penalty up to 30 days before departure; thereafter 90 percent refundable only if a suitable replacement is found. For trips where group size is limited by permits or safety, up to a $50 deposit can be required (in addition to any permit or reservation fees), refundable at the trailhead if you show up, and participate on the outing. No-shows checks will be deposited. For all trips that charge a fee to participate, other than a permit fee, the Chapter is registered as a California Seller of Travel #CST Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. If you have questions about any of these Wilderness Adventure Section outings, contact the leaders listed on page 12. Note: Holiday trips are especially popular; early sign-ups are encouraged to increase your chances of successfully obtaining a reservation. Weekend Outings Unless otherwise noted, all outings are fully sponsored by the Wilderness Adventures Section. All participants must sign a Sierra Club Liability Waiver in order to go on any outing. July 13 Wednesday Wilderness Adventures, HPS O: Pacific Crest Trail/John Muir Trail High Sierra Passes Backpack trip. Pacific Crest Trail/John Muir Trail High Sierra Passes Backpack trip. We will begin this trip at Onion Valley, enter Kings Canyon National Park, go over Kearsarge Pass (11,709 ), Glen Pass (11,947), Pinchot Pass (12,139 ), Mather Pass (12,096 ), and Bishop Pass (11,973 ) and end at South Lake. Strenuous, but moderately paced, 6 days, 65 miles. Group size limited. Participants will need to share in expense of a wilderness permit. We will set up a car shuttle at the beginning of the trip. Send with H & C phones, city, recent conditioning and backpack experience to jeannstar@sbcglobal.net Leader: Ted Lubeshkoff, Co-leaders: Mary Forgione, Will McWhinney. July 30 Saturday O: SoCal Seven Summits #6 - San Bernardino Peak East Join us on training hike #6 of the 2016 SoCal Seven Summits: 17 miles at a moderate pace with approximately 5,300 gain to San Bernardino Peak East (10,691 ). This hike is planned to be a loop hike that will require a short car shuttle if the Forsee Creek area is reopened. Meet at the Forsee Creek trailhead off Jenks Lake road, 10 miles past Angelus Oak. The trailhead is off a dirt road on the right ½ mile down Jenks Lake Road. Permit limited. leaders for meeting 8 Avenues July-September 2016 time, carpooling options, and permit count. Leaders: Mary Forgione, Bob Cody, Amanda Horak, Ernest Scheuer. August 6 Saturday Wilderness Adventures, OCSS O: Mt. Baden-Powell from Vincent Gap Hike Switch-back your way up a steep bit of the Pacific Crest Trail to the summit of 9,399 foot Mt. Baden-Powell. Hike is about 8 miles and 2,800 feet gain, and will go at a moderate pace. The climb will take us across different forest ecosystems to great views. 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 8:00 AM at La Canada Ride Share - Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2), Just N of Foothill Fwy (I-210). Cars parked in Angeles National Forest will need to display Adventure Passes. Leaders: Dean Wallraff, Mark Mitchell. August Saturday-Sunday O: Dobbs Cabin Backpack (7,240), Dollar Lake Saddle day hike (10,000) This is a 6 mile one-way backpack with about 2,000 ft gain in the San Gorgonio Wilderness High Country which offers solitude and good views of Mill Creek Canyon and Yucaipa Ridge. Saturday, starting from Forest Falls, we ll take the Momyer/Alger Creek Trail which is a mostly shaded route 5.9 miles to Dobbs Cabin at 7,240, a deeply forested campsite with year-round water. We ll set up camp between two streams and enjoy the mountain air, scenery and night sky. On Sunday, we ll rise early for a day hike 9.4 miles rt, 2,800 gain to the Dollar Lake Saddle area at 10,000 via the Falls Creek Trail. Return to camp site around noon, break camp and return 6 miles to our cars. Permit limits group size. No beginners. Please register by sending an with hiking/ Outings continued on page 9

9 Outings continued from page 8 backpacking experience, conditioning, and contact information to leaders: Provisional Leader: Jeff Taylor, Co-leader: Ted Lubeshkoff August 27 Saturday O: SoCal Seven Summits #7 - San Gorgonio Join us on training hike #7 (the last) of the 2016 SoCal Seven Summits. 20 miles at a moderate pace and 5500 feet gain to San Gorgonio (11,503 ), the highest point in Southern California. We will hike in from the South Fork trailhead if the area is reopened this summer. Meet at the South Fork Trailhead off Highway 38 near Barton Flags. Drive approximately 17 miles to Jenks Lake Road West, making a right on Jenks Lake Road West and then go 2.5 miles to a large parking lot on the left. Permit limited. No beginners; heavy rain cancels. leaders for meeting time, carpooling options, and permit count. Leaders: Mary Forgione, Bob Cody, Amanda Horak, Ernest Scheuer. September 11 Sunday Wilderness Adventures, HPS O: Pacific Crest Trail/John Muir Trail South Lake to Mosquito Flat Backpack. High Sierra Backpack Trip on the Pacific Crest Trail/John Muir Trail from South Lake to Mosquito Flat. We will begin this trip at South Lake, go over Bishop Pass (11,973 ), connect with the Pacific Crest Trail/John Muir Trail, hike through Le Conte Canyon, go over Muir Pass (11,973 ), hike through Evolution Basin and Evolution Valley, go over Selden Pass (10,910 ), and Mono Pass (12,040 ) and end at Mosquito Flat. Strenuous, but moderately paced, 7 days, 75 miles. Group size limited. Participants will need to share expense of a wilderness permit. We will set up a car shuttle at the beginning of the trip. Send with H & C phones, city, recent conditioning and backpack experience to jeannstar@sbcglobal.net Leaders: Ted Lubeshkoff, Mary Forgione. October 1 Saturday O: Mt. San Jacinto (10,804 ). Join us on a hike to Mt. San Jacinto. 17 miles round trip at a moderate pace with 5,500 feet of gain on the Deer Springs, Marion Mountain, and Pacific Crest trails in the San Jacinto Wilderness. We will start at the Marion Mountain trailhead and exit at the Deer Springs Trailhead with a car shuttle required. Meet at the Deer Springs Trailhead to set up the car shuttle (Trailhead parking is on the left on Highway 243 just before entering the town of Idyllwild). Permit limited. No beginners. Heavy rain cancels. leaders for meeting time, carpooling options, and permit count. Leaders: Mary Forgione, Bob Cody, Amanda Horak, Ernest Scheuer. October 29 Saturday O: Sandstone Sextet. Join us on a hike from the Mishe Mokwa trailhead to 6 peaks. 9 mi, 2,700 gain. Here s your chance to get six peaks (2,800 to 3,111 ) in one day on a strenuous hike at a moderate pace to: Sandstone (highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains), Boney, Exchange, Tri-Peaks, Pop Top, and Big Dome peaks. Return on the Mishe Mokwa portion of the Backbone Trail, passing Split, Echo, and Balanced Rocks. Meet 8 am at Pacific Palisades Rideshare (Los Liones Dr. at Sunset Blvd, ¼ mi from PCH) or 9 am Mishe Mokwa trailhead (PCH 16 miles W of Malibu Canyon Road, Yerba Buena Rd N 7 winding miles to parking area on right side 2 miles past the ranger station). Bring water and lunch. Rain cancels. Leaders: Mary Forgione, Bob Cody, Amanda Horak, Ernest Scheuer. November 6 Sunday O: Annual Wilshire Walk 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 boulevards 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, Robert Cody Tuesday & Thursday Hikes July 5 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Palo Comado and Cheeseboro Canyons Moderately paced 6 mile, 800 gain loop hike in scenic Simi Hills, along a stream, through chaparral, grasslands and stately oaks to the Sheep Corral and Shepherds Flat. Meet 7:30 AM at trailhead. 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 Open Space sign on right and park along curb. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Ken Broomfield July 7 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Summer Schedule; Paradise Cove Beach Walk Moderately paced 7 mile walk on the beach & the bluff to Paradise Cove and back. Meet 7:30 AM at entrance to Westward Beach Rd parking lot in Malibu (from Kanan Dume Rd intersection go west on Pacific Coast Hwy 3/4 mile, turn left on Westward Beach Rd (just before Zuma Beach), go about ½ mile and park on side of road or pay to park in lot at end of road). Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Mimi Knights, Nancy Krupa July 12 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Red Rock Canyon from Stunt Rd Moderately paced 4 mile, 800 gain hike up a fire road and then down into hidden Red Rock Canyon with bright brick red rock formations. Seasonal streams, good views, chaparral and sage habitats. Meet 7:30 AM at Stunt Road trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Valley Circle/Mulholland Dr exit south, turn right on Valmar Rd (becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd), right on Mulholland Hwy for 3½ miles, left on Outings continued on page 10 July-September 2016 Avenues 9

10 Outings continued from page 9 Stunt Rd for 1 mile, park on dirt shoulder on right. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Pixie Klemic July 14 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Summer Schedule - Secret Trail to Calabasas Peak Moderately paced 5-7 mile hike, depending on weather, 1000 feet gain. Meet 7:30am at Secret Trailhead in Calabasas (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, continuing 2.1 miles to dirt parking area on the left). Bring plenty of water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ted Mattock, Nancy Krupa July 19 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Malibu Creek State Grasslands Trail Moderately paced 4 mile, 300 gain hike over Grasslands Trail to the Rock Pool and Century Lake. See the sites where many movies were shot. Meet 7:30 AM at trailhead on Mulholland Hwy just west of Malibu Canyon and over bridge. Park along road. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd/Malibu Canyon exit, go south 5 3/4 miles to Mulholland Hwy. Turn right, go over bridge and park. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Pixie Klemic July 21 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Summer Schedule; Malibu Beach Walk Moderately paced 7 mile walk at Surfrider Beach in Malibu. Meet 7:30 AM at Surfrider Beach parking lot (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Rd, exit 32, to Pacific Coast Hwy, turn left, go 1¼ mile and after crossing bridge either park on right (beach) side of PCH between Adamson House & the pier, or enter parking lot at Adamson House & pay to park in lot. Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Nancy Krupa, Pixie Klemic July 26 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Point Dume to Paradise Cove Beach Walk Moderately paced 5-6 mile, 200 gain, low tide beach walk over the bluff at Pt. Dume to Paradise Cove. Beautiful cliffs, sparkling surf, soft sands and tide pools. Meet 7:30 AM at entrance to Westward Beach parking lot. From PCH and Kanan Rd., go north about ¾ mile and turn left into Westward Beach Rd (just before Zuma Beach), go ½ mile and park on side of road or pay to park in lot at end of road. Bring water, snack, sandals or tennis shoes OK, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Marcia Harris, Pixie Klemic July 28 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Summer Schedule - Top of Reseda #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 5-8 mile hike, depending 10 Avenues July-September 2016 on weather, in northern Topanga State Park. Meet 7:30 AM at top of Reseda Blvd in Tarzana (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd, exit 23, turn south and go 3 miles to Mulholland Gateway Park, and park along street below the yellow line, just outside fee area). Bring plenty of water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Mimi Knights, Reaven Gately August 2 Tuesday O: Tues Moderate easy pace Hikers / Top of Reseda to Nike Site Moderately paced 6 mile, 600 gain hike along old dirt Mulholland to Cold War Nike site. Great views of SF Valley and Encino Reservoir. Meet 7:30 AM at top of Reseda Blvd in Tarzana. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd exit, turn south and go 3 miles to Mulholland Gateway Park. Choice to park along street below the white line at beginning of fee area or pay fee and park above. Meet at trailhead at the top. Bring water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Virve Leps, Pixie Klemic August 4 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Orange and Red Lines, Downtown Ed Rosenthal will show us around his territory in downtown Los Angeles, visiting historic places as well as new developments. Meet before 7:30AM at the Sepulveda Orange Line ticket vending machines in time to board bus at 7:30 AM. Entrance to large free parking lot is on Erwin St, west of Sepulveda Blvd and north of Oxnard St. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, TAP card (or purchase for $1) and money for bus/metro (check for latest info) and a cafe lunch. Contact a leader if you prefer to board the bus elsewhere. Leaders: Ted Mattock, Nancy Krupa August 9 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Malibu Beach Walk Low tide beach walk from Dan Blocker State Beach to Malibu Lagoon. Moderately paced 6 mile, no gain walk along beach (bare feet OK) past tide pools and sea creatures. Meet at the beach at 7:30 AM. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd/Malibu Canyon exit, go south to Pacific Coast Hwy. From Malibu Canyon Rd intersection, turn right and go west on Pacific Coast Hwy about 2 miles. Park on PCH near the lifeguard station at bottom of hill. (You ll need to turn around and park on the beach side. The 76 station at Corral Canyon Rd is handy.) Bring water, snack, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Marcia Harris August 11 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers/ Summer Schedule; Parker Mesa Overlook #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 6 mile hike, 1,300 feet gain, in western Topanga State Park. Meet 7:30 AM at trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd south to Entrada Rd, turn left (east) and continue to fork with Colina Drive, continue straight on Colina Drive until it meets with Waveview Drive and Entrada Rd, and park on street. Bring Outings continued on page 11

11 Outings continued from page 10 plenty of water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ted Mattock, Nancy Krupa August 16 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / De Anza Loop Trail Moderately paced 4 mile, 800 gain following Juan Batista de Anza s expedition s route in Calabasas. Part of the new Millennium Trail, hike through grasslands and impressive oaks to panoramic views north, west, and east. Meet 7:30 AM at the trailhead at the west end of Calabasas Rd. From 101 Fwy in Calabasas, exit at Calabasas Parkway. Go west on Calabasas about 1.5 miles to end and park on left (south) side of road. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ken Broomfield, Pixie Klemic August 18 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Summer Schedule - Top of Reseda #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 5-8 mile hike, depending on weather, in northern Topanga State Park. Meet 7:30 AM at top of Reseda Blvd in Tarzana (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd, exit 23, turn south and go 3 miles to Mulholland Gateway Park, and park along street below the yellow line, just outside fee area). Bring plenty of water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Reaven Gately, Diane De Marco August 23 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Malibu Beach Walk Low tide beach walk at Surfrider Beach and past Malibu Lagoon into the Colony. Moderately paced 4 mile, no gain walk along beach (bare feet OK) Lots of birds. We ll see how the Lagoon is recovering from all the recent work. Meet 7:30 AM at Surfrider Beach parking lot - From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd/Malibu Canyon exit, go south to Pacific Coast Hwy. Turn left and go 1 ¼ mile; after crossing bridge, either park on beach side of PCH between Adamson House and Pier or enter fee lot by Adamson house. Bring water, snack, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Ken Broomfield August 25 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Malibu Creek State Park #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8 mile 1000 gain hike including Lookout Trail with great views, Century Lake, and Reagan picnic area. Meet 8 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, Nancy Krupa August 30 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Trippet Ranch, Dead Horse Trail Moderately paced 5 mile, 600 gain hike in Topanga State Park including the Nature trail. Deer sightings common. Meet 8:00 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: Rita Okowitz, Dottie Sandford September 1 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Las Virgenes Canyon #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8-9 mile 800 to 1200 gain hike in delightful canyon, with various options depending on weather. Meet 8 AM at trailhead kiosk. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd, exit 32, north 1+ mile to end, street parking. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Doug Demers, Diane De Marco September 6 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Solstice Canyon 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 8:00 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: Rita Okowitz, Marcia Harris September 8 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Towsley Cyn, Santa Clarita Woodlands Moderately paced 7 mile 1350 gain (optional 5 mile 1050 gain) hike with great vistas, a chilly narrows, diverse plant life and tar seeps. Meet 8 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, Mimi Knights September 13 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Wildwood Park Moderately paced 5 mile, 500 gain hike in Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks. Hike among numerous plant communities including beautiful oaks and chaparral with a visit to Wildwood Falls. Meet 8:00 AM at trailhead in Park. Take 101 Freeway north to Lynn Rd. Turn right (N) on Lynn Rd, then make a left on Avenida De Los Arboles and follow to the end of road parking lot. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Dottie Sandford Outings continued on page 12 July-September 2016 Avenues 11

12 Outings continued from page 11 September 15 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Caballero Canyon, Topanga State Park #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8-10 mile hike in northern Topanga State Park. Meet 8 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, Reaven Gately September 20 Tuesday O: Tues Moderate easy pace Hikers / Top of Reseda to Cathedral Rock Moderately paced 5 mile, 300 gain hike along dirt Mulholland and fire roads through the chaparral of Topanga State Park. Valley views, fall foliage, and glimpse of the Pacific too! Meet 8:00 AM at top of Reseda Blvd in Tarzana. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd exit, turn south and go 3 miles to Mulholland Gateway Park. Choice to park along street below the white line at beginning of fee area or pay fee and park above. Meet at trailhead at the top. Bring water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Virve Leps September 22 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Ahmanson Ranch #Hikethe100 - Enjoy Santa Monica Mtns Conservancy land of rolling grassy hills with oaks on 8 mile (shorter option available) 800 gain hike. Meet 8:00 AM at Victory trailhead (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Valley Circle Blvd, exit 29, north 2 miles, turn left (west) on Victory Blvd continuing ½ mile to parking lot at end). Bring $3 for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Muddy when wet. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ted Mattock, Nancy Krupa September 27 Tuesday O: Tues Moderate easy pace Hikers / Brown Creek Canyon and Joughin Ranch Explore a recent acquisition of the Santa Monica Mtns Conservancy in the Santa Susana Mtns. Part of Antonovich Regional Park. 5 mile 1000 gain hike. Grand views, rolling hills, oak and walnut woodlands. Meet at trailhead at 8:00 AM. From 118 Fwy take De Soto Ave exit north, down into the canyon 1.2 miles. Park along road at trailhead. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Ken Broomfield October 4 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Pico Canyon Moderately paced 4-6 mile 800 foot gain hike through historic Mentryville with ruins of California Star Oil #4 and great views of the Santa Clarita Valley. Meet at 8:00 AM at trailhead. From Interstate 5, take Lyons Ave west. It will become Pico Canyon; continue on Pico Canyon until it ends at dirt parking lot right. Pay fee before green entry gate or park outside gate and walk ½ mile in to trailhead. Bring the usual. Leaders: Reaven Gately, Pixie Klemic October 6 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Weldon Cyn Overlook Moderately paced 8 mile 1200 gain hike through oaks, black walnut and fir trees, passing BFI planted oaks as a condition of landfill expansion, to overlooking views of Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys. Meet 8 AM East Canyon trailhead of Santa Susana Mtns. Take Calgrove Blvd, exit 166, from northbound Interstate 5, turn left (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. Bring $5 for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ted Mattock, Reaven Gately October 11 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Newton Canyon (W) / Backbone Trail Moderately paced 5 mile, 800 gain, hike into Zuma Canyon on a scenic trail through oak woodlands and chaparral. Meet 8:00 AM Newton Canyon Trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd exit, go south on Kanan Rd about 8 mi. to paved trailhead parking area on west side just north of Tunnel 1 (3rd tunnel from 101 about 1¾ miles past Mulholland Hwy; 4 ½ mi. north of PCH). Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Ken Broomfield October 13 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Nike Missile Radar Site #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8 mile 1100 gain hike with great mountain and valley views. Meet 8 AM at Caballero Canyon trailhead in Tarzana (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd, exit 23, south 2 miles to east side of street across from entrance to Braemar Country Club). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rosemary Campbell, Diane De Marco September 29 Thursday October 18 Tuesday, O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Placerita to East Walker Ranch O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Wilson Canyon #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 8 mile 1100 gain hike starting in Placerita Canyon Park with shaded oak groves and Let s explore some trails in this SM Mts Conservancy Park Exploratory a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream, to Walker with its magnificent oak woodlands and chaparral canyons Ranch and then over to East Walker Ranch with interesting with great SF valley views. About 4-5 miles, and 800 gain. ruins. Meet 8:00 AM at Placerita Nature Center parking lot. Meet 8:30 AM at Wilson Cyn Park trailhead. From the Golden State/I-5 Freeway in Sylmar take the Roxford exit north From Hwy 14 in Newhall take Placerita Cyn Rd, exit 3, and go east 1½ miles to park entrance. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, past the 210 Freeway, turning north to Olive View Drive. lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Nancy Krupa, Reaven Gately Outings continued on page Drive past the main hospital and the four-way stop at Bled Avenues July-September 2016

13 Outings continued from page 12 soe Street. The park entrance road is located approximately 200 yards east of Bledsoe, just before Fenton Avenue. Pay parking fee near entrance, then proceed to trailhead parking at the northwest terminus of the entry road. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Reaven Gately October 20 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Pico Canyon Moderately paced 8 mile round trip 1600 foot gain hike through historic Mentryville with ruins of California Star Oil #4 and great views of the Santa Clarita Valley. Meet at 8 AM at trailhead (from Interstate 5 take Lyons Ave west. It will become Pico Canyon, continue on Pico Canyon until it ends at dirt parking area right before green entry gate and park outside gate. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Mimi Knights, Reaven Gately October 25 Tuesday O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / De Anza Park to Liberty Canyon Moderately paced 6 mile, 800 gain. The trail follows Las Virgenes Creek to the Talapop Trail overlooking Liberty Canyon to see an old adobe in Malibu Creek State Park. Lots of trees, views of the mountains and interesting plants. Meet 8:30 AM at De Anza Park, Calabasas. Exit 101 Fwy at Lost Hills Rd., turn south. (Left if coming from the Valley) Proceed 1 mile to parking lot on the right in De Anza Park. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Marcia Harris, Rita Okowitz October 27 Thursday O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Ocean View Loop #Hikethe100 - Moderately paced ten mile 2700 gain hike, first on the Ocean View Trail, then on two connector trails over to Zuma Ridge Trail, then back down, and across another connector to starting trailhead. Meet 8:30 AM at Bonsall Drive trailhead in Malibu. From south end of Kanan Dume Road in Malibu, turn right (west) on Pacific Coast Hwy and go 0.8 mile to Bonsall Dr (no light), turn right and go to dirt parking area at end. If you go past Bonsall, turn right on Busch Dr (which does have a light), then turn right again on Rainsford Pl, and then turn left on Bonsall. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Diane De Marco, Doug Demers Thursday Evening Conditioning Hikes Resume in September O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hikes: A weekly 6 mi rt, 1400 gain aerobic conditioning hike. Great views of LA Basin and the night sky. Meet 6:55 pm (we start at 7 PM) every Thursday at the gate at Pinecrest (from Pasadena, exit east bound I-210 at Altadena Dr, N 2½ mi to Crescent Dr, R to 2260 Pinecrest Dr; Altadena). Bring water, flashlight, sturdy shoes. For more information contact Leader/Coord: Pat Pipkin pipkin@earthlink.net Leaders: Beth Powis Martin, Keith Martin, Dianne Laird Join today and receive a FREE weekend bag! Name Address CityState q Check enclosed made payable to Sierra Club Please charge my q Mastercard q Visa Exp. Date Cardholder Name Card Number MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL JOINT INTRODUCTORY q $15 REGULAR q $39 q $49 SUPPORTING q $75 q $100 CONTRIBUTING q $150 q $175 LIFE q $1000 q $1250 SENIOR q $25 q $35 STUDENT q $25 q $35 LIMITED INCOME q $25 q $35 Contributions, gifts and dues to the Sierra Cub are not tax deductible; they support our effective, citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts. Your dues include $7.50 for a subscription to Sierra magazine and $1.00 for your Chapter newsletter. Enclose check and mail to: Sierra Club. P.O. Box Palm Coast, FL Zip July-September 2016 Avenues 13

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