WEEKLY RECURRING FITNESS ACTIVITIES
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MON 6:00 PM RIVERSIDE MT. RUBIDOUX ONE HOUR FITNESS WALK
MEET: Ninth Street entrance to Mt. Rubidoux. INFO: Judy Smith 951-369-5117. SAN GORGONIO CHAPTER
MON 7:00 PM APPLE VALLEY CONDITIONING HIKE HIKE
Please join me for a 6 mile fast paced conditioning walk along the Mojave River. Meet at the Victor Valley Museum on Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley . Please bring flashlight, jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Rainy/Foul weather cancels, so please call before hike. Call Leader: Melody Nichols (760) 963-4430 or Labelady@msn.com MOJAVE GROUP
WED 7:00 PM MOJAVE GROUP CONDITIONING WALK
MEET: Victor Valley Museum every Wednesday except second Wednesday of each month. Walks are paced for participants. Enjoy the evening air, river breeze, sunsets, starts and moon on a 3-mile walk around Jess Ranch and along the Mojave River. Call Bill Spreng 760-951-4520 <bspreng@gte.net> or Jenny Wilder 760-220-0730 <jensoasis@aol.com> MOJAVE GROUP
JUNE 1 – JUNE 7
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JUN 6 (SAT) 4:00 PM SUNSET PEAK EVENING HIKE HIKE
Afoot and Afield in the Inland Empire author David Money Harris will join us for a walk up Sunset Peak. With a fine view of the San Gabriel range, we will hear about places to hike, and how you can help with the San Gabriel Mountains Forever Campaign to add wilderness protection to some of this vista. Wear hiking boots, pack a dinner to eat at the top, jacket and a flashlight. Full moon will help us down. Contact leader for meeting place. LEADER: Mary Ann Ruiz 909-815-9379 or ruizmaryann@gmail.com LOS SERRANOS GROUP
**JUN 6 (SAT) 7:00 AM SAN BERNARDINO PEAK HIKE
This hike to San Bernardino Peak , is considered to be strenuous. It is 16 miles round trip and 4,600 elevation gain. This has been one of my favorite hikes. We will start at Camp Angles trailhead , Manzanita Flats, Limber Pines Springs, and then onto the peak. Bring the 10 essentials, 4 quarts of water, and snacks. If you would like to come, must contact leader. LEADER: Mitch Anderton 909-881-7844, or mitchasn@aol.com. SAN GORGONIO CHAPTER
JUN 6 (SAT) 9:00 AM SANTA ROSA ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE HIKE
"New Member" hike (all are welcome, though). Enjoy an easy 5 mile roundtrip hike to the Original Ranch Adobe and while you're there, meet local Group leaders and learn about your local Santa Margarita Group under the shade of ancient oaks trees. BRING: Hat, water, lunch and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Will stop at the vernal pools if they have water. Trails used may vary. Rain Cancels. Meet at the vernal pool trailhead. RESERVATIONS & INFO: LEADER: RICK ESTES (951) 303-4071. rickestes92595@gmail.com SANTA MARGARITA GROUP
JUN 6 (SAT) 9:00 AM S B MTS, GRAY'S PEAK HIKE
A moderate enjoyable trail to the summit of Gray's Peak at 7,952 ft. Elevation gain: 1,200ft. Good views of Big Bear Lake and surrounding mountains. BRING lunch, 2 quarts of water, jacket, sun protection. MEET at the signed Gray's Peak trailhead parking lot on the left side of Hwy 38 before you reach Fawnskin. For further information or if you want to carpool from Lake Arrowhead, contact LEADER: HEATHER SARGEANT, 909-336-2836. MOUNTAINS GROUP
JUN 6-14 (SAT-SUN) HELLSGATE WILDERNESS, ARIZONA GORGE SCRAMBLE
Spectacular four day gorge scramble of Tonto Creek, a seldom visited granite canyon in the Mogollon Rim. It offers unadulterated wilderness, varied colors and geology in the canyon walls and a desert riparian habitat which includes Sonoran desert with its saguaro cacti at the lower elevations. This canyon bottom occasionally receives large scouring flushing flows thru it's numerous narrows, offering lots of polished granite and many lengthy pools to float thru on your air mattress. For more information on this activity go to; http://www.motherlode.sierraclub.org/deltaSierra/GSPAGES/ gspage0.htm. Call for participant requirements, available space, itinerary and outing details. LEADER; PAUL PLATHE 209-476-1498. DELTA-SIERRA GROUP
**JUN 7 (SUN) 10:00 AM GRAND VIEW POINT HIKE
Come join Robbie for his very first hike of the year. Enjoy the native White Fir, the Jeffrey Pine, and the Greenleaf Manzanita while cruising up the Red Ant Canyon to Grand View Point. This half day, moderate to difficult, 6 mile round trip hike will climb less than a 1,000 foot elevation gain. From the Aspen Glen Picnic Area we follow the Pine Knot Trail (1E01). We will stop at the Deer Group Campground for lunch and talk of local native plant uses. Then we walk a little farther to enjoy the amazing views from Grand View, so bring your camera and binoculars. BRING your hiking boots, water, lunch and snacks, and appropriate layered clothing for this 7,784 foot peak summer mountain hike. MEET: Performing Arts Center in Big Bear Lake at 10:00 am for carpooling. DRIVERS will need a Forest Adventure Pass. For INFO, directions, and details, contact LEADER: ROBBIE BOS (909) 866-5006. BIG BEAR GROUP
JUN 7 (SUN) 6:00 PM MOONLIGHT HIKE HIKE
Come for a 2 to 3 hour evening hike in the foothills to enjoy the "full" moon. (Actual full moon is June 7.) Hikes are moderately paced. Between 4 and 5 miles RT, 400 to 1200 ft elevation. Hike locations will vary. MEET: North parking lot of PFF Bank, Claremont, at NE corner of Indian Hill & Foothill Blvds. BRING: Jacket, flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes/boots. INFO: Leaders PATTY and DAVID THORNE (909) 981-5813 LOS SERRANOS GROUP
JUNE 8 – JUNE 14
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JUN 11 (THU) 8:30 AM GRINNELL MOUNTAIN HIKE
A moderate to strenuous 10 mile round trip hike with 2400 ft elevation gain. We will start at the Fish Creek Trailhead and hike to the Fish Creek saddle. From there we will follow the trail less ridge ½ mile to the10,284 foot peak with its expand views of the San Gorgonio Wilderness Bring water, snack, layered clothing and hiking boots. Because a wilderness permit is required please call in advance. MEET: Von's parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 8:30 am. For information call LEADER: Ed Wallace 909 584 9407. BIG BEAR GROUP
JUN 13 (SAT) 8:00 AM PCT VAN DUSEN-COUGAR CREST HIKE HIKE
Come join other hikers for a beautiful hike through the mountain forest along the PCT from Van Dusen Rd. to the Cougar Crest Trailhead in Big Bear. Bring 2 to 3 qts of water, sturdy boots and lunch/snacks. Meet at the Cougar Crest Trailhead parking lot near the Big Bear Discovery Center on the north side of Big Bear Lake at 9 am. For more info call LEADER: Terrence McCorkle at (760)252-2194 or (760)412-1683 or email at oldhikerdude@verizon.net MOJAVE GROUP
JUN 13-14 (SAT-SUN) DOMELAND WILDERNESS BASECAMP BACKPACK
In the very southernmost Sierras, this wilderness includes ponderosa pines, sage meadows, and the flowing South Fork of the Kern River. Elevation is modest and weather should be comfortable. On Saturday we backpack four miles to Rockhouse Basin, set up camp, and explore through the valley and along the river. Sunday will be a leisurely return to our cars. This will be an easy to moderate journey for learning backpackers. LEADER: CRAIG DEUTSCHE, craig.deutsche@gmail.com, (310-477-6670). CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEE
JUN 14 (SUN) 8:00 AM CHAPMAN/ICE HOUSE CANYON TRAIL LOOP HIKE
This hike will be part of the San Gabriel Mountains Forever East Campaign to add wilderness acreage to Cucamonga Wilderness. We will write postcards to Congressman David Dreier on a break. Cards and mailing will be provided. This will be an uphill hike on Chapman Trail up Cedar Canyon through oak, spectacular stands of incense cedar, yucca, chaparral, Sugar pine, and Ponderosa pine to the junction with Ice House Canyon Trail. We will loop back on Ice House Canyon Trail. Moderate. 8.2 miles Round Trip, 2000 ft elev. gain. MEET: North parking lot of PFF Bank, Claremont, at NE corner of Indian Hill & Foothill Blvds. We will carpool to Ice House Canyon Trail trailhead. BRING: extra warm layers, gloves, water, and extra snacks; wear sturdy shoes/boots. Rain/snow cancels. INFO: LEADER: DEAN SHIMEK, dtsierra@msn.com, 909-899-2795.LOS SERRANOS GROUP
JUNE 15 – JUNE 21
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JUN 18 (THU) 9:00 AM CASTLE ROCK AND GUN SIGHT HIKE
This is a moderate to difficult 6-to-7-mile round-trip hike with a 1200-foot elevation gain. In route we will see Castle Rock, Champion Lodgepole Pine, Bluff Lake and Siberia Creek. BRING: 2-quarts of water, snacks, clothing appropriate to the weather and sturdy hiking boots. We will meet at the east parking lot of the Performing Arts Center in Big Bear Lake at 9:00 AM and carpool to the trailhead. LEADER: Call Dick Banks to register and learn more at 909-866-9232. BIG BEAR GROUP
**JUN 20 (SAT) 7:00 AM MT SAN JACINTO HIKE
This hike to Mt. San Jacinto will be the longest so far. At 19 miles, it well be more of a gradual climb to the top. but still very strenuous with a 5,184 elevation gain. There is no extra places to get water. BRING: 5 quarts of water, the 10 essentials, snacks, and lunch. We well meet at the Deer Springs trailhead if you would like to try your luck on his one. LEADER: Must contact Mitch Anderton at 909-881-7844 or mitchasn@aol.com. SAN GORGONIO CHAPTER
JUN 20 (SAT) 9:00 AM SB MTS, HERE AND NOW HIKE HIKE
While on this moderate hike, we will focus on what is around us at the moment; sights and sounds of the forest, and our reactions to them. While on the trail, by talking about only what we see, hear and experience, we should be able to better appreciate what is out there. We will hike the North Shore Trail to Little Bear Creek. Distance: 5 miles RT. Elevation loss and gain: 600 feet. WEAR: hat and boots. BRING: water, snacks and lunch. CALL: LEADER, BILL ENGS, 909-338-1910 for MEETING PLACE. MOUNTAINS GROUP
JUNE 22 – JUNE 28
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JUN 25 (THU) 9:00 AM HWY 38/SANTA ANA RIVER TO BIG MEADOWS HIKE
An easy 9 mile round trip hike above the Santa Ana River with an 800 ft. elevation gain. Great views of Sugarloaf as the trail winds through Jeffrey and Ponderosa pine forests. We will meet at Von's parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 9:30 am. LEADER: For information call Ed Wallace 909- 584-9407. BIG BEAR GROUP
JUN 28 (SUN) 8:00 AM CEDAR GLEN HIKE
This hike will be part of the San Gabriel Mountains Forever East Campaign to add wilderness acreage to Cucamonga Wilderness. We will write postcards to Congressman David Dreier on a break. Cards and mailing will be provided. This will be an uphill hike on Chapman Trail up Cedar Canyon through oak, spectacular stands of incense cedar, yucca, chaparral, Sugar pine, and Ponderosa pine to Cedar Glen. Cedar Glen is just inside the Cucamonga Wilderness. Not for beginners, but not all that hard. 4.4 miles Round Trip, 1460 ft elev. gain. MEET: North parking lot of PFF Bank, Claremont, at NE corner of Indian Hill & Foothill Blvds. We will carpool to Ice House Canyon Trail trailhead. BRING: water and snacks; wear sturdy shoes/boots. INFO: LEADER: DEAN SHIMEK, dtsierra@msn.com, 909-899-2795. LOS SERRANOS GROUP
JUNE 29 – JULY 5
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JUN 30 (TUE) 9:00 AM BERTHA PEAK VIA COUGAR CREST TRAIL HIKE
This is a moderate to difficult 6-to-7-mile round-trip hike with a 1400-foot elevation gain. Bring at least 2-quarts of water, appropriate clothing, snacks and sturdy hiking boots. MEET: Cougar Crest Trailhead (1/2 mile west of the Discovery center) on highway 38 at 9:00 AM. LEADER: Call Dick Banks for more information and to register at 909-866-9232. BIG BEAR GROUP
**JUN 30 (TUE) 5:00 PM COUGAR CREST TRIAL TOWARD PCT HIKE
A moderate 2-4 mile round trip hike with a 1300’ elevation gain. WE WILL HIKE 1 HOUR UP AND ONE HOUR BACK. This is a well maintained trail which passes through a wide variety of Big Bear’s natural environments. BRING: Water and appropriate clothing. A National Forest Adventure Pass is needed to park at the trailhead OR you can park at the Discovery Center for free and hike the .6 miles west to the trailhead. LEADER: Chris Cook 909-878-4524. BIG BEAR GROUP
**JUL 1 (WED) 7:00 AM SAN GORGONIO VIA VIVIAN CREEK TRAIL HIKE
This strenuous 16 mile round trip hike is the shortest and oldest route to San Gorgonio peak. The elevation gain from the trail head in Forest Falls is staggering 5300 feet which will provide a good shakeout for those planning excursions in to the Sierra’s this summer. We will meet at 7:00 AM in Von’s parking lot and carpool to the trailhead. A permit is required for this hike so space is limited. Make your reservation early. For information call hike leader Ed Wallace at 909 584 9407. BIG BEAR GROUP
JUL 5 (SUN) 6:00 PM MOONLIGHT HIKE HIKE
Come for a 2 to 3 hour evening hike in the foothills to enjoy the "full" moon. (Actual full moon is July 7.) Hikes are moderately paced. Between 4 and 5 miles RT, 400 to 1200 ft elev. Hike locations will vary. MEET: North parking lot of PFF Bank, Claremont, at NE corner of Indian Hill & Foothill Blvds. BRING: Jacket, flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes/boots . INFO: Leaders PATTY and DAVID THORNE (909) 981-5813 LOS SERRANOS GROUP
JULY 6 – JULY 12
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**JUL 6 (MON) 8:30 AM SIBERIAN CREEK TO GUNSIGHT HIKE
This 4 mile easy R/T trail starts at 7600’ and descends to 7050’ where there are two giant boulders on each side of the trail that look like a gunsight. Enjoy the view of the San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties mountain ranges. We will also stop at the Champion Lodgepole Pine. Bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Park in the same area on Forest Road 2N11 for visiting the Champion Lodgepole Pine or call for directions. Adventure Pass required Leader: Chris Cook (909) 878-4524. BIG BEAR GROUP
**JUL 7 (TUE) 8:30 AM GOLD MTN & BERTHA PEAK HIKE
Hike one way to both Gold Mountain and Bertha Peak via the PCT from Holcomb Valley (dump) Road to the Cougar Crest Trailhead. This is a 10 to 12 mile mostly moderate hike interspersed with difficult to strenuous assents to these two these peaks with a total elevation gain of about 3000 feet. Bring plenty of water, weather appropriate clothing, lunch, sturdy boots and sun protection. We will meet at the Cougar Crest Trailhead parking lot on North Shore Drive (about ½ mile west of the Discovery Center) at 8:30 AM and carpool to our starting point on “dump” road. Adventure passes are required at both locations. This double bagger is a Peaks of Big Bear hike. Hikes to the five major peaks overlooking the Big Bear Valley will be made at least twice during the 2008-hiking season. Those reaching all five peaks will be given a patch commemorating the effort. Call Dick Banks for registration and more information at 909-866-9232. BIG BEAR GROUP
JUL 10-12 (FRI – SUN) NEVADA WILDERNESS RESTORATION-SERVICE
Eastern Nevada's White Pine County has MANY new wilderness areas. We'll help the BLM's Ely office enhance wild values as we put up vehicle barriers, rehab old routes, or remove old guzzlers; specific area to be known later. 3-day car camp service trip with VICKY HOOVER; with central commissary ($15); vicky.hoover@sierraclub.org or (415) 977-5527. CNRCC WILDERNESS COMMITTEE
**JUL 11 (SAT) 8:00 AM BADEN POWELL HIKE HIKE
Come join other hikers for an ascent up Mt. Baden Powell from Vincent Gap in the San Gabriel Mountains. This is a beautiful 8 to 10 mile hike through a shady forest on the PCT on the north side of the mountains. Bring 3 to 4 qts of water, sturdy boots and lunch/snacks. Meet at the parking lot on the south side of McDonalds off the I-15 Frwy at the 138 exist on the Cajon Pass. For more info call LEADER: TERRANCE Mc CORKLE (760)252-2194 or (760)412-1683 or email at oldhikerdude@verizon.net MOJAVE GROUP
JUL 11-12 (SAT-SUN) WHITE MOUNTAINS CANYON EXPLORATION
We'll camp in the Hamill Valley east of Bishop and explore Pellisier and Birch Canyons in two day hikes. I have not found any information on Pellisier Canyon and don't know whether we can get past the formidable-looking narrows shown on the topo map, but we should definitely take a look. I know the Birch Canyon narrows can be surmounted, but there may be some route-finding involved. We won't attempt any real rock-climbing. Limit 12.LEADER: JOHN WILKINSON, johnfw1@mac.com (408) 876-8295 CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEE
JUL 12 (SUN) 9:00 AM SAN ANTONIO CANYON CLEANUP SERVICE OUTING
LOS SERRANOS GROUP members have organized several trash cleanups in the canyon, with Ranger Sarah telling us it is making a difference! This time we are partnering with the San Gabriel Mountains Forever Campaign to pull in a full crew to help with this work. Come and help and learn how you can also help with adding wilderness protection to more of the San Gabriel Mountains. Meet at 9:00 am at the lower fire station where Mt Baldy road crosses the bridge heading to Claremont or Upland. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots, sunscreen, hat, gloves, water , snacks. Bags and pickers will be provided. LEADER: Mary Ann Ruiz 909-815-9379 or ruizmaryann@gmail.com LOS SERRANOS GROUP
JULY 13 – JULY 19
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JUL 13-17 (MON-FRI) NORTH FORK BIG PINE CREEK BACKPACK
After spending the first night at the trailhead, this three night backpack into the John Muir Wilderness will give us views of the longest spine of 13,000 to 14,000 peaks (the legendary Palisades) in the lower 48. The trail run along the roaring North Fork of Big Pine Creek and passes nine spectacular alpine lakes while gaining approximately 3600 feet in elevation. We will establish a base camp after the first day of hiking and day hike to a 12,500 overlook of the Palisade Glacier the next day. Our third night on the trail will be spent at Black lake as we loop our way back to the trailhead. Space is limited. Call Ed Wallace 909 584 9407 or Billie Wolff 909 338 2534 for more information or to reserve a spot. BIG BEAR GROUP
JUL 18 (SAT) 7:00 AM ANDERSON PEAK HIKE
This hike is beautiful hike, but a bit strenuous. It`s 15.7 miles RT with 4,064’ of elevation gain. We will start at the Forsee Trailhead. Bring layered clothing, the 10 essentails, and 4 quarts of water, and snacks. If you are interested contact Mitch Anderton at 909-881-7844 or mitchasn@aol.com SAN GORGONIO CHAPTER
JUL 19 (SUN) 9:00 AM SNOW FOREST SKI AREA WALKABOUT HIKE
This roughly 4+ hour hike is moderate to difficult, traveling about 5-6 miles RT and will climb roughly 1,000 feet in elevation. From the Big Bear Village we will walk up Pine Knot Avenue and into the forest while enjoying an uphill climb, with great views of the lake to Deer Group Campground. Snack, drink and then meander our way back down into the village. Bring your camera and or binoculars. As usual, wear good hiking boots and bring plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks and light lunch and layered clothing for the cool to warm mountain weather. MEET: 9:00 AM in the Bartlett Parking Lot on Bartlett Road by the Chamber of Commerce building in the Village, Big Bear Lake. For info and details contact LEADER: Robbie Bos (909) 866-5006. BIG BEAR GROUP
JULY 20 - JULY 26
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**JUL 20 (MON) 8:30 AM PCT HOLCOMB RD TO HWY 18 HIKE
A moderate 4 mile hike starting from Holcolm Valley Road (by the landfill) to Hwy 18. There are long level stretches, makes this a good beginner hike. Views of Baldwin Lake and Lucerne Valley. Bring water. Adventure Pass required. Leader: Chris Cook (909)878-4524. BIG BEAR GROUP
JUL 21 (TUE) 8:30 AM GRANDVIEW POINT LOOP HIKE
This is an easy to moderate 7-mile hike with 500 feet of elevation gain. We will access Grandview Point via a loop route that includes Pine Knot Trail, FSR 2N10, Dick’s Trail, and FSR 2N08. This is the time of year when we should see lots of wildflowers along a wetland portion of the trail that includes Corn and Lemon Lilies. Bring plenty of water, weather appropriate clothing, sun protection and sturdy hiking boots. We will meet in the east parking lot of the Performing Arts Center at 8:30 AM and Carpool to the trailhead. For registration and information call Dick Banks at 909-866-9232. BIG BEAR GROUP
JULY 27 – AUGUST 2
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AUG 1 (SAT) 7:00 AM SAN GORGONIO PEAK HIKE
Come join me on our annual San G hike. We are going to try it from the South fork trailhead. It’s not as steep and a bit more enjoyable. I think you’ll all have fun.' This is a strenuous hike, but only because of the miles. This is a 21.8 mile round RT hike with 4,619’ of elevation gain. Bring layered clothing, the 10 essentials, snacks, and 5 quarts of water. If your interested contact Mitch Anderton at 909-881-7844 or mitchasn@aol.com. SAN GORGONIO CHAPTER
AUG 2 (SUN) 6:00 PM MOONLIGHT HIKE HIKE
Come for a 2 to 3 hour evening hike in the foothills to enjoy the “full” moon. (Actual full moon is August 6.) Hikes are moderately paced. Between 4 and 5 miles rt, 400 to 1200 ft elev.. Hike locations will vary. MEET: North parking lot of U.S. Bank, Claremont, at NE corner of Indian Hill & Foothill Blvds. BRING: Jacket, flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes/boots. INFO: Leaders PATTY and DAVID THORNE (909) 981-5813 LOS SERRANOS GROUP
AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 9
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**AUG 4 (TUE) 8:30 AM DELAMAR MOUNTAIN HIKE
This is a mostly moderate 6 to 7 mile round trip hike on the PCT from Polique Canyon Road to access a short but steep road to Delamar Peak that has about 1000 feet of elevation gain. Bring plenty of water, snacks, weather appropriate clothing and sturdy boots. We will meet at 8:30 AM in Von’s parking lot and carpool to the trailhead. Adventure passes will be required for carpool drivers. This is a Peaks of Big Bear hike. Hikes to the five major peaks overlooking the Big Bear Valley will be made at least twice during the 2008-hiking season. Those reaching all five peaks will be given a patch commemorating the effort. Call Dick Banks at 909-866-9232 for more information and to register. BIG BEAR GROUP
AUG 7-9 (FRI-SUN) 2:00 PM S B MTS, ANNUAL CHILDRENS' FOREST CAR CAMP
We'll camp at Shady Cove group campground. TIME: arrive any time after 2:00 PM on Friday. Join us for a barbecue at 6 PM on Saturday. BRING: drinks, fire wood, a dish to feed six and your choice to cook on the barbie and folding chair to sit around the fire. Camp overnight. Day hikes and other optional activities. If you plan to attend, please CALL LEADER, HEATHER SARGEANT, 909-336-2836. MOUNTAINS GROUP
**AUG 9 (SUN) 4:30 PM HOLCOMB VALLEY WALKABOUT HIKE
This walk through the Holcomb Valley will be an easy adventure. A 3 to 4 mile round trip, climbing not even 100 feet in elevation. Geared toward a casual and easy walk in this fabulous valley, so bring your mom. Bring a camera, good hiking boots, plenty of water, snacks, and layered clothing for warm to cool temperatures. Afterwards we will have dinner and drinks at B's Backyard B-B-Que. MEET at 4:30 pm in the Von's Parking Lot in Big Bear Lake for carpooling. DRIVERS will need a Forest Adventure Pass, as we will drive up Van Dusen Canyon Road to the Holcomb Valley Campground. For INFO and details, contact HIKE LEADER ROBBIE BOS (909) 866-5006. BIG BEAR GROUP
AUGUST 10 – AUGUST 16
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AUG 11-16 (TUE-SUN) SOUTHERN SIERRA-OLANCHO PEAK BACKPACK
Backpack begins at Kennedy Meadows above Owens Valley (not to be confused with Kennedy Meadow near Sonora). Hike in 2 miles from the trailhead to a camp by the Kern River. Continue up the Kern for the next two days to our highest camp at 9300 ft. Day 4 is the hike with day packs through the wildflowers and an optional hike to the top of Olancho Peak at 12,123 ft., then back the 4 miles to the previous night’s camp. Next day hike 8 miles to the first night’s camp, then 2 miles out the last day. Much of the trip is on the Pacific Crest Trail. LDR: DAVID HARDY (702-875-4549, hardyhikers@embarqmail.com-email preferred). SOUTHERN NEVADA GROUP
AUGUST 17 – AUGUST 23
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AUG 18 (TUE) 8:30 AM SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL LOOP HIKE
This is a moderate 10-mile loop hike on the Santa Ana River Trail heading west from the parking lot on the north side of Highway 38 where the Santa Ana and North Fork Rivers meet. It is a gradual trail and return by road with only 500 feet or so of elevation gain in lush forest with many sightings of the Santa Ana River. Bring plenty of water, lunch, weather appropriate clothing, sun protection and sturdy boots. Hikers from the Big Bear area will meet at Von’s parking lot at 8:30 AM for carpool to the trailhead. Those from the Redlands area should meet us at the trailhead between 9:00 and 9:15 AM. Call Dick banks at 909-866-9232 for more information and to register. BIG BEAR GROUP
AUG 22-23 (SAT-SUN) ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST CARCAMP
Come with us to the beautiful White Mtns to camp, hike and just relax. On Saturday, we’ll hike the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest on a moderate 5 mile loop interpretive trail, followed by a picnic lunch and a short optional hike to a nearby old mining cabin. Back at camp we’ll enjoy Happy Hour, a potluck feast and a campfire. Sunday pack up and head home. Group size strictly limited. Send $8 per person, 2 large SASE, H&W phones, email, rideshare info to Reserv/Ldr: Lygeia Gerard, P.O. Box 294726, Phelan, CA 92329, (760) 868-2179. CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEE
**AUG 23 (SUN) 9:30 AM “BRING THE KIDS” WOODLAND ADVENTURE TRL HIKE
This family trail is perfect for children and has information markers to learn about the botany, wildlife, and geology of this area. The is an easy1-1/2 mile round trip, climbing roughly 200 feet in elevation. This hike will be geared toward the kids and family. Bring a camera, good hiking boots for all, plenty of water, snacks, and layered clothing for cool to very warm temperatures. After the hike we can have lunch at McDonalds for a hearty fast food meal. MEET at 9:30 am in the Von's Parking Lot in Big Bear Lake for possible carpooling. DRIVERS will need a Forest Adventure Pass, as we will drive less than a mile to the Woodland Trailhead. For INFO and details contact HIKE LEADER: ROBBIE BOS (909) 866-5006. BIG BEAR GROUP
AUGUST 24 – AUGUST 31
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**AUG 24 (MON 8:30 AM PCT HOLCOLM RD TOWARD VAN DUSEN HIKE
An easy/moderate 4 mile hike with a 200’ gain. The view is fabulous this time of the evening. Holcomb Valley lies below as we hike this ridge route. We will also have a beautiful view of Big Bear and Baldwin Lakes surrounded by the San Bernardino Mountains. Adventure Pass required. LEADER: Chris Cook (909) 878-4524. BIG BEAR GROUP
**AUG 29 (SAT) 8:00 AM JENKS LAKE ROAD HIKE HIKE
Come join other hikers for a 10 to 12 mile hike from Jenks Lake Rd. to Dry Lake in the beautiful San Gorgonio Wilderness area. Briing 3 to 4 qts of water, sturdy boots, and lunch/snacks. Meet at the Von's Supermarket in big Bear at 7:30 Am or at the trailhead on Jenks Lake Rd at 8-8:15 AM. For more info call LEADER: TERRANCE McCORKLE at (760)252-2194 or (760)412-1683 or email at oldhikerdude@verizon.net MOJAVE GROUP
AUG 29 (SAT) 4:00 PM END OF SUMMER POOL PARTY EVENT
Cool off on a hot summer evening with a dip in the pool, and fill up on BBQ, featuring Chino corn and whatever you want to bring. 4:00 pm till ? Come and tell us of your summer adventures, bring your pictures, BYOB, BYOBBQ, let's celebrate surviving another summer, and plan our Los Serranos Group focus for the fall. LEADER/HOST- : Mary Ann Ruiz 909-815-9379 or ruizmaryann@gmail.com LOS SERRANOS GROUP
FUTURE SIERRA CLUB ACTIVITIES
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SEP 25-27 (FRI-SUN) Carrizo Plains Service and Hiking
This is an opportunity to visit and to assist an outstanding and relatively unknown national monument. There will be an optional and scenic hike high in the Caliente Mountains on Friday. Others may join us for National Public Lands Day on Saturday when we will participate with other volunteers working on improvements for the Soda Lake Overlook. On Sunday we will tour a number of the historic, prehistoric, and geologic sites in the Monument. Leader Craig Deutsche, craig.deutsche@gmail.com, (310-477-6670) CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEE
