Level of Difficulty
Easy
0 to 500 foot elevation gain, approx. 3 miles
Moderate
500 to 1000 foot elevation gain, approx. 7 miles
Moderate/Strenuous
1000 to 1800 ft. elevation gain, approx. 8-12 mi.
over 1800 ft. elevation gain, over 10 mi.
REQUIREMENTS (schedule below)
Good hiking boots and socks; 1-4 quarts of water; rain jacket/windbreaker;
hat, gloves, sunscreen, etc. depending on the season. Hiking poles are
recommended for older hikers. Snacks or a lunch are optional depending
on the length of the hike. Please no pets.
The National Forest Adventure Pass [ NFAP ] may be required.
NFAP - May be purchased at the US Forest Service Visitors Center on Highway
18 in Sky forest and at the following locations: Crestline: 7-11on Lake
Drive; Twin Peaks: Pine Rose Cabins; Lake Arrowhead: Lake Arrowhead Resort,
Chamber of Commerce, 7-11, Coldwell Banker Skyridge Realty, Agua Fria:
Above and Beyond Sports; Cedar Glen: Trading Post; Running Springs: Chamber
of Commerce, Ito Ski and Rental; Arrowbear: Deer Lick Lumber.
Call the hike leader to register and find out the meeting place and
other instructions. The hike leaders set the number of hikers and what
they will need to carry. Trips can be booked with the hike leader starting
a week in advance up to 8pm of the day before. As a courtesy we ask that
you cancel by the morning of the hike with the leader if you can not attend.
To ensure your place on the hike, please call early.
Some of our hikes will require carpooling so we ask that a donation be made by each hiker to the driver of $1 per 20 miles for gas, cleaning, etc.
SCHEDULE
MAY 2008
SPECIAL NOTICE
Rambles: Call if you intend to hike, Carol 909 337-6337. All Rambles are on Wednesdays at 8:30am. Hikes will be easy, around a mile, no more than 500 ft. elevation gain, and leisurely paced with stops to look at the beauty of the forest that surrounds us all.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS GO TO: www.rimoftheworld.net/columns/neufeld/san
Saturday – Sunday, May 17-18, 2008
Backpack to Johns Meadow Trail Camp – Sierra Club, Mountains
Group
8 mile round trip backpack in the San Gorgonio Wilderness
provides and early conditioning trip and is suitable for
those that would like to try backpacking for the first time.
Backpacks and some tents available on a first come first
serve bases. For first timers we will schedule a pre-trip
meeting. Space is limited. Call leader Ed Wallace (909)
584-9407 or co-leader Bill Wolff (909) 338-2534 for more
information.
Sierra Club Memorial Day Weekend Bus
Trip to Asilomar (Monterey, CA)
Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26
Spend 4 days and 3 nights at Asilomar Conference Center on the
beautiful Monterey peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Leaving Friday morning and returning Monday evening. Stay in a
non-smoking accommodations (2 or 3 people to a room with single
beds). Explore historic Monterey including the world famous
Aquarium (optional $22.95 reg./$20.95sr.). Visit and hike Big
Sur, Point Lobos State Park and beautiful Hwy. 1 art galleries.
Enjoy evening entertainment and camaraderie. Heated pool
available. Cost is $460 with Sierra Club membership ($495
non-member) through 4-21-08, after $485
members, $520 non-members. Cost includes bus transportation, all
gratuities, 3 nights in Asilomar, entrance fees, all meals
except one lunch on the first day. After 4-21-08 there is a $100
cancellation penalty with no refund of the balance unless
suitable replacement is found. Send 2 large SASE with phone
numbers and e-mail address with check for full amount plus
optional aquarium fee payable to Wilderness Adventures. Send to
reservationist Bobbie Peyser, 1130 9th St., Santa Monica, CA
90211 Leaders are Art and Bobbie Peyser, asst. leader Billie
Wolff. Call Billie for more information (909) 338-2534
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Lake Arrowhead North Shore Trail to Little Bear Creek –
Sierra Club, Mountains Group
9am, moderate, 5 miles, 600 ft. elevation gain. 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 what we see, hear and experience, we should
be able to better appreciate what is out there. Wear a hat
and hiking boots. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Call hike
leader Bill Engs (909)
338-1910 for meeting place.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Keller Peak – Running Springs area – 7 Summits, Big Bear
Outdoor Activities
1pm, moderate/difficult, approx. 3-4 hours. Contact
www.bigbearoutdooractivities.com
for more information
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Highway 18 to Bear Creek --Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, difficult, 8 miles, 2,000 ft. elevation gain. This
hike takes us to the bottom of woodsy Bear Creek Canyon. We
will lunch in the shade along side babbling Bear Creek.
Bring 2 qts. water, snacks, hat, layered clothing, and
hiking boots. We’ll meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big
Bear Lake at 8:30am. For information call Ed Wallace (909)
584-9407
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area -- MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for
her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking
shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and
weather conditions. (909) 337-6337
Thursday May 8, 2008
Gold Mountain – Big Bear area – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
9:00am, moderate, 6 - 8 miles, 1,000 - 1,200 ft. elevation
gain. This is a Peaks of Big Bear hike, which includes the 5
major peaks overlooking Big Bear Valley. Those reaching all
the 5 peaks will be given a commemorative patch. We will
access our destination from one of the two 4WD trails, from
either Hwy 18 or Holcomb Valley Road. Bring 2-qts. water,
snacks, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, and sturdy boots.
National Forest Adventure Pass required for drivers. We will
meet in at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake. Call to
register or learn more with hike leader Dick Banks (909)
866-9232
Friday, May 9, 2008
Ash Meadows Road to the Lost Ranch – Lake Arrowhead area –
MTHC
9am, easy, 5 miles, small elevation gain. We will walk on
the dirt road to the Lost Ranch for a tour and sack lunch.
See the improvements and the newly designated Lake Arrowhead
Airport. Bring water, snacks, lunch, hat and good walking
shoes. Register with Lee (909) 337-5850
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Forest Clean Up at Snow Valley – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
9am, annual clean up. Please help us clean up the
mess left by the snow-play visitors throughout the winter.
Meet at Snow Valley Ski area gate at 9am. Bring gloves,
trash bags, sun screen and water. We will haul the bags to
the dump. For information call Chris (909) 878-4524
Saturday, May 10, 2008
San Bernardino Fire Ecology Walk – Sierra Club, Mountains
Group
9am, easy to moderate, casual pace.
Join us for an outdoor exploration of how (and how well) our
forest and mountain environment is recovering from the
devastating fires of 2003 and 2007. Depending on the
conditions, we may decide to visit one or two sites that
exemplify this process. Our goal will be to enjoy the
outdoors and learn about it at the same time. Bring water,
lunch, good shoes, layered clothing and curiosity. National
Forest Adventure Pass needed for parking. Call hike leader
Steve Farrell (661) 449-2867 for meeting place and details.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Pacific Crest Trail from Cleghorn Road to Interstate 15 at
the Cajon Pass – Sierra Club Mojave Group
8:00am, moderate/difficult, 11-12 miles, little elevation
gain/loss. Bring 2 - 3 qts. water, lunch/snacks, layered
clothing and sturdy boots. Meet at the McDonald’s restaurant
on Interstate 15 and Hwy. 138. For information call hike
leader Terry at (760) 252-2194 or
oldhikerdude@verizon.net
Monday, May 12, 2008
Paddle of Newport’s Back Bay – Mountain Paddle Club
10am. Rentals maybe available from Paddle Power. Call David
at (909) 519-7435 or
david@doingtheoutdoors.net
for launch site and more information.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Pacific Crest Trail from Van Dusen Canyon to Polique Canyon
– Big Bear area – MTHC
9am, easy/moderate, 7 miles, less then 500 ft. elevation
gain. This is the time of year when we are likely to see
through hikers that are attempting to complete the whole
2,600 miles from Mexico to Canada on the PCT. Bring water,
snacks, hat, sunscreen, and good hiking boots. We will meet
at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear City at 9am. Drivers
will need Adventure Passes for parking at the trailhead.
Register with hike leader Dick (909) 866-9232
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Exploration Trail, Children’s Forest – Running Springs area
-- Sierra Club, Mtns Group
9am, difficult, 9 miles, 1,500 ft. elevation loss and gain.
The Exploration Trail was constructed by the young people of
the Children’s Forest in 2002. The vegetation and the views
change constantly as we hike to the top and back. Bring 2
qts. water, lunch, ten essentials, layer clothing and hiking
boots are required. For information and meeting place, call
hike leader Billie Wolfe (909) 338-2534 or
bwolffer1@charter.net
6 Bits Loop – Snow Valley area – MTHC
8:30am, moderate, 6-7 miles, 600 ft. elevation gain. Great
scenic views, maybe wildflowers, and a possible look at
Little Green Valley. Bring water, snacks, hat, and sturdy
shoes. National Forest Adventure Pass required for trailhead
parking. Register with hike leader Jim, (909) 867-4465
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area – MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for
her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking
shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and
weather conditions.
(909) 337-6337
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Lake Arrowhead Hwy 173 to Deep Creek Hot Springs – MTHC
9am, moderate,
6 miles, 877 ft. elevation gain, short but
challenging. There are several areas that you have to be
careful of your footing. Arguably the prettiest destination
on the mountain. Plan to spend some time hanging out around
the creek and hot springs. Bring water, snacks, layered
clothing, hat, and good hiking boots. Register will hike
leader Jerry (909) 337-7573 or
jjsavages@charter.net
Friday, May 16, 2008
Special Event – Search and Rescue presentation plus an
Arboretum Walk – MTHC
9:30am, easy, 2 miles, 50 ft. elevation gain. Arboretum walk
should have wildflowers then a 10:30am presentation by a
volunteer of the Rim of the World Search and Rescue Team on
getting lost, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens
to you. Noon sack lunch if you wish to stay. Bring water,
snacks, a sack lunch and a folding chair. National Forest
Adventure Pass required for parking at the Arboretum. Public
Invited! No registration necessary. For more information
call Jackie (909) 867-4465
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Spring Bird Walk , Lake Gregory – Sierra Club, Mountains
Group
8am, easy. See the new spring arrivals and year ‘round
residents as we walk around Lake Gregory. Optional breakfast
afterwards. Meet at the South Shore Parking lot at Lake
Gregory, Crestline. Hike leader Bill Engs, (909) 338-1910
Saturday – Sunday, May 17-18, 2008
Backpack to Johns Meadow Trail Camp – Sierra Club, Mountains
Group
8 mile round trip backpack in the San Gorgonio Wilderness
provides and early conditioning trip and is suitable for
those that would like to try backpacking for the first time.
Backpacks and some tents available on a first come first
serve bases. For first timers we will schedule a pre-trip
meeting. Space is limited. Call leader Ed Wallace (909)
584-9407 or co-leader Bill Wolff (909) 338-2534 for more
information.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Paddle on Big Bear Lake – Mountain Paddle Club
9am. Jim Dooley is leading the first of the Paddle Club’s
monthly Sunday mornings on Big Bear Lake. We will be leaving
from Captain John’s Fawnskin Marina. Call marina for
rentals. Register with Jim or Janet at (909) 866-3414 or
dooley@hughes.net
Sunday, May 18, 2008
“Try and Catch the Full Moon Holcomb Valley Gold Fever
Trail” – Sierra Club, Big Bear
3pm, moderate, 5 miles, 240 ft. elevation gain, 3-4 hours.
This is a new series of hikes covering Holcomb Valley. The
almost full moon rises at 7:02 pm and we should catch it
near the end of our hike. After the hike, we will go back to
B’s Backyard BBQ for dinner and drinks. Bring water, snacks,
hiking boots, layered clothing and a flashlight or headlamp.
Meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 3pm. For
information call Robbie Bos at (909) 866-5006
Monday, May 19, 2008
Mountain Paddle Club paddle, meeting, and potluck.
3pm to 6:30pm. We’ll be meeting at Captain John’s
Fawnskin Marina for a paddle and will eat our picnic potluck
there also. Bring a dish to share, plate and utensils.
Rental boats will be available for the paddle. Otherwise
bring boat, equipment, and Big Bear Lake permit. Register
with David or Caroline at (909) 519-7435 or
david@doingtheoutdooors.net
Monday, May 19, 2008
Moonlight Paddle on Big Bear Lake – MTHC
6:30pm. We are starting our Moonlight Paddles (8
brave souls went the other night).
We will leave from Captain John’s Fawnskin Marina. Check
with Captain John’s to see if rental boats will be
available. Otherwise bring boat, equipment, and Big Bear
Lake permit. Register with David or Caroline at (909)
519-7435 or
david@doingtheoutdooors.net
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Forsee Creek Trailhead to Jackstraw Springs – MTHC
9am, strenuous, 8 miles, 2400 ft. elevation gain. This will
provide a good workout. Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks,
layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, and good hiking boots.
Because a Wilderness Pass is required, please call in
advance. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear
Lake at 9am. Register with hike leader Ed by May 16th, (909)
584-9407
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area -- MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for
her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking
shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and
weather conditions. (909) 337-6337
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Lake Arrowhead North Shore to Willow Creek — MTHC
9am, moderate, 7.3 miles, 684 elevation gain. We
will walk the sewer road to a dirt road, to a motorcycle
trail to Willow Creek. Nice destination with rocks to sit
and eat our snacks. Bring water, snacks, sun hat, sunscreen,
and hiking boots. Register with hike leader Jerry (909)
337-7573 or
jjsavages@charter.net
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area – MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for
her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking
shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and
weather conditions. (909) 337-6337
Gray’s Peak – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, moderate/difficult, 7 miles, 1120 ft. elevation
gain. This is a Peaks of Big Bear hike, which includes the 5
major peaks overlooking Big Bear Valley. Those reaching all
the 5 peaks will be given a commemorative patch. The
trailhead is located on the west side of Hwy 38; 6/10 of a
mile west of Fawnskin, across from the Grout Bay picnic
area. National Forest Adventure Pass is required for
parking. Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks, hat, sunscreen,
insect repellent, layered clothing and good hiking boots.
We will meet at the trialhead. For further information call
hike leader Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Walk Around Lake Arrowhead – MTHC
8:30am, moderate, 7-8 miles, small elevation gain but many.
many uneven steps.
We will walk all the way around Lake Arrowhead, some will be
on a dirt trail and some on paved road. Bring water, snacks,
good walking shoes, hat, layered clothing and money for
lunch in Lake Arrowhead Village. Register with Mary (909)
337-5850
Future Dates:
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Annual Forest Festival sponsored by the Sierra Club,
Mountains Group
It will be located in Blue Jay Village at the old Ice
Castle site.
NOTICE
We are starting a
new section of hikes called The Ramblers Division for those that can't or don’t care
for longer more strenuous hikes. Older folks, kids and dogs are welcome! Dogs
must be on a leash. No squirrel or bird chasing by dogs or kids. Most hikes will
be easy, around a mile, nor more then 500 ft. elevation gain, and leisurely
paced with stops to look at the beauty of the forest that surrounds us all. We
will take the tree book and flower book and a bird book. Do wear hiking boots
though since the terrain is not always smooth. Note some of these hikes are
afternoon. The National Forest Adventure Pass will be required but seniors can
get a lifetime Golden Age Passport for $10 which covers all parking. The leader
of this new group is Carol Pedder who is a long time Lake Arrowhead resident and
lifetime naturalist.
Sierra Club Keller Hut – across from
Snow Valley (Ramblers Division)
1pm, easy, we will met
above Keller Hut on the little paved road (easy to miss entrance) in a larger
parking area. Bring water and snacks, hiking boots recommended. Call hike
leader Carol (909) 337-6337 for information.
Headwaters of the Santa Ana River 2006
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL-WHITEWATER TO CAJON PASS
The following is a breakdown of hikes that we will be offering along our section
of the PCT.
We have broken the trial into 16 segments that can be comfortably hiked in a
day.
They vary from easy to very strenuous.
Please look for the segments in the regular hiking schedule.
Some will be offered more than once over the course of the year.
Most of the PCT hikes are shuttle trips. We need to
know the number of people planning to attend shuttle
hikes so we can arrange to have the proper number of
cars at either end of the trail.
So please register with the hike leader two days
before the day of a shuttle hike.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL-WHITEWATER TO CAJON PASS
0. Whitewater
1. Mission Creek Trail Camp – 14.0miles, Very strenuous
2. Coon Creek Jump Off – 6.6 miles, moderate
3. Onyx Summit – 5.7 miles, moderate
4. 2N02 – 9.4 miles, strenuous
5. Dump RD. 3N08 – 6.2 miles, moderate
6. Van Dusen Road 3N09 – 6.9 miles, moderate
7. 3N12 – 6.3 miles, moderate
8. Little Bear Springs – 4.4 miles, easy
9. Crab Flats Road – 6.5 miles, moderate
10. Deep Creek Bridge – 6.0 miles, moderate
11. Devils Hole – 5.0 miles round trip, easy
12. Mojave River Dam – 13.0 miles, Very strenuous
13. Cedar Springs Dam – 9.4 miles, strenuous
14. Silverwood Entrance – 6.0 miles, moderate
15. Silverwood Lake to Elliot Road – 9 miles, strenuous
16. Crowder Canyon (Elliot Road to Cajon Pass) – 4.5 miles, moderate
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