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.

  
Strenuous
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.

BOOKING A HIKE

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.

CARPOOLING

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

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2008


 

 

SPECIAL NOTICE
Kayaking –If you are interesting in kayaking over the winter at Lake Silverwood, please call Billie at (909) 338-2534 or e-mail her at bwolffer1@charter.net to be put on her call list.
 

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.

  
THE US FOREST SERVICE HAS REOPENED THE AREAS THAT WERE NOT BURNED. 

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS GO TO: www.rimoftheworld.net/columns/neufeld/san


          

Wednesday, August 27, 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, August 28, 2008


Gray’s Peak – Big Bear area – Big Bear Sierra Club
9am, moderate/difficult, 7 miles, 1100 ft. elevation gain. Join us for fantastic views of Big Bear Valley and beyond. Bring 2 qts. water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, layered clothing, and sturdy boots. We will meet at the trailhead parking lot across from Grout Bay picnic area at 9am. National forest Adventure Pass is required for parking. Call Dick Banks for information or to register (909) 866-9232
This is a Peaks of Big Bear Hike, hikes to one of the five major peaks overlooking 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.

Wednesday, September 3, 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

Wednesday, September 3, 2008


Paddle to Lunch on Big Bear Lake – MTHC
9am. We will launch from Boulder Bay, paddle around the lake and go to lunch afterwards at Blanca & Pierre’s Restaurant. Bring boat, equipment, and Big Bear Lake permit. Register with David or Caroline or call for information at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net



 Thursday, September 4, 2008


Fish Creek to San Gorgonio Peak – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
22 mile round trip on an excellent trail. You must be in good shape. We will leave early and be back late. Space is limited so make your reservation early. Bring lots of everything. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. For information and to register call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407

Tuesday, September 9, 2008


Pacific Crest Trail from 3 N 12 to Little Bear Springs Camp – MTHC
9am, moderate, 7 miles, 500 ft. elevation gain. We will begin our hike behind Delamar Mountain in the pristine forest then traverse the Butler and Slide areas that were devastated by fire last year, completely burning Little Bear Springs Camp to the ground. Despite the destruction, it is interesting to see the forest floor already sprouting new life. Bring plenty of water, snacks, hat, and sturdy hiking boots. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake. To register call Dick Banks (909) 866-9232

Wednesday, September 10, 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, September 11, 2008


Santa Ana River Trail to FSR 1N02 – MTHC
9am, moderate, 9 miles, 800 ft. elevation gain. Hike along the sparkling Santa Ana River that passes through green meadows, streamside growth and a mixed forest of pine, fir and black oak. Bring water, snacks, lunch, hat, sturdy boots, and insect repellant. We will met at Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 9am and carpool to the trailhead on north side of Hwy 38 at mile marker 30.74 (100 feet after the turn off to the South Fork Campground on the south.)Drivers will need a National Forest Adventure Pass. Those that prefer to meet us at the trailhead please advise the hike leader. Call Dick Banks for information or to register (909) 866-9232

Saturday, September 13, 2008


Snow Summit’s Skychair ride to the top and hike down – MTHC8:30am, moderate, 5 miles, approx. 1,000 ft. elevation loss. There is a fee for the 20 minute chairlift ride. First chair is at 9am. We will take a moderate route back. Bring water, snacks, hat, hiking poles and good hiking boots. Register with hike leader Mary (909) 337-5850

Monday, September 15, 2008


Full Moon Paddle on Big Bear Lake – MTHC
6pm We will launch from Captain John’s Fawnskin Marina before dusk, watch the sunset and the moon rise. It’s magic. Check with Captain John’s to see if rental boats will be available. Otherwise bring boat, equipment, and Big Bear Lake permit. Don't forget a flashlight or headlamp. Register with David or Caroline or call for information at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net

Tuesday, September 16, 2008


Combo Hike and Paddle – Big Bear area – MTHC
Janet’s Trail, South Fork of the Santa Ana River
9am, easy/ moderate, 3 miles, slight elevation gain. Trail follows one of the most beautiful mountain streams in the area. We will car pool from Von’s Parking lot in Big Bear Lake to the trailhead and then those staying for the paddle will carpool on to the lake. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. Bring water, snacks, hiking boots. Register with hike leader Janet, (909) 585-8511 or janetinbb@yahoo.com
Noon, Paddle and Potluck on Jenks Lake
Enjoy a potluck lunch and leisurely paddle on Jenks Lake. Canoes and kayaks are provided by Camp de Benneville Pines and the Barton Flats Asso. If you have never paddled before, here is your chance to try it. Please RSVP by contacting David or Caroline or call for information at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net
The club will provide drinks and tableware. Please bring a dish to share.



 Wednesday, September 17, 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, September, 18, 2008


Wildhorse Springs to Sugarloaf Mountain – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, strenuous, 8 miles, 2,000 ft. elevation gain. Great views of San Gorgonio and the Santa Ana River drainage. Bring water, snacks, hat, layered clothing, and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake. For information call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407
This is a Peaks of Big Bear Hike, hikes to one of the five major peaks overlooking 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.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008


Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
9am, moderate/difficult, 6 miles, approx. 1,000 ft. elevation gain. Moderate up the Cougar Crest Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail followed by a short but more difficult ascent to Bertha Peak summit at 8,500 ft. above sea level. There you have a 360 degree view of Bear Valley, Holcomb Valley and the Mojave Desert. Bring water, snacks, hat, layered clothing, and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake. For information call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407 This is a Peaks of Big Bear Hike, hikes to one of the five major peaks overlooking 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.

Wednesday, September 24, 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, September 25, 2008


Gold Mountain – Big Bear area – Big Bear Sierra Club
8:30am, moderate/difficult, 7 miles, 1100 ft. elevation gain. Join us for fantastic views of Big Bear Valley and beyond. We will utilize the Pacific Crest Trail and 4-wheel jeep trails to access the peak. We will loop back to the starting point using the Holcomb Valley Road passing the Lucky Baldwin Mine. Bring 2-qt's. water, snacks, hat, layered clothing, and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake. For information call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407
This is a Peaks of Big Bear Hike, hikes to one of the five major peaks overlooking 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.

Saturday, September 27, 2008


Crafts Peak – Green Valley Lake area – Sierra Club, Mountains Group
 8:30am, moderate/difficult, 8 miles, 1,500 elevation gain. We will hike from Green Valley Lake to Crafts Peak at 8, 364 ft. This area was burned in last year’s fire, so many of the trees are no longer there, or are blackened but it will be interesting to see how nature recovers and what is sprouting. Views in all directions from Lake Arrowhead and Mt. Baldy to Big Bear Lake and San Gorgonio Mountain. Bring water, lunch, hat, jacket and sturdy boots. Adventure Pass required for parking at trailhead. Call hike leader Heather Sargeant for carpool meeting place (909) 336-2836


Saturday, September 27, 2008


Pacific Crest Trail from Sharpless Ranch Road (3N29) to Interstate 15 at the Cajon Pass – Sierra Club, Mojave Group
8am, difficult, 9.5 miles, 5100 ft to 3000 ft. elevation (loss of 1,900 ft.)
We will meet at 8am at the south end of the McDonald’s restaurant off the 138 exit on Interstate 15. Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks/lunch, hat, sturdy hiking boots. For more information call Terrence McCorkle at (760) 252-2194 or oldhikerdude@verizon.net

Tuesday, September 30, 2008Willow Creek Loop – Lake Arrowhead area - MTHC
9am, moderate, 7 miles, 700 ft. elevation gain. From 3N34 to the Willow Creek Jeep trail. The hike is through the forest and shaded by trees. Register with hike leader Jerry (909) 337-7573 or jjsavages@charter.net

Save the Date for our Annual Potluck/Picnic
Saturday Oct. 25, 2008


8:30am. We will offer all levels of hiking from Splinter’s Cabin on the Pacific Crest Trail.
We will carpool from Cedar Glen down Hook Creek Rod and the hike and eat.

 


 

 

Pacific Crest Trail near Gold Mountain

May 2008

 

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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