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Distance: ~10.5 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: ~3500 ft
Time: 6-8 hours
Difficulty: 7/10 Intermediate to Advanced

This is going to be a good workout and we will take it SLOW as usual because that's my pace. There's no shade for the first part of the trail until we reach the First Water. We can stop here to enjoy the creek then head up to Orchard Camp and enjoy the shade for a bit then head to the right of the trail to Manzanita Ridge. We will take our lunch break at the famous bench, take a little nap or just simply enjoy what this place has to offer. NO RUSH!

Bring plenty of water, snack, lunch, hat, sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes/boots for the hike and a good fun attitude.

From the 210 Freeway, exit Baldwin Ave. and go north. When you come to a traffic light where you have to go either right or left, go left to the next light and that is Baldwin Ave. Take a right and continue up Baldwin Ave. through the downtown area of Sierra Madre. Approximately ¾’s of a mile from the downtown plaza, take a right on Mira Monte. Go down about 1/3 mile and you will come to a small park on your left. Park anywhere in this area along Mira Monte.

Another Singles In Paradise outing

November 6th - 15th or up to 20th

Tahiti with option of adding Bora Bora and Moorea

Departure time see website

Why is Tahiti one of the favorite places on the planet?

It is so incredibly beautiful with the crystal clear waters of the protected lagoons, the jagged peaks that the clouds rest on, then you’ve got the people and culture! It all paints a picture of perfection that you will fall in love with. Ed Reder of Singles In Paradise has brought groups to Tahiti 8 times now.

We will start off with 1 night on the island of Tahiti when we arrive at 7:30 p.m. at the brand new Manava Suite Resort. You may want to stay right here as it's a very beautiful hotel but we'll be leaving the next day for the beautiful island of Moorea. We'll have 7-nights on Moorea, which is everything you could want out of a visit to Tahiti. It’s a small island that is mostly unchanged over the last 50 years. It's quaint pensions and cute restaurants, palm trees that dip over the water and the dreamy, multi-hued water in the lagoons that the reef protects. We’ve been given an incredible group discount at the beautiful Pearl Resort, a truly upscale, 4-star resort situated in a picturesque setting with an infinity pool, white sand beach and over-water bungalows. We stayed here in 2003 and 2006 and all had the times of our lives. Check out www.pearlresorts.com/moorea to take a look.

Ed Reder from Singles In Paradise has brought groups to Tahiti 8 times now.

8 nights with air from LAX - $2,250

Add: 5-nights in Bora Bora (extend until 11/20) - Add $1,079

Or: 7-nights with Moorea and Bora Bora (11/11 to 11/20) - $2,295

Sign up here and then get the registration and all details at the Singles In Paradise website
http://www.singlesinparadise.com/tahiti2.htm

Lee Zebold
Asst Organizer

We'll do our traditional semi beginner hike. It's a semi hilly 4 mile/600 foot hike. This hike is @ 90 minutes

Legend for hikes: These hikes run year 'round every Tuesday. In the leader's (subjective) mind, the hikes are generally easiest the first Tuesday of the month and most challenging the last Tuesday of the month, with everything progressive in between. Beginners are encouraged to come to the first Tuesday of the month. Beginners will receive doses of encouragement the second Tuesday of the month to keep up if unable. The 3-4-5 Tuesday's of the month it is expected anyone that can't keep up with the leader will turn back

The fine print:
Wildlife (snakes, bobcats, mountain lions etc) seen in the park, be aware of your surroundings and stay alert at all times. Polite dogs on leashes are allowed. If you plan on bringing a dog, please email the organizer beforehand.

Bring Along:

Hiking boots and at least 1 Liter Water. Layered clothing in case it's cold. Long pants in case it's hot, to prevent being bitten by insects. Mosquito and tic spray (available at Sports Chalet) are recommended.

No bright (white) flashlights. Red, Blue flashlights are ok.
If you get to the lot after we meet, Sierra Club hikes start at 7:00PM on the opposite end of the lot.
We do start ON TIME, no matter how much traffic is on the freeways, inside the park, including if our parking lots are being used by movie crews. Allow yourself enough time for any unexpected surprises.

Directions:

134 Westbound (From Eagle Rock/Pasadena Area): Stay in the far right lane as if you are getting on Interstate 5. The Zoo Drive exit is almost hidden at the I5/134 Interchange. Exit Zoo Drive and proceed on the road, underneath the freeway, and make a left at the first stop sign (Western Heritage Way). At the fourth stop sign, make a right hand turn. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand turn. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. Park in the back of the lot (the part you entered in). Meet at the back of the lot at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

134 Eastbound (From Burbank area): Exit Victory and make a right hand turn. Make a left hand turn into Griffith Park. Go five stop signs. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand turn. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. Park in the back of the lot (the part you entered in). Meet at the back of the lot at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

From Interstate 5 (either direction)
Go West on Los Feliz. Make a right on Crystal Springs and drive into Griffith Park. Go two stop signs and make a left turn. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. Park in the back of the lot (the part you entered in). Meet at the back of the lot at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

Where to meet: See above. If you know the park well, it is Merry Go Round Lot #2, just at the path to the lower lot.
If you'd like a visual, here is a map.

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/griffith/griffith_park_map.html

Distance: ~ 10 miles
Elevation Gain: ~ 3000 ft

If you had the chance to hike with me last weekend to Cucamonga Peak it will be the same pace, SLOW with more frequent breaks. This hike is design for those who's looking for a good challenge at a slower pace. We will take our early lunch/brunch at the top of Hastings Peak then return back the same way. Bring water, snack, lunch, hat, sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes/boots.

We will be starting out in the parking area at Bailey Park. Follow a wood-chip path NW to a turnstile. You step out onto a paved road passing a debris dam. The pavement ends at a junction. The Live Oak nature trail is to your right, across a small bridge. Continue straight N, soon crossing a small stream. Just beyond the trail splits.

Begin to switchback, climbing steadily. At about 1 mile you reach a bench where you can rest and look over the San Gabriel Valley which offers a fantastic view on a clear day. Continuing ahead, you snake around the canyon in a back and forth pattern. There is little to no shade most of the way.

From the 210 Foothill Freeway Arcadia, exit Baldwin Avenue and go north (Straight). Baldwin Avenue ends at Carter st. Turn Left. Take Carter about 1/3mi. The Parking lot will be on your right. If you reach a dead-end, you just passed it.

This hike is to Mt. Hollywood, about 7 miles/1400 feet. This hike is @ 2.5 hours

Legend for hikes: These hikes run year 'round every Tuesday. In the leader?s (subjective) mind, the hikes are generally easiest the first Tuesday of the month and most challenging the last Tuesday of the month, with everything progressive in between. Beginners are encouraged to come to the first Tuesday of the month. Beginners will receive doses of encouragement the second Tuesday of the month to keep up if unable. The 3-4-5 Tuesday?s of the month it is expected anyone that can?t keep up with the leader will turn back

The fine print:
Wildlife (snakes, bobcats, mountain lions etc) seen in the park, be aware of your surroundings and stay alert at all times. Polite dogs on leashes are allowed. If you plan on bringing a dog, please email the organizer beforehand.
We do start ON TIME, no matter how much traffic is on the freeways, inside the park, including if our parking lots are being used by movie crews. Allow yourself enough time for any unexpected surprises.

Bring Along:

Hiking boots and at least 1 Liter Water. Layered clothing in case it's cold. Long pants in case it's hot, to prevent being bitten by insects. Mosquito and tic spray (available at Sports Chalet) are recommended.

No bright (white) flashlights. Red, Blue flashlights are ok.
If you get to the lot after we meet (we start on time!), Sierra Club hikes start at 7:00PM on the opposite end of the lot.

This hike is to Mt. Hollywood, about 7 miles/1400 feet.

Directions:

134 Westbound (From Eagle Rock/Pasadena Area): Stay in the far right lane as if you are getting on Interstate 5. The Zoo Drive exit is almost hidden at the I5/134 Interchange. Exit Zoo Drive and proceed on the road, underneath the freeway, and make a left at the first stop sign (Western Heritage Way). At the fourth stop sign, make a right hand turn. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand turn. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. Park in the back of the lot (the part you entered in). Meet at the back of the lot at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

134 Eastbound (From Burbank area): Exit Victory and make a right hand turn. Make a left hand turn into Griffith Park. Go five stop signs. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand turn. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. Park in the back of the lot (the part you entered in). Meet at the back of the lot at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

From Interstate 5 (either direction)
Go West on Los Feliz. Make a right on Crystal Springs and drive into Griffith Park. Go two stop signs and make a left turn. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. Park in the back of the lot (the part you entered in). Meet at the back of the lot at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

Where to meet: See above. If you know the park well, it is Merry Go Round Lot #2, just at the path to the lower lot.
If you'd like a visual, here is a map.

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/griffith/griffith_park_map.html