Mount Langley Day Hike

Mount Langley is a California 14r! http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif

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Mount Langley Hikers

Hiking Category

This is a class 1,2, and 3 day hike. The elevation gain is about 4200 feet, and the round trip distance is 23 miles ( click here (http://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=32796) ). This may take between 12 and 14 hours depending on how much time we spend on the summit and etc.. Mount Langley is the 58th tallest peak (http://americasroof.com/fourteeners.shtml) in the lower 48 United States as well an SPS (http://angeles.sierraclub.org/sps/spslist.pdf) peak. Please join the waiting list if you are interested in attending, and I will add you when approved.

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Mount Langley Hike 08-13-2011.

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Click here for photos from 08-13-2011 (https://www.meetup.com/Kern-Tulare-Hikers/events/24710231/)

Hiking Plan

We will be at the trailhead (36.453410, -118.169700) at 5:00am, and will be placing a shuttle car at our exit point (36.459772, -118.163360). We will hike north up the trail until we reach the Cottonwood Lakes Basin at the meadow (36.498462, -118.220233).

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Cottonwood Lakes Area 08-13-2011

We will head west on the trail, and then NNW until we reach the bowl with Lake 3. We will traverse north around the lake and then climb Army Pass (if it is open) which is on the west side of the lake ( Click here to see (http://www.summitpost.org/route-up-old-army-pass/7987) ). Otherwise we will use New Army Pass.

From the top of the pass (36.496478, -118.239212) we shall make the final approach to Mount Langley. At this point we will really feel the altitude, and though it is only 2 miles to the summit it may take us awhile to get there (14026') (36.522962, -118.239498). There is some climbing involved in this section but not too much.

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View from Mt. Langley. A California 14r. 08-13-2011

Conclusion

After hanging out and enjoying the view we will hike back. It is possible that we will get assaulted by hail or rain in the afternoon. The storms approach quickly, pelt us really hard, and then leave. On the way out if Army Pass is open then we might stop by Army Point to check out the view.

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On the way back 08-13-2012

Class What?

It is important that we all understand the rating system that organizers use on their hikes. For my hikes I generally use something close to the Yosemite Decimal System. I have seen many different versions of this system, and many are adamant that their version is the right version and etc.. The best description I have seen of the five classes that seems to encompass the most general idea may be found at Climber.org under ‘Five Classes of Climbing Difficulty’ ( click here (http://www.climber.org/data/decimal.html) ).

LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY statements:

*** WAIVER OF LIABILITY *** The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware that Kern River Valley Hiking Club events involve risks, and could result in injury, illness, death, and damage or loss of property. The dangers include but are not limited to: the hazards of traveling in remote areas without medical services or care, the forces of nature, the inherent dangers involved in participation in sports, wilderness travel, and social activities, and the negligent actions of other persons or agencies. You agree to freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards. You further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Kern River Valley Hiking Club - Tulare-Kern Peakbags & Hikes from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.

*** PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY *** No one in the group is a guide or in any way responsible for your comfort or safety. Please be prepared with adequate gear and supplies for the trip. Please remember that going out into wilderness has risks associated with it and you should be aware and prepared to address any changes in weather, road conditions or to look out for/avoid random acts of nature, including insects, wild animals and natural hazards. It is your responsibility to evaluate the difficulty of any activity you participate in, and decide whether you are prepared by having the experience, skill, knowledge, equipment, and the physical and emotional stamina to safely participate.