Slow Poke Hike Around The Claremont Loop The EASY Way

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Slow Poke Tuesday Morning Hike Around the Claremont Loop the EASY Way...

Got the day off and want a little exercise? No problem, join us for a leisurely five mile walk around the Claremont Loop the easy way.

The hike is a five mile loop on a fire road with about 900 feet elevation gain so even though we'll be taking a slow poke pace, you'll feel it if you haven't exercised lately.

We'll be taking the easier left side of the loop, called the Burbank Trail and will be rewarded by the relatively cool shade of the low hanging trees on our descent down the Cobal Canyon Motorway, just as it starts to really heat up.

WE WILL MEET AT 9:15 AM AT THE TRAILHEAD LOCATED AT THE END OF MILLS RD AND START THE WALK AT 9:30 AM SHARP.

The Claremont Hills Wilderness Park is located at the end of Mills Ave in the City of Claremont and covers 1693 acres of rugged terrain, including the nearby Potato Mountain. We'll be hiking the 5 Mile Loop this time and leave Potato Mountain for another day.

Hike Details

LENGTH: 5.0 MILES

DURATION: 2½ hours

ELEVATION GAIN/LOSS: 900'/900'

Source: Los Angeles: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone (Kindle Locations 3797-3801). Wilderness Press. Kindle Edition. (http://amzn.to/16hrzbB)

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/a/1/c/event_153419932.jpegAt our slow poke pace, the hike should take between 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours complete. And though it will be a hike at your own pace walk, you SHOULD know the route or walk with a partner if you separate from the group.

And though we will be going to Legends Burgers for lunch afterwards, be sure to bring plenty of water, good trail shoes, sunscreen, and an energy snack.

Legends is located at 2420 W. Arrow Rte. Ste. 1D, Upland, CA. Feel free to join us just for lunch. Just indicate that on your RSVP.

NOTE: PARKING IS AN ISSUE. BE PREPARED TO PAY $3 TO PARK IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE END OF MILLS AVE UNLESS YOU HAPPEN TO BE A CLAREMONT RESIDENT AND HAVE A PARKING PERMIT. JUST FIND YOUR BEST SPOT AND MEET AT THE TRAILHEAD.

Directions: From the East, take 210 West and exit Baseline. Turn west (right) on Baseline to Mills Ave. Go north, (right) on Mills to the corner of Mt. Baldy rd and Mills. From the west, take 210 east to Baseline. Go left on Baseline to Mills. Turn right on Mills to the corner of Mills Rd and Mt. Baldy Rd. There is also parking along Mills Ave.

Rain or a fire danger closure cancels. Check site 24 hours before event.

Waiver of liability: Please read carefully before signing up for this event. By participating in this event you agree to not hold this assistant organizer or Meetup liable for any harm to you or your property. This assistant organizer is not a professional hiker and is not trained to provide medical assistance. Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to injuries including but not limited to falls, fractures, rattlesnake bites, elevation sickness, poison oak, heat stroke and frostbite. You are responsible for making sure you are prepared to participate in the hike by having the appropriate supplies/equipment and by knowing your own abilities. Always let the hike organizer know if you are leaving the group for any reason, stay on the trail, and never hike alone.