~ MOUNT LUKENS ~ Through Haines Canyon

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Mount LUKENS is a mountain located in the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains. The peak stands in the northeast corner of the city of Los Angeles making it the highest elevation within the LA city limits while entering through Tujunga and making it part of the Los Angeles National Forest. We will start off at a wide trail which eventually turns into a single line trail and hike up about 6.5 miles. We will travel through a almost hidden creek, plenty of regrowth since the 2009 wildfire, such as willows, oaks and sycamores. There are beautiful precious stones and rocks on the ground and some boulders attached to the mountains. Some trees coming out of the rocks on the side of the mountains. At the summit we come to various TV, radio, and cellular transmission towers. The views of San Fernando valley and Catalina Island are Amazing . While other trails get over crowded this place is a peaceful gem and less traveled. The weather can change unpredictable because of its high elevation. We will head back the same way after eating and taking some fun pictures.

PARKING- residential area , there is a small parking rugged area will fit a few cars. Carpool is recommended.

Distance : Approximately 12 miles RT

Elevation gain : 3079

FT. Elevation : 5089

Hike Level : 7 Intermediate / Advance Pace 2.5

Estimated time Time : 5 - 6 1/2hrs

History :

Previously the mountain was know as sister Elsie peak , named after a catholic Nun who passed while caring for the sick during small pox . In the later years the mountain was named after Theodore Lukens , a former Supervisor for the Los Angeles National Forest and later becoming the Mayor of Pasadena. Although Mount LUKENS was impacted by the wildfire in 2009 there is lots of beautiful vegetation.

What to bring : enough water / electrolytes , good trail shoes/boots, sunscreen, hat , camera , food, layer

While hiking, please respect the land and the other people out there, and try to Leave No Trace of your passage.

Release of Liability :

The organizers (me) (us) of this trip is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

By signing up for this trip, or any other event organized by me, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer (me) of this hike from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.

With that said , our MISSION on this hike is no one is left behind, We all get back safe with no injuries . Hiking is recreational and we are there to have fun in a safe and healthy manner and healthy environment enjoying each other's company.