Fremont Pass (Beale's Cut) & Elsmere Canyon

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(Scene still from the 1923 film "Three Jumps Ahead" from Fox Film Corp.)

Let's travel back in time to 1859 Beale's Cut, stand next to Juniper trees on the old Newhall Oil Refinery, looking down on the 14 fwy, the Santa Sussana mountains, the San Gabriels, & the Sierras far north! Read more about this on
http://www.elsmerecanyon.com/tunnelarea/passes/bealecut/bealecut.htm &

http://alltrails.com/events/2011/04/historical-curiosity-beales-cut-a-pre-hike-before-the-elsmere and

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http://www.scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2159a.htm We then cross the 14 fwy on foot (under it through a tunnel) and connect to Elsmere Canyon trail. If we're lucky, we'll find a waterfall I've been reading about! We'll also find several Geocaches along the way.

This will be a short shuttle hike.
The hike is under 5 miles one way with about 700-900 feet elevation gain.

Directions to Newhall Ave. & Whitney Canyon Rd.

Take Interstate 5 NORTH

merge onto 14 NORTH

Exit Newhall Ave. ( STAY TO THE RIGHT )

Turn right on Newhall Ave. and park.

BRING 2 LITERS OF WATER & SUN PROTECTION !!! Such as long sleev, hat,& SUN-glasses. Then join us at 6pm at the Old Town Newhall "Light Up Main Street" for wine tasting, gourmet food trucks, music, and selfies with Santa Clause!

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The San Fernando Valley Hiking Club Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any San Fernando Valley Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the San Fernando Valley Hiking Club Meetup Group and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

For all hikes, bring the essentials.
Common sense, plenty of water, food, proper clothing & be considerate & respectful towards others. Please click on the link below & read the essentials list.

http://www.backpacking.net/ten-essl.html