What we’re about
Meet other hiking enthusiasts who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far. We hike every Saturday. Our hikes vary from easy to difficult, depending on the hike location, terrain and length. We are committed to leaving no trace wherever we go.
We host camping trips a few times a year, backpack, snowshoe and organize field trips focused on topics such as geology and wildflower viewing. We work on wilderness legislation, along with participating in stewardship events that keep our city clean. We occasionally host graffiti cleanups at various locations and glass cleanups to help save the condors.
We're all about fun and a sense of community, and most of our events are completely free. All ages and fitness levels are invited to join us.
Check us out at communityhikingclub.org
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Three Sisters Via Indian Canyon
Location not specified yetDESCRIPTION: This hike is a gem! Hikers on All Trails rave about the fantastic views and beautiful Three Sisters rock formations as an absolutely must visit. The adventure starts with crossing a dry riverbed and railroad tracks before winding up gradual switchbacks along the PCT. Around mile two, you'll branch off onto a fire road that leads to the massive rocks, where you can scramble up for incredible panoramic views from the top.
The 7.6-mile round trip takes about 4ish hours and is perfect for getting back into hiking or leveling up from beginner trails. Just heads up - it's fully exposed with sun the whole way, so be prepared. The rolling elevation gain keeps things interesting without being too strenuous, and those stunning rock formations at the end make every step worthwhile!DETAILS:
- Hike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.
- Meet: Indian Canyon Trailhead - Pacific Crest Trail at 7:45 am, departure at 8:00 am sharp (Nov 15).
- Distance: Approximately 7.6 miles.
- Elevation gain: Approximately 1,729 feet.
- Time: Approximately 3.8 hours hiking including a snack break.
- Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
- Restrooms – None.
- Adventure Pass: Required.
IMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. There may be stream crossings, exposures, bugs, etc. As always, people may slip and fall, encounter poison oak, rattlesnakes, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike.
ESSENTIAL GEAR: Hiking boots and poles. Clothing layers are recommended. Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets. Hat and sunscreen.
The Ten Essentials of Hiking (link)
THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3, Intermediate (see chart below).
Please only sign up to attend hikes that are consistent with your ability. Based on your hiking during the last 90 days, how would you score on the CHC Hike rating scale of one to five assuming a brisk pace?CHC HIKE RANKING SCALE:
1. Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain.
2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain.
3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.
4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.
5. Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.TRAILHEAD LOCATION:
Indian Canyon Trailhead - Pacific Crest Trail
9001 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390NAVIGATION:
We highly recommend the AllTrails app be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to.The Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike), or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death 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. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.21 attendees
Mount Pinos Campground via McGill Trail
Location not specified yetMount Pinos Campground via McGill Trail
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy sweeping alpine views as the mountain breeze whispers through towering pines. Our hike begins from the big parking lot. We will follow the scenic Cuddy Valley Road to the McGill Trailhead. This is an "out and back" hike so if you do not want to do the full hike, you can safely turn around, whenever you like, and head back. (We may run into a few mountain bikers on this trail.)
DETAILS:
· Hike leader volunteer(s): Michele
· Meet: Mt Pinos Rd, Frazier Park at 7:15 am, departure at 7:30 am sharp
· Distance: Approximately 10.38 miles.
· Elevation gain: Approximately 1,923 feet.
· Time: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a snack break.
· Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.
· Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
· Restrooms: None.
· Adventure Pass: Not Required.IMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. There are no expected stream crossings, exposures, bugs or other warnings. As always, people may slip and fall, encounter poison oak, snakes, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. Check the weather report and plan accordingly.
ESSENTIAL GEAR:
Hiking boots and poles. Clothing layers recommended. Snacks and 3+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets. Hat and sunscreen.The Ten Essentials of Hiking (link)
THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3, Intermediate (see chart below).
Please only sign up to attend hikes that are consistent with your ability. Based on your hiking during the last 90 days, how would you score on the CHC Hike rating scale of one to five assuming a brisk pace?CHC HIKE RANKING SCALE:
1. Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain.
2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain.
3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.
4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.
5. Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.TRAILHEAD LOCATION:
Mt Pinos Rd, Frazier Park, CA
(Between Cuddy Valley Rd. + Forest Rte. 9NO5)
Park in the big lot.NAVIGATION:
We highly recommend the AllTrails app be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to.The Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike), or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death 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. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.24 attendees
SPECIAL HISTORICAL HIKE TO THE ST. FRANCIS DAM DISASTER NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE
San Francisquito Canyon Road, San Francisquito Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, USHistorical Hike above and through the ruins of the St. Francis Dam:
This hike will go up above the powerhouse, where people will have a chance to stand on a metal bridge above the pennstocks, and if water is propelling through the pennstocks, they will feel a pretty good hearty shake coming from the pennstocks....sometimes they may even hear a rock bouncing through the pipes.
The hike will then begin, up above the dam site, giving hikers an aerial view. Once we cross the river, we will be able to walk on the foundation of the dam and the area that was blown up after the dam failure. Then we will enjoy the tour of the actual dam site up close, and see a natural BOG. Shoes should be the best gripping hiking boots that you have. Mileage is approx. 7.5 miles. Hiking sticks are highly recommended. You will be making your way up wooden stairs that were damaged by the flood. There is exposed metal and broken stairs left behind by nearly 200' of water overhead. Hiking Poles will be extremely helpful.
Please listen to your leader who will point out areas that are not safe. She will point to eroded areas, places on the bridge that we will cross that are not safe, and potential hazards along the way.
- clothing to wear: old loose clothing, hiking boots or shoes with gripping soles, hat/hiking sticks are mandatory.
- Please bring lunch. We will have a lunch break.
Directions: Take the I-5 freeway north. Exit Newhall Ranch Road, turn right.
Turn right on Copperhill Road
Stay on Copperhill until you get to San Francisquito Road. Turn Left. Meet Dianne on the shoulder on the right side as soon as you turn on to San Francisquito Road.
While driving once we leave the meeting spot, Be careful on this road...it is a dangerous road where people speed and take chances, and do dangerous passing of other cars.
Don't be a statisticFYI: Powerhouse 2 Address:
32400 San Francisquito Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91390If you are late, you might try to catch up with us here.
1) Just beyond the powerhouse, there will be a turnout with K-rails. This is the lower entrance to the dam site. This is where late comers MIGHT be able to catch up with us.Do NOT go past the stop sign. If you reach the stop sign, you will have gone too far.
Directions.....take McBean Parkway all the way north to Copper Hill Road. Turn right. Turn left at San Francisquito Road. Dianne will meet you at the right side of the road, and we will carpool to the bottom of the dam site entrance. We will make one quick stop at the Power House 2 turnout. DO NOT PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT FOR POWER HOUSE
Alternate directions:
Take the I-5 freeway north. Exit Newhall Ranch Road/Copper Hill, turn right.
Stay on Copperhill until you get to San Francisquito Road. Turn Left
Find Dianne on the right side of the road in the pull out area. There should be other cars there. Be prompt.
Once we leave the meeting spot, please be careful on this road...it is a dangerous road where people speed and take chances/ pass when it's not safe, and speed. Many deaths occur on this road.
Don't be a statistic, be safeCELL SERVICE: There is NONE. Once you return to Copper Hill Road, you will most likely have your service restored.
NOTE:.Mulholland built 19 dams in the Los Angeles area, and this is the only one that failed. GEOLOGY is why it failed. Geology was not even a science in 1920s....and when it was talked about, people scoffed at the idea.....a rock is a rock......and yet the remaining 18 dams that Mulholland built in L.A. still stand.
Don't be a statistic, be safeCELL SERVICE: There is NONE. Once you return to Copper Hill Road, you will most likely have your service restored.
Powerhouse 2 Address Just for your info. We will park near the powerhouse, NOT INSIDE THEIR GATE:
32400 San Francisquito Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91390Dianne Hellrigel
QUESTIONS: zuliebear@aol.com25 attendees
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