Whitney and Elsmere Canyons 2 for 1 Hike

February 4-This is a two for one hike. Angela will first lead you to the waterfall in Whitney Canyon. Along the way you are apt http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/9/9/c/event_62811612.jpegto see deer grazing near the beautiful stream. This first portion of the hike is 5 miles RT. It is an easy and delightful trail. This hike is great for the whole family. You can finish up the hike when you return to the parking area from this hike, or you can continue on to historic Elsmere Canyon where you can view some of the remnants of the late 1800’s oil industry in the SCV. This leg will add another 5 miles to your adventure, giving you a RT of 10 miles. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/5/a/c/event_61662412.jpegThere is virtually no gain on the Whitney hike, and about 500’ of gain on the Elsmere hike, which is all at the beginning. Bring lots of water, snacks if you’re only going on the Whitney Hike, and lunch if you’re going on the Elsmere hike. Wear shoes with good tread, and you will find that poles will be helpful on the steeper areas of Elsmere. Meet at the trail head at 8:15 for an 8:30 departure down the trail. Directions to trailhead: From Valencia, go south on I-5, then north on SR-14. Exit at Newhall Avenue, and take the first RIGHT on the offramp. Turn right. Park in the Park and Ride at the End of the street for free or park in the MRCA lot (to the left at the end of the Park and Ride) for $7.00. We will meet at the 2nd MRCA Green Gate at the end and to the far left of the Park and Ride. (This is the same meeting spot for Elsmere Canyon, but we are doing a different trail. Note: We are meeting and the SECOND green gate)

Leader: Angela Myers

Rated: Easy (Whitney) Easy to Moderate (Whitney and Elsmere)