O: WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: MT WILSON/MANZANITA RIDGE

Invigorating conditioning hike at a moderate pace. 10-14 mile r/t, 4000’ gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January ’13. Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first aid. This is a residential neighborhood so be mindful of parking regulations and resident’s quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood. Meet 9 am at trailhead. Mira Monte Ave and Mt Wilson Trail Dr. Take I-210 to Baldwin Ave exit, take Baldwin N to Mira Monte, Right to trailhead. Bring hiking boots, 3 ltrs water, snacks to share.

This Hike is cosponsored by the Angeles Chapter Sierra Club-Sign in sheet and waiver will be required and available at the trailhead.