Sunset, Colver and Stoddard Peaks + Potato Mountain

hey everyone. i've been sick for the last couple of weeks and on doctor's orders, i will be postponing the 30 mile hike and replacing it with a much easier but still quite rewarding hike. i promise i will try to put the 30 mile hike back on before the end of the year.

i'd still like to give you the most bang for your buck so to speak and tackle a few things in the claremont area of the san gabriel mountains. they are the following:

sunset peak (3 miles RT 1,300ft elevation gain 5,796ft summit)

colver peak (6 miles RT 600ft elevation gain 5,511ft summit)

potato mountain (5 miles RT 1,100ft elevation gain, 3,422ft summit)

and depending on how everyone is feeling, stoddard peak (6 miles RT 1,100ft elevation gain, 4624ft summit)

we will meet at the church parking lot at baldy village. the church will be on your left hand side coming from the city. from there we will drive to the trailhead for sunset peak and cross off sunset and colver peaks. we will head back to our cars and drive south on the mt baldy village road to the trailhead for potato mountain. depending on how everyone, including myself, are feeling, we'll head out and do stoddard peak.

all of the peaks are considered beginner peaks due to the mileage and elevation and we'll be able to maintain a brisk pace. if we combine them all together we will have accumulated a decent day's worth of mileage and elevation gain.

Stats:

as much as 20 miles RT.
as much as 4,000 ft elevation gain.

what to bring:

5 liters of water.
food
sunglasses
hat
sunscreen
flashlight
jacket
beanie
gloves

ADVENTURE PASS IS REQUIRED.

Directions:

TH DIRECTION:
From the 210 traveling East, exit Baseline Road in Claremont. Turn left on Baseline. In one block turn right onto Padua Avenue. In 1.7 miles, turn right onto Mt. Baldy Road (stop sign). Continue on Mount Baldy Road until you reach Baldy Village. The church will be on your left hand side.

WHAT TO BRING:

1. You know the Distance, Elevation gain, Weather, and your Own physical abilities. Please bring enough Water/Electrolyte, and Food accordingly. Extra Water and Food as an emergency backup.

2. Layers clothing, Hiking Poles, Headlamp, Gloves, Hat, Sun glasses, Sun screen, and any medicine you take regularly.

3. 10 Essentials: Please visit the website http://www.angeles.sierraclub.org/outings/TenEssentials.asp

4. Trail or TOPO map, GPS, or any other route information you might have.

5. Most important, Please bring a very friendly and pleasant attitude.

DISCLAIMER:

By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risk and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your

I am a hiker inviting you to join me and fellow hikers. I am not a guide nor trained search and rescue member and will not carry you up or down the trail. You need to know your limits and what you need to get yourself there and back safely. You are solely responsible for your safety and well being.

For all trips, wear boots or sturdy shoes, and bring lunch, lots of drinks, warm clothing (depending on altitude)

Trips are canceled in the event of rain (unless trip leader states differently). So assume it is canceled if it's raining the morning of.

The trip "leader" is a volunteer and not a real leader (i.e. not liable for the group). Think of it as hiking with a group of friends.

Joining this group is entirely voluntary and participants assume the full risks associated with the activities. It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure that s/he is in sufficient fitness and health to participate in a strenuous hike, with the appropriate water, food, clothing, first aid, and navigation equipment for the conditions. This group and the individual organizers make no warranties about the safety or supervision of these activities.