Stoddard and Frankish Peaks + Potato Mountain Hikeness

join us this sunday for two peaks and a whole mountain (albeit a small one) of hiking. we'll be headed to stoddard peak (4,624ft) and frankish peak (4,198ft) first. it's 13 miles round trip. after that we'll drive down the road and head over to potato mountain (3,422ft) for a 4 mile round trip trek. total milage will be about 17 miles. both hikes will be on used service roads with a small amount of cross country before reaching the peak. all three peaks are considered easy hikes. the only challenge here will be the total mileage achieved. anyone who is not feeling potato mountain is free to bail after we complete stoddard and frankish peaks.

here are the stats:

Stats:

as much as 17 miles RT.
as much as 3,000 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.