Brown Mountain Hikeness

This sunday I'm shifting hiking gears and doing a more moderate hike. Join me in bagging the seldom bagged Brown Mountain. Brown Mountain is as nicely positioned for scenic views as a mountain surrounded by higher peaks can be. Its long summit rises between Millard Canyon and Bear Canyon in the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains. This mountain is named after the mid-19th American abolitionist, John Brown. It seems that his two sons lived near the head of El Prieto Canyon in the 1880'€™s and spent a lot of time exploring the front range. To honor dear old dad, the sons named this mountain after him.

here are the stats:

13 miles RT. Out and Back hike.
2,000 ft elevation gain.

what to bring SPECS:

trekking poles!

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

ADVENTURE PASS IS REQUIRED.

TH DIRECTIONS:
-From the 210 Freeway, exit at Angeles Crest Hwy (SR 2) and go north.
-At 9.5 miles, you will come to the Clear Creek Ranger Station and the junction with Angeles Forest Highway.
-Continue straight for about ½ mile
-Turn right at the sign for Switzer Picnic Area.
-Drive ¼ mile down to the parking area.

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)

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.