5 Peaks northwest of Mount Wilson, then Pizza

5 Peaks followed by Pizza

(by the slice----yummmy)

DISTANCE: 9.5 miles

ELEVATION GAIN: in separate segments, 4000 feet

DIFFICULTY: hard...you will not like this hike

REST STOPS: lots, as hike leader is quite merciful, and a little lazy. There is not a lot of shade on this hike

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/0/c/a/600_395141162.jpeg

PEAKS INCLUDE:

MAP http://tinyurl.com/5peaksSanGabriel

"A": San Gabriel,

"B": Disappointment,

"C": Deception,

"D": Lowe

"E": Markham

"F": where to park

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DIRECTIONS: 210 Freeway, get off at Highway 2/Angeles Crest Highway, go up hill about 15 miles, and park at intersection with Mt Wilson Road, which is where Red Box Station is. We will meet at Red Box Station and car convoy or car pool 1 and 1/2 miles to the Eaton Saddle parking area

"ADVENTURE PASS" PARKING PASS NOT REQUIRED (unless you park at Red Box Station)

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/9/9/0/600_395139312.jpeg

Map swiped from another meetup group's invite

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2745471

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MAP OF MEETUP AND PARKING LOCATIONS:

"A" is Red Box, "B" is Eaton Saddle

http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.24959,-118.09061&z=15&t=T&marker0=34.25835%2C-118.10503%2C5.6%20km%20NW%20of%20Mount%20Wilson%20CA&marker1=34.23923%2C-118.09327%2C3.5%20km%20WxNW%20of%20Mount%20Wilson%20CA

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PIZZA LOCATION: La Canada Imports

http://www.lacanadaimports.com/

1537 Foothill Blvd., La Canada, CA 91011

ABOUT 1/2 MILE NORTH OF ANGELES CREST AT ALTA CANYADA ROAD NEXT TO A 7-11 MARKET

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AS USUAL: I'M NOT YOUR MOM----BRING PLENTY OF WATER--4 OR 5 LITERS, A HAT, SUNSCREEN, COMFORTABLE SHOES, LUNCH, SNACKS

LEGAL STUFF: by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2:

https://www.meetup.com/terms/

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