CELEBRATE VALENTINE DAY ON MT WILSON!!!HIKE TO Mt. Wilson via Sierra Madre

Not Beginner Hike
Bring Flash Light or Head lamp In Case you Walk Slow!!

Organizer:Dan K

Hike Leader& Host: Dan K

Location: Sierra Madre, CA

Hike difficulty: Advanced, Level 8/10

Distance: 15.6 miles

Nature lovers:

Starting time: 9:00 AM

Moving pace: Strong Moderate-advance

Elevation Gain: 5400'

Time: 8 hours approx

Trail condition: mostly double file trail, 80% shade

Water: You must carry a minimum of 3 liters. Water is available at the summit.

Dog: no

Weather report: Mt Wilson Weather Forecast (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.22315802537976&lon=-118.06260108947754#.Upq1IMRDt8E)

Toilette: At trail head

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What to Bring:

Hat, shoes with good traction,hiking poles, sunscreen, energy bar, lunch, snacks,Lunch, dinner if you planning to walk slow:)) and plenty of water.

Fitness Level: Please ensure that your fitness level is up to par for this hike.It's a long hard hike!!

Early departure: If you need to be separated from the group for any reason, you must inform the hiker leader. Not knowing your whereabouts may prompt us to report your missing to proper authority for further actions.

No show: If you sign up but did not show up, you will automatically be removed from the next event you sign up with this organizer.

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Direction and Parking:

Direction: Take the 210 Freeway, exit Baldwin Ave. and go north. Turn left on the first light. Turn right at Baldwin Ave. Continue up Baldwin Ave through downtown Sierra Madre until you reach E Mira Monte Ave. Turn right at E Mira Monte Ave. Our meeting place is at the intersection of E Mira Monte and Mt. Wilson Trail.

Parking: Public and street parking near the intersection of E Mira Monte Ave. and Mt. Wilson Trail.

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Venue Overview:

In 1864, Benjamin Wilson built the first modern trial in the range to haul down timber for his rancho. The trail climbed 7 miles to the summit which was later named after him. Midway up the trail in a shady glen along side the creek, Wilson built his "Halfway House" as a construction camp for the trail. Later, George Aiden and George Islip homesteaded the site and planted a small grove of fruit and nut trees.

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Around 1890 James McNally turned Orchard Camp into a trail resort, and for 50 years it was one of the most popular hostelries in the range. Orchard Camp was abandoned in 1940 and soon after the trail became overgrown and eroded and by 1953 was posted as "Unsafe to travel." Thankfully, a group of Sierra Madre volunteers lead by Bill Wark worked hard to restore the trail which was reopened in 1960.

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Warning and Disclaimer:

If you have prior medical condition or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the hike for you.

If you have never done a hike of this distance or difficulty before, this hike will be very difficult for you. It may well be your death march. The mountain is not going anywhere. We will schedule this event again in the future. Do it when your mind and body are ready.

Hiking is a recreation, not a suicide mission.

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Release of Liability:

The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

By signing up for this trip, or any other event organized by me, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer (me) of this hike from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.

This group, its organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from this event, or for any injuries or accidents incurred before, during, and after this event. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries and damages arising from, as a result of and associated with this event.

In addition, you and your guests are acknowledging that you agree to the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: https://www.meetup.com/terms/

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Profile Photo:

Members interested in joining this hike must have a profile photo showing his/her face. This is a requirement of the L.A. Hiking Group. Without it, you will not be allowed to sign up.