Name: MT ISLIP WITH GORGEOUS PINES - 7 MILE HIKE - MINS FOR FOOD
Start: 2014-12-07T10:30:00-08:00
End: 2014-12-07T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Newcombs Ranch

UPDATE... CONDITIONS PERFECT! The roads are clear, the trail is in great shape after the rains. NO WIND and the temperatures were very pleasant. Light jacket should do but bring a cap and gloves just in case. PREPARE TO DRESS WARM ANYWAY!!!  Newcomb's closes at 4 so Mins Kitchen 1040 Foothill Blvd, La Canada is reserved for dinner at 4 p.m.
MINS KITCHEN (https://www.google.com/maps/place/1040+Foothill+Blvd,+La+Ca%C3%B1ada+Flintridge,+CA+91011/@34.2049622,-118.2018915,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c2e9feebdfc711:0xa46834646d9af99f)

Here is today's video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJh7S02REoU&feature=youtu.be

Distance - 7 miles
Elevation Gain - 1627 ft.
Duration 3.5 to 4 hours from trailhead.
Difficulty - Intermediate

A predominantly shaded, gently graded 7 mile hike to the mostly-exposed peak of Mount Islip. Lots of beautiful Ponderosa Pine on the way. This hike offers unparalleled views of the Yerba Santa "Ampitheatre" and nearby middle peaks of the San Gabriels. There is also a well-maintained campground – Little Jimmy – on the route, and an old ruined stone cabin near the peak of Mount Islip that provides some local interest.

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Temps should be a high of 43 degrees at the summit, (a bit cooler towards sunset) so wear warm attire... Sometimes we get a little surprise at the top temperature wise, so be prepared. Current chance of precipitation is zero %. No matter what the conditions, It is always a beautiful hike!

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This photo was shot last year.

(IT TAKES APPROX 1 - 1/2 HOURS FROM THE WEST SIDE

TO NEWCOMBS RANCH)

Newcombs Ranch is 26.4 miles from the 210 / Route 2 intersection
MAP TO NEWCOMB'S RANCH (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Newcomb%27s+Ranch/@34.329832,-118.00198,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c2e9949e1e259b:0xce7d44eb0dff8ced)

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We'll meet at NEWCOMBS RANCH at 10:30AM

to get Adventure passes / $5

(ONE PER VEHICLE REQUIRED) and a quick cup o' Joe;

I've got a Blue Ford Focus and will be parked on the FAR side of the NEWCOMBS parking lot...

LEAVE NEWCOMBS AT 11:00; AND

caravan another 20 minutes to the ISLIP SADDLE parking lot...

OR just meet at the ISLIP PARKING LOT at 11:30

MAP OF ISLIP SADDLE TRAILHEAD/PARKING LOT (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Islip+Saddle,+Angeles+National+Forest,+California+91702/@34.3569439,-117.8506179,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c31ebc5b933d3d:0xa263b487c53faf84)

From the 210 in La Canada Flintridge, take the Angeles Crest Highway
39.6 miles to Islip Saddle Parking lot.

HIKE is 7 miles... 1627 ft elevation gain, and will take (with occasional breaks and a stop at the top for a snack) approx 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

We'll RETURN to Newcombs after the hike for food and libations...

(Alternate is Mins kitchen on Foothill)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpVjKpbVVPM

Video of Last year's epic Winter Wonderland on Mt. Islip

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