Name: Throop, Hawkins, Copter
Start: 2015-03-01T06:00:00-08:00
End: 2015-03-01T15:00:00-08:00
Location: Dawson Saddle

Starting time: 6AM to 3PM
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
Minimum, 4 liters of water + electrolytes!

! NO BEGINNERS ! ( sorry )

Starting from Dawson Saddle (7903) we travel south 2.2 miles to Throop peak (9138), then 1.1 miles to Mt. Hawkins (8850), 0.8 miles to a junction (8390) and continue down to South Mt. Hawkins (7783) in which we pass through Middle Hawkins (8505) and Sadie Hawkins (8047) on a ridge. The hike offers stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Sheep Mountain Wilderness. Bonus: Copter Ridge (7499), adding 4.6 miles and 1,351 feet of elevation gain, for a total of . . . 19 miles RT, 3,941 Elev. gain!

If we skip Copter Ridge, then our total mileage is 14 miles with 2,590 Elev. gain.

Directions: http://maps.apple.com/?lsp=7618&q=34.367750,-117.801914&sll=34.367750,-117.801914

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The San Fernando Hiking Club Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any San Fernando Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the San Fernando Hiking Club Meetup Group and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

For all hikes, bring the essentials.
Common sense, plenty of water, food, proper clothing & be considerate & respectful towards others. Please click on the link below & read the essentials list.

http://www.backpacking.net/ten-essl.html

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