Winter Creek Loop Hike

DISTANCE: 4.85 miles
DURATION: 2.5 to 3 hours
ELEVATION GAIN: 1000 ft.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate

Santa Anita Canyon is one of the most beautiful areas of the San Gabriels, full of varied landscapes. The forest trail is fairly well shaded, but occasional gaps in the trees offer expansive views over the canyon as we climb to an elevation of 2,800 feet.

MEETING SPOT:
Parking lots at trailhead get crowded. Highly suggest carpooling.
We'll meet at 12:30pm in the parking lot of Arcadia Park (the lot off of Santa Anita Ave, closest to Huntington Dr), 405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006.
(Look for me wearing a red "KC" hat.)
Will depart, driving to trailhead, PROMPTLY at 12:40pm.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:

• At least 2 liters of water.
• Appropriate hiking shoes.
• A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for vehicles to park at the Chantry Flats Trailhead ($5 Day or $30 Annual); recommend that you purchase Pass (from a sports store like REI or Big 5) prior to day of hike.

RECOMMENDED:

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellant

PARKING NOTE:
If you can't find parking in one of the 3 lots in the Chantry Parking Lot area, you can park along Chantry Flat Rd. You will need to make sure you DO NOT park in the areas marked on the road as “No Parking” (paint might be a bit faint). Also, check for white parking signs with red text and arrows denoting where you are not allowed to park. Once you find a spot, make sure your vehicle and its tires are inside the white road line, otherwise you may get a ticket (even if you have an Adventure Pass showing). Finally, make sure your Adventure Pass is visible before you leave your car.

DISCLAIMER:
So Cal Fitness Fun and its Leaders/Organizers/Participants, including Venus Ramos, do not take responsibility for any harm,bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking to RSVP "Yes" or by attending the hike, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike lead/organizer, participant, So Cal Fitness Fun, or any group-associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water and the right gear/equipment/nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself.

See you on the hike!

-Venus
(Please text/call if you get lost or run late: 424-999-5797)