Doppler Ball via Skyline Trail - Corona

We will do a hike to the Doppler Ball and Beek's Place via Skyline Trail in Corona. We expect to have a good view into the San Gabriel Mountains in the north and the cities in the south. Beek's Place is a weekend getaway built by Joseph Beek in the 1930’s and is now the ruins of a stone cabin. Doppler Station is close by to the Beeks' Place.

DIFFICULTY/GENERAL RATING: Level 3 (Strenuous due to distance). You can check the RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more info about the hiking levels

Distance: 12 miles
Elevation gain: 2300 ft
Time: about 5 hours

Necessities: Adequate water (2 to 3 liters), hiking poles if you often hike with them, hat, sunscreen, snack or light lunch, layered clothing to adjust to climate change.

Directions: NEW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS!
>>>Parking is available all along the south (eastbound) side of Foothill Parkway, from Border Avenue to Elysia Street.
>>>We walk to the bridge just east of Trudy and meet under the sign that reads 'Skyline Hiking Trail'.
>>>Do not leave valuables in your parked car. Be VERY careful getting in and out of your car - the traffic is moving very fast through there!

Weather: Heavy Rain on the day of the hike will cancel the hike. Since there will be prediction of continuous of rain starting from March 10 through March 14, please check the weather conditions and be prepared for a last minute cancellation if the weather is not cooperating.

Description: Skyline Trail is a wide fire road that goes to the Doppler Station (Beek's Place). The ascend is gradual. There is no shade but the hike is suitable if the weather is cool or cloudy. We will do a in and out hike via the Skyline Trail.

Note: If anybody wants to lead a tough but shorter hike to Beek's Place via the Skinsuit Trail please let me know.

More info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/skyline-drive

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