Crescenta View Trail - 3 miles, ~2 hours, out and back

Hi!

Let’s get outside, stretch our legs, and take in some wonderful views of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains! This is an Intermediate hike – continual gradation and moderate pace.

Sum: 3 miles, 1,500 ft elevation change, 2 hours.

Specs:

Meeting Time: Wednesday, September 13 at 9:15AM. Start no later than 9:20AM.

Location: Stone Barn Nature Center at Deukmejian Wilderness Park (3429 Markridge Rd, Glendale, CA 91214).

Duration: Approximately 2 hours. May be less. Definitely not more.

Distance: Around 3 miles.

Elevation Change: 1,500 FT.

Grade: Average = 15⁰. Max = 43⁰.

Route: Out and back. We will start out from the Stone Barn Nature Center and follow Crescenta View Trail for 1.5 miles. We will not do the entire length of this trail. We will turn around and return the same way. You can follow Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Myi3tH7vGAAoZNnRA .

Breaks: Several 1-2 minute breaks to regroup and hydrate. For anyone who needs a significantly slower pace than I lead, then we can regroup on the route back when we cross each other on the path.

Shoes: No street shoes. The trails are mostly loose gravel with small rocks. I suggest hiking shoes or shoes with excellent traction and tread for sandy, rocky terrain.

Temperature: As of 8/11, it will be approximately 72F when we start and max of 81F when we end.

Pants: A must. Foliage, ticks, and possible snakes.

Poles: I suggest them, but not a must.

Dogs: No. PPP -- pace, path, and plants are not friendly for these friends.

GPS guidance: If you choose to leave early at any time, then there should be cell reception for GPS guidance at almost all times. If you are at all concerned about cell reception, then please download the offline Google Maps version of this route.

Parking: Abundant. Paved and gravel lots. Drive all the way up the twisty entrance road. There will be the Nature Center and a paved lot with minimal parking spots to your right. There is an additional, large, dirt lot to the left of the entrance road.

Bathrooms: Real, flushing ones with soap and water at the start / end point. In the meantime, only nature. Please pack out when using nature.

Water: Suggested at least 1L. Most of this hike will be in direct sunshine without shade options.

Third party descriptions of Crescenta View Trail (covering more of this trail than we will do): (1) Glendale Recreation Department Map: https://www.glendaleca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11679/635301356202630000 ; (2) AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/crescenta-view-trail ; (3) Summitpost: https://www.summitpost.org/crescenta-view-trail/208323 .

Minimum RSVP: 5 as of the end of Tuesday 8/12. Otherwise, canceled.

Disclaimers: All the usual volunteer leader caveats apply... Aka, this will be a perfectly imperfect hike. As a volunteer seeking connection and a workout and outdoors rejuvenation: I hope that you will have a good time, enjoy nature, get a workout, see new sights, and meet good people. No guarantees.

Questions or trouble day of?

Jenna
Cell (text preferred): 213-218-1111