Let's get Earth Week off to a great start with a 6 mile, 1800' gain hike to the highest peak in the front range, San Gabriel Peak (6161')! This is the longer option of two hikes that will converge at the peak around noon. We'll start on the Bill Reilly trail, just off the Mt. Wilson Road 0.4 mile past Red Box, head towards Mt. Disappointment (5994'), then summit San Gabriel Peak, where we'll meet the group coming up from Eaton Saddle. Here we'll enjoy lunch and conversation, take in the views, and learn about the history of Sierra Club founder John Muir's treks in the local mountains. Then we'll hike back down to our starting point. (Muir's birthday is April 21, the day before Earth Day; traditionally we do these annual rendezvous hikes to nearby Muir Peak, which is still closed due to the Eaton Fire.)
No pets please. If you have a service dog, contact hike leader in advance.
You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend this hike -- all are welcome.
Level: Moderate.
Bring: sturdy footwear, water, snacks, food to share at lunch, clothing layers, and sun protection.
Save time at the trailhead! RSVP on the Sierra Club website, sign the waiver, and provide your emergency contact info: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001dbEcyIAE
Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels the hike.
Signup Restrictions: If you are feeling sick or have any symptoms such as cough, cold, fever, etc., please do not join this outing.
Carpools: Sierra Club will not assume responsibility for any carpool transportation risks. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Alternate Driving Directions: If you prefer, you can meet us at Red Box at 8:30 am. Red Box is approximately 15 miles north on Hwy 2.
Leaders:
Erik Peterson, epetersoneditor@gmail.com
Dave Taylor, taylor.dave60@yahoo.com
David Cuddy, dtcuddy@att.net
Teresa Spohr, sewtjsmith@yahoo.com
