ORCHARD CAMP

HAPPY NEW YEARS SO CAL HAPPY HOUR HIKERS!

THE MOUNT WILSON TRAIL IS OPEN!!
WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF THE FIRST HIKE OF THE NEW YEAR FOR OUR STRONG INTERMEDIATE HIKERS!!!

RAIN CANCELS HIKE!!!!

I am so excited to hike this trail again. Hopefully everything did not burn down. Expect some minor detours.

Here is the plan:
We will hike on the Mt Wilson trail then take a minor detour on Charlie's trail before making our way to Orchard Camp.

On the return, we will take a short cut trail to First Water. There should be a nice stream flowing. We also check out the old gauging water tower and hopefully I will find some cool mushrooms!

There will be some stream crossings so be prepared to get your feet wet. Bring and extra pair of socks or wear gaiters. Poles may be helpful with stream crossings.

This will be sort of a lollipop hike.

Stats:
distance- 7 miles
gain- 2000' (approx)
level- strong intermediate. NO BEGINNERS PLEASE!
parking- free
Please respect parking signs: make sure tires are turned towards the curb or the city will give you a ticket. Also be mindful of the residents and keep your voices at a low volume until we get on the trail.
bathroom-available by the museum.

WHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE: !!!
Energy snacks, at least 3 liters of water, electrolytes, sunscreen, hiking boots with good tread, hiking poles, and the
TEN ESSENTIALS !!!

EVERYONE WILL BE PUT ON A WAITLIST. PRIORITY GOES TO THOSE HAVE HIKED WITH IN THE PAST. IF I HAVE NOT HIKED WITH YOU THEN SEND ME A PM. I FROWN ON NO-SHOWS AND YOU WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM FUTURE EVENTS. IT TAKES LESS THAN 3 SECONDS TO CANCEL AN EVENT.

PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.

The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the event. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts of this Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.