The Original E.T. Hike - Saddle Ridge Fire Assessment - 🐶s OK

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We've been following the footsteps of ET since 2008! See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/original-et-hike/ for complete hike description with pictures and video

🍺Post hike lunch is at Islands down the street at 11400 Porter Ranch Dr

Don't forget hiking gear for your dog: https://amzn.to/2JMLVEH

Hike is about 8 miles with about 1,000 ft total ascent.

Hike is rated MEDIUM. See hike rating guide here: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-ratings/

WARNING: WE’LL BE HIKING THROUGH SOME OF THE SADDLERIDGE FIRE BURN AREA. THAT MIGHT PRESENT SOME OBSTACLES AND CHANGE THE PLANNED ROUTE.

No beginners

DIRECTIONS:

Head for the North Valley YMCA on Corbin Ave. The trail head is on the right (if you are traveling north) just before the YMCA sign. Park on street

IMPORTANT
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER.