Santa Clarita Sierra Club Group

Leaders: Roger Haring, David Morrow, Stella Cheung
Moderate 8 mile, 1200 foot gain, hike along trail and fire road to Whitaker Peak (4140 ft), along the western boundary of the proposed North Angeles National Monument. Outstanding views of the Los Padres National Forest and Santa Clarita Valley. Learn about the serious threat to our National Forests and other federal public lands. Meet 8:00 AM in north Valencia by Embassy Suites. Take I-5 N, exit 126/ Newhall Ranch Road, turn right at exit, at next light turn right on Vanderbilt, for 1 block then turn right on Westinghouse, park on street. Twenty minute carpool to trailhead. Bring hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water, lunch. Adventure Pass required to park at Oak Flat Campground. This is a backcountry outing; participants must bring a completed medical form with them to trailhead. Go to bitly.com/scmedicalform to download form. Serious rain cancels.

Leaders: Sandra Cattell, Kate Okamoto, Roger Haring
Trash cleanup at the Iron Horse Trailhead along the Santa Clara River. Meet 8:30 AM on north side of Magic Mtn. Parkway just east of Tourney Rd. Bring sturdy shoes, hat, water, sunscreen. Gloves and trash bags supplied. Steady rain cancels.

Leaders: Sandra Cattell, David Morrow
Easy 4-1/2 mi, 50 ft gain along the scenic South Fork River Trail and Paseos in Santa Clarita. Meet at 5:30 PM at Vista Village Center in Valencia. Take I-5 Frwy N; exit McBean Pkwy, go R (east) on McBean Pkwy, go 1/4 mile to Tournament Rd, turn R, go 1/4 mile and turn L into shopping center. Park near post office. Bring walking shoes, hat, water and snack; possible going out for refreshments after.

Leaders: Sandra Cattell, Mary Ellen Dittemore
Moderate 3.5 mi, 700 ft gain out-and-back hike along the Gates, Romo and Needham trails. Views of steep canyon tributaries, native vegetation, and microclimates. Meet at 8:00 AM at end of Pine St. Newhall. Exit Hwy 14 at Newhall Ave, go 1.5 mi N on Newhall, turn left on Pine St, go 1.7 mi, keep R on Railroad Motorway 0.1 mi to trailhead. Bring hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water, lunch. Hiking poles recommended.