😀Sunday Funday😀 - Fern Truck Trail with View & Dinner After

Come join SMHC for our first 2026 hike as we return to Altadena to hike the Fern Truck Trail. A moderate hike with tons of greenery, especially after the rain, and some great views. Be sure to bring a change of shoes as things will likely be a bit muddy. Afterward, join us for dinner (see below). Non-trivial rain will cancel, PLEASE CHECK BACK BEFORE DRIVING OVER!

• START TIME: We usually wait 15 - 20 minutes grace, but please try to arrive early. 4:30PM is the estimated end time of the hike itself.
• DISTANCE: ~5.5 miles
• ELEVATION: ~1,050ft
• DIFFICULTY: Moderate. Some hills but not too long.
• PARKING: Park on the Street. No Permit Required, but always read/follow any street parking signs.
• MEETING LOCATION: Cul-de-sac in front of 4543 El Pietro Rd. Altadena, CA 91001
• WHERE TO FIND US: Look for the large group of people.
• RESTROOMS: NO RESTROOMS! Take care of business BEFORE arrival highly recommended!!
• DOGS: 🐕‍🦺 🦮DOGS ON LEASH OKAY! 🦮🐕‍🦺 (Likely to be muddy though!)
• WHAT TO BRING: 💧BRING AT LEAST 2 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT🤶🎅🤠, SUNSCREEN🌞, COMFORTABLE SHOES🥾, SNACKS🍓, WARM CLOTHES, MITTENS OR GLOVES, LIGHT/RAIN JACKET DEPENDING ON WEATHER FORECAST, HEAD/FLASHLIGHT RECOMMENDED IN CASE WE ARE DELAYED (PHONE OK)
• ALLTRAILS: Link HERE!

DINNER / SHENANIGANS

• NOTE: I WILL CONFIRM RESTAURANT BEFORE HIKE, PLEASE CHECK BACK
• We'll be going to MIN'S KITCHEN for food after the hike (arriving 4:30-5PM)
• 1040 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
• MENU - Link HERE
• GOOGLE MAPS: Link HERE

LEGAL STUFF: By going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: https://www.meetup.com/terms/