Sierra Club Pasadena Group - Hikes and More!

Spring is here, and the foothills are alive with the sights and sounds of local and migratory birds. Join us for another beautiful spring evening of walking and bird watching in Hahamongna Park, a local hotspot where Acorn Woodpeckers, Red Tailed Hawks, Phainopeplas, Blue Grey Gnatcatchers, Hooded Orioles, Western and Cassin's Kingbirds, Allen's and Anna's Hummingbirds, Yellow Rumped Warblers, and Yellow Warblers may be seen. We don't know what we'll see this time, but we're curious to find out.
We'll walk at a leisurely pace, stopping to listen and see birds along the way, for 2 miles round trip with minimal elevation gain and a few small hill climbs.
Because this is a dry arroyo, it is very dusty in places. Please wear comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes or boots that you don't mind getting dirty.
Bring: sturdy footwear, hydration, snacks, binoculars, and the Merlin birding app pre-loaded on your phone.
Find the Merlin app here: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
Dogs: Very well behaved dogs that are able to stand still and remain quiet are welcome to join us.
Level: Easy.
Save time at the trailhead! Fill out the online waiver in advance: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001dF8G2IAK
How to find us: Meet 6 PM in parking area at southeast corner of Oak Grove Dr. and Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge 91011. GOOGLE MAPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A736GcMEcVdUwahF8
Questions? Contact the leaders:
- Suzanne Gagne, cactusgirl555@gmail.com
- David Cuddy, dtcuddy@att.net
Cancellation policy: Steady rain cancels.

You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend this hike -- all are welcome.

Join us for this 12 mile, 2100' gain hike to Pacifico Mountain (7124') in the western San Gabriel Mountains. We'll start out on the Pacific Crest Trail and ascend to the summit, where we'll check out the picturesque granitic boulders and enjoy sweeping views of the Mojave Desert. Then we'll head back down on the fire road. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Level: Moderate.
Bring: Sturdy hiking footwear, hydration, snacks/lunch, clothing layers, sun protection, and your filled-out medical form to show the leader (see next paragraph).
Please be sure to fill out and bring this emergency medical form: https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/medical-form-local-outings-1-0.pdf
Hike leader will check to see you've completed the form, then you'll carry it with you in your pack. Filling it out in advance saves everyone's time at the trailhead. Thanks!
Save even more 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=701Po00001d8lFrIAI
Questions? Contact one of the leaders:
Dave Taylor, taylor.dave60@yahoo.com
David Cuddy, dtcuddy@att.net
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, rather than meeting us in La Canada you can meet us at 8:30 AM at the Pony Park parking lot near Mill Creek Summit. Note, an Adventure Pass is required to park here.
Pony Park parking lot on Google Maps
Photo credit: Nick Shah.
You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend this hike -- all are welcome.