Hike to Mount Hillyer (6203')

Join us for a beautiful fall hike to Mount Hillyer, 6.5 miles with 1,300' elevation gain. We'll travel through the best of the Chilao-Horse Flats area, passing gigantic boulder formations as we ascend through stands of pine and incense cedar to the summit. There we'll enjoy spectacular views of Mount Wilson, San Gabriel Peak, and Strawberry Peak to the west and Mount Pacifico to the north. Then we'll loop back down to the trailhead on the fire road.
Well behaved dogs are welcome. All dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length.
You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend this hike -- all are welcome.
Level: Moderate.
Bring: Sturdy 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://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt Hike leader will check to see you've completed it, then you'll carry it with you in your pack. Filling out the form 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=701Po00000wQRGCIA4
Questions? Contact one of the leaders:
Dave Taylor, taylor.dave60@yahoo.com, (626) 807-9540
David Cuddy, dtcuddy@att.net, (818) 384-3675
Erik Peterson, epetersoneditor@gmail.com, (626) 833-4818
Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels the hike.
Signup Restrictions: If you are feeling sick or have been exposed to someone who has recently (within the past 10 days) been sick from or tested positive for COVID-19, please do not join this trip.
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, you can meet us at the trailhead at 8:15 AM. From La Canada, drive up Angeles Crest Hwy about 27 miles to Chilao Visitor Center and Picnic Area turnoff, about a half mile past the Chilao campground turnoff. If you get to Newcomb Ranch, you've gone too far. Drive past the visitor center until you reach the Silver Moccasin trail parking area that intersects the road.
Photo credit: Nick Shah.