Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains day hiking & photography for seniors

ACTIVITY
This is hiking and exploring activity for seniors, but all ages are welcome.
It is for 3 days, stay as many days as you want. Trails are easy to moderate. It is go at your own pace. The pace is very slow and relaxed to better observe the surroundings. This is a wonderful trail, there is a lot to see without going far. The trail follows the stream as it goes through oak tree groves, pinyon pines and canyon walls. The agenda is very flexible. Trailhead is at 5,300ft. Hiking distance can vary from a half mile to three miles.

LOCATION
Near Lone Pine , Ca.
We will hike on the Cottonwood Canyon Trail in the Inyo National Forest and other canyons we will visit are Sage Flat, Haiwee Creek, all just off HWY 395, near the town of Olancha.

AGES
All ages are welcome and encouraged to come. We are looking forward to meeting new people and forming lasting friendships while learning more about the less visited wilderness areas of the Eastern Sierras.

WHERE TO MEET-UP
We are to meet in Lone Pine, Ca. at the junction of HWY 395 and HWY 136 between 12 noon and 1 pm on Feb. 9th.

LODGING
There are motels in nearby Lone Pine or you can tent camp, car camp or use a RV.

WHAT TO BRING
Have your own transportation, camping supplies, firewood, food, water and photo equipment. Pets are OK. Be completely self sufficient.

SAFETY
I have a Spot satellite locator for safety.
If you plan to hike alone, I recommend that you have a locator also. (purchase at Amazon, REI, Cabela's, etc.)
Topo maps, have them if you wish to explore alone.
Even on day hikes you should carry an emergency survival kit, extra warm clothing and food.
Hiking sticks are recommended.
Let family and friends know where you are.
Give family and friends this site's contact information.

DETAILS
There are no fees.
We are affiliated with no one.
We are not a business.
Go at your own pace.
I will be staying 3 nights. Stay as many nights as you like.
Easy to moderate hiking trails, maybe some snow on trails but mostly snow free.
Cell service is in some areas, but not all.
I am in a White Ford Van.
Base camp will be near the Cottonwood Canyon Trail head (lower elevation) Inyo National Forest. The road into Cottonwood Canyon is good and mostly paved.
Camping spots will have no services, water or toilets.
We do travel some dirt roads but not 4 wheel drive roads.

WEATHER
Weather forecast for this time is good to excellent.
Weather is monitored daily.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Participants agree to accept all responsibility for their own personal safety. If you attend this event it understood that you understand and agree to this policy.

CONTACT
Contact us with any questions regarding this event.
Host email is oceanseries@aol.com
Cell phone is 415-531-3835