SUNDAY FUNDAY FALL COLORS HIKE GRAYS PEAK & LUNCH

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons of the year. Big Bear never disappoints with their beautiful display of fall colors.
I try to do this hike every year just before the closure.

The trail is closed to the public between the months of December to April because it is the center of a Bald Eagle's winter breeding habitat.

Gray's Peak stands tall at 7,920 ft.
It's a popular trail and is on the Sierra Club's hundred peaks list. It is located in Fawnskin, just North of Big Bear Lake.
It is one of the most shaded trails in the area, well maintained, and ascends through forested slopes with a few switchbacks along the way. The summit overlooks Big Bear Lake with 360-degree views. With cooler temps in the forecast, Sunday promises to be the perfect day for a Fall hike. I plan to be back at the cars by noonish, just in time for lunch. It's a 10 minute drive to the cafe.

Keep in mind we, that the hike times vary depending on the group. Last time we did this we finished early and had lots of time to spare for lunch.

Stats:
Level-strong intermediate/NO BEGINNERS PLEASE
Distance: ~6.5 miles
Gain-1200 ft
Restrooms-at the trailhead.
Parking: NFS Pass is required.

**********Hike starts at 8 am sharp!**********
If you are carpooling make sure everyone is in agreement to stop afterward and have lunch or go home. Those who do not wish to have lunch can drive on their own. Please remember to help pay for gas to the person who is driving.

EARLIER CARPOOL MEET SITE: 6AM SHARP!
GLENDORA PARK N RIDE---> CLICK ON LINK FOR DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
Take I-210 east to highway 330 north to route 18 and follow it to Big Bear Dam, go left, and continue along the North Shore on highway 38. Just before the town of Fawnskin, you will see the trailhead parking lot on the left across from Grout Bay Picnic Area.

OPTIONAL LUNCH FOR THOSE INTERESTED:
NORTH SHORE CAFE--->CLICK ON LINK FOR DIRECTIONS
WHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE: !!!

Energy snacks, at least 3 liters of water, electrolytes, sunscreen, hiking boots with good tread, poles if you like/have them, and the
TEN ESSENTIALS !!!

PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.