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CHALLENGE HIKE TO SAN GORGONIO

Posted by salmon_lov on Sep 13, 2006
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Activity Details

Date: On Sep 23, 2006
Location: United States
City or Place: 34701 MILLCREEK RD MENTONE, CA 92359
Skill Level: Advanced
Categories: Hiking
Partner Status: Will accept Partners

Description

What is Challenge hike..the highest peek of Los Angeles? Since San Gorgonio is not such a newsome to me. Plus Oct. I am going to do my second Mt. Whitney. This hike would be a great training for me. Please only those wouldn't mind the challenge, I am looking to finish the hike in less 5-6 hours if possible!

See my last trip on May:
http://www.outdoorsclub.org/PastTrip/PastTripDetail.asp?id=10748&leadername=Lili

We would start at 6:45am only wait for you till 7:10 am. This hike climbs the Vivian Creek Trail which is the shortest but steepest way to summit San Gorgornio. It's located in San Gorgonio Wilderness. We'll hike through stands of incense cender. Jeffrey pine, beside Vivian Creek then onto the barren slopes of the upper mountain. I have only been there many times. We summit the peak at 11,499' After viewing the scenery from 360 degrees we'll head back down to the cars. http://www.sgwa.org/trails2.htm

Listen, want to know about what others view of San Gorgonio check this site http://members.boardhost.com/sgva/

This is a hike that requires a permit. I have a permit good for 12 people, but I only want take less than 8 if possible ( I always perfer smaller group). So DON'T JUST SHOW UP WITHOUT BEING ON THE TRIP LIST. If you do show up I would not let you join the group just because you're there. YOU COULD E-MAIL ME IF YOU COULDN"T SIGN UP HERE. (BUT AGAIN NO WISH-WASH PEOPLE!) If you sign up, you'd better show up. There is a waiting list with other people who might want to go.

The is hike is 15.2 miles with 5,550'elevation gain. Please know your limit. I am go for non-calculate risk. If heavy snow, we would be turn around and back. Unless you have enough gears to continue. Then I wouldn't be the lead. Would be on your own risks! Get it? Trust me I done many hikes and did very well with San Gorgonio before as timewise.

You will need an adventure pass where we park. You could buy it at site or REI store. Don't be late I'll leave without you. Bring lots water! (lease 2 liters) some energy bars and good hiking or walking shoes. I don't use polls but if you are, be my guest!

Directions: 34701 Mill Creek Road. Mentone Ca 92359

Remember when you pass the ranger station, try to pick the road on the right and go all the way till the parking lot.

Encourage car-pool if possible!

http://www.sgwa.org/trails.htm#wilderness_conditions

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Blair	good luck!
	San G is a great challenge in a day especially this time of the year with shorter days, but good luck and id like to see the trip report if you can write one! Have fun, Blair
	Posted Sep 16, 2006 9:04 am

salmon_lov	We will have fun!!!
	I grouped few last time in 6/3 only three show up. That was good enough for me! I don't like wait for people however. Midway we recruited a solo hiker from England. We has a lot of fun! You could check the site with photos: http://www.outdoorsclub.org/PastTrip/PastTripDetail.asp?id=10748&leadername=Lil I like all type hike.......and I go everywhere just for fun! :) I bet we would have fun this sat again!!! Even I have a bit flu....it all worth!!!
	Posted Sep 23, 2006 1:06 am

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