Tuesday, October, 7, 2008
Hike Leaders’ Appreciation Day – Lake Arrowhead Queen Boat Ride – MTHC
11:30am, easy, no walking. The club will have a special tour of Lake Arrowhead on the Queen with a special guest. Hike leaders will be treated but non-hike leaders will be welcomed to pay their own way. Lunch afterwards in Arrowhead. RSVP by October 5 to Mary (909) 337-5850

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area – MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and weather conditions. (909) 337-6337 

Thursday, October 9, 2008
To Poo Bear’s Village – Big Bear area – MTHC
9am, easy/moderate, small elevation gain. We will be on and off 2N17 enjoying Big Bear’s pine, fir and oak forest. Bring water, snacks, hat, good walking boots. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. Register with hike leader Bill (909) 878-4714

Thursday, October 9, 2008
Deep Creek Hot Springs – Lake Arrowhead area - MTHC
9am, moderate/difficult, 6 miles, severe 600 ft. elevation loss/gain in 7/10 of a  mile. Plan on spending a couple of hours at the Hot Springs. Wonderful place to swim, kick back on the hot spring pools. Be warned, this is a clothing optional site. We will begin our return at 1:30pm with an approx. 2 hour hike out. Bring 1-2 qts. water, hat, sunscreen, boots and water shoes, lunch and snacks. Register with hike leader Jerry (909) 337-7573 or jjsavages@charter.net

Thursday, October 9 thru Sunday October 12, 2008
Camp/Paddle the Colorado River at Telephone Cove, NV
Camp at Telephone Cove for several days of Colorado River paddle exploration. Between Cottonwood Cove and Catherine’s Landing. This isolated stretch of the river offers many coves to explore. If we have several cars, we can plan shuttle trips up the river as well as day trips from the camp site. For additional information and the RSVP, contact  David or Caroline at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net
     
Saturday, October 11,  2008
Pacific Crest Trail – Onyx Summit to Arrastre Creek – MTHC
9am, moderate, 8 miles, approx. 800 ft. elevation gain. There is a variety of vegetation along the way in mostly lush forest. . Bring plenty of water, snacks, lunch, hat, and sturdy hiking boots. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake to carpool to trailhead. Or meet at the Onyx Summit trailhead at 9:15am. To register call Dick Banks (909) 866-9232

Saturday, Ocotber 11, 2008
What do rocks tell us?  a geology hike – Big Bear area – MTHC
9am, easy, 3 miles, 150 ft. elevation gain. We will see rocks in the field rather than museum hand specimens. You mean this rock tells us there was an ocean here? The other rock is the oldest rock in our mountains? How old is it? Come and learn and have fun in the process. At the end of the geology trip, Jim will do an optional, moderate 5.5 mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail to loop back to the cars. Bring water, hat, layered clothing, snacks or lunch, and sturdy walking shoes. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. Register with Jackie (909) 867-4465

Sunday, October 12, 2008
Alpine Pedal Path – Big Bear area – MTHC
7:30PM (note time) easy, 5 miles under a full moon. Bring water, snack, warm clothes, sturdy hiking boots, and flashlight. Register with Linda Banks at (909) 866-9232

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Full Moon Paddle on Big Bear Lake
5:30pm.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will watch the harvest moon rise over the east end of Big Bear Lake. We will launch from Captain John’s Fawnskin Marina at 5:30pm. Check with Captain John’s to see if rental boats will be available. Otherwise bring boat, equipment, and Big Bear Lake permit. Don’t forget a flashlight or headlamp. Please let David or Caroline know if you are coming at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area -- MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and weather conditions. (909) 337-6337

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Poopout Hill and Beyond, Two hikes – Jenks Lake area – MTHC
9am, moderate, 4.5 miles, 900 ft. elevation gain. South Fork Trail to Poopout Hill and back. Great views. Register with hike leader Janet (909) 585-8511 or janetinbb@yahoo.com
For those wanting a longer hike continue on from Poopout Hill another 1.7 miles to South Fork Meadows approx. 8 miles round trip. Register with hike leader Dick by Oct. 12 for a permit (909) 866-9232 or rlbancos@yahoo.com  Bring 1-2 qts. water, hat,  good hiking boots, layered clothing, snacks, lunch. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking.
        
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Pacific Crest Trail, Splinter’s Cabin thru Deep Creek, Sierra Club, Mojave Group
8am, difficult, 8-9 miles, some elevation gain/loss. Beautiful hike thru Deep Creek to Bacon Flat Rd (3N20) to Squint’s Ranch Rd (2N95) back to Splinter’s. We will meet at the Cedar Glen Post Office parking lot on Hook Creek Road near Lake Arrowhead. Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks/lunch, hat, sturdy hiking boots. For more information call Terrence McCorkle at (760) 252-2194 or oldhikerdude@verizon.net

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Gray’s Peak – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, moderate/difficult, 7 miles, 1,120 ft. elevation gain. There you have a 360 degree view of Bear Valley, Holcomb Valley and the Mojave Desert. The trailhead is located on the west side of Hwy. 38, 6/10 of a mile west of Fawnskin, across from the Grout Bay picnic area. Bring water, snacks, hat, layered clothing, and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. For information call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407 This is a Peaks of Big Bear Hike, hikes to one of the five major peaks overlooking Big Bear Valley will be made at least twice during the 2008 hiking season. Those reaching all five peaks will be given a patch commemorating the effort.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area – MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and weather conditions. (909) 337-6337

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Fish Creek Trail from Hwy 38 to Aspen Grove – MTHC
9am, moderate, 4-5 hours, with MANY stream crossing. During the height of fall colors, a spectacular trail that follows Fish Creek up to the Aspen Grove. Hiking poles and vibram soled shoes are recommended. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Don’t forget your camera. Call to register with David or Caroline at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net
 
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Delamar Mountain – Big Bear area – Big Bear Sierra Club
8:30am, moderate/difficult, 6- 7 miles, approx. 500 ft. elevation gain. Join us for fantastic views of Big Bear Valley and beyond. We will hike along the Pacific Crest Trail from Polique Canyon Road followed by a difficult, short climb to the peak. Bring water, snacks, hat, layered clothing, and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass will be required for parking at the trailhead. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake. For information call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407  This is a Peaks of Big Bear Hike, hikes to one of the five major peaks overlooking Big Bear Valley will be made at least twice during the 2008 hiking season. Those reaching all five peaks will be given a patch commemorating the effort.

Saturday October 25, 2008
Pacific Crest Trail, Splinter’s Cabin to Devil’s Hole – Sierra Club, Mountains Group
8:30am, moderate, 6 miles, 600 ft. elevation loss/gain. Hike a section of the PCT along Deep Creek Canyon. Bring 10 essentials, 2 qts. water and snack and good hiking boots. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. For meeting place and information call hike leader Billie Wolff (909) 338-2534

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Mountain Top Hiking Club Annual Picnic – Potluck -- Splinter’s Cabin – Deep Creek
8:30am, all levels of hiking, along the Deep Creek area. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. Since the final portion of the road to Splinter’s Cabin is closed for repairs we will park at the gate and walk to Splinter’s Cabin for the picnic. We are combining with the Sierra Club hike that same day for those who wanted a harder hike. The club will provide drinks and sandwiches so bring a salad or dessert to share but be sure it doesn’t need refrigeration and is light since we have to pack everything in and out. To register or for more information call Mary (909) 337-5850 after Oct. 20.

Tuesday, October 28,  2008
Children’s Forest Exploration Trail – Running Springs area – MTHC
9am, moderate/difficult, 9 miles, 1,500 ft. elevation gain/loss. This is an excellent trail through a nicely forested and scenic area. We will stop midway at the top for lunch in the picnic area.  Bring water, snacks, lunch, hat, sturdy boots.. We will met at the Children’s Forest Visitor’s Center in Arrowhead on Hwy 18. National Forest Adventure Pass required for trailhead parking. Call Dick Banks for information or to register (909) 866-9232

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Rambles Hike – Lake Arrowhead area -- MTHC
8:30am, easy. Carol will pick an interesting scenic area for her weekly ramble. Bring water and snacks and good walking shoes. Please call hike leader Carol for location and weather conditions. (909) 337-6337

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Alternate to Cougar Crest Trail “bottom”  – Big Bear area – MTHC
9am, easy/moderate. This hike, by request, eliminates the wide, boring bottom section of the Cougar Crest Trail. We will loop back on the regular trail to return, not going to the top. Register with Bill (909) 878-4714

Thursday, October 30, 2008
Pilot Rock – Lake Arrowhead area – MTHC
9am, moderate, 6 miles, 500ft elevation gain. Wonderful views to the northwest overlook Silverwood Lake and the Cajon Pass. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. Bring water, snacks, hat, and hiking boots.  Register with hike leader Jerry (909) 337-7573 or jjsavages@charter.net
      
Friday, October 31, 2008
Bluff Mesa Loop – Big Bear area – MTHC
9am, easy/moderate, 3-5 miles, small elevation gain. Gentle trail with spectacular views. We will carpool the 5 miles on a dirt road to the trailhead. Bring water, snacks, layer clothing, and good hiking shoes. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. Register with Bill (909) 878-4714 or Barbara (909) 338-1253 or barblev@verizon.net

Sunday, November 2, 2008
Walk around Lake Arrowhead – MTHC
8:30am, moderate/difficult, 8.2 or 10.2 miles, small elevation gain. We will walk around Lake Arrowhead mostly on the dirt trail and the rest on paved roads. There are many, many steps so it is not any easy walk. Bring water, snacks, good walking shoes, layered clothing and money for lunch in Lake Arrowhead Village. Register with Mary (909) 337-5850