MAY 2008 HIKING SCHEDULE

 

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Lake Arrowhead North Shore Trail to Little Bear Creek – Sierra Club, Mountains Group
9am, moderate, 5 miles, 600 ft. elevation gain.  We will focus on what is around us at the moment; sights and sounds of the forest and our reactions to them. While on the trail, by talking about what we see, hear and experience, we should be able to better appreciate what is out there. Wear a hat and hiking boots. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Call hike leader Bill Engs (909)
338-1910 for meeting place.

 

Sunday, May 4, 2008
Keller Peak – Running Springs area – 7 Summits, Big Bear Outdoor Activities
1pm, moderate/difficult, approx. 3-4 hours. Contact www.bigbearoutdooractivities.com for more information

 

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Highway 18 to Bear Creek --Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, difficult, 8 miles, 2,000 ft. elevation gain. This hike takes us to the bottom of woodsy Bear Creek Canyon. We will lunch in the shade along side babbling Bear Creek. Bring 2 qts. water, snacks, hat, layered clothing, and hiking boots. We’ll meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 8:30am. For information call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407

 

Wednesday, May 7, 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 May 8, 2008
Gold Mountain – Big Bear area – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
9:00am, moderate, 6 - 8 miles, 1,000 - 1,200  ft. elevation gain. This is a Peaks of Big Bear hike, which includes the 5 major peaks overlooking Big Bear Valley. Those reaching all the 5 peaks will be given a commemorative patch. We will access our destination from one of the two 4 WD trails, from either Hwy 18 or Holcomb Valley Road. Bring 2-qts. water, snacks, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen,  and sturdy boots. National Forest Adventure Pass required for drivers. We will meet in at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake.  Call to register or learn more with hike leader Dick Banks (909) 866-9232

 

Friday, May 9, 2008
Ash Meadows Road to the Lost Ranch – Lake Arrowhead area – MTHC
9am, easy, 5 miles, small elevation gain. We will walk on the dirt road to the Lost Ranch for a tour and sack lunch. See the improvements and the newly designated Lake Arrowhead Airport. Bring water, snacks, lunch, hat and good walking shoes. Register with Mary (909) 337-5850

 

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Forest Clean Up at Snow Valley – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
9am, annual clean up. Please help us clean up the mess left by the snow-play visitors throughout the winter. Meet at Snow Valley Ski area gate at 9am. Bring gloves, trash bags, sun screen and water. We will haul the bags to the dump. For information call Chris (909) 878-4524

 

Saturday, May 10, 2008
San Bernardino Fire Ecology Walk – Sierra Club, Mountains Group
9am, easy to moderate, casual pace.
Join us for an outdoor exploration of how (and how well) our forest and mountain environment is recovering from the devastating fires of 2003 and 2007. Depending on the conditions, we may decide to visit one or two sites that exemplify this process.  Our goal will be to enjoy the outdoors and learn about it at the same time. Bring water, lunch, good shoes, layered clothing and curiosity. National Forest Adventure Pass needed for parking. Call hike leader Steve Farrell (661) 449-2867 for meeting place and details.

 

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Pacific Crest Trail from Cleghorn Road to Interstate 15 at the Cajon Pass – Sierra Club Mojave Group
8:00am, moderate/difficult, 11-12  miles, little elevation gain/loss. Bring 2 - 3 qts. water, lunch/snacks, layered clothing and sturdy boots. Meet at the McDonald’s restaurant on Interstate 15 and Hwy. 138. For information call hike leader Terry at (760) 252-2194 or oldhikerdude@verizon.net

 

Monday, May 12, 2008
Paddle of Newport’s Back Bay – Mountain Paddle Club
10am. Rentals maybe available from Paddle Power. Call David at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdoors.net for launch site and more information.

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Pacific Crest Trail from Van Dusen Canyon to Polique Canyon – Big Bear area -- MTHC
9am, easy/moderate, 7 miles, less then 500 ft. elevation gain. This is the time of year when we are likely to see through hikers that are attempting to complete the whole 2,600 miles from Mexico to Canada on the PCT. Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, and good hiking  boots. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear City at 9am. Drivers will need Adventure Passes for parking at the trailhead. Register with hike leader Dick (909) 866-9232

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Exploration Trail, Children’s Forest  – Running Springs area -- Sierra Club, Mtns Group
9am, difficult, 9 miles, 1,500 ft. elevation loss and gain. The Exploration Trail was constructed by the young people of the Children’s Forest in 2002. The vegetation and the views change constantly as we hike to the top and back.  Bring 2 qts. water, lunch, ten essentials, layer clothing and hiking boots are required. For information and meeting place, call hike leader Billie Wolfe (909) 338-2534 or bwolffer1@charter.net
 
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
6 Bits Loop – Snow Valley area – MTHC
8:30am, moderate, 6-7 miles, 600 ft. elevation gain. Great scenic views, maybe wildflowers, and a possible look at Little Green Valley. Bring water, snacks, hat, and sturdy shoes. National Forest Adventure Pass required for trailhead parking. Register with hike leader Jim, (909) 867-4465

 

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 15, 2008
Lake Arrowhead Hwy 173 to Deep Creek Hot Springs – MTHC
9am, moderate, 3 miles, 877 ft. elevation gain, short but challenging. There are several areas that you have to be careful of your footing. Arguably the prettiest destination on the mountain. Plan to spend some time hanging out around the creek and hot springs. Bring water, snacks, layered clothing, hat, and good hiking boots. Register will hike leader Jerry (909) 337-7573 or jjsavages@charter.net

 

Friday, May 16, 2008
Special Event – Search and Rescue presentation plus an Arboretum Walk – MTHC
9:30am, easy, 2 miles, 50 ft. elevation gain. Arboretum walk should have wildflowers then a 10:30am presentation by a volunteer of the Rim of the World Search and Rescue Team on getting lost, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens to you. Noon sack lunch if you wish to stay. Bring water, snacks, a sack lunch and a folding chair. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking at the Arboretum. Public Invited! No registration necessary. For more information call Jackie (909) 867-4465

 

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Spring Bird Walk , Lake Gregory – Sierra Club, Mountains Group
8am, easy. See the new spring arrivals and year ‘round residents as we walk around Lake Gregory. Optional breakfast afterwards. Meet at the South Shore Parking lot at Lake Gregory, Crestline. Hike leader Bill Engs, (909) 338-1910

 

Saturday – Sunday, May 17-18, 2008
Backpack to Johns Meadow Trail Camp – Sierra Club, Mountains Group
8 mile round trip backpack in the San Gorgonio Wilderness provides and early conditioning trip and is suitable for those that would like to try backpacking for the first time. Backpacks and some tents available on a first come first serve bases. For first timers we will schedule a pre-trip meeting. Space is limited. Call leader Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407 or co-leader Bill Wolff (909) 338-2534 for more information.

 

Sunday, May 18, 2008
Paddle on Big Bear Lake – Mountain Paddle Club
9am. Jim Dooley is leading the first of the Paddle Club’s monthly Sunday mornings on Big Bear Lake. We will be leaving from Captain John’s Fawnskin Marina. Call marina for rentals. Register with Jim or Janet at (909) 866-3414 or dooley@hughes.net

 

Sunday, May 18, 2008
“Try and Catch the Full Moon Holcomb Valley Gold Fever Trail” – Sierra Club, Big Bear
3pm, moderate, 5 miles, 240 ft. elevation gain, 3-4 hours. This is a new series of hikes covering Holcomb Valley. The almost full moon rises at 7:02 pm and we should catch it near the end of our hike. After the hike, we will go back to B’s Backyard BBQ for dinner and drinks. Bring water, snacks, hiking boots, layered clothing and a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 3pm. For information call Robbie Bos at (909) 866-5006

 

Monday, May 19, 2008
Mountain Paddle Club paddle, meeting, and potluck. 
3pm to 6:30pm. We’ll be meeting at Captain John’s Fawnskin Marina for a paddle and will eat our picnic potluck there also. Bring a dish to share, plate and utensils. Rental boats will be available for the paddle. Otherwise bring boat, equipment, and Big Bear Lake permit. Register with David or Caroline at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net

 

Monday, May 19, 2008
Moonlight Paddle on Big Bear Lake – MTHC
6:30pm. We are starting our Moonlight Paddles (8 brave souls went the other night).
We will leave from Captain John’s Fawnskin Marina.  Check with Captain John’s to see if rental boats will be available. Otherwise bring boat, equipment, and Big Bear Lake permit. Register with David or Caroline at (909) 519-7435 or david@doingtheoutdooors.net

 

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Forsee Creek Trailhead to Jackstraw Springs – MTHC
9am, strenuous, 8 miles, 2400 ft. elevation gain. This will provide a good workout. Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, and good hiking boots. Because a Wilderness Pass is required, please call in advance. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 9am. Register with hike leader Ed by May 16th, (909) 584-9407

 

Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 28, 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, May 29, 2008
Gray’s Peak  –  Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, moderate/difficult, 7 miles, 1120 ft. elevation gain. This is a Peaks of Big Bear hike, which includes the 5 major peaks overlooking Big Bear Valley. Those reaching all the 5 peaks will be given a commemorative patch.  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. National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking.   Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent,  layered clothing and good hiking boots. We will meet at the trialhead. For further information call hike leader Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407

 

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Walk Around Lake Arrowhead – MTHC
8:30am, moderate, 7-8 miles, small elevation gain but many. many uneven steps.
We will walk all the way around Lake Arrowhead, some will be on a dirt trail and some on paved road. Bring water, snacks, good walking shoes, hat, layered clothing and money for lunch in Lake Arrowhead Village. Register with Mary (909) 337-5850

 

Future Dates:
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Annual Forest Festival sponsored by the Sierra Club, Mountains Group
It will be located in  Blue Jay Village at the old Ice Castle site.