Henninger Flats & Eaton Canyon Falls Hike

HENNINGER FLATS

Sunday April 20, 2014

TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:00 A.M.

Jewish Outdoor Adventures

 

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Sunday April 20, 2014:  Henninger Flats 

 

RATING:  Intermediate                TRAILHEAD TIME:  9:00 A.M.

 

 

DESCRIPTION:

Enjoy beautiful views of the valley and surrounding hills on this 7.2 mile round trip hike with 1,700feet elevation gain and see the home of L.A. County Experimental Forestry Nursery where about 120,000 new trees are grown here each year and transplanted all over Southern California.  We will have lunch at the summit.  On our return we may do an additional short hike to Eaton waterfall. 

 

 

DESTINATION  ADDRESS:  1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA, 91107

 

Destination Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QnjXO

 

 

WHAT TO BRING:

Two liters of water, lunch, snacks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots or shoes with good traction, daypack, hiking poles/sticks, shorts and a T-shirt or long pants and long sleeved shirt, depending on weather.  Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable

 

FOOTWEAR:  
Hiking boots or shoes with good traction. Absolutely no sandals or open toed shoes.

 

CARPOOL INFORMATION:

 

 

VALLEY CARPOOL   (Sherman Oaks): 8:20 A.M. Leaving 8:25 A.M.

Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across from Trader Joes and Stansbury avenue at the driveway entrance to the Sunkist building located at: 14130 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.   Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation/gas and parking, if any, with the driver.  

Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/stgg8

DIRECTIONS FROM THE VALLEY:

Take US-101 south/east to CA-134 east to I-210 east.  Take exit #28 toward Altadena Dr/Sierra Madre Bl.  Turn left on Altadena Dr and go about 1.7 miles to Eaton Canyon Natural center Area located at: 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA, 91107 and make a right turn onto Veranada Ave and park in the parking lot.  We will meet in front of the Nature Center at 9:00 a.m.

 

Destination Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QnjXO    

 

 Driving Directions from the Valley:  http://goo.gl/maps/8txfR

 

 

WEST SIDE Pico Blvd Carpool: 8:10 A.M. Leaving 8:15 A.M.    

Meet at the municipal parking lot on the south side of  Pico Blvd west of Robertson blvd between Robertson blvd and Livona ave next to B Nai David Congregation 8906 Pico Blvd L.A. 90035. Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any with the driver.  http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

 

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WESTSIDE:

Take I-10 east to I-110 north to I-5 north to CA-2 north to CA-134 east to I-210 east.  Take exit #28 toward Altadena Dr/Sierra Madre Bl.  Turn left on Altadena Dr and go about 1.7 miles to Eaton Canyon Natural center Area located at: 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA, 91107 and make a right turn onto Veranada Ave  and park in the lot.  We will meet in front of the Nature Center at 9:00 a.m.

 

Destination Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QnjXO

Google Driving Directions from the West side: http://goo.gl/maps/pggUR

 

Trailhead Time  9:00 a.m.               Davids Cell 818-905-0596
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CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!! 

Please allow plenty of time flexibility when participating in our hikes / activities!

If you are unsure of your fitness level please join us on one of our easier hikes before doing any advanced hikes. We would recommend that you can walk at least 6 miles before coming on any of our hikes.

It is not appropriate to RSVP for an event and not show up. Members can be terminated for repeated offenses.

 

Please read the description of the event carefully before attending.

 

I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

 

DISCLAIMER:   Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and requires significant physical exertion.  Participants must be good health free from heart and respitory problems and be in good physical shape.  Accidents may happen and you understand that on these outings, there may not be search and rescue, medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with medical or other emergencies to which you and your dependent may be exposed.. By participating in any posted event, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Jewish Outdoor Adventures and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

The Outings may include carpooling, transportation, or transit to and from the Outings, and you are  personally responsible for all risks associated with this travel.

 

RESPONSIBILITY: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you and your minors. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trailhead if you decide to turn back.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: You, for Yourself and for the minor participant, if any, ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME the risks of the activity in which your or your child will be participating, whether or not those risks are described above and whether they are inherent or otherwise.

 

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The JOA events, you are releasing the Jewish Outdoor Adventures  and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries, death including loss of or damage to property.

 

Should you disagree with any of the above Conditions to Participate please remove yourself from the group.