Hike Dawn Mine from Millard Canyon

Dawn mine is FINALLY OPEN!

Bring your headlamp and water shoes for exploring inside the mine.

 

Dawn Mine from Millard Canyon

Sunday July 13, 2014

TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.

Jewish Outdoor Adventures

 

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Sunday, July 13, 2014:  Dawn Mine from Millard Canyon

 

 

RATING:  Intermediate             TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.

 

DESCRIPTION:

This 5.6 mile loop hike with 1600 elevation gain/loss will include multiple stream crossing along with boulder hopping and maneuvering through other obstacles.  We will follow the Sunset Ridge trail into Millard Canyon. Once inside the Canyon the trail becomes sporadic till we get to Dawn Mine which we will explore. Trail is mostly shaded.  We will go into the mine, which consists of two tunnels, high enough to walk straight up for the most part.  There is normally a waterfall (depending on rainfall) in one of the tunnels and we may have to go into the water about one to two feet deep in a couple of small places for those who would like to go inside the mine.  We will have lunch by the old gold mine, and return.  No toilets at trailhead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring a towel, a headlamp, and a pair of water sandals for exploring inside the mine. Also 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.  Bring a pair of water shoes for exploring inside the mine along with a headlamp and a towel.
 

Wilderness parking permit is required and can be obtained from:   http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/
 

 

CARPOOL INFORMATION:

 

 

WEST SIDE  Pico Blvd & Robertson:: 8:45 A.M.   Leaving 8:50 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. 

Westside Carpool  Location: http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

 

Directions from the Westside:

From West L.A. 10E to 110N to end of freeway, which turns into Arroyo Secco Pkwy, to California Blvd.  Left to Pasadena Avenue.  Right to freeway 210W (Make sure you are taking 210 west NOT east).  Exit at Lincoln Avenue.  Go North on Lincoln Avenue to Loma Alta Drive and make a right.  Go to Chaney Trail Drive and make a left.  Go uphill to Sunset Ridge, make a left and park.  We will meet by the locked gate blocking the Sunset Ridge fire road. 

Google Driving Directions from Westside Carpool:  http://goo.gl/maps/c2HzZ

 

 

 

Valley carpool (Sherman Oaks):  8:50 A.M.  Leaving  8:55 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 share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.

Valley Carpool Location: http://g.co/maps/stgg8

 

Directions from the Valley:

101E, to 134E to 210W (Make sure you are taking 210 west NOT east) and exit at Lincoln Avenue.  Go North on Lincoln Avenue to Loma Alta Drive and make a right.  Go to Chaney Trail Drive and make a left.  Go uphill to Sunset Ridge, make a left and park.  We will meet by the locked gate blocking the Sunset Ridge fire road.  Google Driving Directions from Valley Carpool: http://goo.gl/maps/Cl2L5

 

 

Destination Google Map Link:  http://goo.gl/maps/MRQoM

GPS Location:  34.214783,-118.147893

 

Trailhead time:  9:30 A.M.  We will meet by the locked gate blocking the Sunset Ridge fire road

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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.  However, even though carpooling is recommended, it is not mandatory.

 

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.

 

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