Leo Carrillo Beach to Nicholas Pond hike

Leo Carrillo Beach to Nicholas Pond

Sunday March 1, 2015

TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.

Eden Outdoor Adventures

 

  

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Sunday March 1, 2015:  Leo Carrillo Beach to Nicholas Pond

 

 

Rating: Intermediate                        Trailhead Time: 9:30 A.M.

 

Description:

This hike is 7 miles round-trip with 1700 feet uphill elevation gain. This is a great hike with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean along with beautiful sea cliffs adjacent to the sea and, of course, the PCH.  We will take Willow Creek trail then a loop around Nicholas Flat then on to the big pond at the top of Nicholas Canyon and back down via Nicholas Flat trail. There is a temporary toilet at the trailhead.

 

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.

 

 

VALLEY CARPOOL 1  (Sherman Oaks): 8:30A.M. Leaving 8:35 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 and parking, if any, with the driver.  
Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/stgg8

 

Valley carpool number 2 (Woodland Hills):  8:45 P.M. Leaving 8:50 P.M.

Starbucks at Topanga & Ventura Blvd north east corner. Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.

5422 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 91364

http://g.co/maps/krw8a

 

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY:

Take 101 west to Las Virgenes Rd / Malibu Canyon then right on PCH and go 14 miles to the intersection with Mulholland Highway. We will meet at the park entrance driveway on the north side of PCH which is 1000 feet east (before) the intersection with Mulholland highway where the “Leo Carillo State Park” sign is on PCH by the entrance to the park. 

PARKING: You can either pay to park at the State Park or park for free along PCH.

Destination Map and Directions:  http://goo.gl/maps/0mVRu

Google Map showing where we will meet:  http://goo.gl/maps/OctPO

 

 

 

WEST SIDE Pico Blvd Carpool: 8:35 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.  http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

 

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WESTSIDE:

Take I-10 west to PCH north 27.2 miles to the intersection with Mulholland Highway.  We will meet at the park entrance driveway on the north side of PCH which is 1000 feet east (before) the intersection with Mulholland highway where the “Leo Carillo State Park” sign is on PCH by the entrance to the park. 

 

PARKING: You can either pay to park at the State Park or park for free along PCH.

Destination Map and Directions:   http://goo.gl/maps/CbaFy

Google Map showing where we will meet:  http://goo.gl/maps/OctPO

 

 

Trailhead Time  9:30 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 Eden 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 EOA events, you are releasing the Eden 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 or request to be removed from the group.