Sandstone Peak hike

Sandstone Peak

Sunday June 8, 2014

TRAILHEAD TIME: 10:00 A.M.

Jewish Outdoor Adventures

 

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Sunday, June 8, 2014:  Sandstone Peak

 

RATING:  Intermediate             TRAILHEAD TIME: 10:00 A.M.

 

DESCRIPTION:

We will hike Sandstone Peak which is the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains at 3111 feet.  This hike is 5.8 miles with 1400 feet elevation gain via a loop trail through the Circle-X Ranch.  We will take the Misha Mokwa trail to the summit, returning via the fire road and the Misha Mokwa connector.  There are some unusual rock formations along the way, such as “Balancing Rock,” “Egyptian Rock,” and “Split Rock” and possibly some water in the stream.  We will have lunch at the summit.

 

 

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:

 

 

WEST SIDE Carpool 1:  Pico Blvd & Robertson:: 8:30 A.M.   Leaving 8:35 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. 

Carpool #1 Location: http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

Google Driving Directions from Westside Carpool #1:  http://goo.gl/maps/89Sz2

 

WESTSIDE CARPOOL 2:  Federal building  8:30 A.M. Leaving 8:35 A.M.

Wilshire blvd & Veteran ave.  Park off Veteran ave. in Federal Building parking lot behind the Federal Building.  Form your own carpools as there will be no JOA representative there and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.  Carpool #2 Location  http://goo.gl/maps/5bvoi

Google Driving Directions from Westside Carpool #2:  http://goo.gl/maps/vTWcp

 

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WESTSIDE:

Option 1 via PCH:

Take Fwy 10 W to PCH (1) N past the outer reaches of Malibu.  Pass Mulholland Hwy and continue about 1.1 miles past the Ventura County Line to Yerba Buena Road.  Turn right and proceed about 5.5 miles to Circle-X Ranch headquarters.  You can make a bathroom stop here and continue 1.25 miles to the Misha Mokwa trailhead parking on the right or left sides at mile-marker 7.00 (N34.114562 W118.918161).  We will meet here at the trailhead.  Please note not to go the Sandstone Peak trailhead parking lot 1 mile on the left.

In the following Google Maps link, please look for the GREEN pin marker, NOT the red one.

 

Destination Google Maps Link: http://g.co/maps/bmbmh

 

Option 2 via Fwy 101:

Fwy 10W to 405N to 101N to Westlake Blvd Hwy23 left, about 7 miles to Mulholland Hwy right, 0.4 miles to Little Sycamore Canyon Rd right, 1.5 miles to Yerba Buena Rd left, 2.4 miles to the trailhead at milemarker 7.00 (N34.114562 W118.918161).  Total distance from 101 is about 11.5 miles, which takes about 30 minutes.  In the following Google Maps link, please look for the GREEN pin marker, NOT the red one.

 

Destination Google Maps Link:  http://g.co/maps/bmbmh

 

Valley carpool number 1:  8:45 A.M.  Leaving  8:50 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 #1 Location: http://g.co/maps/stgg8

Google Driving Directions from Valley Carpool #1:  http://goo.gl/maps/2nsgg

 

 

 

Valley carpool number 2:  9:05 A.M.  Leaving  9:10 A.M.

Starbucks at Topanga & Ventura Blvd north east corner.  5422 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 91364   

Form  your own carpools as there will be no JOA representative there and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.

Valley Carpool #2 Location: http://g.co/maps/krw8a

Google Driving Directions from Valley Carpool #2:  http://goo.gl/maps/0798v

 

 

DIRECTIONS FROM THE VALLEY:

Fwy 101N to Westlake Blvd Hwy23 left, about 7 miles to Mulholland Hwy right, continue on Mulholland highway  0.4 miles to Little Sycamore Canyon Rd right, After 1.5 miles it turns into Yerba Buena Rd, 2.4 miles to the trailhead at milemarker 7.00 (N34.114562 W118.918161).

In the following Google Maps link, please look for the GREEN pin marker, NOT the red one.

 

Destination Google Maps Link:  http://g.co/maps/bmbmh

 

Trailhead time:  10:00 A.M.  We meet at the trailhead, not at the ranger station, as in the past.

 

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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.

 

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