Red Box to Mt. Disappointment & San Gabriel Peaks hike

Red Box to Mount Disappointment &

San Gabriel Peaks Hike

Sunday May 4th, 2014

TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.

Jewish Outdoor Adventures

 

 

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Sunday May 4, 2014  Mount Disappointment to San Gabriel Peaks via Red Box

 

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

                                                                                               

Description:

Enjoy this approximately six (6) mile 1400 ft. elevation gain hike through Spruce, Oak and brush that shade the trail as you begin the steep climb along this switch back route to the top of Mt. Disappointment and later San Gabriel Peak on this fun exploratory hike.

 

An Adventure Pass Wilderness parking permit is required.  Find a location to purchase one at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rec-fee/adventure-pass/vendors_a.htm

 

 

What to Bring:

The weather forecast calls for cool temperatures in the 60’s  therefore layers of warm clothes, gloves, ear muffs and a hat are recommended for this hike.

Bring two liters of water, lunch, snacks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots or shoes with good traction, daypack, hiking sticks or hiking poles, long pants and long sleeved shirt.  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 PICO BLVD CARPOOL:  8:20 A.M. Leaving at 8:25 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 carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.  
Carpool Location Google Map Link:  http://g.co/maps/he6yz 
Carpool GPS Coordinates:  34.055246,-118.386011

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST SIDE:

Fwy 10 E, 7 miles to 110 N, 4 miles to 5 N, 2 miles to 2 N, 7.6 miles to 210 E, 1.2 miles to Angeles Crest Highway 2 exit.  Go to traffic light and make a left (N) on highway 2.( Meet at the Angeles Crest Highway Carpool location below before proceeding further to consolidate carpools.)

 

Google Driving Directions from the Westside:  https://goo.gl/maps/iGeaE

 

 

 

VALLEY CARPOOL: 8:25 A.M. Leaving at 8:30 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 
GPS Coordinates:  34.158072,-118.441179

 

Directions from  The Valley

Riverside Dr east œ a mile to Woodman Ave right 1 block to 101E 3 miles to 134E 9 miles to 2N 4.3 miles to 210E, 1.2 miles to Angeles Crest Highway 2 exit.  Go to traffic light and make a left (N) on highway 2. ( Meet at the Angeles Crest Highway Carpool location below before proceeding further to consolidate carpools).

Google Driving Directions from the Valley:  https://goo.gl/maps/ZHo8B

 

 

 

ANGELES CREST HIGHWAY CARPOOL  8:55 A.M, Leaving 9:00 A.M.

Meet on Angeles Crest Highway just north of freeway 210 on the right side at Milmada Dr  (Sierra Club carpool point).  For your GPS you can use the following address to get you there:         

941 Milmada Dr La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

 

Here we will consolidate carpools as parking at the trailhead is extremely limited.

Carpool Location Google Map Link:  http://goo.gl/maps/wRSq

Carpool GPS Coordinates:  34.20891,-118.200059

 

Directions to Trailhead Take the Angeles Crest Highway (CA 2) northwest for about 14 miles (4 miles past the turnoff for Switzer Picnic Area). Turn Right on to Mount Wilson Red Box Road (After mile marker 38). Drive 1/3 of a mile and make the first right on the Mount Disappointment Fire Road. The road leads up to a small parking lot where we meet. Display your adventure pass on your windshield.

 

Google Driving Directions to the Trailhead:  https://goo.gl/maps/nDVv8

 

Destination Google Map Link:  http://goo.gl/maps/iHB23

Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 34.254549, -118.1021

Trailhead address: Mount Wilson Red Box Road & Mount Disappointment Road, Angeles National Forest, Altadena, CA 91001

 

 

TRAILHEAD TIME:  9:30 A.M.

 

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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 the 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.

 

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.