O: Gabrielino Trail: JPL to Brown Mountain Dam
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O: Gabrielino Trail: JPL to Brown Mountain Dam
O: Gabrielino Trail: JPL to Brown Mountain Dam. Enjoy an 8-mile round trip hike from the parking lot near JPL to the waterfall/dam. The trail is mostly flat ( 640 feet of gain) and there is considerable shade. The trail follows the stream course. There are multiple stream crossings; your feet will probably get wet. The trip is expected to take 4 to 5 hours. Bring enough water and hiking shoes. We will stop for a rest and BYO snacks or lunch near the dam. Meet at the JPL Bridge, Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA 91001. Take Explorer Rd. starting at intersection of Windsor Ave. and Ventura St. , follow it down east side of Arroyo, then north to parking area near JPL bridge. Bring emergency medical form (https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt). Event organizers/leaders: Greg Coleman, Bonnie Strand
JPL Bridge, Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA 91001, USA
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Organized By: Pasadena Group
Location: JPL Bridge, Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA 91001, USA
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Event Organizers:
Greg Coleman
greg@advancedlaserdies.com
310-701-3341
Bonnie Strand
nelsdotter@att.net
818-618-6398
O: Gabrielino Trail: JPL to Brown Mountain Dam. Enjoy an 8-mile round trip hike from the parking lot near JPL to the waterfall/dam. The trail is mostly flat ( 640 feet of gain) and there is considerable shade. The trail follows the stream course. There are multiple stream crossings; your feet will probably get wet. The trip is expected to take 4 to 5 hours. Bring enough water and hiking shoes. We will stop for a rest and BYO snacks or lunch near the dam. Meet at the JPL Bridge, Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA 91001. Take Explorer Rd. starting at intersection of Windsor Ave. and Ventura St. , follow it down east side of Arroyo, then north to parking area near JPL bridge. Bring emergency medical form (https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt). Event organizers/leaders: Greg Coleman, Bonnie Strand
Level: Moderate
Cost: No cost.
Signup Instructions: This is considered a SC Backcountry hike. Save time by bringing filled out emergency medical form, see link, and sign up.
Bring: Filled out emergency medical form (https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt), 2 liters of water, hiking shoes, snacks or lunch, clothing layers, trekking poles and hat may be useful.
Signup Restrictions: The hike difficulty would be considered easy except for the significant length.
Additional Directions: There is a complete description of this hike and the trailhead here: https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/best-la-hikes/hike-brown-mountain-dam-arroyo-seco/
Carpool: No.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels