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The following is a list of the outdoors activities of the Los Angeles area,
Gay and Lesbian Sierrans.  All of our activities are open to everyone, dogs 
are excluded unless specifically mentioned in the write up.  There is no cost,

other than parking fees or entrance fees.  If you're interested in an
activity, just call the person listed for specific information, or
contact me by eMail for general information.  Jim  angus@mizar.usc.edu

Sept.  11, Fri  O:  Topanga State Park Night Hike (Eagle Springs Loop). 
Join us on this easy to moderate hike (7 mi RT, 900' gain) with excellent views
of ridges and the ocean.  Bring water, flashlight, and jacket.  Optional dinner
follows.  Meet at 7 pm.  Lauren (818) 992-4174

Sept.  11, Fri O:  Griffith Park Moonlight Hike.
Meet at 7 pm for this easy (5 mi RT, 1000' gain) hike.  Optional stop at local
coffee shop afterward.  Al (213) 661-3503

**Sept. 12, Sat O:  Topanga State Park:  Santa Ynez Canyon (6mi RT, 1100' gain).
Join us on this trek to a beautiful shaded and lushly vegetated canyon.  Meet at
the park entrance near the gate at 9 am.  Bring lunch, water and money (for
entrance fee).  Also bring sun screen, a hat and lug soles are recommended.
Signed medical release forms are required for those under 18 years, and can be
obtained from Jim in advance.  Call Laura (818) 591-2530 for additional
directions or Jim (213) 258-3849 for carpool information if you're under 18
(call early). 

Sept 19-20, Sat-Sun. O:  White Mtns Carcamp.
Camp with us at 8000', then join us on several easy hikes through the
Bristlecone pine forest, which harbors the oldest living things on Earth.
There'll be a Saturday night potluck, spectacular views and much, much more.
Renee (310) 697-6692

Sept. 19, Sat O:  Dawson Saddle to Throop and Burnham.  Moderate hike (8 mi RT,
1600' gain) through a beautiful pine forest with spectacular views in the San
Gabriels.  Optional stop at Lloyds afterward.  Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, and
snacks to share.  Wear lugs.  Call for directions and meeting time. Al (213)
661-3503

Sept. 19, Sat O:  Malibu Creek State Park Afternoon Hike & Potluck Dinner.  Join
us on this easy afternoon hike (7 mi RT, 600' gain) through the northwest sector
of the park to Rock Pool from the Regan Ranch.  The trail winds through grassy
fields, oak woodlands, chaparral, and provides spectacular views of volcanic
peaks.  We will also see Malibu Creek and Century Lake.  Bring food to share for
potluck picnic, water and lug soles.  Meet at 4 pm.  Lauren (818) 992-4174

Sept. 20, Sun:  Game Night.
Come relax with friends after the AIDS walk at Brad's home.  Bring your friends
and favorite games.  Call for more information.  Brad (213) 931-7826

Sept. 23, Wed O:  Griffith Park Moonlight Hike.  Meet at 7 pm for this easy (5
mi. RT, 1000' gain) hike.    Murray (213) 876-3299

Sept. 25, Fri  O:  Griffith Park Moonlight Hike.
(see Sept. 11 write up)


Sept. 25-27, Fri-Sun O:  Third Annual Harwood Lodge Trip.
Spend a pleasant fall weekend lounging around the Sierra Club lodge at the foot
of Mt. Baldy.  The cost is $45 and includes breakfast Sat & Sun, lunches, dinner
on Saturday night, and lodging (bring your sleeping bag) Fri., and Sat..  Daily
activities include:  hiking, volleyball and jacuzzi.  Reserve by Sept. 18.  Pete
(818) 445-6778.

Sept. 26, Sat O:  Harwood Lodge/San Antonio Falls.
This is an easy hike to one of the most visited sites on the mountain (2 mi RT,
200' gain).  Meet at Harwood Lodge at 9 am.  Call Pete (818) 445-6778 in advance
for information on how to reach Harwood Lodge if your coming from Los Angeles.

Sept. 26, Sat O:  Harwood Lodge/Mt. Baldy (10,064').
Join us on this strenuous hike (9mi RT, 4000' gain) to the top of Old Baldy, via
the ski hut.  Bring at least 2 quarts water, lunch and money for an optional
ride back down on the ski lift.  Meet at Harwood lodge at 9 am.  Call Pete (818)
445-6778 in advance for information on how to reach Harwood Lodge if your coming
from Los Angeles.  Jim (213) 258-3849

Sept. 26, Sat O:  Harwood Lodge/Ice House Canyon Saddle.  Here's a moderately
strenuous hike (9 mi RT, 2800' gain) for those who'd like to avoid the Baldy
hike.  Bring lunch and water.  Meet at Harwood Lodge at 9 am.  Call Pete (818)
445-6778 in advance for information on how to reach Harwood Lodge if you're
coming from Los Angeles.  Dick (213) 465-1648

Sept. 27, Sun  O:  Harwood Lodge/Thunder Mtn (8800').  Why walk when you can
take the ski lift?  Join us on this easy hike (3 mi RT, 800' gain) from the top
of the ski lift.  Bring lunch, water and money for the lift.  Meet at 9 am at
Harwood lodge.  Call Pete (818) 445-6778 in advance for information on how to
reach Harwood Lodge if you're coming from Los Angeles.  Bob (818) 965-6756

Sept. 27, Sun  O:  Harwood Lodge/Cedar Flats.  
This easy hike (5 mi RT, 1000' gain) begins at Harwood lodge and continues up
Ice House Canyon.  Bring lunch and water.  Meet at 9 am at Harwood Lodge.  Call
Pete (818) 445-6778 in advance for information on how to reach Harwood Lodge if
you're coming from Los Angeles.

**Oct. 3, Sat O:  Millard Canyon to Echo Mtn.
Join us on this easy to moderate hike (~8 mi RT, 1800' gain) in the front range
of the San Gabriels.  The trail winds along beautiful forested and grassy slopes
which provide some spectacular views.  Then we'll relax among the ruins of the
Echo Mtn. Lodge and the Mt. Lowe Railroad incline before we return.  Meet at
8:30 am  in Altadena.  Bring lunch, water, and sun protection.  Signed medical
release forms are required for those under 18 years, and can be obtain from Jim
in advance.  Call Jim (213) 258-3849 for carpool information if you're under 18
(call early).  

Oct. 4, Sun O:  Topanga Canyon Hike and  Sunday Brunch.
Call leader for more information.  Laura (818) 591-2530

Oct. 7, Wed O:  Griffith Park Night Hike.
Feeling out-of-shape?  Join us on this easy mid-week hike (~5 mi RT, 1000'
gain).  The group will depart at 7 pm.  Rain cancels.  Pete (818) 445-6778

Oct. 9, Fri O:  Griffith Park Moonlight Hike.  Meet at 7 pm for this easy (5 mi.
RT, 1000' gain) hike.    Steve (213) 913-1942

Oct. 10, Sat O:  Oct. 10, Sat O:  Deep Creek Hike and Soak.
Discover a beautiful hot springs in the San Bernardino Mtns.  Easy hike (3 mi
RT, 500' gain), except for a brief downhill portion by the creek.  Clothing is
optional.  Meet at 9 am.  NOTE:  the final stretch of the carpool is on a rough
dirt road.  Cars with good clearance only!  Call for more information.  Brad
(213) 931-7826

Oct 10-12, Sat-Mon O:  Hilton Creek Youth Hostel.  Moderate hikes up various
Eastern Sierra canyons and mountains.  Possible side trips to ghost towns and
volcanoes.  Send $35 deposit and SASE to Renee (call (310) 697-6692 for
address).  

Oct. 14, Wed O:  Griffith Park Moonlight Hike.  Meet at 7 pm for this easy (5
mi. RT, 1000' gain) hike.    Steve (213) 913-1942

Oct. 17, Sat. O:  Icehouse Canyon to Icehouse Saddle.  
Moderately stenuous hike (8 mi RT, 2600' gain) through stands of Incence Cedar,
Ponderosa and Sugar Pines on the slopes of Mt. Baldy.  Optional stop at local
coffee shop afterward.  Bring 2 quarts of water, lunch, and snacks to share.
Wear lugs and meet us at 8 am.  Al (213) 661-3503

Oct. 18, Sun O:  Chantry Flats Dog Hike.  The world is going to the dogs.  Join
us and our canine pals on this easy stroll (5 mi RT, 1000' gain).  Meet at 9 am.
Everyone is welcome, although only well behaved dogs on leashes will be allowed.
Bring lunch, dog food and water.  Heavy rain cancels.  Janis (714) 744-4305

Oct. 21, Wed O:  Griffith Park Night Hike.
(see Oct. 7 write up)


Oct. 23, Fri O:  Griffith Park Moonlight Hike.  Meet at 7 pm for this easy (5 mi
RT, 1000' gain) hike.  Optional stop at local coffee shop afterward.  Al (213)
661-3503

Oct. 24, Sat O:  Pt. Mugu/Serrano Valley Loop.  
Join us on this moderate hike (8.5 mi RT, 1100' gain) through the central part
of some of the more scenic portions of Point Mugu State Park.  The trail takes
you from the great trees of Sycamore Canyon, through the dense foilage of
Serrano Canyon, across the open meadow lands of the Serrano Valley, and over
several ridges (which provide you with great views!).  Bring lunch, water, lug
soles and money for parking.  Meet at 9 am sharp.  Lauren (818) 992-4174

Oct. 25, Sun O:  Chantry Flats Dog Hike.
This is an easy hike (5 mi Loop, 1000' gain) for friendly dogs on leashes and
their escorts.  Meet at 9 am.  Del (310) 434-7591

Oct. 27, Tue O:  Griffith Park Moonlight Hike.  Meet at 7 pm for this easy (5
mi. RT, 1000' gain) hike.    Steve (213) 913-1942.