San Bernardino Mountain Hiking Schedule - Mountain Top Hiking Club

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Lost Trail Loop – Big Bear Lake – MTHC
9am, easy, 4.5 miles, 700 ft. elevation gain. Trail starts off 2N08 and meanders thru lush, shady meadows with lots of wildflowers. We will return via the Pine Knot trail. Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, and hiking boots. Register with hike leader Janet (909) 585-8511 or janetinbb@yahoo.com

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wildhorse Springs to Sugarloaf Mountain – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, strenuous, 8 miles, 2,000 ft. elevation gain. Great views of San Gorgonio and the Santa Ana River drainage. This is a “Peaks” of Big Bear Hike. Those achieving all five peaks overlooking the Big Bear Valley will be given a commemorative patch. Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks, layered clothing and good hiking boots. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake at 8:30am and carpool to the trailhead. For information call Ed Wallace (909) 584-9407

Friday, September 3, 2010
Lakeview Point Hike – Snow Valley area – MTHC
8:30am, easy, 3 miles, 400 ft. elevation gain. Good mountain views on the south side of the range and eastward into Big Bear Valley – will be new to most of you. Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes. Adventure Pass required for parking. Register with hike leader Jackie (909) 867-4465

Monday, September 6, 2010
Monday Meanders – Big Bear Lake area
8am, Big Bear Convention Center, parking lot at the north end (corner of Big Bear Blvd and Division). Group will collectively select an easy to moderate hike typically lasting 2 hours, covering 4 miles with moderate elevation gain. Bring water, snacks, layered clothing. National Forest Adventure Pass maybe required. Any questions, Dick Banks 909 866-9232 or rlbancos@yahoo.com

Friday, September 10, 2010
Butler Peak – Fawnskin – MTHC
8:30am, moderate/strenuous, 9 miles, 1700 elevation gain. Some of the most spectacular views on the south side of the range, plus the lookout cabin perched on the rocks held by cables. Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass required for parking. Register with hike leader Jim (909) 867-4465

Saturday, September 11, 2010
Little Bear Springs -- Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:30am, difficult, 15 miles, 1,000 ft. elevation gain. We will start at the Cougar Crest Trailhead and connect to the Pacific Crest Trail and travel west to Little Bear Springs camping site. It has non-potable well water. This is a moderate paced hike but do to the length it is considered difficult. Meet at 8:30am at the Cougar Crest Trailhead parking lot located 100 yards west of the Big Bear Discovery Center. Bring 2-3 qts. water, snacks/lunch, sunscreen, hat, layered clothing and good hiking boots. May bring water treatment drops/tablets for the well water. Adventure Pass required for parking. For information and to register call hike leader Ed Caliendo (909) 878-3813

Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday Meanders – Big Bear Lake area
9am, Big Bear Convention Center, parking lot at the north end (corner of Big Bear Blvd and Division). Group will collectively select an easy to moderate hike typically lasting 2 hours, covering 4 miles with moderate elevation gain. Bring water, snacks, layered clothing. National Forest Adventure Pass may be required. Any questions, Dick Banks 909 866-9232 or rlbancos@yahoo.com

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Nana Trail, PCT, Van Dusen Canyon Loop – Big Bear area – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
9am, moderate, 6 miles, 1200 ft. elevation gain that includes a short hill scramble through open terrain. Bring 1-2 qts water, snacks, layered clothing, sun protection and sturdy boots. We will meet in Von’s parking lot at 9am and carpool to the trailhead. National Forest Adventure Pass required for drivers. For details or to register call hike leader Dick Banks (909) 866-9232

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Aspen Grove – Big Bear area – MTHC
8:30am, easy/moderate, approx. 5 miles, easy elevation gain. Those interested in sensing the tranquility of Aspen trees quaking from the mountain breezes and enjoy a peaceful hike along the moving waters of Fish Creek in the early fall will appreciate this hike. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, hat, layered clothing and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass required for parking at trailhead. Meet at 8:30am at the Von’s Shopping Center parking lot in Big Bear Lake. We will carpool to the trailhead. For information and to register call hike leader Ed Caliendo (909) 878-3813

Friday – Sunday, September 17 – 19, 2010
San Gorgonio Mountain Backpack – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
8:15am, very difficult, 25 miles, 5,000 ft. elevation gain. This is a three day backpacking adventure starting at the South Fork Trailhead parking lot off Hwy. 38 and Jenks Lake Road. From there we will hike the South Fork Trail to Dry Lake Trail and camp overnight at Lodgepole Springs. Saturday we will day hike to San Gorgonio Peak (11,499ft) and return to Lodgepole Springs. Sunday we will break camp and return to the South Fork trailhead.. This will be a moderate paced hike but considered very difficult due to the 25 mile total distance and 5,000 ft. elevation gain. Nature’s water should be available at the Lodgepole Springs. So bring water treatment drops/tablets. Meet at 8:15am at the Von’s Shopping Center parking lot or at the South Fork Trailhead. Bring adequate water plus water treatment drops/tablets, over night provisions, camping gear, snacks/lunch, sunscreen, hat, layered clothing and good hiking boots. Adventure Pass required for parking at trailhead. For information and to register call hike leader Ed Caliendo (909) 878-3813 or co-leader Vicki Hobbs, (909) 585-8495

Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday Meanders – Big Bear Lake area
9am, Big Bear Convention Center, parking lot at the north end (corner of Big Bear Blvd and Division). Group will collectively select an easy to moderate hike typically lasting 2 hours, covering 4 miles with moderate elevation gain. Bring water, snacks, layered clothing. National Forest Adventure Pass may be required. Any questions, Dick Banks 909 866-9232 or rlbancos@yahoo.com

Friday, September 24, 2010
Poopout Hill and Beyond -- Jenks Lake area – MTHC
9am, moderate, 4-5 miles, 900 ft. elevation gain. South Fork Trail off Jenks Lake Road to Poopout Hill and back. Great views. Turn around point is the Poopout Hill lookout with an spectacular view of the north slope of San Gorgonio and the forest service exhibit of the history of the area. For those wanting a longer hike, Dick will continue on to Slushy Meadows, approx. 8 miles round trip. Bring water, snacks, lunch for longer hike, sun protection, hat, layered clothing, and sturdy hiking boots. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. Register with hike leader Janet 909 585-8511 or janetinbb@yahoo.com or Dick at 909 866-9232 or rlbancos@yahoo.com

Saturday, September 25, 2010
MTHC Annual Picnic – Potluck – Meadows Edge Picnic Area – near Fawnskin
All levels of hiking.
The club will provide drinks and fried chicken so bring a salad or dessert to share. The easy group will meet at the Meadows Edge Picnic area at 9am; the moderate group will meet there at 8:30am and the moderate/difficult hikers will meet Terrance at 8am across the street at the Cougar Crest trialhead. National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking. Please bring a folding chair for additional seating. To register and for more information call Mary (909) 337-5850 or mtntophiking@aol.com

Easy hike - 2 miles on the Alpine Pedal Path by the lake, no elevation change with hike leader Jackie. Start around 9am from Meadows Edge Picnic area.
Moderate hike - 4-5 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail from Polique Canyon Road with hike leader Ed C start at 8:30am from Meadows Edge Picnic area.
More difficult hike -Van Dusen Road to Cougar Crest Trailhead. 8am, moderate/difficult, 8-9 miles. Great views of both the Big Bear area and the Mohave Desert. Bring sturdy boots, 2-3 qts. water, snacks, hat and sunscreen, layered clothing. Meet at the Cougar Crest Trailhead parking lot near the Meadows Edge Picnic area at 8am and carpool to Van Dusen Road.

For information call hike leader Terrance McCorkle (760) 252-2194, cell (760) 412-1683 or oldhikerdude@verizon.net BRING POTLUCK ITEM TO SHARE.

Saturday, September 25, 2010
Holcomb Valley Walkabout by Full Moon – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
5:30pm, easy, 3-4 miles, little elevation gain. Back by popular demand with the moon lighting our way -- Moonrise at 7:45pm. A casual walk in this fabulous valley. Bring good hiking boots or shoes, water, layered clothing for the cool evening temperatures. Bring snacks, drinks, and chairs for social gathering once we return to our vehicles. Memorize your favorite “full moon” song, as we tend to sing once the moon comes up. Meet at B’s Backyard BBQ for dinner and drinks at 5:30pm and afterwards we will carpool to Holcomb Valley Campground via Van Dusen Canyon Road. For info and details, contact hike leader Robbie Bos (909) 866-5006

Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday Meanders – Big Bear Lake area
9am, Big Bear Convention Center, parking lot at the north end (corner of Big Bear Blvd and Division). Group will collectively select an easy to moderate hike typically lasting 2 hours, covering 4 miles with moderate elevation gain. Bring water, snacks, layered clothing. National Forest Adventure Pass maybe required. Any questions, Dick Banks 909 866-9232 or rlbancos@yahoo.com

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Pacific Crest Trail from Onyx Summit to 2N04 – Sierra Club, Big Bear Group
9am, moderate, 8 miles, 1000 ft. elevation gain. Mostly shaded woodland. Bring 1- 2 qts water, snacks or lunch, layered clothing, and sturdy hiking boots. We will meet at the Von’s parking lot in Big Bear Lake and carpool to the trailhead. National Forest Adventure Pass required for parking. For those coming from Redlands or desert areas, you can meet us at Onyx Summit at 9:15am. For details or to register call hike leader Dick Banks (909) 866-9232