REAL TRAIL NAME: East Fork Trail to Bridge

HIKE DATE: Saturday, September 24, 2011

HIKE LEAD: Luis Salazar

HIKE LEVEL:  Level 7  (No Beginners, Kids, Pets)

MEETING TIME: 7:00am – 7:20am (Please be on time)

MEETING POINT:
CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot
101 W. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702

HIKE DURATION: 5 Hours (approx)

LENGTH: 10 Miles (Round trip)

PICTURES: Click here to see past pictures

TRAIL WALKTHROUGH: This hike about 10 miles round-trip so take enough water and snacks (trail mix, fruits etc.) with an elevation of 950-1400 ft. we will cross the river a total of 12 times and the river is about 3 1/2 ft deep and 20ft wide. running fast and cold. we will get to see the famous Swan Rock and our goal will be the Bridge wich was built in 1930 as a connector from San Gabriel Valley to Wrightwood.

DOG-FRIENDLY?: Although allowed by the Park, we do not intend to have dogs come along on this hike with the group.

PARKING FEE: $5 Adventure Day Pass per car (can be bought prior to trip at REI and other sports/outdoor retailers).

REQUIRED: At least 3-4 liters of water (and any additional water you can carry) as most people run out along the way. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH WATER, YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO DO THE HIKE WITH US. A good sized lunch (at the turn back point) and small snacks (while on the trail). Water/River footwear if you do not plan getting your hiking shoes wet, Sun Screen. You’ll need to wear comfortable, light weight, and fast drying clothes. Absolutely no jeans.

RECOMMENDED: Tough/Sport shoes (bring an extra change of shoes and clothes for the way back home), backpack or camelpak, a towel, and a water pump/filter if you have one. Keep important items by storing them in ziplock bags.  Carb up and keep hydrated the night before.

SPECIAL NOTE: There is a restroom on the parking lot to change after the Hike.  You will get your shoes wet so be ready to hike with wet shoes and be ready to have fun!  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BRING A BAG/CAMELBAK/ETC to put your carry items, you will need to keep your hands free for safety! HEAT WILL BE A FACTOR FOR THIS HIKE, PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND.

ONLINE RESOURCES:

• http://www.yelp.com/biz/bridge-to-nowhere-azusa
• http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/EastFork_4472.asp
• http://www.simpsoncity.com/hiking/bridge.html

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