Henninger Flats

REAL HIKE NAME: Eaton Canyon Park to Henninger Flats

HIKE DATE:  Saturday, April 28, 2012

MEETING TIME: 7:30am

HIKE LEAD:  Janiece Cordova

HIKE LEVEL:  Level 6

WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
Find out more about hiking levels here:
http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/

MEETING POINT:
Eaton Canyon Park & Nature Center (End of Parking Lot)
1750 N Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107
[Scroll down for Meeting Point map]

HIKE DURATION: 3.5 Hours (approx)

LENGTH: 7 Miles (Round trip)

ELEVATION GAIN: 1400 ft

DOG-FRIENDLY?: Friendly (all dogs must be on leash)

TRAIL WALKTHROUGH: We start at the Nature Center parking lot.  We might just take a quick tour of the nature center to see types of wildlife and plants that exist out in the park.  From the parking lot we head north on the Eaton Trail.  For the first mile and 1/2, we trek along a wide trail with limited shade provided.  This part of the hike is quite leveled and is good for a warm up.  Then we will reach the bridge area where we will take the upper trail that will lead us onto a fireroad/pavement where there is NO shade. We will take water breaks along the way and also take pictures.  The scenery is nice especially when you reach the Flat, where there is a Nature center, a picnic area and public campground set amid trees.  We will take a snack break at the flats and also take time to enjoy the breathtaking view from this point.

PARKING FEE:  Free inside the Eaton Canyon Park and Nature Center area parking lot.

WATER REQUIRED. WATER CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED. If you do not take enough water or are not appropriately equipped for this hike, you will be turned away from doing this hike with us even if you show up. Please note, that we have expectations for Level 6 hikers. Read all the details.

REQUIREMENTS: WATER (at least 1.5 to 2 liters).

RECOMMENDED:  Tough Sport Walking Shoes, Sun Visor or Hat, Sun Screen, a snack, and 1 liter (or more) of Water.

INFORMATIVE LINKS:

• http://www.simpsoncity.com/hiking/henninger.html
• http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/Henninger_Flats_4472.asp
• http://www.yelp.com/biz/henninger-flats-campground-pasadena
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henninger_Flats
• latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2008/06/henninger-flats.html&src=sp

HIKE RSVP:
http://www.facebook.com/latrailhikers?sk=events

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s Details we link at the very top of this page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then RSVP for this event and show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this hike).

MY FRIEND SAID I CAN DO THIS HIKE, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT?
Contrary to popular belief, you know your body and hiking experience better than your friends. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced hiker, please read our hike details page as the hike may not suite your experience level. We have a better experience if every hike has hikers of the intended level.

DISCLAIMER: LA Trail Hikers and its Leads/Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm,bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the hike, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike lead/organizer, participant, LA Trail Hikers, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water and the right gear/equipment/nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself.

MAP: