TRAIL NAME: Horsethief Canyon Trail
HIKE DATE: Sunday, April 28, 2019
MEETING TIME: 7:30 am – 7:45 am
Please be on time. We will wait no longer than 15 minutes before leaving the meeting point.
Return Approx: 11:00 am
HIKE LEAD: Carol LeBlanc (aka Mamma Bear)
HIKE LEVEL: Level 4 – (Moderate and and some rolling hills. Not recommended for first-time hikers. Great for older children 6+)
HIKE DISTANCE: 4.5 – 5 miles
HIKE DURATION: 2.5 -3 hrs
MEETING LOCATION:
Horsethief Canyon Park
301 Horsethief Canyon Road,
San Dimas CA 91773
DIRECT LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/KBGXpoTn3dvUGBbT6
HIKE WALKTHROUGH: This hike begins with a relatively flat walk along horse stables continuing with some steeper rolling and uphill areas. Rain has resulted in scattered wildflowers and some overgrown areas, so long pants are recommended. Quite a bit of the trail is exposed so sunglasses, sunscreen and plenty of hydration is a must.
PARKING AND FACILITIES: Public restrooms are available at the meeting area and there is cell service
DOG-FRIENDLY?: Yes, but must be kept on a leash, and should be friendly with other dogs and hikers. You must pick up after your pet.
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?
We take your safety quite seriously, and would not like for you to attend a hike you’re not ready for. 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.
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